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Episode 273: It’s Friday, which means Dylan, Hanna and John bring you three stories that caught their eye this week! First, Hanna looks at how the rise of dupes and increasingly selective consumers is squeezing fashion brands. Then, John reports back from the Brooklyn Bridge Marina, where he spoke with Brunswick’s CEO about the boating business – and caught up with Emmy-winning actor and boating enthusiast Matthew Rhys. Finally, Dylan breaks down BlackRock’s plans to bring more pension-like offerings to 401(k) plans.

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Episode 272: Today, Dylan and Hanna discuss nuclear company Holtec's decision to pull its IPO amid what it called a "perfect storm" in the AI sector. Then, we examine the oil market's wild swings and break down which sectors are winning and losing from the volatility. John also brings us a listener question, and we look at the business behind Take-Two Interactive ahead of GTA 6's November launch. And finally, Mastercard just introduced a new feature that could let AI agents shop for users. We dive into the details and ask whether consumers actually want AI checking out on their behalf.

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Episode 271: Today, it’s Fed decision day! Dylan and Hanna discuss the Federal Reserve’s latest rate decision, what drove it, and what Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is telling us about the path ahead. Then, we take a deeper look at the relationship between interest rates and the stock market. Next, we pivot to tech and examine Bending Spoons’ acquisition strategy through its latest purchase of digital workspace Miro. And finally, consumers are leaning into bling! We break down why jewelry is outperforming, even as shoppers get more selective about discretionary spending.

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Episode 270: Today, the CLARITY Act failed to advance in the Senate – Dylan and Hanna break down what the setback means for the bill and discuss what the legislation is actually trying to accomplish. Then, Bank of America’s CEO is warning that investment banking activity is slowing, just one quarter after big banks posted record growth. What does that tell us about the broader industry? We also dig into the housing affordability crisis and ask whether high mortgage rates are the new normal. Finally, Dave & Buster’s reported earnings, and John brings us the latest on why the stock is plunging.

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Episode 269: Today, Dylan and Hanna discuss the growing warnings about AI, a blog post from Anthropic’s CEO, and how companies are responding. Then, Mark Carney is pitching Canada to global investors – will it work? Also, John answers a listener's question about Kratos Defense and explains why drone stocks haven’t taken off this year. Finally, the US Open just wrapped up, so we break down the business behind the tennis tournament – including the fan-favorite Honey Deuce.

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