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Refreshingly unfiltered daily biz and markets news and commentary. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support


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    Wells Fargo settles with 50 states, Aphria rejects hostile takeover & Tesla's new board members

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 2:22


    In today's Minutes: Wells Fargo settles claims with all 50 states, pot company Aphria rejects a hostile takeover from Green Growth, and Tesla introduces new board members --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    The end for department stores, Instagram update & McDonald's breakfast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2018 2:15


    In today's Minutes: Name brand department stores are be on the brink, Instagram rolls out a horizontal update and people were pissed, and McDonald's breakfast seems to be backfiring --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Markets rebound, holiday sales soar & JD.com buyback

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2018 1:45


    In today's Minutes: the DOW rises 1,000 points, holiday sales are highest in 6 years, and JD.com announces share buyback --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Government shutdown looms, Softbank invest in Fair & Apple vs. Qualcomm

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2018 2:21


    In today's Minutes: the government shutdown looks like a done deal, Softbank plans investment in Fair, and Qualcomm is going after Apple in Germany --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Fed raises rates, Altria invests in Juul & Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline to join forces

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2018 2:16


    In today's Minutes: Fed raises rates and markets plummet, Altria invests in Juul, and drug maker's Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline partner up --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    SpaceX lands $500M, Tilray goes global & Kroger launches autonomous delivery

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2018 2:32


    In today's Minutes: SpaceX lands $500M in funding at $3.5B valuation, Tilray goes global, and Kroger announces the first autonomous grocery delivery service --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Google expands NYC footprint, stock markets continues freefall & 1MDB isn't going away

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 1:57


    In today's Minutes: Google expands its NYC footprint, stock markets continue to tumble, and Malaysia files formal charges against Goldman related to 1MDB --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    LVMH to buy Belmond, Johnson & Johnson coverup & Tesla funding secured

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2018 2:41


    In today's Minutes: LVMH will buy Belmond for $3.2B, Johnson & Johnson accused of massive coverup, and Tesla issues bonds to raise funds --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Apple's expansion, Robinhood becoming a bank & farm bill passes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2018 2:19


    In today's Minutes: Apple chooses location for expansion, Robinhood expands into checking accounts, and farm bill passes congress. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Tencent's IPO, Elliott takes stake in Pernod Ricard & China hacks Marriott

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2018 2:38


    In today's Minutes: Tencent's IPO was meh, Paul Singer's Elliott Management takes stake in Pernod Ricard, and China state hackers are said to be responsible for a Marriott hack of 500M customer's info. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Daimler AG goes electric, Google's CEO faces congress & Verizon admits defeat

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2018 2:13


    In today's Minutes: Daimler AG is buying $23B in battery cells to ramp up electric car production, Google's Sundar Pichai faces congressional hearing, and Verizon takes goodwill impairment charge on Yahoo and AOL. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    China bans iPhone sales, Brexit deal falls apart & Tivity Health buys Nutrisystem

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2018 2:33


    In today's Minutes: China grants Qualcomm's injunction against Apple, Brexit deal falls apart, and Tivity Health buys Nutrisystem. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Altria buys stake in Cronos, Uber files for IPO & OPEC production cuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2018 2:31


    In today's Minutes: Altria invests $1.8B in Cronos, Uber files for an IPO, and OPEC agrees to oil cuts. Plus, will you ever actually be “good enough.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Markets go haywire, Lyft files for IPO & OPEC discusses cuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 2:19


    In today's Minutes: another wild day for markets, Lyft files for an IPO, and OPEC contemplates production cuts. Plus, we pour one out for Bernie Madoff's victims. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Facebook email leak, Huawei CFO arrest & Nomura blames quants

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2018 1:48


    In today's Minutes: a trove of internal Facebook emails were leaked, Huawei's CFO arrested in Canada, and Nomura says that quants are the reason for the recent market sell-off. Plus, maybe this 300 year old book can help you understand the markets, but probably not. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Wells Fargo glitch, markets plummet & Thomson Reuters layoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 2:32


    In today's Minutes: Wells Fargo's glitch caused customers lose their homes, markets shook by trade war jitters, and Thomson Reuters plans layoffs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Shell ties exec pay to carbon footprint, GlaxoSmithKline buys Tesaro & Qatar drops out of OPEC

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2018 2:05


    In today's Minutes: Shell will tie its executives pay to the company's carbon footprint going forward, GlaxoSmithKline buys Tesaro for $5.1B, and Qatar announces it is leaving OPEC. Plus, get your Bill Gates on. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    US-China trade truce agreed upon, Starwood hack & USMCA signed

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2018 2:44


    In today's Minutes: the US and China reached a truce in the ongoing trade war that will allow for further negotiations, hotel giant Starwood was hacked last week, and US, Mexican, and Canadian leaders agreed to a new trade deal. Plus if a CEO with ADHD can crush it, what's your excuse? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Deutsche Bank office raided, Bayer cuts 12,000 jobs and sells off brands, and PBR is saved.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2018 2:24


    In today's Minutes: Deutsche Bank's HQ raided as part of money laundering investigation, Bayer announces 12k job cuts as it exits the animal health market in wake of Monsanto take over,, and PBR is saved. Plus bros named Chad decide which investment bank is more chill about work-life balance. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    The Fed is dovish, Altria takes a stake in Juul, and Jeep creates The Gladiator.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2018 2:16


    In today's Minutes: Fed's Powell is dovish, Altria looks to take a large minority stake in Juul, and Jeep re-enters the midsize truck market with ‘The Gladiator.' --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Papa John deal sours, “The Match” exceeds expectations, and the “Turkey 5”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2018 2:24


    In today's Minutes: Trian backs out of Papa John's deal, Tiger Woods new gig, and Amazon reports its biggest opening to holiday shopping season ever, while announcing a new health care software. Plus, how to stick it to a boss who steals your ideas. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    GM layoffs, United Technologies restructuring & Third Point and Campbell's settle

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 1:58


    In today's Minutes: GM announces 14k layoffs, United Technologies will split its businesses, and Dan Loeb and Campbell's come to terms. Plus, it still sucks to be poor. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Oil continues to fall, GAP plans store closures & Black Friday sales hit all time high

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 1:57


    In today's Minutes: oil continues its plummet, the GAP plans to close hundreds of stores, and Black Friday sales hit an all time high. Plus, red flags to look for during an interview. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Markets see massive sell off & Walgreens and Humana join the healthcare race

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2018 1:39


    In today's Minutes: Markets fell drastically yesterday and Walgreens and Humana are looking to join forces. Plus, what we're thankful for this year. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Nissan Chairman arrested, BuzzFeed adds paywall & SocGen pays massive settlement

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 1:53


    In today's Minutes: Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn arrested, BuzzFeed not above begging for donations, and Societe Generale settles its $1.3B tab with the US Government for violating sanctions. Plus, is the Price is Right method the key to the dreaded salary requirement section of a job application? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    BlackBerry is back, Beyond Meat IPO & VW is going electric

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 1:45


    In today's Minutes: BlackBerry buys cybersecurity firm, Bill Gates backed Beyond Meat files for IPO, and VW is making a huge push into electric vehicles. Plus, nobody gives a damn about the real you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    PG&E shares plummeting, Facebook and Microsoft team up & earnings reports are in!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2018 2:08


    In today's Minutes: shares of PG&E are plummeting amid wildfire threat, Facebook and Microsoft team up, and more earnings. Plus, nobody gives a damn about your job title. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Snap is facing SEC subpoena, Dell sweetens deal & Bain closes $1B fund

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 2:42


    In today's Minutes: the SEC and DOJ are sniffing around Snap HQ, Dell sweetens proposed deal that would take the company public, and Bain Capital closes $1B fund. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    EU and UK near Brexit deal, oil continues free-fall & Waymo close to self-driving car service

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2018 2:31


    In today's Minutes: the EU and UK are near a Brexit deal, oil fell to its lowest point in a year, and Alphabet's Waymo says it is very close to self-driving car services. Plus, should you use a personal device as your work phone? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    It's the end of the world as we know it, Diageo divests brands & Yanks to bid on YES

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2018 2:02


    In today's Minutes: the Dow fell 600 points and we're all going to die, Diageo divests 19 of its brands for $550M, and the Yankees organization plans to buy the remaining 80% of YES that it doesn't own. Plus, are non-competes kosher? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Fed plans more bank deregulation, Alibaba's singles day hits record & #MergerMonday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 2:52


    In today's Minutes: Fed announces additional plans for deregulation, Alibaba's Singles Day smashes sales record, and SAP buys Qualtrics. Plus, tech consultants are the new Don Drapers of the world.. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Tesla names independent chairman of board, Google to add jobs in NYC & Monsters sues Coke

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2018 2:43


    In today's Minutes: Tesla names independent chairman of board, Google to add jobs in NYC, and Monsters sues Coke. Plus, Bloomberg releases controversial best B-School list. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    US election's economic impact, Papa John's is totally screwed & Aegean files for bankruptcy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 2:24


    In today's Minutes: US elections will impact economy, Papa John's spent a ton of money distancing itself from Papa John & Aegean files for bankruptcy following massive scandal. Plus, who pays for those ‘I Voted' stickers? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Goldman Sachs announces partners, Comcast to release cord cutter set-top box & Vice plans job cuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 1:55


    In today's Minutes: Goldman Sachs announces 69 new partners, Comcast plans to release a set-top box aimed at cord cutters & Vice plans to cut 15% of its workforce. Plus, a hacker posing as Elon Musk has already taken a bunch of suckers for $180k worth of bitcoin. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Amazon HQ2 cities set, US elections & Lowe's closing down stores

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2018 2:04


    In today's Minutes: Amazon HQ2 will be split between two cities, US elections will impact economy & Lowe's plans to close 51 stores. Plus, some autumn reading recommendations from the masters of the universe. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Jobs report beats expectations, meet GM's e-bike & Iran sanctions kick in

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 2:24


    In today's Minutes: the Labor Department's job report had a lot of good news, GM announces two new e-bikes & US sanctions on Iran go into effect. Plus, FIRE is kinda bullsh*t. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Goldman banker pleads guilty in 1MDB case, Googlers walkout & Apple's shares plummet

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2018 2:07


    In today's Minutes: Goldman banker pleads guilty in 1MDB case, Googlers walkout to protest workplace sexual harassment & Apple's shares plummet. Plus, forget your credit score … what's your customer lifetime value? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    GM offers voluntary severance, Fed approves new banking deregulation & the market's terrible October

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2018 2:21


    In today's Minutes: GM offers voluntary severance to 18k employees, Fed approves new banking deregulation, and the market's terrible October has finally come to an end. Plus, inflation … as measured by Panda Express' orange chicken. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Amazon's woes, GE cuts dividends & Apple's big announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 2:21


    In today's Minutes: Amazon valuation has fallen 25% since September, GE will cut its dividend to 1 cent, and Amazon rolls out new Macs and iPads ahead of holiday season. Plus, don't take costume advice from Megyn Kelly for your office halloween look. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    UK announces digital tax, German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not seek re-election

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2018 1:52


    In today's Minutes: UK announces 2% digital tax geared toward tech giants, German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not seek re-election, and Jet.com will deliver Blue Apron meal kits. Plus Goldman and JPMorgan change recruiting practices. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    IBM makes largest acquisition ever, Epic Games gets major investment

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 2:18


    In today's Minutes: IBM to buy Red Hat for $34B, Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite lands $1.25B funding round, and marketing agency Legends wins right to sell 2028 Olympic sponsorships. Plus, if you aren't cheating, you aren't trying … right? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Altria recalls it's vape product after FDA pressure, Big Name Tech Stocks drop after markets close

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2018 2:26


    In today's Minutes: Marlboro maker and tobacco giant Altria announced that they are pulling their vape products off the market thanks to pressure from the FDA, Tech stocks dropped after hours as Alphabet, Amazon, and Snap earnings and forecasts didn't meet the streets expectations. Plus, finding some nature on your commute can reduce stress levels. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Stock markets tumble, Tesla made a profit (I repeat, Tesla made a profit)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2018 2:47


    n today's Minutes: stocks markets fell, with all major US indices down more than 2%, Tesla rakes in $311M in profit, and an Adidas exec is found guilty of wire fraud for his part in a wide-reaching college hoops scandal. Plus, Goldman Sachs published its annual fall reading list, so you too can read like a master of the universe. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    CATERPILLAR's poor forward looking projections led to an overall down day for the market.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 2:25


    In today's Minutes: US indices dropped as much as 2% today on the back of Caterpillar's poor forward looking projections, despite the fact that their top line earnings beat estimates. Refinery29, a digital media company that has come on the scene of late, announced that they are dropping 10% of their workforce. Plus, the illusive Inbox Zero isn't always the most productive way to spend your time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Richard Branson steps down as chairman of Virgin Hyperloop, Netflix will increase debt load, and Gol

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 2:41


    In today's Minutes: Richard Branson steps down as chairman of Virgin Hyperloop, Netflix will increase debt load via a $2B bond offering, and Goldman Sachs will get into the wealth management business for mere peasants. Plus, don't worry, you're not the only one who isn't passionate about your job. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    JPMorgan is going to Cali, Cleveland-Cliff's CEO goes off the rail, and Moody's cuts Italy's rating

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2018 2:49


    In today's Minutes: JPMorgan plans to open a fintech hub in Silicon Valley, Cleveland-Cliff's CEO goes off the rails on earnings call, and Moody's cuts Italy credit rating to one step above junk. Plus, we've got some good news if you're a terrible investor. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Oil has been in a freefall, Mnuchin drops out of Davos in the Desert, and Novartis buys Endocyte

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2018 2:41


    In today's Minutes: oil is in in a free fall just weeks after experts believed it could hit $100, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin was the latest headliner to pull out of the Future Investment Initiative Summit aka Davos in the Desert, and Novartis buys Endocyte for $2B. Plus, steer clear of financial advisers this week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Deutsche Bank traders found guilty in Libor rigging case, Constellation Brands' CEO to step down

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2018 2:22


    In today's Minutes: Deutsche Bank traders found guilty in Libor rigging case, Constellation Brands' CEO to step down, and the US plans to withdraw from postal treaty. Plus, a crash course in legal weed. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Uber eyes $120B IPO valuation, Audi hit with massive fine, and Netflix does its best to make FANG gr

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 2:16


    In today's Minutes: bankers are pitching Uber on a $120B IPO valuation, Audi is hit with a $930M fine associated with diesel-gate, and Netflix beats earnings by a mile. Plus, all the cool kids are buying Sears right now. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    US budget deficit hits 6-year high, Fidelity gets into the institutional crypto game, and Twilio buy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 2:21


    In today's Minutes: the US budget deficit hits $779B, Fidelity will begin managing crypto for institutional clients, and Twilio will buy SendGrid for $2B. Plus, where you should be investing $10k right now.. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

    Gary Cohn is out here living his best life, Saudi Arabian stock market slumps as pressure mounts, an

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2018 2:05


    In today's Minutes: Gary Cohn will take a role as an adviser to a blockchain startup, Saudi Arabia's stock market slumps as questions remain about missing journalist, and Sears will enter Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Plus, why you're not hearing back about jobs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support

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