$100M Fraud Case Over ADHD Meds & The Pope Gives Warning on... AI

Episode 352: Neal and Toby recap the credit card swipe battle between credit card networks, merchants, and customers. The $30B meant to take a step forward in resolving high swipe fees was blocked by a judge. Then, Volkswagen invests $5 billion into Rivian, giving it new life that may pave the way for the top of the EV market. Next, the tragic lithium battery fire in South Korea highlights another problem with the batteries that are found in almost all of our daily devices. Also, Denmark will charge farmers for every cow, making it the first carbon tax in the world. Meanwhile, money-market funds reach all-time highs…and that might not be a good thing. Lastly, it’s been 50 years since the very first product was scanned by barcode. How did a simple design transform the economy? Download the Yahoo Finance App (on the Play and App store) for real-time alerts on news and insights tailored to your portfolio and stock watchlists. 00:00 - Toys R Us AI commercial 2:50 - Swipe fee battle continues 7:10 - Rivian gets new life 11:45 - Lithium battery hazards 15:15 - World’s first carbon tax 19:00 - Avoid the cash trap 22:15 - 50th anni of the first barcode scan Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  Investors must review the Options Disclosure Document (ODD): public.com/ODD. See Fee Schedule and Options Rebate & Referral T&Cs: public.com/disclosures. Brokerage services for US-listed securities and options offered through Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC.  See terms of the Options Rebate Program. Rebate rates vary from $0.06-$0.18 and may depend on time of enrollment and number of referrals. Rates are subject to change at any time. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 351: Neal and Toby discuss a major lawsuit that could shake up the music industry as an alliance among major record labels sue two major AI music generators over copyright infringement. Then, Netflix updates its famous internal culture memo to reflect a new era where streaming is now a hyper-competitive market. Meanwhile, McDonald’s launches their $5 Value Meal to lure back cost-conscious customers trying to navigate high inflation. Plus, a sock debate between Gen Z and millennials that has everyone looking at each other’s feet. Hm. Also, a Florida family is suing NASA for space debris from the ISS that crashed into their home. It opens the question: who should pay for space debris? Lastly, a deep dive into the trendiest baby names dating back to the 1880s. Download the Yahoo Finance App (on the Play and App store) for real-time alerts on news and insights tailored to your portfolio and stock watchlists. 00:00 - Nvidia’s wipeout 3:00 - Record labels sue AI music makers 7:30 - Netflix updates its culture doc 11:30 - McDonald’s $5 value meal 15:30 - Ankle socks or crew socks? 19:00 - Space debris falling to Earth 22:30 - Trendy baby names Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 350: Neal and Toby chat about how Ozempic users are seeking out high-protein, low calorie yogurts as a healthy snack. Then, Meta talks to Apple about possibly integrating its AI with Apple products. Could this be the start of a new friendship? Next, the hackers who’ve crippled car dealerships are demanding millions of dollars and CDK Global is preparing to pay it. Also, further delays for the Boeing Starliner astronauts still stuck in the International Space Station. Meanwhile, the US and other countries are planning to bring their own AC units to the Paris Olympics. Plus, Sha’Carri Richardson and the Iberian Lynx are making strong comebacks. Lastly, the biggest news you need to know this week. Download the Yahoo Finance App (on the Play and App store) for real-time alerts on news and insights tailored to your portfolio and stock watchlists. 00:00 - Big weekend of selfies 2:40 - Ozempic food winners 7:15 - Apple and Meta as friends? 11:15 - CDK update 13:30 - Boeing return delayed again 15:20 - Olympians tryin’ to keep their cool 19:00 - Weekend winners: Sha’Carri Richardson & Iberian Lynx 23:30 - Week ahead Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 349: Neal and Toby discuss ex-OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever starting his own AI company that will prioritize safety vs. profits. Should OpenAI be concerned about a rivalry? Then, climate activists just painted Stonehenge with orange paint in the latest episode of defacing historical landmarks across Europe. Next, US car dealerships are scrambling as a widely used software for transactions has been hacked, not once, but twice. Meanwhile, GenZers and millennials who have money to spend are investing alternative assets vs. traditional assets. Also, Amazon is ditching its plastic air pillows in boxes and replacing them with loads of recyclable paper. Lastly, a harrowing escape from war-torn Ukraine featuring 2 beluga whales traveling by…car? Download the Yahoo Finance App (on the Play and App store) for real-time alerts on news and insights tailored to your portfolio and stock watchlists. 00:00 - Olive Garden staying strong 2:30 - New AI sheriff in town? 7:20 - Climate activists paint Stonehenge 10:20 - Car dealerships hacked 14:10 - GenZ investors skip traditional assets 18:10 - Amazon replaces plastic pillows with paper 21:10 - Beluga whale rescue Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 348: Neal and Toby recap Nvidia’s historic and rapid rise to the top, surpassing Microsoft to become the most valuable company in the world. Then, luxury sneaker brand Golden Goose (Taylor Swift’s fave) pulls back on its IPO at the last minute citing political conditions. Plus, two US agricultural inspectors are attacked in Mexico causing the US to halt all inspections of avocados, which may affect its prices if a solution doesn’t come soon. Next, Neal shares his favorite numbers from the WNBA, credit cards, and time in space. Lastly, is it the Summer of Finance Bros? Chipotle thinks so…and wants to cash-in with their latest “Chipotle Boy Bowl.” Download the Yahoo Finance App (on the Play and App store) for real-time alerts on news and insights tailored to your portfolio and stock watchlists. Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 347: Neal and Toby discuss Boeing's CEO testifying before Congress and the latest accusation from a whistleblower saying the company hid faulty parts. Plus, troubled EV company Fisker finally files for bankruptcy and why is the US Government suing Adobe? Hint: it could have to do with their hidden subscription fees. Then the guys reflect on one year since the Titan Submersible implosion and the biggest lessons learned. Next up a look into how much social media influencers actually make. And finally, why one photographer submitted a real photo to an AI photography competition. Download the Yahoo Finance App (on the Play and App store) for real-time alerts on news and insights tailored to your portfolio and stock watchlists. 00:00 - It’s Juneteenth!  1:50 - Boeing CEO on the hotseat  6:30 - EV Startup Fisker files for bankruptcy 10:30 - Adobe in trouble with the FTC 14:10 - OceanGate submersible 1-year later 18:20 - Creator economy not working for every creator 23:00 - Real photo wins AI photo contest? Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 346: Neal and Toby unpack US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy’s call for a warning label on social media apps before teens log on. Then, wealthy taxpayers have been exploiting a loophole and the IRS is fed up. Next, Wells Fargo’s partnership with Bilt Rewards has been a favorite among cardholders… Except it’s costing the bank millions of dollars. Plus, print magazines aren’t quite dead yet. Toby explains why he sees a thriving trend for high-end niche print magazines. Meanwhile, McDonald’s pulls back its AI-powered drive-thrus in over 100 stores due to its (quite comical) technical flaws. Lastly, customer satisfaction across 13 sectors are getting worse and worse. Have we lost the importance of customer service?  Download the Yahoo Finance App (on the Play and App store) for real-time alerts on news and insights tailored to your portfolio and stock watchlists. 00:00 - Last time the Celtics won… 2:15 - Social media warning labels 7:15 - IRS closing big tax loophole 10:15 - Wells Fargo regretting Bilt card? 15:00 - Toby’s Trends: print magazines 18:30 - McDonald’s AI drive-thru flop 22:30 - Customer service is a lost art Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 345: Neal and Toby recap a huge fraud case where a startup is alleged to use targeted ads to over-prescribe Adderall to millions of patients for profit. Then, Pope Francis is the first to address the G7 summit and his #1 concern is AI, and why leaders need to remain diligent about keeping actual humans at the center. Next, CEO pay got a nice bump last year with a new study showing how the rich got really richer. Also, ‘Inside Out 2’ scores at the box office and a rare stamp is sold for over $4M. Meanwhile, HBO flexes their marketing power by placing a dragon on top of the Empire State Building. A fake dragon, of course. Lastly, the biggest news coming up this week. Download the Yahoo Finance App (on the Play and App store) for real-time alerts on news and insights tailored to your portfolio and stock watchlists. 00:00 - So cruel to spaghetti 2:45 - ADHD company caught for fraud 6:30 - Drippy Pope speaks on AI 10:15 - CEOs get a pay bump 14:20 - Weekend winners: Inside Out 2 & Stamps 19:30 - Dragon on the Empire 22:40 - Week ahead Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 344: Neal and Toby chat about Elon Musk finally getting the votes from Tesla shareholders for his $46B pay package and moving the company to Texas. Then, two big Supreme Court decisions that could shape the future of unions and abortion medication. Also, ‘Inside Out 2’ comes out and Disney Pixar is hoping this sequel will return its animation mojo after a string of duds. Plus, Apple is this week’s stock of the week while Nathan’s Hot Dogs is the dog of the week. Meanwhile, Wells Fargo fires employees after suspecting they’re pretending to be at work with the help of a clever mouse device. Lastly, the Euro 2024 football tournament returns brings excitement across Europe while the host country, Germany, is making sure everybody plays nice.  Download the Yahoo Finance App (on the Play and App store) for real-time alerts on news and insights tailored to your portfolio and stock watchlists. 00:00 - Father’s day 2:00 - Elon Musk wins $46B pay package 6:00 - Supreme Court big decisions 10:15 - Disney needs his mojo back 14:00 - Stock of the week: Apple 17:45 - Dog of the week: Nathan’s 20:30 - Jigglers caught 24:00 - Euro 2024 kicks off Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 343: Neal and Toby recap the latest inflation report which showed it cooling off in May which encourages at least one Fed rate cut this year. Then, the European Union piles on Chinese EV imports with their version of tariffs. Next, Jake Paul sets his sights on his next opponent… Dry skin. Meanwhile, Neal shares his numbers on North Dakota voters, promotions, and airplane behaviors. Plus, a team of scientists that spent time in space came back a little younger. Finally, Denmark wants to remove a highly popular instant-ramen from the country because it’s too spicy.  Download the Yahoo Finance App (on the Play and App store) for real-time alerts on news and insights tailored to your portfolio and stock watchlists. 00:00 - Rare white buffalo 2:30 - Inflation cools in May 6:45 - EU piles on tariffs 10:40 - Jake Paul gets into skin care 13:50 - Neal’s Numbers 20:30 - Fountain of youth in space? 23:40 - Denmark can’t handle spicy ramen Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices