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Episode 610: Neal and Toby recap the markets’ reactions across the world from the major escalations happening in the Middle East. Then, after months of teasing the launch of Tesla’s robotaxi, it finally makes its debut in Austin, Texas. Also, a Republican-led push to put up acres of public land across the US for sale has interest groups from across the spectrum wondering if this is a smart move by the Trump Administration. Meanwhile, the 50th anniversary of ‘Jaws’ and the LA Lakers sale are the long weekend’s winners. Lastly, the biggest news you need to know in the week ahead. Check out https://domainmoney.com/mbdaily and start building your financial plan today We are current clients of Domain Money Advisors, LLC (Domain). Through Domain's sponsorship of Morning Brew Daily, we receive compensation that included a free plan and thus have an incentive to promote Domain Money. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to the podcast here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 609: Neal and Toby sit down with branding and marketing expert Ashwinn Krishnaswamy (@shwinnabegobrand) about Apple’s recent WWDC conference and if its Liquid Glass redesign is worth the hype. Also, the latest brand moves by OpenAI, Nike, and HBO. Then, what’s the future of influencer marketing and how will AI become a powerful tool in the advertising business. Plus, what’s the real reason a company should do a rebrand and if it actually yields returns. Finally, a quick power ranking of some of the best marketing moves in the last couple years. Gain the edge with Amazon Ads by going to ⁠advertising.amazon.com/startnow⁠ Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: ⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 608: Neal and Toby recap the Fed meeting where Fed Chair Jerome Powell continues to hold rates steady. Then, Nippon closes its acquisition of US Steel with the US getting the rare ‘golden share’ of the deal. Also, Sam Altman is spilling the beans about Meta’s attempt to poach OpenAI’s talent with $100M offers. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers: a new meme stock, the office supply, and the cost of being a sports fan nowadays. 00:00 - Tune in for our branding deep dive! 2:30 - Fed keeps it chill 6:30 - Nippon closes the steel deal 11:00 - Meta tries to poach OpenAI talent 15:30 - Meme stock madness 18:10 - Office glut cleanup 21:00 - It’s expensive to be a sports fan 24:40 - Sprint Finish! Gain the edge with Amazon Ads by going to advertising.amazon.com/startnow Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 610: Neal and Toby chat about Microsoft’s latest study into the average worker’s workday and it looks like we’re in the age of the ‘infinite workday’ where messages and emails know no bounds. Then, Kraft Heinz announced they’re going to remove all artificial dyes from their products by the end of 2027. Also, social and streaming overtake traditional media outlets as go-to sources of news and entertainment. Plus, Robox’s ‘Grow a Garden’ game beats out Fortnite to become one of the most popular games in the world. Gain the edge with Amazon Ads by going to advertising.amazon.com/startnow Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 606: Neal and Toby discuss Meta bringing ads to WhatsApp for the first time after years of avoiding the model. Then, anti-tourism protests are sweeping Europe where locals are spraying tourists with water guns. Also, JPMorgan and American Express are planning major changes to their premium credit cards in an effort to attract America’s biggest spenders. Meanwhile, Toby examines the trend of knitting, and more broadly, why younger Americans are getting into old-people hobbies. 00:00 - ‘Jaws’ returns to Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 3:15 - WhatsApp turns on ads 8:00 - Overtourism problem in Europe 12:00 - Credit card clash 17:00 - Toby’s Trends: Knitting 21:00 - Sprint Finish! Gain the edge with Amazon Ads by going to advertising.amazon.com/startnow Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 605: Neal and Toby recap the latest of the conflict in the Middle East and how it’s rattling the energy markets. Then, more and more brands are turning to influencers to market their products, outside of the traditional beauty and fashion industries. Also, some users are unaware that their questions asked to chatbots are publicly seen on Meta’s AI Discover feed. Meanwhile, major retailers are looking for ways to save billions of dollars on payment fees, and they’re turning to crypto. Plus, live-action remakes are proving to be a success for movie studios. Finally, a preview of what’s coming in the week ahead. Gain the edge with Amazon Ads by going to advertising.amazon.com/startnow Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 604: Neal and Toby cover the tragic crash of an Air India flight of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, leaving mostly no survivors. Then, Chime’s IPO has given the markets some life after a long drought, especially in the Fintech sector. Plus, ChatGPT continues to outpace any platform in history, making it the Stock of the Week. And Trump’s immigration crackdown has put companies who rely on immigrants in a precarious position. Meanwhile, a life-sized Labubu doll sells for big bucks. Check out domainmoney.com/mbdaily and start building your financial plan today We are current clients of Domain Money Advisors, LLC (Domain). Through Domain's sponsorship of Morning Brew Daily, we receive compensation that included a free plan and thus have an incentive to promote Domain Money. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 603: Neal and Toby dive into May’s inflation report which rose just slightly, which was a positive sign despite concerns from tariffs. Then, NYC’s broker fee ban went into effect, which some are celebrating, while others are concerned about costs showing up in other ways. Also, Disney and Universal are suing Midjourney, an AI image company for copyright infringement. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers from the week: congressional stock trading, Waymo, and Din Tai Fung. 00:00 - US World Cup Starts 2:30 - Inflation not that bad for now 7:00 - Disney fights AI 10:30 - NYC broker fee ban 14:20 - Lawmakers and their stocks 17:30 - Waymo safer than humans 19:00 - Din Tai Fung crushin’ it 22:00 - Sprint Finish! Check out domainmoney.com/mbdaily and start building your financial plan today We are current clients of Domain Money Advisors, LLC (Domain). Through Domain's sponsorship of Morning Brew Daily, we receive compensation that included a free plan and thus have an incentive to promote Domain Money. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 602: Neal and Toby discuss Meta’s version of assembling an AI superteam to avenge its sagging place in the AI arms race. Plus, the World Bank is projecting the global economy is set to have its weakest growth since the 1960s. Then, Google’s AI and other AI chatbots are providing answers so good that it's killing traffic to news publishers. Also, the popular, celebrity-driven podcast ‘SmartLess’ is venturing into the affordable phone business. Check out domainmoney.com/mbdaily and start building your financial plan today We are current clients of Domain Money Advisors, LLC (Domain). Through Domain's sponsorship of Morning Brew Daily, we receive compensation that included a free plan and thus have an incentive to promote Domain Money. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 601: Neal and Toby recap the biggest news out of Apple’s WWDC event. Then, Warner Bros. Discovery makes official its break up into two public companies, separating its streaming business and cable business. Plus, Chipotle is launching a brand new ranch dip to capitalize on America’s growing love for ranch. Meanwhile, Toby looks into the trend of sleep culture and why some are shelling out thousands of dollars for the best night of their lives. Check out domainmoney.com/mbdaily and start building your financial plan today We are current clients of Domain Money Advisors, LLC (Domain). Through Domain's sponsorship of Morning Brew Daily, we receive compensation that included a free plan and thus have an incentive to promote Domain Money. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Watch Toby's New Sleep YouTube Video Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAYTj3jdcQ 00:00 - States Visited 03:40 - Apple WWDC Recap 09:00 - Warner Bros. Discovery Splits 13:10 - Chipotle’s New Dip 18:00 - Toby’s Trends 21:45 - Headlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 600: Neal and Toby preview Apple’s annual developer conference where it’ll try to show up its AI products and impress Wall Street. Then, JPMorgan issues a tough warning to first-year analysts who take on any future roles elsewhere. Also, a historic NCAA settlement that allows colleges to pay their athletes will effectively end amateurism, but not every athlete is celebrating. Meanwhile, the iconic Goodyear blimp, see flying over any major sporting event, turns 100. Finally, what’s coming up in the week ahead. 00:00 - Costco cards aren’t REAL IDs 3:00 - Apple tries to impress 7:30 - JPMorgan has warning for young grads 11:30 - Colleges athletes getting paid 17:00 - Goodyear blimp turns 100 20:30 - Week Ahead Check out domainmoney.com/mbdaily and start building your financial plan today We are current clients of Domain Money Advisors, LLC (Domain). Through Domain's sponsorship of Morning Brew Daily, we receive compensation that included a free plan and thus have an incentive to promote Domain Money. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 599: Neal and Toby dive into the messy breakup between Elon Musk and President Trump after publicly throwing verbal jabs each other, causing Tesla shares to sink. Then, Nintendo’s Switch 2 has arrived after much build up – can the follow-up save Nintendo’s sagging sales? Also, crypto firm Circle has its shares soar powered by FOMO, making it our Stock of the Week. And the EU wants to crack down on Shein, making it the Dog of the Week. Meanwhile, the Tony Awards are coming up and industry experts are noticing some added Hollywood star power on Broadway. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Go to LinkedIn.com/MBD Terms and conditions apply. Only on LinkedIn Ads. 00:00 - What a news day 02:40 - Trump and Musk Fallout 07:00 - Switch 2 Hits Shelves 11:40 - Stock of the Week 16:20 - Dog of the Week 19:40 - Tony Awards 23:00 - Headlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 598: Neal and Toby discuss Wells Fargo’s asset cap being lifted after it spent years overhauling its regulatory policies due to abusive tactics against customers. Then, automakers are scrambling to find workaround after China halts rare earth magnets essential to car production. Plus, a Google report finds hackers posing as IT workers have gained access to Salesforce data for extortion purposes. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on Scottsdale, AZ, cannabis among the elderly, and the loneliest paint of 2025. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Go to LinkedIn.com/MBD Terms and conditions apply. Only on LinkedIn Ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 597: Neal and Toby talk about Meta’s mega nuclear deal with Constellation Energy as it seeks to power its AI demand. Then, Dollar General impresses Wall Street with a strong Q1 that has shoppers from all over looking for value amid rising costs. Also, the fast-food chicken wars reaches a new chapter with the return of the McDonald’s snack wrap and a restaurant that’s heating up: Dave’s Hot Chicken. Plus, a British AI startup filed for bankruptcy after it was allegedly falsifying business to inflate its sales. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Go to LinkedIn.com/MBD Terms and conditions apply. Only on LinkedIn Ads. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 596: Neal and Toby chat about the latest ADP report that shows ‘boomerang’ hires, those being re-hired by past employers, made up a third of new hires. Then, Meta plans to fully automate their ad creation tools using AI. Plus, chain restaurants have been struggling but Gen Z could be the key to keeping businesses afloat. Meanwhile, speaking of Gen Z, they’re less likely to open up bar tabs in the latest edition of Toby’s Trends. Finally, a quick look into Campbell’s latest earnings to get a glimpse of America’s eating habits. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Go to LinkedIn.com/MBD Terms and conditions apply. Only on LinkedIn Ads. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Sahara Dust Clouds 02:45 - Boomerang Hires 07:40 - Meta Taps AI for Ads 11:40 - Chain Restaurants Revival 17:00 - Gen Z Hates Bar Tabs 21:10 - Headlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 595: Neal and Toby talk about the trend of entry-level white-collar jobs being replaced by AI, which has put recent college graduates in a losing situation. Then, President Trump says he plans to double steel and aluminum tariffs to 50%, adding fuel to the trade war fire. Also, solo travelers are being charged higher fares by airlines. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift and no income tax states for NHL players are the winners of the weekend. Finally, the biggest news you need to know this week. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Go to LinkedIn.com/MBD Terms and conditions apply. Only on LinkedIn Ads. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Hamptons Rentals Down 03:10 - Anthropic CEO’s Warning 08:20 - Tariffs on Aluminum and Steel 12:20 - Airline Solo Traveler Fees 17:15 - Winners of the Weekend 23:30 - Week Ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 594: Neal and Toby recap the back-and-forth between the Trump administration and the courts attempting to block his sweeping tariffs. Then, a new study shows the number of home sellers outnumber home buyers by a large margin…but why aren’t prices coming down? Also, Costco reports a positive earnings as it’s able to maintain its low prices amid rising costs.. Meanwhile, a trade theory known as TACO: Trump Always Chickens Out is the Stock of the Week and American policy on international students is the Dog of the Week. Finally, United Airlines is coming back to JFK Airport. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Go to LinkedIn.com/MBD Terms and conditions apply. Only on LinkedIn Ads. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 593: Neal and Toby dive into Nvidia’s Q1 earnings which topped expectations but came with a warning from CEO Jensen Huang. Then, companies are looking to cash in on Bitcoin’s rising price as it looks to build crypto reserves. Also, consulting firms are experiencing a world of pain as cut backs on federal spending have led to mass layoffs. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on NYC’s congestion pricing, the New York’s Knicks, and the Birthday Effect. Finally, the US Court of International Trade just blocked Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Go to LinkedIn.com/MBD Terms and conditions apply. Only on LinkedIn Ads. Check out more Maxinomics videos: https://www.youtube.com/@Maxinomics Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Don’t get up too soon in Turkey 3:20 - Nvidia Q1 + Maxinomics 10:15- Consulting crashing 13:20 - Companies getting into crypto 19:00 - Congestion pricing doin’ its thing 22:00 - The Knicks’ MSG distraction 24:00 - Weird birthday fact 26:00 - Headlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 592: Neal and Toby recap SpaceX’s ninth Starship flight that reached new heights as it reached space, but came crashing down to Earth. Then Southwest’s new bag fee becomes official with a price starting at $35. Plus, NPR fights back against Trump’s threat to cease federal funding to the national broadcaster. Meanwhile, Toby looks into the health trend of creatine, which has everybody wanting to lift stronger and live longer. Finally, the Trump Administration is ratcheting up the rules on student visas and consumer confidence got a little boost. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Go to LinkedIn.com/MBD Terms and conditions apply. Only on LinkedIn Ads. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - The Luckiest Casino 02:45 - Starship Launch 07:20 - Southwest Bag Fees 12:00 - NPR Lawsuit 18:10 - Toby's Trends: Creatine 22:00 - Headlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 591: Neal and Toby chat about Trump delaying the 50% EU tariffs to secure a trade deal, causing markets to whiplash. Then it’s a recap of Apple’s rough year amid the trade war. Also, Anthropic’s new Claude AI model has picked up a cute new skill: to lie and blackmail in order to save itself. Great! Plus, OnlyFans’ owner is seeking to sell the site for a whopping $8B valuation. Meanwhile, US Steel, ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ and ‘Mission: Impossible’ are the long weekend’s winners. Finally, what you need to know in the upcoming short week. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Go to LinkedIn.com/MBD Terms and conditions apply. Only on LinkedIn Ads. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Swim Around Martha’s Vineyard 03:40 - EU Tariffs 07:00 - Apple Struggles 08:10 - Blackmailing AI 12:20 - OnlyFans for Sale? 17:00 - Winners of the Weekend 22:20 - Week Ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices