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Daily stock market update in under 5 minutes. Stay up to date with the companies making the biggest moves and learn about the economic news that can help you be a better investor. Hosted by Zaid Admani.

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    Deep Dive: Is Nvidia Undervalued?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 15:15


    Nvidia just posted another monster quarter, so why did the stock drop nearly 10% after earnings?In this deep dive, Zaid breaks down Nvidia's blowout results, the growing fears of an AI bubble, Michael Burry's warning about massive purchase commitments, and the real risk that hyperscalers could slow their spending. Then we flip to the bull case: agentic AI, a potential China comeback, new inference chips, and why Nvidia might actually be cheap at 22x forward earnings.Check out the Public app for incredible investing tools and to support the show (LINK)Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.

    Netflix Walks Away From Warner Deal, Block Cuts Half Its Staff for “AI”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 9:21


    Market update for Friday February 27, 2026Check out the Public app for incredible investing tools and to support the show (LINK)Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:January PPI comes in hot, core wholesale prices jump 0.8%Netflix walks away from its Warner Bros. Discovery deal after Paramount's $31/share bidCoreWeave stock tumbles after light revenue guidance and rising debtBlock cuts nearly 50% of its workforce in the name of AI efficiencyFun Fact: More people are are moving out of the US than moving in

    Nvidia Shares Drop Despite Blowout Earnings, Salesforce Sends Mixed Signals

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 9:58


    Market update for Thursday February 26, 2026Check out the Public app for incredible investing tools and to support the show (⁠LINK⁠)Follow us on Instagram (⁠@TheRundownDaily⁠) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:Nvidia earnings show signs of continued AI growthSalesforce guidance disappoints, hurting consensus on software stocksCelsius earnings shows customer loyalty for energy drinksC3.AI shares plummet amid massive sales declinesKalshi goes after MrBeast employee for insider trading

    PayPal Draws Takeover Interest, Circle Surges on Earnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 9:56


    Market update for Wednesday February 25, 2026Check out the Public app for incredible investing tools and to support the show (LINK)Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:Stripe reportedly considers acquiring PayPal after its stock slumpCircle stock surges after crushing earnings and strong USDC growthCava jumps on surprise same-store sales growthLucid slides after a wide earnings miss and continued cash burnApple plans to manufacture Mac Mini in Houston

    AMD Lands $100B AI Deal With Meta, Home Depot Signals Frozen Housing Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 9:17


    Market update for Tuesday February 24, 2026Check out the Public app for incredible investing tools and to support the show (LINK)Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:A viral AI “doomsday” report spooks investorsMeta strikes a massive $100B+ AI chip deal with AMDHome Depot beats earnings but warns housing demand remains “frozen”BWX Technologies surges as nuclear momentum buildsHims & Hers drops on weak guidance and weight-loss drug lawsuitUber acquires SpotHero, expanding deeper into the transportation ecosystem

    Trump Targets Netflix Amid DOJ Probe; Slaps New 15% Tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 9:59


    Market update for Monday February 23, 2026Check out the Public app for incredible investing tools and to support the show (LINK)Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:Trump's slaps 15% tariffs after Supreme Court rulingDOJ probes Netflix, James Cameron pushes back on $72B Warner Bros. dealNovo Nordisk falls further behind Eli Lilly in the GLP-1 obesity drug race as new trial data disappointsDomino's beats on U.S. sales as value deals win over consumersGilead buys cancer biotech Arcellx for $7.8BFun Fact: Olympic gold medals only have 6g of gold

    What the Supreme Court's Decision to Ban Trump's Tariffs Means for Stocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 29:16


    John Petrides, Portfolio Manager at Tocqueville Asset Management, discusses the implications of the Supreme Court's decision to rule against President Trump's sweeping global tariffs, and what the lasting impact of AI will be on software stocks. 

    Deep Dive: Is Walmart a Tech Company Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 10:06


    Check out the Public app for incredible investing tools and to support the show (LINK)Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In this deep dive, Zaid breaks down how Walmart became a $1 trillion company and why Wall Street is suddenly treating it like a tech stock.E-commerce is growing over 20%. Advertising revenue is surging. Orders are arriving in under three hours. And operating profits are expanding faster than sales.But at 42x forward earnings and with a new CEO stepping in, is this transformation sustainable?

    Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Tariffs, Nvidia Scraps $100B OpenAI Investment

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 9:29


    Market update for Friday February 20, 2026Check out the Public app for incredible investing tools and to support the show (⁠LINK⁠)Follow us on Instagram (⁠@TheRundownDaily⁠) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:Supreme Court rules against Trump's tariffs Nvidia lowers OpenAI investment to $30BBlue Owl flashes warnings signs for private credit industryOpendoor points to profitability by year-endNewmont's gold production slows amid gold surge 2025 was the best year for hedge funds since 2009

    Walmart Issues Soft Guidance, Figma Sees AI Surge

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 9:55


    Market update for Thursday February 19, 2026Check out the Public app for incredible investing tools and to support the show (LINK)Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:Bitcoin drops near 2026 lows as crypto enthusiasm fadesWalmart beats on earnings but issues cautious guidanceFigma revenue jump 40% as AI monetization acceleratesEtsy sells Depop to eBay for $1.2BCarvana stock slides after earnings missAmazon surpasses Walmart in annual revenue

    Meta Buys Millions of Nvidia Chips, Uber Invests $100M in Robotaxi Infrastructure

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 9:38


    Market update for Wednesday February 18, 2026 Check out the Public app for incredible investing tools and to support the show (LINK)Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode, Zaid covers:Berkshire Hathaway slashes Amazon stake, trims AppleGold and silver pull back after recent runMeta strikes multiyear deal to buy millions of Nvidia AI chipsUber invests $100M in autonomous vehicle charging hubsCaesars jumps on Vegas reboundSandisk falls after Western Digital announces $3.1B share saleRecord CEO turnover hits Corporate America, and leaders are getting younger

    Apple Brings Video to Podcasts, Warner Reopens Paramount Talks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 9:54


    Market update for Tuesday February 17, 2026Check out the Public app for incredible investing tools and to support the show (LINK)Software Selloff Deep Dive: Spotify, YouTubeFollow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:Apple brings video to Podcasts, taking on YouTube and SpotifyWarner Bros. reopens talks with Paramount after a sweetened bidActivist Elliott takes a 10% stake in Norwegian Cruise LineGeneral Mills cuts its outlook as consumer spending weakensLogan Paul sells a Pokémon card for $16.5 million

    Affirm CEO On Fixing America's Broken Credit System

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 29:04


    Affirm CEO Max Levchin takes aim at credit cards, explaining how compounding interest and revolving balances keep Americans trapped in debt. He pushes back on claims that Buy Now, Pay Later fuels overspending, weighs the risks of a recession, and argues the real problem isn't high interest rates — it's endless revolving debt.

    Deep Dive: The Software Selloff Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 10:41


    Software stocks were once Wall Street's favorite trade. Investors loved the high margins, recurring revenue, and sticky users. But now they're getting crushed, and AI is at the center of the panic. In this deep dive, we break down why SaaS became one of the best business models ever created, what's driving the recent selloff, whether AI agents and “vibe coding” actually threaten traditional software, and if this is a massive overreaction or a permanent repricing.Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.Check out the Public app for incredible investing tools and to support the show (LINK)

    Inflation Cools to 2.4%, Anthropic Hits $380 Billion Valuation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 9:57


    Market update for Friday February 13, 2026Check out the Public app for incredible investing tools and to support the show (LINK)Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:January CPI cools to 2.4% Airbnb beats on revenue but sees profits dipAnthropic raises $30B at a $380B valuationRivian jumps on strong 2026 production guidanceDraftKings tumbles after weak 2026 revenue outlookFun Fact: Waymo is paying gig workers to close robotaxi doors

    McDonald's Sales Surge, Kraft Heinz Pauses Split

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 9:33


    Market update for Thursday February 12, 2026Check out the Public app for incredible investing tools and to support the show (LINK)Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:AI disruption concerns continue to pressure financial and software stocksMcDonald's U.S. same-store sales jump 6.8%Kraft Heinz pauses its planned breakup and commits $600M to revive growthViking Therapeutics rallies as it advances its oral obesity pill to Phase 3 trialsCisco beats earnings but falls on margin pressure and cautious AI guidanceFun Fact: Americans are spending more of the workday sitting

    Jobs Report Blow Past Forecasts, Ford Hit With $900M Tariff Shock

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 9:59


    Market update for Wednesday February 11, 2026Check out the Public app for incredible investing tools and to support the show (LINK)Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:AI disruption fears spread from software to financial stocksU.S. adds 130,000 jobs in January, unemployment falls to 4.3%Ford reports an $11.1B quarterly loss after a surprise $900M tariff hitActivist investor takes $200M stake in WBD,  pushes board to reconsider $72B Netflix dealBeta Technologies jumps after Amazon stake disclosureLyft plunges on revenue miss, despite $1B buybackNew poll shows Americans bullish on stocks in 2026 even as inflation and unemployment concerns remain

    Spotify Sets Growth Record, TSMC Signals AI Demand Is Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 9:57


    Market update for Tuesday February 10, 2026Check out the Public app for incredible investing tools and to support the show (LINK)Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:Markets rebound as tech stocks lead the rally. International stocks outperform US so far in 2026Spotify delivers blowout earnings, setting a record for user growth TSMC posts strong January sales, easing concerns around AI chip demand and benefiting from potential tariff reliefAppLovin shares jump after a short seller retracts key allegations tied to a major shareholderCoca-Cola stock slides following mixed earnings and cautious outlook as consumers pull back on spendingFun fact: MrBeast is getting into the banking business

    Novo Nordisk Sues Hims Over Copycat Drugs, Super Bowl Breaks Betting Record

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 10:00


    Market update for Monday February 9, 2026Check out the Public app for incredible investing tools and to support the show (LINK)Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:Stocks rally to end last week, but Wall Street remains skeptical of the bounceNovo Nordisk sues Hims over alleged copycat weight-loss drugs and GLP-1 patentsChina urges banks to limit exposure to U.S. Treasuries, rattling bond marketsSuper Bowl betting hits a record as prediction markets take share from sportsbooks

    Will Amazon, Google, & Uber Withstand the AI Market Backlash?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 27:38


    We break down the latest earnings from Amazon, Google, and Uber with Jason Helfstein, Head of Internet Research at Oppenheimer & Co. Helfstein explains the impact of how Google & Amazon's increased AI investments are shaping company performance and whether Big Tech can withstand growing scrutiny around AI returns.

    Deep Dive: How Sandisk Became the Hottest Stock in the S&P 500

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 9:11


    Sandisk's stock has gone up over 1,500% in the last 12 months, so what is causing this surge?In today's deep dive, Zaid breaks down how Sandisk went from a boring storage company to the hottest stock in the S&P 500. He explains what Sandisk actually does, why AI data center demand has completely reshaped the NAND memory market, the bull case moving forward and the risks tied to the memory cycle and rising competitionFollow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.Check out the Public app for incredible investing tools and to support the show (LINK)

    Amazon's $200B CapEx Spooks Investors as Bitcoin Melts Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 9:56


    Market update for Friday February 6, 2026Check out the Public app for incredible investing tools and to support the show (LINK)Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:Bitcoin suffers its worst selloff since the FTX collapse as crypto markets melt downAmazon shares slide after the company unveils a massive $200B AI capex planNvidia delays new gaming chips because of memory shortageRoblox pops after blowout bookings growth and strong user momentumHims slides after warning from FDA and Novo about copycat pill A look at the business behind the 2026 Winter Olympics kicking off in Italy

    Google Crushes Earnings but Tech Stocks Keep Sliding

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 9:57


    Market update for Thursday February 5, 2026Check out the Public app for incredible investing tools and to support the show (LINK)Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:Tech stocks slide for a second straight day as market continues to broadenGoogle crushes earnings, but massive AI capex plans raise concerns on Wall StreetSpaceX looks to fast-track its way into major stock indexes ahead of a potential IPOSnap surprises investors with a rare profitable quarter, while Qualcomm sinks on weak guidanceFun fact: Nintendo brings back the Virtual Boy

    Software Stocks Meltdown, Walmart Breaks $1 Trillion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 9:49


    Market update for Wednesday February 4, 2026Check out the Public app for incredible investing tools and to support the show (LINK)Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:Software stocks sell off as new AI tools from OpenAI and Anthropic spark fears of disruptionEli Lilly surges while Novo Nordisk stumbles, exposing a price war in weight-loss drugsAMD slides after underwhelming guidance Walmart joins the exclusive $1 trillion market cap club, becoming the first retailer to ever do it

    SpaceX Merges with xAI, Palantir Delivers Blowout Earnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 9:58


    Market update for Tuesday February 3, 2026Check out the Public app for incredible investing tools and to support the show (LINK)Cathie Wood Interview (Spotify, YouTube)Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:SpaceX merges with xAI, creating the most valuable private company on EarthPalantir shares surge after blowout earnings and strong guidance driven by AI demandDisney officially names Josh D'Amaro as its next CEO, ending a long succession saga

    Gold and Silver Crash, Disney Preps for New CEO

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 9:58


    Market update for Monday February 2, 2026.Silver Deep Dive: (Spotify)(YouTube)Check out the Public app for incredible investing tools and to support the show (LINK)Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode we recap:Why Gold and silver and bitcoin are crashingDisney's earnings beat as the company picks new CEOOracle announces plans to raise up to $50B to fund its massive AI data center buildoutUnity rebounds after last week's AI-driven selloff, while Nvidia slips on OpenAI deal uncertaintyPlus, why the housing market is quietly shifting back in favor of buyers

    Cathie Wood On Tesla's Robotics Bet, Bitcoin vs. Gold, and the AI CapEx Boom

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2026 29:59


    Cathie Wood joins to explain “The Great Acceleration” — how five technologies are converging at once: AI, robotics, energy storage, multiomics, and public blockchain. She lays out why Elon Musk and Tesla sit at the center of this shift and how robotaxis could drive the majority of Tesla's future value sooner than markets anticipate. Wood also weighs in on space-based data centers, the shakeout in software, and why productivity gains may accelerate faster than investors expect. Plus, she defends ARK's bold $1.5 million Bitcoin price target by 2030 and explains why Bitcoin and gold aren't actually competing assets.

    Deep Dive: Why Silver Just Collapsed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 10:39


    In today's weekend deep dive, we're breaking down the chaos in the silver market.Silver prices went on a historic run before crashing more than 30% in a single day. So what happened?We'll breakdown:Why silver rallied so aggressively in the first placeSilver's critical role in AI, data centers, solar, and EVsThe tight supply dynamics that make silver uniquely volatileWhy some analysts think we're entering a commodities supercycleHow Trump's pick for the next Fed Chair helped trigger Friday's crashThe bull case vs. the bear case moving forwardWhether this was a healthy reset or the popping of a bubbleAnd finally, Zaid shares his take on silver, commodities, and whether this crash could be a buying opportunity

    Apple Post Strong iPhone Sales, Trump Picks Warsh as Next Fed Chair

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 9:59


    Market update for Friday January 30, 2026Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:Gold and silver pull back Trump picks Kevin Warsh to be next Chairman of the Federal ReserveApple posts a blowout earnings report as iPhone sales surge, but investors focus on rising costs and margin pressureOpenAI planning for Q4 IPOSandisk surges on booming AI-driven memory demand while KLA slides on supply constraintsElon considers potential SpaceX merger with xAI ahead of IPO

    Meta Pops, Microsoft Slides, Tesla Bets Big on Robots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 9:59


    Market update for Thursday January 29, 2026Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:The Fed holds rates steady as Powell offers little new guidanceGold and silver rip to record highs after the Fed meetingTesla beats earnings but makes a massive pivot toward AI and humanoid robotsMicrosoft sells off despite strong results as AI spending and cloud growth raise concernsMeta surges on earnings as its ad business powers aggressive AI investmentsSouthwest Airlines jumps on a bullish profit outlookLas Vegas Sands slides after weaker-than-expected results in MacaoFun Fact: Apple hits its longest weekly losing streak since 1993 ahead of earnings

    ASML Signals More AI Spending, Amazon Cuts 16,000 Jobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 9:59


    Market update for Wednesday January 28, 2026Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:US Dollar continues to slideASML delivers record orders, signaling that AI infrastructure spending is still acceleratingChina approves sales of Nvidia's H200 chips to major tech firmsAmazon announces 16,000 corporate layoffsStarbucks shares jump after traffic grows for the first time in two yearsCorning slips on guidance despite landing a massive $6B AI fiber deal with MetaFun fact: Zoom's early investment in Anthropic could now be worth up to $4 billion

    Trump's Medicare Proposal Tanks Health Insurance Stocks, GM Delivers Rosy Profit Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 9:59


    Market update for Tuesday January 27, 2026.Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:Gold hits record levels while the dollar slides and Bitcoin falls behindHealth insurers sink after the Trump administration signals tighter Medicare Advantage paymentsGM shares jump as the automaker leans into gas-powered trucks and boosts buybacksMicron rallies on a $24B chip investment while Boeing slides despite solid earningsMichael Burry says he's buying GameStop

    Nvidia Invests $2B in CoreWeave, OpenAI Ramps Up Enterprise Push

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 9:57


    Market update for January 26, 2026.Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:Gold and silver surge as money flows into hard assetsNvidia invests another $2B into CoreWeave to accelerate AI data center expansionOpenAI ramps up efforts to win enterprise customers and take share from AnthropicUSA Rare Earth rallies after US Government takes 10% stake

    Can You Govern the Economy Like a Reality TV Show? (ft. Kyla Scanlon)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 27:38


    Kyla Scanlon, Author of "In This Economy?” joins The Rundown to unpack why markets and the global economy increasingly feel like a reality TV show. We break down the end of the “Great Moderation,” the bond market's new role as a check on political power, and why uncertainty may be the defining economic force of the next decade. Kyla and Zaid dive into Japan's fragile bond market, the unraveling of the yen carry trade, and how global capital flows could push borrowing costs higher in the U.S. Finally, Kyla explains how China is gaining soft power through energy and AI, and whether there's still reason to be optimistic about America's economic future.

    Deep Dive: What Rocket Lab Actually Does (And Why It's the Hottest Space Stock)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2026 10:15


    Rocket Lab is often labeled the “other SpaceX” — but that misses what actually makes the company interesting. In this weekend deep dive, we break down what Rocket Lab really does, from its Electron rocket to its fast-growing satellite manufacturing business. We dig into CEO Peter Beck's origin story, the company's vertically integrated model, and why its upcoming Neutron rocket could be a game-changer. Plus, the bull and bear case on Rocket Lab's stock as space spending, defense contracts, and competition with SpaceX heat up.

    Intel Fumbles the AI Boom, TikTok Finalizes US Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 10:00


    Market update for January 23, 2026Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:Global investors quietly diversify away from U.S. assets, fueling gains in gold and emerging marketsIntel shares slide after the chipmaker admits it can't keep up with surging AI data-center demandTikTok finalizes a deal to stay in the U.S., reshaping ownership but keeping its algorithm in placeNatural gas prices surge as a major winter storm threatens nearly half the countryCapital One stock falls after announcing a $5.15B acquisition of fintech BrexCollege football and the NFL deliver massive ratings, proving live sports still dominate TV

    Stocks Climb After Greenland Tensions Ease, Apple Working on AI Pin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 9:57


    Market update for January 22, 2026Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:Stocks rally after tensions around Greenland ease and investors breathe a sigh of reliefApple works on an AI-powered wearable pin and plans a major Siri overhaulWaymo launches its robotaxi service in Miami as expansion acceleratesModerna surges on promising cancer vaccineUbisoft sinks after canceling multiple game projects and shutting studiosSpotify rolls out AI-powered prompted playlists for premium users

    Netflix Faces Slower Growth, United Airlines Expects Record Profits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 9:49


    Market update for January 21, 2026Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:Stocks slide after Trump's Greenland tariffs rattles markets and sends investors into safe havensNetflix shares fall after earnings as the company signals slower growth and ramps up spending ahead of its Warner dealUnited Airlines posts strong earnings and says it could deliver record profits in 2026 as travel demand stays hotGameStop jumps after CEO Ryan Cohen buys more stockKraft Heinz drops on a potential Berkshire exitFun fact: K-Pop Demon Hunters became Netflix's most-watched title ever

    Trump Threatens New Trade War Over Greenland, Netflix Switches to All Cash for WBD Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 9:31


    Market update for Tuesday, January 20, 2026.Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.Federal Reserve Deep Dive: watch hereInterview with Bloomberg's Ashley Carmen: watch hereIn today's episode:Stocks slide as Trump's Greenland tariff threat rattles global marketsSmall caps hit record highs while Big Tech continues to lagTesla emerges as an early winner as Canada reopens its market to Chinese-made EVsNetflix goes all-cash in its bidding war for Warner BrosWinners and losers from today's market, including RAPT Therapeutics and 3MThe NYSE is exploring 24/7 trading for digital stocks

    Is Spotify in Trouble? New CEOs Face Double Threat from YouTube and Netflix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 26:54


    Ashley Carman, Reporter at Bloomberg, joins The Rundown to break down whether Spotify is entering a more fragile phase under its new co-CEOs. We dig into mounting competitive pressure from YouTube and Netflix, the state of podcast monetization, and whether Spotify still has real pricing power. Carman also explains how AI is quietly reshaping the creator economy—and what it all means for the future of the platform.

    Deep Dive: A Brief History of the Federal Reserve (And the Threat It Faces Today)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 15:24


    The Federal Reserve is one of the most powerful institutions in America, yet most people don't fully understand how it works or why it matters.In this weekend deep dive, Zaid breaks down why the Fed was created, how it evolved into the backbone of the U.S. financial system, and the critical role it has played during the Great Depression, World War II, the 2008 financial crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic.The episode also dives into the escalating clash between President Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell, why Trump wants lower interest rates, and why the Fed's independence is now facing one of its biggest tests in decades.From bank runs and inflation to political pressure and market credibility, this episode explains why the future of the Fed could shape the future of the economy.If you enjoyed this episode, check out my interview with finance journalist and author of the bestseller book 1929, Andrew Ross Sorkin. Watch here.

    Weight-Loss Drugmakers Hit with Antitrust Lawsuit, Trump's Plan Brings Down Energy Stocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 9:56


    Market update for January 16, 2026Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In Today's Episode:Zaid quoted in the WSJ: “he just has aura”Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk hit with antitrust lawsuitNetflix expands its Sony Pictures deal and pushes further into video podcastsEnergy stocks slide after the White House unveils a plan to stop power bills from going upFun fact of the day: Wall Street banks posted a record $134 billion in trading revenue (while still cutting thousands of jobs)

    TSMC Signals More AI Spending, Tesla Makes Changes to FSD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 10:00


    Market update for January 15, 2026Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:Investors drop tech and rotate to small capsTSMC delivers blowout quarter and signals even more AI-driven spending in 2026Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley post strong earnings as trading and deal activity surgeOil prices slide as geopolitical tensions around Iran ease, pulling energy stocks lowerTesla moves Full Self-Driving to a subscription-only model as it leans harder into software revenue

    Banks Cash In on Volatility, Boeing Outsells Airbus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 9:16


    Market update for January 14, 2026Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:Gold and Silver rally shows no signs of slowing downBitcoin breaks out of range Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Citigroup earnings recapNetflix considers an all-cash bid for WBD as Paramount tries to crash the dealBoeing outsells Airbus for the first time since 2018

    CPI Steady at 2.7%, Nvidia and Eli Lilly Announce $1B Partnership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 9:46


    Market update for January 13, 2026Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:• Google crosses $4 trillion after Apple taps Gemini to power Siri• CPI comes in as expected, with inflation holding steady at 2.7%• What the latest inflation data means for the Fed and rate cuts• JPMorgan kicks off earnings season with a big trading-driven beat• Nvidia and Eli Lilly announce a $1B partnership to use AI in drug discovery• Market movers: Intel and AMD rally, Delta slides after earnings

    DOJ Launches Criminal Investigation Against the Fed, Trump Calls for 10% Interest Rate Cap on Credit Cards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 9:24


    Market update for January 12, 2026Follow us on Instagram (⁠@TheRundownDaily⁠) for bonus content and instant reactions.DOJ opens criminal investigation against Federal ReserveWalmart agrees to AI shopping deal with GoogleTrump proposes 10% interest rate cap on credit cardsAllegiant acquires Sun County Airlines for $1.5BAbercrombie cuts Q4 outlook after holiday season

    Andrew Ross Sorkin on Trump's Unrivaled Economic Power, Fed Politics, and the New Speculative Era

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 26:52


    Andrew Ross Sorkin joins The Rundown to break down the lessons of his new book 1929, and what the most devastating market crash over the last century tells us about the current AI economy. We talk power shifts between Wall Street, Washington, and billionaires — from the 1920s to today — and why there is no amount of 'F You Money' that can over-power President Trump's influence. Sorkin explains why Fed independence matters, how political pressure warped decisions in 1929, and what today's bond market may be quietly signaling. Plus, a sharp debate on speculation, prediction markets, AI hype, and why the Dow remains relevant.

    Deep Dive: Can Lucid Motors Survive the EV Winter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 8:59


    The EV hype cycle is over, tax credits are gone, and demand is cooling fast, yet Lucid Motors is doubling down. In this deep dive, we break down Lucid's turbulent journey from battery startup to luxury EV maker, why production is rising even as losses mount, and how long its Saudi-backed runway really lasts. We examine the bull case around SUVs, battery tech, and a surprise robotaxi partnership with Uber — and the bear case facing an industry stuck in an EV winter. By the end, you'll understand why 2026 may be the make-or-break year for one of the most ambitious EV companies on the road.

    Jobs Report Signals Slowdown, Meta Secures Nuclear Power Deals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 9:24


    Market update for January 9, 2026Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.US economy adds 50k jobs in December, unemployment fallsMeta signs nuclear energy deals to power its AI data centersTSMC beats revenue estimates as AI and iPhone demand stay strong, easing fears of an AI bubbleIntel jumps on manufactering optimism and Trump praiseGM slides after taking another EV-related chargeFun fact: Millions of people  (and doctors)  are turning to AI for health advice as OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health

    Trump Shakes Housing and Defense Stocks, Anthropic Raises $10B

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 9:55


    Market update for January 8, 2026Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.Google overtakes Apple to become the world's second-most valuable companyTrump threatens to ban Wall Street from buying single-family homesDefense stocks rally after Trump calls for a $1.5 trillion military budgetNvidia regains access to China as H200 chip sales inch closer to approvalFun fact: Anthropic's quiet AI strategy could beat OpenAI's business model

    Discord Confidentially Files for IPO, Elon Musk's xAI Raises $20 Billion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 9:51


    Market update for January 7, 2026Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:storage stocks surge after Nvidia's Jensen Huang highlights memory demandDiscord confidentially files for a U.S. IPO as the tech IPO market heats upElon Musk's xAI raises a massive $20B with backing from Nvidia and CiscoMobileye jumps on its $900M humanoid robotics acquisitionDeckers slides after analysts downgrade Hoka's growth outlookWeb traffic data shows ChatGPT losing ground to Google's Gemini

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