Morning Brew Daily

Episode 564: Neal and Toby recap the fallout from a federal judge’s ruling of Google monopolizing the ad tech space. Then, President Trump goes on the offensive, calling for the termination of Fed Chair Jerome Powell after he said tariffs would increase inflation. Plus, Netflix could be well on its way to a $1 trillion market cap as it reports another strong quarter. Meanwhile, the car rental...

Episode 563: Neal and Toby talk about how Nvidia became the latest victim in the US-China trade war, which could hurt its chip sales. Then, Harvard has stood up against the Trump administration and hopes other elite schools will join their fight. Also, Chinese influencers are flooding TikTok claiming popular name brands and luxury brands can be bought for cheap by going directly to the factories...

Episode 562: Neal and Toby talk about the latest chapter in the US-China trade war, with China holding out on two things: rare earth minerals and Boeing deliveries. Then, Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in the trial against the FTC where old emails are being dubbed the ‘smoking gun’. Also, LVMH loses its crown to Hermès in market cap. Plus, Twitter founder Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk agree on...

Episode 561: Neal and Toby dive into Nvidia’s announcement to build its first-ever American-made AI supercomputers in Texas and the history of manufacturing in the US. Then, Goldman Sachs equities traders have been riding the wave to record revenue during the markets’ volatility from the trade war. Plus, Katy Perry, Gayle King, and an all-female space crew take a tour around space in Blue...

Episode 560: Neal and Toby review the exemption for smartphones, computers, and other electronics from Trump’s reciprocal tariffs since a massive portion of our electronic manufacturing comes from overseas. Then, the US dollar and bond market has tumbled in the last few weeks, leading to world markets selling off all-things USA. Also, Meta has its day in court against the FTC, who accuses it of...

Episode 559: Neal and Toby look into a promising inflation report but see if the trade wars could spoil everything. Then, while Trump pulls back most reciprocal tariffs from most of the world, he remains staunch against China, which could mean many goods, including Christmas trees and movies, are diminishing. Also, Prada pays a pretty penny for its rival, Versace. Meanwhile, the Stock of the Week...

Episode 558: Neal and Toby recap the markets’ reactions to Trump’s pause on sweeping tariffs for most countries…except for China. Then, Treasury yields are usually a safe haven when the economy is in the dumps…maybe that isn’t the case anymore. Also, this drone startup wants to beat Amazon to your doorstep. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers from Japan’s train feat, microplastics, and...

Episode 557: Neal and Toby do another round of trade war updates with President Trump committing to impose another 50% tariff on Chinese goods, bringing the total to 104%. Then, in the midst of the trade war, shoppers are rushing to Apple stores to get their iPhones fearing prices are about to skyrocket. Also, the IRS has been the target of cuts by the federal government, which may bring low...

Episode 556: Neal and Toby dive into how a single post on X about a tariff pause set the markets ablaze while the White House denies the credibility of the post. Then, Jamie Dimon, Bill Ackman, and other Wall St. big heads are publicly expressing their concerns about the tariff-induced market wipeout. Plus, a pivotal NCAA settlement case out in California could fundamentally change how athletes...

Episode 555: Neal and Toby continue to breakdown the fallout from Trump’s major tariff announcement last week and how businesses all over are managing. Then, oil prices take a plunge and what it means for consumers. Also, Billionaires suffer massive losses from the market rout. Meanwhile, the Minecraft movie provides a much-needed sigh of relief for Hollywood. Plus, Mega Millions is increasing...