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Episode 177: Today, a rare conversation with a founder-CEO at a turning point. Ann is joined by Dave Girouard, Co-Founder of fintech Upstart, as he steps down as CEO after scaling the AI-driven credit platform to nearly a $3 billion market cap. They break down how Upstart hit record revenue and profitability in 2025, why it’s setting aggressive growth targets and what’s driving its push for a national bank charter. Plus, why investors are watching closely as the company drops quarterly guidance, navigates a leadership transition and leans into a more AI-native future – and how Dave plans to stay involved in this next chapter.

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Episode 176: Today, Ann surveys Uber’s latest bid to become a one-stop shop for all things travel and mobility through its new partnership with Expedia Group. Then, Ticker on a Sticker: Big Tech edition. Ann and John step into the shoes of the hyperscalers to break down their latest earnings. Plus, an update on oil prices – and what’s pushing them higher. Finally, ’tis the season… earnings keep rolling in. We’ve got the latest from Eli Lilly, Magnum Ice Cream, Chipotle, and Royal Caribbean.

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$UBER $EXPE

$META $AMZN $GOOG $MSFT

$LLY $MICC $CMG $RCL

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Episode 175: Today, Ann joins us live from Miami as the Possible conference continues. After attending a conversation with iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman, she breaks down the possibility of a SiriusXM-iHeartMedia merger and what it could mean for the radio industry. Then, we bring you the highlights from Ann’s fireside chat with Zeta Global CEO David Steinberg - they discuss building AI-native products and navigating the “SaaSpocalypse.” Plus, the latest out of the Federal Reserve – from the most recent rate decision to where Kevin Warsh’s nomination stands and what Chair Powell might do next. Finally, a spin through today’s earnings from Starbucks, Yum! Brands and Robinhood.

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$IHRT $SIRI 

$ZETA 

$SBUX $HOOD $YUM

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Episode 174: Today, Ann breaks down why reports of OpenAI missing internal targets rattled markets, dragging down names like Oracle and Nvidia. Then we’re joined by Dan Ives, Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst at Wedbush Securities, to talk about the scope of AI, his take on the “SaaSpocalypse” and specific smaller-cap stocks on his radar. Next, we examine the geopolitical fallout from the OPEC shakeup as the United Arab Emirates exits. Finally, it’s earnings season and results are rolling in from Spotify, UPS and American Tower… plus Coke’s growth attributed to the success of one beverage.

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$ORCL $NVDA $AMD $AVGO $SFTBY

$KO $SPOT $UPS $AMT 

$IVEP $IVES $GEV $SMERY $BE $VRT $MDB $MU

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Episode 173: Today, Ann joins live from the Possible Conference in Miami with what she’s hearing on the ground at a time when marketing technology stocks - like Adobe and Figma - are under real pressure. Then, we answer an audience question on Norfolk Southern railway and where its proposed $85 billion merger with Union Pacific stands – and what it means for the company’s latest earnings. Next, we take you behind the scenes of Joby Aviation’s flight campaign in New York City, where the Brew Markets team witnessed one of its first air taxi demonstrations. Finally, Peloton teams up with Spotify, Domino's tumbles after earnings miss and Lionsgate gets a boost from its latest celebrity biopic.

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Stocks mentioned:

$NSC $UNP $JOBY $PTON $DPZ $LION

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