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Money moves fast—stay ahead of it. Welcome to The Business Show, where we break down the biggest financial stories, market trends, and business shake-ups in a way that’s fast, fun, and easy to understand. Hosted by Andrew Giancola, this podcast cuts through the noise to bring you the most important updates on stocks, crypto, major business deals, economic trends, and the future of money—without the jargon.
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Amazon Stock Surges 13% on Explosive Cloud Growth and AI Spending Plans - Amazon reports 20% cloud revenue growth and hikes 2025 CapEx guidance to $125 billion with plans for even more in 2026; stock surges on massive AI infrastructure commitment
Apple Beats Expectations as Tim Cook Says iPhone 17 Demand "Off the Chart" - Shares rise 2% after beating estimates; CEO declares iPhone 17 demand exceptional; Apple differentiates with conservative AI spending approach versus competitors
Netflix Announces 10-for-1 Stock Split, Shares Rise 3% - Streaming giant's cosmetic split aims to attract retail investors by making shares more affordable; stock climbs on announcement
Airlines Unite to Demand End to 31-Day Government Shutdown - Delta, United, and American join White House roundtable with VP Vance; air traffic controllers miss first full paychecks; Chamber of Commerce says contractors losing $3 billion per week; CBO warns $7 billion GDP already wiped out
Chevron Beats Expectations with Record Production While Exxon Misses Revenue - Chevron posts record 4.1 million barrels daily production from Hess acquisition; Exxon reports revenue miss with net income down 12% to $7.55 billion
Automakers Face New Chip Shortage Nightmare After China Blocks Exports - China blocks Nexperia chip exports after Dutch government takeover; automakers set up "war rooms"; Honda reduces production; Stellantis tumbles 9.5% on one-off costs
Chocolate Prices Up 30% Since Last Halloween as Consumers Shift to Cheaper Candy - Chocolate up 78% over five years; share of Halloween candy sales drops from 52% to 44% as consumers choose cheaper alternatives amid sticker shock
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Nvidia on Deal Spree as CEO Announces Domestic Chip Production in Arizona - Nvidia takes $1 billion stake in Nokia (shares up 22%), partners with Eli Lilly on AI drug discovery supercomputer, works with Lucid on self-driving; announces Blackwell GPU production now in Arizona instead of Taiwan; shares jump 5% toward $5 trillion valuation
Fed Announces Rate Decision Today with 99.9% Chance of Quarter-Point Cut - Federal Reserve expected to cut rates at 2 p.m. ET today with virtual certainty; investors watching for dissent and Powell's press conference clues on future policy amid data concerns from government shutdown
OpenAI Completes Restructuring with Microsoft Holding $135 Billion Stake - OpenAI Foundation now holds controlling $130 billion stake in for-profit OpenAI Group PBC; Microsoft confirmed to hold $135 billion investment (27% stake); Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta report earnings after bell today
Government Shutdown Hits One Month as States Sue Over Food Stamp Benefits - Shutdown now second-longest in history; 24+ states sue Trump administration over SNAP benefits ending this weekend; federal judge extends ban on firing workers; air traffic controllers picking up second jobs while working without pay
Boeing Returns to Positive Cash Flow But Takes $4.9 Billion Charge on 777X Delays - Boeing reports first positive cash flow since 2023 but logs $4.9 billion charge for 777X delays; on track for most deliveries since 2018; CEO says "positive signs" but "still more work to do"
Mortgage Rates Hit One-Year Low at 6.3% as Refinancing Surges - 30-year mortgage rate drops to 6.3%, lowest in a year; refinancing hits highest level since mid-September; home-purchase applications rise for first time in five weeks as lower rates draw buyers back to market
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Amazon Announces Biggest Layoff in Company History with 14,000 Cuts - Amazon laying off 14,000 workers (4% of corporate/tech workforce) as CEO Andy Jassy embraces AI to shrink workforce
U.S. Debt Hits $38 Trillion in Fastest Accumulation Outside Pandemic - U.S. added $1 trillion in debt in less than two months; government likely to choose inflation option, eroding purchasing power
Ground Coffee Prices Hit $9.14 as Tariffs and Weather Push Costs 41% Higher - Average pound of ground coffee now $9.14, up 41% year-over-year due to tariffs and poor weather
Inherited IRA Tax Change for 2025 Could Trigger 25% Penalty - Starting 2025, certain heirs must take required minimum distributions or face up to 25% IRS penalty
Social Security Benefits to Increase 2.8% in 2026, Adding About $56 Monthly - 75 million beneficiaries will see 2.8% COLA increase starting January, though Medicare premium hikes may offset gains
Federal Reserve Expected to Cut Interest Rates Again This Week - 92% of economists expect quarter-point cut, with potential for two more cuts by January, bringing rate to 3.2% by end of 2026
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Southwest Airlines surprised Wall Street with a profit and revenue beat but still saw shares dip, while American Airlines rallied nearly 4% after topping expectations and offering a stronger outlook. Grab is teaming up with May Mobility to launch self-driving taxis in Southeast Asia, expanding the global robotaxi race. Gold tumbled 6% in its worst single-day drop in 12 years as optimism over trade talks and the end of the U.S. government shutdown erased safe-haven demand. Nvidia participated in a $350 million round for Redwood Materials, a battery recycling startup founded by Tesla cofounder J.B. Straubel, as tech giants pour money into energy storage solutions for AI data centers. Meta is trimming 600 AI roles while tech leaders call for a pause on “superintelligence” research. Starbucks union members plan to vote on strike authorization amid ongoing labor disputes. Mortgage refinance applications jumped 81% year-over-year as rates dipped to a one-month low. And oil prices surged after new U.S. sanctions targeted Russia’s biggest energy companies.
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Warner Bros. Discovery stock soared 11% after the company said it’s open to takeover offers, signaling a potential end to its independence in a rapidly consolidating media industry. Shoppers are showing “discount burnout” as constant sales lose their appeal, even with fashion prices rising into the holidays. Gold prices crashed 6% in their worst drop in over a decade as optimism around a U.S.–China trade deal unwound the safe-haven trade. Tesla reports earnings today, setting the tone for the Mag 7 tech giants as investors look for updates on AI, robotaxis, and low-cost EVs. Amazon announced plans to replace 600,000 American workers with robots, sparking fresh debates about automation and the future of work. The U.S. and Canada are nearing a new trade deal covering steel, aluminum, and energy after months of tariff disputes. Mattel shares dropped 6% after weak Barbie sales dragged down earnings. And Beyond Meat has become the latest meme stock craze—soaring over 1,200% as retail traders pile in despite shaky fundamentals.
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Apple shares rally to all-time highs after iPhone 17 sales data shows strong start in U.S. and China, helping lift broader market over 1%. General Motors crushes earnings expectations and lifts guidance while saying tariff impact lower than forecast, sending shares up 8.5%. U.S. and Australia ink $8.5 billion rare earth agreement as Cleveland-Cliffs soars 20% on plans to enter mining business. Netflix set to report earnings with ad revenue expected to double this year as analysts project $11.52 billion in quarterly revenue. Merck announces groundbreaking of $3 billion Virginia pharmaceutical facility creating 500 permanent jobs and 8,000 construction positions. Gold climbs above $4,300 for 49th record close of year, up 68% in 2025, while oil falls into contango signaling weak demand. Weight Watchers surges 9% on Amazon partnership to deliver GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. And Kering agrees to sell beauty business to L'Oreal for $4.66 billion to refocus on luxury fashion brands.
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A massive AWS outage took down major sites including Disney+, Snapchat, and airline check-in systems for Delta and United, underscoring how dependent the digital economy is on Amazon’s cloud infrastructure. Automakers are gearing up for a pivotal earnings week, with Ford, GM, and Tesla under pressure to prove resilience amid slowing demand and tariff headwinds. Apple’s iPhone 17 is selling 14% faster than its predecessor, signaling a strong rebound in smartphone demand. Paramount Skydance will cut 2,000 jobs to save $2 billion as the newly merged studio looks to stay competitive in a tough media market. Luxury giant Kering is reportedly in talks to sell its beauty division to L’Oréal for $4 billion, refocusing on its core fashion brands. Southwest Airlines is ending its iconic open seating policy, introducing assigned seats after 50 years. Mortgage rates dipped to 6.18% this week, offering a brief break for homebuyers. And gold continues its record-breaking rally, climbing above $4,300 as investors flock to safe-haven assets amid trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
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Apple is finalizing a $140 million-per-year deal for Formula 1’s U.S. streaming rights, expanding its push into live sports. Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica credits its partnership with Meta for strong growth, while Oracle stock rises on a new Meta cloud deal. CNN launches its new “All Access” streaming plan for $6.99 a month after the collapse of CNN+. Retail investors drive Charles Schwab’s massive earnings beat as Gen Z traders flood into the market. OpenAI faces a potential $1 trillion cost to sustain its AI infrastructure, underscoring the immense price of innovation. Praxis Precision Medicines soars 183% after positive clinical trial results for its tremor treatment. NBC News prepares to lay off over 100 employees as it splits from MSNBC. And gold reaches a new all-time high as investors seek safety amid mounting market uncertainty.
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Markets swung over 600 points as tariff fears reignited, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying a stock decline won’t stop U.S. pressure on China. United Airlines beat earnings but missed on revenue, while Salesforce gained on a bullish long-term forecast. Apple launched M5-powered MacBooks and iPads as Anthropic unveiled a cheaper AI rival, and OpenAI faced backlash for loosening adult content rules. Tesla stayed quiet as competitors warn of collapsing EV demand, leaving investors uneasy ahead of next week’s earnings. Nestlé announced 16,000 layoffs in a sweeping cost-cutting plan under its new CEO. Cooking oil stocks surged after Trump proposed banning Chinese imports, escalating trade tensions. Nvidia, Microsoft, BlackRock, and Elon Musk’s xAI joined forces in a $40 billion data center acquisition—the largest in history. And food giants are rebranding snacks like Pop-Tarts and Doritos with protein labels to cash in on fitness trends.
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Big banks post another round of strong earnings as Bank of America and Morgan Stanley beat forecasts, extending Wall Street’s rally. Boeing’s aircraft deliveries surge to pre-crisis levels as it secures EU approval for its $4.7 billion Spirit AeroSystems acquisition. The U.S. seizes $15 billion in Bitcoin linked to a global “pig butchering” scam, marking one of the largest crypto recoveries ever. Stellantis unveils a $13 billion U.S. manufacturing investment that will create 5,000 jobs and expand EV output. Instagram limits teen accounts to PG-13 content and tightens AI chatbot rules amid mounting political pressure on Big Tech. Walmart and OpenAI launch in-chat shopping, letting users buy directly from ChatGPT as part of the growing “agentic commerce” wave. GM takes a $1.6 billion charge due to fading EV demand after tax credit cuts. And Americans cash in on record gold prices, selling jewelry and coins amid economic volatility.
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JPMorgan unveils a $10 billion investment plan targeting defense, aerospace, and energy firms critical to U.S. national security. Lego’s MRI toy helps over 1 million children reduce anxiety and sedation rates before medical procedures. Gold and silver prices hit all-time highs as investors flee market volatility for safe-haven assets. Big banks including JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and BlackRock post strong earnings, signaling resilient markets. The average new car price tops $50,000 as loan delinquencies among subprime borrowers climb. Warner Bros. Discovery rejects a $60 billion offer from Paramount, calling it undervalued. Coinbase and American Express team up for a Bitcoin-themed rewards card. And OpenAI claims GPT-5 has reduced political bias by 30% to comply with new federal AI neutrality standards.
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Gold hitting all-time highs doesn't mean you need to care. In fact, it probably means you should care less, not more.High gold prices reflect fear and uncertainty in the market. That's when emotional investors make expensive mistakes, chasing safety in an asset that doesn't actually build wealth.Instead of buying gold, ask yourself: Are my investment fundamentals solid? Am I diversified across quality stocks and bonds? Do I have an emergency fund? Am I consistently investing for the long term?If the answer is yes, gold's price is irrelevant to your financial success. Let the fear traders chase shiny objects while you focus on owning businesses that generate actual wealth.Because here's the truth that changes everything: Wealth isn't built by hiding from uncertainty. It's built by owning productive assets through uncertainty and letting compound interest work for decades
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AMD climbs 40% this week on OpenAI partnership, biggest weekly gain in nine years as Nvidia CEO calls deal "unique and surprising." IRS furloughs nearly half its workforce as Senate rejects sixth funding bill with shutdown entering second week. Google's new Work From Anywhere policy counts single remote day as full week, frustrating employees. United announces summer 2026 nonstop routes to Split, Bari, and Santiago de Compostela targeting luxury travelers. Ferrero planning over $100 million in Super Bowl and World Cup campaigns featuring Kinder Bueno. Amazon launching pharmacy kiosks in December at One Medical locations to bypass traditional pharmacies. National Tree Company warns of 25% inventory cut on artificial Christmas trees due to tariffs. And Disney raises Disneyland and Disney World ticket prices with peak day passes hitting $224, up 126% over past decade.
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Gold futures surpass $4,000 per ounce for first time, marking 43rd record high of 2025 as Ray Dalio recommends 15% portfolio allocation. Private data shows just 17,000 jobs added last month while inflation expectations rise during government shutdown. Tesla unveils cheaper Model Y and Model 3 versions, but stock drops 4% as investors wanted new products. Confluent exploring sale with private equity interest, sending shares up 20% after losing quarter of value in 2025. Real estate investors bought one-third of single-family homes in Q2, highest share in five years. Chi-Chi's reopens in Twin Cities with fully booked reservations two decades after hepatitis outbreak closure. Amazon's two-day Prime Big Deal Days offers up to 34% off iPads and Apple accessories. And PayPal pops nearly 5% on new website advertising feature for small business customers.
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OpenAI hosts first developer event in nearly two years, announcing App SDK, AgentKit, ChatKit and Codex, with Jony Ive making surprise appearance. Nike CEO Elliott Hill says company's turnaround path is "not linear" as quarterly sales and profits continue declining. Domestic box office hits $6.5 billion in first three quarters, up from $6.3 billion last year, with big releases coming. Verizon appoints Dan Schulman as new CEO, replacing Hans Vestberg, sending shares down 5%. Steak 'n Shake announces massive flag installations as patriotic marketing strategy. Rite Aid shutters remaining 89 stores after second bankruptcy filing in less than two years, with CVS buying most pharmacy services. Bruce Buffer signs as Bud Light spokesperson after 30 years as UFC ring announcer. And IKEA acquires Locus Robotics to cut delivery costs by $117 million annually while expanding U.S. presence despite tariffs.
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Online holiday spending expected to grow 5.3% to $253.4 billion, a slowdown from last year's 8.7% growth. Mortgage rates barely budging at 6.34% as government shutdown delays loan approvals and economic data. Ohio lawmaker introduces bill giving tax credits to employers who pay $1,000 bonuses to employees who get married. OpenAI reviewing hundreds of proposals for Stargate data centers as Americans embrace nuclear power for AI infrastructure. Chart Industries shareholders approve $13.6 billion Baker Hughes acquisition after competitive bidding war. Fifteen states including Texas, Florida, and Arizona now have more housing inventory than pre-pandemic levels. Bitcoin reaches $125,700, setting new all-time high just $1,200 above August record. And American Airlines stops using metal bag sizers at gates to enhance boarding process.
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Perplexity makes its $200-a-month AI browser free worldwide in a bid to grab market share before Google and OpenAI dominate the space. Fair Isaac cuts out Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion, sending their stocks tumbling while FICO soars 18%. Taco Bell wins fastest drive-thru for the fifth year in a row, though AI hasn’t made service any faster or friendlier. Oil prices rise after a fire at Chevron’s California refinery tightens supply. Mortgage rates climb despite the Fed cutting interest rates, frustrating homebuyers. Elon Musk briefly becomes the first person ever worth $500 billion before sliding back under the milestone. Maxwell House temporarily rebrands as “Maxwell Apartment” in a marketing stunt. And Tyson Foods agrees to pay $85 million to settle pork price-fixing allegations.
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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway makes its biggest move since 2022 with a $9.7 billion deal to buy Occidental’s chemical unit. Amazon launches a new budget grocery brand with most items under $5 to win over price-conscious shoppers. Fast-food chains from McDonald’s to Wendy’s hit the chicken strip panic button to revive sales. The U.S. government shuts down after a healthcare funding fight, furloughing up to 800,000 workers. Utility bills soar as AI data centers and Trump’s energy policies drive costs higher. Meta announces ads will now target you based on AI chatbot conversations starting December 16. Nike beats earnings expectations but warns of weak holiday sales.
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President Trump announces a deal with Pfizer to cut drug prices in exchange for tariff relief, sending shares up nearly 7%. Nike beats Wall Street expectations but warns of weak holiday sales ahead. More companies, including Spotify, embrace the co-CEO model, splitting top leadership roles. Ford CEO Jim Farley predicts EV demand could drop by half once federal tax credits expire. Spotify founder Daniel Ek steps down as CEO, moving to executive chairman. Wolfspeed shares surge 30% after emerging from bankruptcy with a cleaner balance sheet. Samsung and SK Hynix sign on to OpenAI’s massive Stargate project, supplying memory chips for future AI data centers. And Exxon Mobil announces 2,000 job cuts as falling oil prices pressure the industry.
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Money moves fast—stay ahead of it. Welcome to The Business Show, where we break down the biggest financial stories, market trends, and business shake-ups in a way that’s fast, fun, and easy to understand. Hosted by Andrew Giancola, this podcast cuts through the noise to bring you the most important updates on stocks, crypto, major business deals, economic trends, and the future of money—without the jargon.
Markets moving? We break it down. Big companies making bold moves? We tell you what it means. Crypto, AI, and emerging trends? You’ll hear it here first. Recessions, rate hikes, inflation, and investing strategies? We’ve got you covered.
Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or just someone who wants to stay informed and make smarter money moves, this show is for you. New episodes drop weekdays—subscribe now and stay ahead of the game.
