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Reddit’s AI Deals Pay Off & Starbucks Firing Employees Over RTO Policy?

2024/10/30
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Key Insights

Why did Alphabet's stock rise after its earnings report?

Google Cloud's growth and AI investments are paying off.

Why is Reddit's stock performing well?

Revamped advertising tech and increased Google search visibility.

Why did McDonald's face a sales decline?

Linked to an E. coli outbreak that affected consumer trust.

Why is Chipotle's growth slower than expected?

Same-store sales growth below Wall Street expectations.

Why are dietary guidelines recommending less red meat?

Studies show it raises risk of cardiovascular disease.

Why are companies enforcing return-to-office policies?

To reduce office vacancy rates and improve employee attendance.

Why did JPMorgan Chase sue customers?

Customers exploited a glitch to withdraw large sums of money.

Why is Trump Media stock rising?

Investors bet on Trump's potential election win.

Why did TGI Fridays close multiple locations?

Declining traffic and high debt from expansion.

Why did Starbucks discontinue Oleato drinks?

Unpopularity and need to simplify the menu.

Chapters

The episode discusses the final economic indicators before the election, including GDP, inflation, and the jobs report, and how these could influence undecided voters.
  • GDP expected to show a 3% annualized growth in Q3.
  • Inflation likely to show the lowest rate of price increases since early 2021.
  • Unemployment rate expected to hold steady at 4.1%, the lowest pre-election rate in 24 years.

Shownotes Transcript

Episode 442: Neal and Toby discuss the final snapshot of major economic indicators before the general election that could potentially swing the last remnants of undecided voters. Then, major earnings reports from Alphabet, Reddit, McDonald’s, and Chipotle. Next, new nutritional guidelines around red meat has the meat industry shaking in their boots. Plus, Starbucks tells its employees to return-to-office, or else…they’re fired, as major companies are calling back staffers back to fill up empty office space. Lastly, the biggest headlines you should know.

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00:00 - Welcome

02:15 - Economic Evaluation 

07:20 - Earnings Season 

15:20 - Red Meat Beef 

19:30 - Starbucks RTO Policy

22:30 - Headlines

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