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Donald Trump started his second presidency with an avalanche of executive orders. Here are the parts of his agenda that will affect the economy and your money. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Salesforce has rolled out one of the first examples of the next wave of AI, “agents.” Chair and CEO Marc Benioff explains how agents will change his company and the path for AI, and also discusses massive changes in the tech sector and how he views a second Trump administration. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Investment in artificial intelligence (AI) has boosted the stock market in recent years, but the level of investment in AI has been much more shocking in the startup world. According to a recent HSBC report, venture capital investment in AI accounted for 42% of all the money dedicated to startups in 2024. We explore that trend, and what it means for you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Quentin Fottrell, MarketWatch’s “Moneyist” columnist, joins us to talk about how to prepare financially for 2025. Plus, MarketWatch reporters share their tips for maximizing your money this year.  A previous version of this episode incorrectly identified the title of the Affordable Care Act. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's our last episode of the year, and we're looking back at some of the housing, economy, and market calls that didn't quite pan out. Marketwatch News Editor Joy Wiltermuth sits down with Jeremy to talk about what happened, and what we can learn for next year. Plus, Lopez Research founder Maribel Lopez joins us to revisit a bad AI call, and what we can expect next year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Last week, GM sunset its robotaxi business, Cruise, citing cost concerns. It's not the first automaker to do this, and it brings up a major question: can autonomous driving be profitable? So today, we're diving into the state of autonomous driving with the hosts of the Autonocast: Kirsten Korosec, Ed Niedermeyer, and Alex Roy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

 The best performing stocks in the S&P 500 index paint a fascinating picture of how Wall Street is betting on artificial intelligence. We talk about that, and set you up for the final Federal Reserve meeting of the year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's been quite a week for chips. A big change at Intel. Newly finalized funding for domestic semiconductor manufacturing. And new restrictions on semiconductor sales into China. But what does this mean for the sector and AI development? Here's what you need to know. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President-Elect Donald Trump promises new tariffs that could make some goods more expensive. Here's how you can plan for that in your holiday shopping. Plus, a look at retail earnings.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crypto is up. Way up. And it's thanks to the 2024 election. There's a lot to unpack: A pro-crypto President-Elect. A new government agency with a meme coin. And a super PAC that spent more than $100 million to elect crypto-friendly politicians. Here’s what it all means for the future, and your wallet. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.