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Episode 90: Today, Ann reviews why this is the year that crypto went mainstream: including a shift in regulations and the entrance of Wall Street firms into crypto-focused ETFs… so why has BTC remained so volatile and how might it affect DAT companies with crypto on their balance sheets?  Then, author Natalie Brunell joins in-studio to discuss why she remains bullish on Bitcoin, arguing that it is a neutral, finite savings technology in a market where inflation is the real villain.  Finally, we look at the major M&A that continues to roll in before the end of the year and which pharma company got the greenlight from the FDA for a weight loss pill. Visit Vanguard.com/audio to learn more  www.brewmarkets.com  Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets 00:00 Welcome to Brew Markets Daily 00:30  The Year in Crypto 12:51 Natalie Brunell Joins 39:00 Market Close The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 89: Today, Ann explains the history and lore behind the “Santa Claus Rally”... what is it and will we get one this year?  Then, 2025 brought controversy in the form of “good genes”, Uncle Herschel and bags that DON’T fly free, we look at which brands took a hit this year, which recovered and which are still finding their way.  Finally, an update on Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Brothers Discovery and Janus Henderson is going private.   Visit Vanguard.com/audio to learn more  www.brewmarkets.com  Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets 00:00 Welcome to Brew Markets Daily 00:30 Santa Claus Rally - Explained! 00:00 2025 Brand Backlash 00:00 Market Close The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 88: Today, Ann welcomes Codie Sanchez, founder & CEO of Contrarian Thinking, a platform designed to empower workers to move from employees to business owners. They discuss buying or investing in a “boring business” that endures and builds wealth, plus Codie shares insights from her time putting money to work in Latin America. Then, Ann takes a look at Rent the Runway, which has seen its shares up 100% this month… but how much runway does the company really have? Visit Vanguard.com/audio to learn more www.brewmarkets.com Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets 00:00 Welcome to Brew Markets Daily 00:30 Contrarian Thinking’s Codie Sanchez 04:00 Contrarian Thinking’s Codie Sanchez Joins 00:00 Market Close The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 87: Today, Ann checks out Lululemon and the activist investor taking a billion dollar stake in the company with the goal of getting the athleisure OG to get its fit in check. Then we survey earnings from Darden, the parent company of the Olive Garden… apparently diners haven’t had their fill of neverending pasta - plus: Carmax hits the skids and seeks to win back customers with lower prices. Finally, we survey today’s fresh CPI data, see why shares in Micron are up and… it’s back: merger talk of Spirit and Frontier Airlines. Visit Vanguard.com/audio to learn more www.brewmarkets.com Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets 00:00 Welcome to Brew Markets Daily 00:00 Elliott's $1B bet on $LULU 00:00 Earnings: $DRI $KMX 00:00 Market Close The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 86: Today, Ann analyzes Warner Bro’s scathing letter to shareholders - the board doesn’t mince words about why it rejected an offer from Paramount, including questioning if the money offered is even real! Then we sneak you a cheat sheet on today’s announced merger of online learning rivals Coursera and Udemy. Plus, a look at a listener-suggested manufacturing company Jabil, and how diversity is the key to its work with AI datacenters. AND - for investors looking at their portfolio of stocks to see what’s up and what’s not, we talk to Josh Krugman, Head of Brokerage Product Strategy at Fidelity for insight into potential options for managing year-end tax exposure. Finally, we survey Medline’s landmark IPO - the biggest of the year, and why Blue Owl’s pullout of a deal with Oracle led to today’s AI selloff. Visit Vanguard.com/audio to learn more www.brewmarkets.com Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets 00:00 Welcome to Brew Markets Daily 00:30 NEW WARNER BROS M&A DRAMA 05:30 Merger in ED TECH 12:30 $JBL EARNINGS 17:30 Tax Optimization: Josh Krugman, Fidelity 24:00 Market Close The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 85: Today, Ann sits down with Howard Lindzon - the founder of Stocktwits - to discuss his 2026 outlook: from small-cap momentum to the psychology driving today’s bull market… and how he never predicted the rise of prediction markets. Then we look for clarity amidst the noise in today’s job’s data - how might the Fed act on the report’s mixed bag? Finally, Tesla hits a record high, guidance from Pfizer is a hard pill to swallow, and coming to a living room near you: Meta reels!  www.brewmarkets.com  Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets 00:00 Welcome to Brew Markets Daily 01:40 Stocktwit’s Howard Lindzon Joins 20:00 Delayed November Jobs Report 26:30 $TSLA - $PFE - $META Market Close The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 84: Today, Ann looks at Roomba-maker iRobot’s decline and recent filing for bankruptcy and what it says about the health of public companies… joining other 2025 fails like 23andMe and Sunnova Energy. Then we look at Comcast’s decision to spin off its portfolio of cable networks including CNBC and SyFY - will it reignite the legacy media company and will investors buy into the new Versant? Then, Ann answers a question from a listener who wants to know why shares in Proctor & Gamble are in a holding pattern despite beating earnings and the ubiquity of its products. Finally, we survey why shares in Zillow and ServiceNow saw big declines today. www.brewmarkets.com Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets 00:00 Welcome to Brew Markets Daily 00:30 iRobot’s Roomba In The Dustbin 03:30 Comcast Spins Off Cable TV 12:30 QFA: What’s happening at P&G 17:25 Market Close The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 83: Today, Ann examines the challenges of turning around a public company with Build-A-Bear’s President and CEO Sharon Price John. They discuss rebuilding operational strength, taking a cherished bricks and mortar brand online and we land a SCOOP on what’s next for Build-a-Bear in video content. Finally, we take a spin through the day’s market headlines including changes at Lululemon and a potential shift in White House policy that had cannabis stocks flying high. www.brewmarkets.com Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets 00:00 Welcome to Brew Markets Daily 00:30 CEO OF THE WEEK: SHARON PRICE JOHN 02:00 BUILD-A-BEAR’S SHARON PRICE JOHN 28:30 Market Close The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 82: Today, Ann examines Walt Disney Company’s $1 Billion landmark agreement to bring Disney characters to OpenAI’s movie generator Sora… can Mickey protect his own character? Then we explore market concerns that Oracle’s massive AI infrastructure spend will never pay off - leading to today’s massive loss in market cap. Plus, shares in Vail Resorts have been headed downhill, can the return of a former CEO give the stock a lift? Finally, we zip through the headlines around Coca Cola’s new CEO and Manchester United’s cost savings drive. www.brewmarkets.com Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets 00:00 Welcome to Brew Markets Daily 00:30 Disney’s $1B Bet on OpenAI 03:30 EARNINGS: $ORCL $VAIL 18:00 Market Close - $DIS, $KO The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 81: Today, Ann examines the Fed’s data-blind decision to cut rates by a quarter percent - was it just a gift to the market and what might it mean for Chair Jerome Powell’s legacy? Then we look at companies reporting earrings: did Cracker Barrel finally hit the bottom of the barrel and can fresh biscuits turn it around - and why is online pet retailer Chewy seeking an expansion in brick-and-mortar vet clinics? Finally, a look at GE Vernova’s hyperscaler ambitions and Walmart’s 3D printed stores. www.brewmarkets.com Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets 00:00 Welcome to Brew Markets Daily 00:30 Data-Blind Fed Cut 05:30 EARNINGS: $CHWY $CBRL 20:00 Market Close The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 80: Today, Ann explores President Trump’s decision allowing NVIDIA to ship H200 chips to China and why the 25% cut to U.S. coffers can’t constitutionally be called an export tax. Then we do a roundup of today’s earnings, looking at the tariff hit on AutoZone and Toll Brothers’ luxury position in a soft housing market. Finally, a look at stocks that moved the market including Campbell’s bland earnings, CVS’s positive up-beat investor day and the money Pfizer is willing to shell out for an oral GLP-1. www.brewmarkets.com Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets 00:00 Welcome to Brew Markets Daily 00:30 America’s New Chip Tax? 04:30 EARNINGS: $TOL $AZO 16:00 Market Close The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 79: Today, Ann examines the turnaround happening at Ulta that recently sent its share price to an all-time high - how has management executed on three growth initiatives, including turning the beauty retailer into a destination? Then we look at the drama unfolding in Hollywood as Paramount launches a $108 billion hostile takeover of Warner Brothers Discovery just days after Netflix announced a successful bid for the legacy studio, network and streaming company. Finally a survey of today’s market moves by IBM, JPMorgan and others. www.brewmarkets.com Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets 00:00 Welcome to Brew Markets Daily 00:30 Ulta: Beauty's Beast is Back 04:30 $NFLX $PSKY $WBD Hollywood Drama 21:30 Market Close - JPMorgan - IBM The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 78: Today, Ann is joined in-studio by the founder of Wikipedia - Jimmy Wales - to discuss trust in social media, the prospects of using AI to edit Wikipedia and what Jimmy thinks about the launch of Elon Musk’s Grokipedia. Plus, as Bath and Bodyworks, The Gap and Abercrombie & Fitch see higher foot traffic and sales, we ask: are shopping malls making a resurgence?  www.brewmarkets.com  Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets 00:00 Welcome to Brew Markets Daily 00:30 WHAT IS THE VALUE OF TRUST? 03:00 WIKIPEDIA FOUNDER JIMMY WALES JOINS 35:00 Mall Stocks The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 77: Today, Ann examines Meta’s decision to slash the budget for its lagging metaverse operations and applauds the difficult move that’s right out of the playbook of another tech power player: Amazon. Then we look at two companies whose quarterly earnings didn’t wow markets today: why Snowflake is falling and Kroger shelved its automated grocery delivery plans. Finally, we sprint through headline-grabbing stories from iRobot, Dollar General and PVH. www.brewmarkets.com Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets 00:00 Welcome to Brew Markets Daily 00:00 $META’s $70B Reality Check 00:00 EARNINGS: $KR & $SNOW 00:00 Market Close The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 76: With news coming out of the White House this afternoon that auto fuel standards will be rolled back, Ann reviews which auto companies have already been stepping back from EV models and how their share prices have fared.  Then we look at earnings for Macy’s and Pure Storage… will the retailer’s refresh bring shoppers back to the department store… and can the flash storage company continue to deliver to hyperscale clients?  Finally, Ann addresses 2025’s buyback bonanza when a listener asks why a company would choose a buyback over sending back cash to shareholders through a dividend.   www.brewmarkets.com  Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets 00:00 Welcome to Brew Markets Daily 00:00 NEW AUTO FUEL STANDARDS 00:00 EARNINGS: $M $PSTG 00:00 QFA: Buybacks vs. Dividends 00:00 Market Close The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 75: Today, Ann explores why the Omnicom-IPG merger, which created the world’s largest advertising company and is expected to generate more than $25 billion in revenue, might simply be “two drunks propping each other up on a lamppost”.  Then we look at earnings out of Signet and what they signal for holiday jewelry shopping.  Plus, we examine why Costco has joined a list of retailers suing the Trump administration, seeking a potential refund of tariff money.  Finally, Ann weighs in on Michael Dell’s $6.25 billion donation to fund investment accounts for American children. For a limited time, you can get up to $10,000 when you transfer your investment portfolio to your Public brokerage account. Check out https://www.public.com/brewmarkets  www.brewmarkets.com  Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets 00:00 Welcome to Brew Markets Daily 00:30 $OMC Merger Moment 06:00 $SIG EARNINGS 15:00 COSTCO JOINS TARIFF LAWSUITS 18:00 Market Close 20:00 Final Thought The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Disclosure in Podcast Description: 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, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank.  Crypto trading provided by Zero Hash LLC. Zero Hash LLC is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by NYDFS and is not a registered broker-dealer or a FINRA member. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. The Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 5%+ yield reflects the average annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the bonds, before fees, as of 8/8/2025. Actual YTW may vary at purchase and is not guaranteed. Selling before maturity or bond defaults may result in losses. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. Bond selections are not personalized or recommended. See our Fee Schedule and Bond Account Disclosures for details Alpha is an AI research tool powered by GPT-4. Output from Alpha is not investment advice and should be verified for accuracy.  APY as of 11/7/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 74: Today,  Ann takes a look at the major battle shaping up in real estate over ‘private listings” - how Zillow’s ban on off-market and brokerage-exclusive listings is putting it at odds with several of the biggest brokerages.  Then, Ann is joined by Kamini Rangappan Lane, the President and CEO of Coldwell Banker Realty to discuss market conditions, mortgage rates and what it means for potential homebuying individuals to stay on the sidelines while commercial buyers claim inventory.  Finally, we look at some market headlines including Disney’s blockbuster box office weekend. For a limited time, you can get up to $10,000 when you transfer your investment portfolio to your Public brokerage account. Check out https://www.public.com/brewmarkets  www.brewmarkets.com  Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets 00:00 Welcome to Brew Markets Daily 00:30 PRIVATE LISTINGS SHAKE UP REAL ESTATE 04:30 Kamini Rangappan Lane Joins 23:00 Market Close The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Disclosure in Podcast Description: 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, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Cryptocurrency services are provided by Zero Hash LLC through a software licensing agreement between Zero Hash LLC (“zerohash”) and Public Platform LLC. zerohash is not a registered broker-dealer or a member of SIPC or FINRA. Cryptocurrencies are not FDIC or SIPC insured. Zero HashLLC is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity and money transmission by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Please ensure that you fully understand the risks involved before trading. See here for zerohash licenses and disclosures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 73: Ann explores Nuuly, the hidden gem inside Urban Outfitters that’s pushing Rent the Runway off the catwalk and bringing in predictable, recurring revenue for the clothing giant.  Then we look at Dell, the decades-old PC maker that has found a path in bespoke AI solutions.  Plus, Petco is begging for a turnaround, Uber robotaxis launch in Abu Dhabi and what exactly did Campbell’s have to say about the suggestion the company 3D-prints its chicken?  We’ll be back on Monday - have a great Thanksgiving!  For a limited time, you can get up to $10,000 when you transfer your investment portfolio to your Public brokerage account. Check out https://www.public.com/brewmarkets  www.brewmarkets.com  Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets 00:00 Welcome to Brew Markets Daily 00:40 $URBN’s HIDDEN JEWEL 04:00 EARNINGS: $DELL $WOOF 16:00 $UBER ABU DHABI ROBOTAXI 18:00 $CPB TALKS CHICKEN The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Disclosure in Podcast Description: 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, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Crypto trading provided by Zero Hash LLC. Zero Hash LLC is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by NYDFS and is not a registered broker-dealer or a FINRA member.  Availability of the Investment Plans tool on Public.com is not a recommendation or endorsement of the tool. Public.com does not provide investment, tax or legal advice.  For additional disclosures about Investment Plans, go to public.com/disclosures. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 72: Today, Ann digs into NVIDIA's note to analysts defending itself against concerns that it’s another Enron - meanwhile, AI chip competition is heating up, with Meta is in talks to buy billions of dollars of Google's TPUs. Then, we break down some of today’s earnings: why Smucker’s is protecting its billion-dollar frozen sandwich and how Foot Locker aims to tame the shoe wall.  Finally, is Abercrombie back and was there a spy at TSMC… prep and espionage ripped from the headlines. For a limited time, you can get up to $10,000 when you transfer your investment portfolio to your Public brokerage account. Check out https://www.public.com/brewmarkets  www.brewmarkets.com  Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets 00:00 Welcome to Brew Markets Daily 00:30 NVIDIA SAYS IT IS NOT ENRON 05:00 EARNINGS: $SJM $DKS 16:00 ABERCROMBIE SHARES SOAR 18:30 DID $TSMC HAVE A SPY? The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Disclosure in Podcast Description: 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, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank.  Crypto trading provided by Zero Hash LLC. Zero Hash LLC is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by NYDFS and is not a registered broker-dealer or a FINRA member. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. The Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 5%+ yield reflects the average annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the bonds, before fees, as of 8/8/2025. Actual YTW may vary at purchase and is not guaranteed. Selling before maturity or bond defaults may result in losses. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. Bond selections are not personalized or recommended. See our Fee Schedule and Bond Account Disclosures for details Alpha is an AI research tool powered by GPT-4. Output from Alpha is not investment advice and should be verified for accuracy.  APY as of 11/7/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 71: Today, Eli Lilly becomes the first healthcare company to join the Trillion-Dollar Market Cap Club - Ann looks at this intriguing and historical collection of companies.  Plus, Warner Brothers Discovery has put itself up for sale, we survey which Hollywood heavy hitters have submitted bids: Paramount seems to be in the lead, but can Comcast overcome debt and political headwinds… and will Netflix embrace theatrical releases?  Finally, a peak behind the curtain of Ann’s appearance on Fox Business Network. For a limited time, you can get up to $10,000 when you transfer your investment portfolio to your Public brokerage account. Check out https://www.public.com/brewmarkets  www.brewmarkets.com  Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets 00:00 Welcome to Brew Markets Daily 00:30 $LLY JOINS THE TRILLION DOLLAR CLUB 04:00 $NFLX $CMCS $PSKY BID FOR $WBD 20:00 Ann’s Appearance on FBN 24:30 Market Close The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, orning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Disclosure in Podcast Description: 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, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank.  Crypto trading provided by Zero Hash LLC. Zero Hash LLC is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by NYDFS and is not a registered broker-dealer or a FINRA member. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. The Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 5%+ yield reflects the average annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the bonds, before fees, as of 8/8/2025. Actual YTW may vary at purchase and is not guaranteed. Selling before maturity or bond defaults may result in losses. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. Bond selections are not personalized or recommended. See our Fee Schedule and Bond Account Disclosures for details Alpha is an AI research tool powered by GPT-4. Output from Alpha is not investment advice and should be verified for accuracy.  APY as of 11/7/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices