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Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed stocks getting a boost and oil prices sliding in reaction to President Trump declaring the Israel-Iran ceasefire "in effect" -- shortly after he accused both countries of violating the truce. The anchors also explored what to expect from part one of Fed Chair Jerome Powell's Capitol Hill testimony on the economy, starting Tuesday before the House Financial Services Committee -- as President Trump continues to pressure Powell to cut rates. Visa CEO Ryan McInerney joined the program exclusively to discuss the company's stablecoin strategy and the state of the consumer. Also in focus: Carnival surges on earnings, KB Home cuts guidance. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

On this episode, we are joined by Mike Trulove -- Senior Project Manager at CDI Contractors.Mike's success story began chasing gold buckle dreams as a professional bull rider in Austin, TX. Along the way, he was running his own fencing company on the side, when all of a sudden, he suffered a career-ending injury. After his bull riding career ended, he joined KB Home for about 2 years, superintending 60 to 80 homes at a time. He decided he wanted to get into the commercial side of construction as the residential construction market saw a crash, which led to him joining Hensel Phelps as a field engineer. Along the way, Mike applied an impressive work ethic coupled with a growth mindset and a high self-awareness to help him grow into who he is today.In this episode, we discuss:• What lean construction means to him — and how companies can benefit by implementing lean into their organization• His experience transitioning from residential construction to ultimately working on international mega projects• His perspective on building a thriving culture by aligning the “mind, body and spirit” of the organization• His personal experience going from a construction employee, to a consultant, and back to an employee leading his team to successAnd much more…If you're looking for new ways to implement the Lean mentality into your construction organization, you want to build a thriving construction culture, or you simply want to hear the perspective of a seasoned construction leader who genuinely cares about pushing the industry forward -- you're in for a treat with this episode!

Looking for modern, commuter-friendly living in the Bay Area? The Chapter by KB Home in Castro Valley offers stylish townhome-style condos designed for comfort and convenience. Located within walking distance to the Castro Valley BART station and with easy access to I-580, this community is perfect for professionals and families alike.

¡Emprendeduros! En este episodio Rodrigo y Alejandro nos dan una actualización de mercado donde hablan del estatus del mercado, la confianza del consumidor, las nuevas casas, los aranceles y el dia de la liberacion. Nos dan los reportes de ingreso de KB Home, McCormick, Dollar Tree y Petco. Después hablan de la oferta inicial de la semana y del nuevo instrumento en los mercados de valores. Finalmente nos dan el análisis de crypto donde hablan de las adquisiciones de crypto, de GameStop y de DJT.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed the markets trying to extend Monday's rally in equities. The anchors reacted to comments from Alibaba Chairman Joe Tsai, who warned about a potential AI data center "bubble." Tesla shares up more than 20% in less than a week -- and attempting to shrug off weak EU sales data. Also in focus: Boeing reportedly reconsidering its guilty plea agreement, KB Home slides, oil's winning streak, markets on tariff watch ahead of President Trump's April 2 announcement. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Andrew, Ben, and Tom discuss KB Home earnings, Meta's new subscription plans, and yesterday's market rally. For information on how to join the Zoom calls live each morning at 8:30 EST, visit:https://www.narwhal.com/blog/daily-market-briefingsPlease see disclosures:https://www.narwhal.com/disclosure

Wall Street wavered overnight as investors digested Monday’s strong rally. US consumer confidence fell to a four-year low, weighing on sentiment. Meanwhile, KB Home shares slipped on affordability concerns, while UPS also declined amid worries over weak demand. In contrast, International Paper gained as brokers predicted a guidance beat. Elsewhere, Tesla’s market share in Europe continued to decline, despite growth in overall EV registrations. In commodities, oil prices fell after Russia and Ukraine agreed to a Black Sea shipping truce, while US copper hit a record high. Closer to home, tax cuts for Australians were announced in the Federal Budget and looking ahead, the ASX is expected to lift on Wednesday ahead of key inflation data. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carson Group's Ryan Detrick and Evans May Wealth's Brooke May break down the latest market trends and today's big rally. Morgan Stanley Global Chief Economist Seth Carpenter weighs in on the economy and impact of tariffs talk. Twilio CEO Khozema Shipchandler discusses AI's impact on business—and how the company is using AI internally to drive efficiency. Alan Ratner, Managing Director at Zelman & Associates, analyzes KB Home's earnings. Plus, former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger gives his first interview since being ousted from the helm of the chipmaker and an inside look at how China is courting US CEOs (again) with our Eunice Yoon.

Analizamos la actualidad en Wall Street pasando por el PMI compuesto en EE.UU., Tesla, Ford, Boeing, las mineras de oro y KB Home con Ignacio Vacchiano, responsable de distribución en España de Leverage Shares.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber led off the show with market reaction to wholesale inflation data: The December Producer Price Index came in cooler than economists' forecasts. The anchors also discussed China reportedly weighing a sale of TikTok's U.S. operations to Elon Musk. At the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, Jim interviewed Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks about the company's latest guidance and road ahead for its weight loss drugs. Also in focus: "Magnificent 7" movers, KB Home beats, Signet Jewelers plunges, the California wildfires effect.  Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

KB Home (KBH) ticked higher after reporting an earnings beat. It comes as the homebuilder industry faces numerous setbacks from decreasing sales to a barrage of downgrades and price target cuts. George Tsilis takes a closer look at what KB Home's beat means for the company and the industry ahead. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185 Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7 Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watch Watch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-explore Watch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/ Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Tono mixto en Estados Unidos con la atención puesta en Johnson & Johnson, KB Home, Eli Lilly y Tesla. Vistazo además al sector financiero y energético, con Ignacio Vacchiano, responsable de distribución en España de Leverage Shares.

Looking for a spacious, move-in-ready, three-bedroom condo in the heart of Milpitas? This is it! With high ceilings, an expansive kitchen, private balcony, and the perfect location near the Great Mall and BART, these homes offer a modern lifestyle with unbeatable convenience. As a preferred real estate partner with KB Homes, I'm here to give you an exclusive tour of these stunning properties. But hurry—these are the LAST units available in this sought-after community.

Alissa Coram and Ed Carson walk through the day's technical action with stocks to watch in Tuesday's version of Stock Market Today.

David Faber, Sara Eisen and Mike Santoli covered all of the market bases as the Dow and S&P 500 hit new all-time highs. The anchors also reacted to shares of General Motors and Ford falling on downgrades from Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas. Hear what one analyst had to say about investing in Vistra, the company that leapfrogged Nvidia to become this year's biggest gainer on the S&P 500. Also in focus: KB Home slides on earnings, Activist investor Elliott escalates its battle against Southwest Airlines, Justice Department vs. Visa, Google files a complaint with EU antitrust regulators about Microsoft's cloud business. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Trading on Wall Street showed mixed results before the opening bell on September 25, 2024, with futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average remaining stable. KB Home experienced a decline of over 6% in premarket trading after failing to meet profit expectations amid softened demand. SAP dropped 2.3% due to an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice regarding pricing practices. Stitch Fix witnessed a significant 25% decline after reporting a larger-than-expected quarterly loss. Global markets initially rose following measures from Beijing to revive the housing market but later saw downturns, particularly in Germany and France. In Asia, mixed outcomes were recorded with the Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite indices rising, while the Nikkei and Kospi fell. The Federal Reserve's interest rate adjustments influenced market dynamics, alongside a report indicating concerns among U.S. households about the job market and reduced confidence levels. Oil prices dipped, while the dollar strengthened against the yen and the euro. U.S. stocks reached new records, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all posting gains.Learn more on this news visit us at: https://greyjournal.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oscar-winning director James Cameron is joining the board of Stability AI and he joins to discuss what AI means for the future of moviemaking. Morgan sits down for an exclusive interview with Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to discuss new proposals to ban some Chinese and Russian components from connected cars starting in 2027, plus the future of Intel. Earnings and analysis on KB Home, plus key investor takeaways from today's weight-loss drug pricing hearing on Capitol Hill. 

Consumer prices cooled in June which fueled more bond buying. The 10-year Treasury yield hit its lowest level since March and fell 8 basis points to around 4.20%. Despite sharp declines for the Nasdaq and S&P 500, market breadth was overwhelmingly positive. KB Home and Urban Outfitters gave buy signals, while Apple's decline was orderly.

In this episode, I address the growing concerns about housing affordability and the predictions of a market crash. We analyze historical data from the early 1980s to understand the impact of high mortgage payments on home prices and transactions. We also discuss the current trends in new construction, home builder price adjustments, and the implications of the upcoming Fed meeting. Join me as I break down the facts and debunk the myths surrounding the housing market's future. Key Talking Points with Timestamps [0:00] Introduction to Housing Affordability Concerns - Discussion on the rising concerns about housing affordability leading to a market crash. [0:57] Historical Analysis - Comparison of current affordability issues to the early 1980s and their impact on home prices. [2:28] Kobayashi Letter Highlights - Examination of the Kobayashi letter's findings on mortgage payments as a percent of income. [4:55] Transaction Trends - Analysis of historical transaction data during periods of high mortgage payments. [6:25] New Construction Inventory - Cities with the highest percentage of new construction in active listings. [8:10] Home Builder Price Declines - Evaluation of price declines among major home builders like Lennar, KB Home, and Pulte. [10:34] Fed Meeting Predictions - Discussion on the potential for a September rate cut and its market implications. [12:03] Home Price Increases Since 2020 - Areas with the highest home price increases since March 2020. [13:30] School Community Updates - Information on recent and upcoming events in the school community. [15:04] Encouragement to Join the Community - Invitation to join the school community for networking and educational opportunities. Links & Resources One Rental at a Time: https://www.onerentalatatime.com 54 Year Spreadsheet: https://www.onerentalatatime.com/54-year-spreadsheet School Community Sign-Up: https://www.example.com/school-signup

¡Emprendeduros! En este episodio Rodrigo y Alejandro nos dan una actualización de mercado donde hablan del estatus del mercado, los pronósticos de los analistas, los números de consumo y manufactura y la inversión internacional. Nos dan los reportes de ingresos de Lennar, KB Home, Accenture, Kroger y Darden Restaurants. Después hablan de la bancarrota de Fisker, de una oferta inicial de Inteligencia Artificial y de la advertencia en las Redes Sociales. Finalmente nos dan el análisis de crypto donde hablan de la reciente compra de MicroStrategy y de la conferencia de Coinbase. ¡Síguenos en Instagram! Alejandro: https://www.instagram.com/salomondrin Rodrigo: https://www.instagram.com/rodnavarro Emprendeduros: https://www.instagram.com/losemprendeduros

Carl Quintanilla, Melissa Lee and Michael Santoli explored the mega-tech rally, with Nvidia surpassing Microsoft and Apple to become the world's most valuable company. The chipmaker extended its gains, helping the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit fresh record highs. The anchors also reacted to what Elon Musk said at Cannes Lions about advertisers, months after he uttered profane remarks aimed at those who wouldn't place ads on his X platform. Also in focus: Lilly sues to stop counterfeit obesity drugs, Boeing safetly scrutiny, KB Home and Accenture jump post-earnings, Piper Sandler's chief strategist on "softilocks" and the markets, why Amazon is ditching plastic. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

What is the road ahead for stocks as price targets keep increasing and the bulls get more emboldened? Keith Meister of Corvex Management breaks down his outlook and how he is playing the market right now. Plus, Nvidia surpassed Microsoft's market cap to become the most valuable U.S. company. Treasury Partners' Rich Saperstein tells us how he is navigating the AI arms race. And, KB Home reporting results in Overtime today. We tell you what to watch from that report – after Lennar shares sank post-earnings. 

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit fresh record highs while small caps jumped, fueled by a tame CPI report before the open. Stocks largely held their gains despite a somewhat-hawkish Fed rate outlook, but then faded late in the session. Booking Holding broke out while Fair Isaac made a bullish move. KB Home soared initially, but slashed gains as Treasury yields pared losses.

878: Centuries-old industries like the legal profession and home-building are typically slower to adopt the latest advancements in technology, but even these industries today are taking advantage of the benefits provided by new artificial intelligence tools. In this episode of Technovation, we feature a panel from our most recent Metis Strategy Digital Symposium where Greg Moore, Chief Information Officer at KB Home, and Michael Lucas, Chief Information Officer at Wilson Sonsini discuss the topic of driving digital innovation ahead of disruption with Metis Strategy Partner and West Coast Lead Chris Davis. Greg shares insights into how KB Home uses technology to enhance customer experiences and streamline operations, while Michael explains Wilson Sonsini's use of AI-driven legal tools to improve service delivery. Both leaders highlight the importance of fostering a culture of continuous learning and adapting to new technologies.

878: Centuries-old industries like the legal profession and home-building are typically slower to adopt the latest advancements in technology, but even these industries today are taking advantage of the benefits provided by new artificial intelligence tools. In this episode of Technovation, we feature a panel from our most recent Metis Strategy Digital Symposium where Greg Moore, Chief Information Officer at KB Home, and Michael Lucas, Chief Information Officer at Wilson Sonsini discuss the topic of driving digital innovation ahead of disruption with Metis Strategy Partner and West Coast Lead Chris Davis. Greg shares insights into how KB Home uses technology to enhance customer experiences and streamline operations, while Michael explains Wilson Sonsini's use of AI-driven legal tools to improve service delivery. Both leaders highlight the importance of fostering a culture of continuous learning and adapting to new technologies.

KB Home, in its recently released earnings report, shared a shift in strategy with investors on their call. CEO Jeff Mezger stated: "We are putting a little bit more money into marketing and advertising." This strategic move is intended to strengthen the company's position in the market and harness emerging opportunities, according to the details presented during the call. The earnings call unveiled insights about the company's Q1 2024 performance and future plans. As indicated by the executives, KB Home has maintained a steady trajectory in its key financial indicators, driven mainly by the strength of its balance sheet. This financial stability allows the company to reinvest in growth, buy back shares, and fund land and development projects. In an effort to optimize resource utilization, KB Home is focusing on improving its community assets. The company mentioned during the call that it intends to enhance build times and apply value engineering techniques to manage costs effectively. A considerable amount of roughly $590 million has been invested in land acquisition and development for the quarter. In addition, KBHS Home Loans, KB Home's mortgage financing division, has seen an increase in its capture rate, as acknowledged by the executives during the call. As per the company's analysis of market trends shared on the call, demand for homeownership seems to be on the rise due to factors including a limited housing inventory, healthy employment rates, and favourable demographics. This is supported by KB Home's strong net orders and a decrease in cancellation rates, which indicate a positive environment for potential homebuyers. Looking ahead to 2024, KB Home plans to increase its investment expenditures while sustaining strict underwriting standards, product strategies, and price points, as indicated during the earnings call. The company also mentioned expanding community counts, enhancing customer satisfaction, improving build times, implementing product value engineering, and securing more authorizations for share buybacks. In conclusion, an examination of the recent earnings call indicates a shift in KB Home's strategic orientation. The company's future seems defined by careful fiscal management, consistent demand, and investment strategies aimed at growth. However, the future trajectory of KB Home is dependent on a variety of external factors, including market conditions, which have not been predicted in the earnings report. KBH Company info: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/KBH/profile For more PSFK research : www.psfk.com  This email has been published and shared for the purpose of business research and is not intended as investment advice.

The Fed held rates steady but markets hit record highs after Chair Powell signaled a steady outlook. Jefferies Chief Market Strategist David Zervos and former Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren on the key takeaways from Powell and the Fed. Earnings from Micron, Chewy, Five Below and KB Home. CFRA's Angelo Zino breaks down Micron's numbers while Zelman & Associates' Alan Ratner talks KB Home. Plus, Jon sits down with Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger on the CHIPS Act grants and the geopolitical importance of tech supply chains.

¡Emprendeduros! En este episodio Rodrigo y Alejandro nos dan una actualización de mercado donde hablan de la situación del mercado, del reporte de inflación y la corrección del reporte de empleos. Nos dan los reportes de ingresos de Jefferies, Albertson's, KB Home y Tilray. Después hablan de los nuevos problemas de Boeing, de la Oferta Inicial Mexicana en EEUU y de la renuncia del Director General de Twilio. Finalmente nos dan el análisis de crypto donde hablan de los ETFs de Bitcoin antes del potente análisis de Delox. ¡Síguenos en Instagram! Alejandro: https://www.instagram.com/salomondrin Rodrigo: https://www.instagram.com/rodnavarro Delox: https://www.instagram.com/deloxelhumilde Emprendeduros: https://www.instagram.com/losemprendeduros

KB Home's Q4 2023 earnings call, unedited

Rafael Damborenea, profesor de finanzas en Eude Bussines School, analiza los valores protagonistas de la jornada como Boeing, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, QUALCOMM y Nvidia, así como KB Home.

This week on Everybody in the Pool, we are once again thinking big when it comes to the energy transition. If last week was about electrifying whole fleets of cars, this week is about electrifying entire towns! Dan Bridleman of KB Home and Matt Brost of Sunpower join Molly to talk about how they've teamed up on a big experiment in southern California: a planned community of more than 200 net zero homes, all-electric, with smart thermostats and plugs and energy meters, with solar and whole-home batteries, that will also be connected with a community battery and a microgrid that will send power back to the utility to help keep the lights on when needed and give power back to the utility when they need it. Cool, right? Let's move there!RESOURCES & LINKSShadow Mountain at Menifee: https://www.kbhome.com/new-homes-california/menifeeAll episodes: https://www.everybodyinthepool.com/Subscribe to the Everybody in the Pool newsletter: https://www.mollywood.co/Become a member and get an ad-free version of the podcast: https://plus.acast.com/s/everybody-in-the-poolPlease subscribe and tell your friends about EITP! Send feedback or become a sponsor at in@everybodyinthepool.com! To support the show and get an ad-free listening experience, please jump in and become a member of Everybody in the Pool! https://plus.acast.com/s/everybody-in-the-pool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Wapner and the investment committee discuss what the turmoil at OpenAI means for Microsoft, Alphabet and investors in the space. The chart of the day is Uber. CNBC Senior Markets Commentator Michael Santoli joins with the midday word. The calls of the day include Costco, KB Home and  Ulta Beauty. The earnings setup is on Zoom Video, Kohl's and Medtronic.Investment Committee Disclosures

¡Emprendeduros! En este episodio Rodrigo y Alejandro nos dan una actualización de mercado donde hablan de la situación del mercado, la junta del FED, el mercado de Bienes Raíces, la decision del Banco central del Reino Unido, la inflacion en Europa y otras presiones inflacionarias. Nos dan los reportes de ingresos de FedEx, Autozone, General Mills y KB Home. Después hablan de los problemas en Block, grandes cambios en X y de los documentos secretos de Microsoft. Finalmente nos dan la actualización de Cryptos donde hablan de la demanda a los papas de SBF antes del gran análisis de Delox. DESCUENTO EN MEZCAL ALERON POR 15% www.mezcalaleron.com y www.mezcalaleronusa.com CODIGO: MEXICO ¡Síguenos en Instagram! Alejandro: https://www.instagram.com/salomondrin Rodrigo: https://www.instagram.com/rodnavarro Delox: https://www.instagram.com/deloxelhumilde Emprendeduros: https://www.instagram.com/losemprendeduros

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Stocks slid into the close, ending near session lows after Fed Chair Powell's press conference. Jefferies' David Zervos and BD8 Capital's Barbara Doran break down the market retreat. Former CEA Chair Jason Furman and Evercore Vice Chairman Krishna Guha on the Fed's decision and what it means for the rest of the year. Broughton Capital's Donald Broughton reacts to FedEx earnings after the stock moved higher on strong EPS guidance. ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott on its AI announcement. Seaport's Kenneth Zener on KB Home's earnings. 

The Sustainable Stocks The Rich Invest In! Includes the following articles: “10 Sustainable Investing Stocks Billionaires Are Loading Up On”; “The 2023 Humankind 100 Rankings”; “4 ESG Stocks With Net-Zero Emissions Target in the Spotlight”; “What is Renewable Energy? Benefits, Sources, and Top Companies”; “'America is going to lead again': Biden says wind and solar are already 'significantly cheaper' than coal and oil — 3 top US clean energy stocks to watch”; and “The Importance Of Sustainable And Impact Investing And 3 Companies That Shine!” Transcript & Links, Episode 111, July 28, 2023 Hello, Ron Robins here. So, welcome to my podcast episode 111 titled “The Sustainable Stocks The Rich Invest In!” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. And look at my newly totally revised website at investingforthesoul.com! Tell me what you think. Now, remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the actual articles for more company and stock information. Also, some companies might be covered more than once and there are also 4 article links below that time didn't allow me to review them here. ------------------------------------------------------------- The Sustainable Stocks The Rich Invest In! I'm beginning with this fascinating article titled 10 Sustainable Investing Stocks Billionaires Are Loading Up On. It's by Ramish Cheema and found on finance.yahoo.com. Here's some of what Mr. Cheema has to say. Note: the number of billionaires quoted is at the end of Q1 2023. Quote. “To compile our list of billionaire sustainable stock picks we first used the Invesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETF (ERTH) and picked out the top forty companies. Then, the number of billionaires that had invested in them as of Q1 2023 was determined and the final list of top ten sustainable stocks according to billionaires is as follows. 10. Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:ORA) Number of Billionaire Investors: 9 Ormat Technologies is a utility company that focuses primarily on generating power through geothermal sites and solar cells… Out of [24 hedge funds], the firm's largest investor is Ian Simm's Impax Asset Management (IPX.L) with a stake worth $178 million. 9. NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE:NEP) Billionaire Investors: 9 NextEra Energy Partners is an energy company that operates in the natural gas and renewable power industries. The firm announced in May 2023 that it plans to reach Real Zero emissions by 2025 and sell natural gas assets to finance future growth. 8. NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO) Billionaire Investors: 9 NIO is an electric vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Shanghai, China. It makes and sells both SUVs and sedans and the firm is one of the dominant players in the growing Chinese electric vehicle market. However, a slowdown in the Chinese economy [reduced] vehicle deliveries [by] a sharp 17% annual drop… NIO's largest hedge fund investor [out of 18 hedge funds] is Jim Simons' Renaissance Technologies since it owns ten million shares that are worth $113 million. 7. KB Home (NYSE:KBH) Billionaire Investors: 10 KB Home is an American construction company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. As part of its sustainability push, particularly since construction uses high volumes of timber, the firm announced in July that it will partner up with a nonprofit to fund efforts seeking to preserve landscapes and forest habitats… Among [29 hedge funds], Ken Fisher's Fisher Asset Management is the biggest shareholder with an investment of $110 million. 6. Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:RUN) Billionaire Investors: 10 Sunrun is a solar power equipment provider which serves the needs of residential customers in the U.S. by providing products such as panels and energy systems… William B. Gray's Orbis Investment Management is the largest investor [out of 27 hedge funds], courtesy of a $265 million stake that comes via 13 million shares. 5. Meritage Homes Corporation (NYSE:MTH) Billionaire Investors: 10 Meritage Homes Corporation is a construction company that builds different kinds of single family homes in several American states. The firm's shares… are rated Buy on average… The largest [out of 27 hedge funds] is Ken Fisher's Fisher Asset Management with a stake worth $128 million. 4. Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE:DAR) Billionaire Investors: 11 Darling Ingredients is a food raw materials firm that focuses its efforts on ensuring that no portion of an animal is wasted during the slaughtering process… [Out of 29 hedge funds] Darling Ingredient's largest investor is Ian Simm's Impax Asset Management since it owns $240 million worth of shares. 3. Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENPH) Billionaire Investors: 12 Enphase Energy sells solar power products such as microinverters, charging solutions… to residential users… [Out of 55 hedge funds], the biggest shareholder is Jim Simons' Renaissance Technologies through a $198 million investment. 2. First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Billionaire Investors: 13 First Solar is an international solar power company that sells products including solar modules to large scale users such as utilities, commercial, and industrial users. Its shares are rated Buy on average… [Out of 39 hedge funds] First Solar's largest investor [is] Jim Simons' Renaissance Technologies with a $312 million stake. 1. Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) Billionaire Investors: 15 The firm has been facing mixed sentiment from Wall Street in July 2023 after a spectacular stock rally earlier this year. [Out of 82 hedge funds] D. E. Shaw's D E Shaw is the biggest shareholder through its $1.2 billion investment.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- The 2023 Humankind 100 Rankings The corporate ranking data in this next piece The 2023 Humankind 100 Rankings will be of great interest to most of you. Here's a brief description of what it's about. Quote. “Humankind 100 companies tend to contribute positively to humanity, for example by providing access to food, clean water, healthcare, or free digital services. Meanwhile, companies that hurt people, for example by contributing significantly to climate change or selling toxic products, tend to not make it on to the list.” End quotes. Do have a look at the ranking! The top five companies are Alphabet (GOOG), Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), Eli Lilly & Company (LLY.TI), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), and Abbvie Inc. (ABBV). ------------------------------------------------------------- 4 ESG Stocks With Net-Zero Emissions Target in the Spotlight Next, we have this article titled 4 ESG Stocks With Net-Zero Emissions Target in the Spotlight. It's by Ritujay Ghosh and found on 247wallst.com. Here's some of what the writer says about their stock picks. “1. Salesforce, Inc. (CRM Quick Quote CRM - Free Report) has successfully attained net-zero residual emissions throughout its value chain. Salesforce has also accomplished its objective of operating solely on 100% renewable energy… Salesforce's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 42%... Salesforce currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). 2. PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP Quick Quote PEP - Free Report) the global beverage giant, is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. As part of its sustainability efforts, PepsiCo is actively promoting regenerative agricultural practices… Another key target for PepsiCo is to ensure that all its packaging materials become recyclable, compostable and biodegradable. PepsiCo's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 9.9%... PepsiCo currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). 3. Adobe Inc. (ADBE Quick Quote ADBE - Free Report) aims to attain a zero-carbon operational footprint, emphasizing the development of digital products that have a positive environmental impact. Adobe is actively working toward achieving a 100% renewable energy target by 2035… Adobe's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 14.5%... Adobe currently sports a Zacks Rank #1. 4. Microsoft Corporation (MSFT Quick Quote MSFT - Free Report) is actively pursuing various initiatives to achieve a net-negative carbon footprint by 2030… Microsoft's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 4.8%. Shares of Microsoft have gained 23.7% in the past three months. Microsoft currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- What is Renewable Energy? Benefits, Sources, and Top Companies Now to another new article on renewable energy picks. The article is titled What is Renewable Energy? Benefits, Sources, and Top Companies. It's by Jennifer L. located on carboncredits.com. Now to some quotes from the analyst. “1. General Electric Co. (GE) General Electric has been at the forefront of wind energy technology, consistently enhancing turbine designs and improving efficiency… GE has installed over 49,000 units that generate wind electricity across the globe… GE has also invested in other renewable energy technologies, such as solar power, hydroelectricity, and hybrid. 2. NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) Running with a whopping $147 billion market cap, NextEra Energy has been investing billions in developing renewable energy sources. As one of the largest renewable energy producers in the world, the company leads the charge in solar and wind energy production… 3. Iberdrola SA (IBDRY) With a market cap of over $72 billion, Spain-based multinational electric utility company Iberdrola SA has more than 170 years of history. The company is a global leader in the generation, distribution, and trading of clean energy. 4. Orsted A/S (ORSTED.CO) Renewable energy company Orsted A/S excels in developing, building, and operation of offshore wind farms. The Danish firm currently owns the prestigious title of being the world's biggest offshore wind power developer, with a total capacity of over 7.5 GW.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 'America is going to lead again': Biden says wind and solar are already 'significantly cheaper' than coal and oil — 3 top US clean energy stocks to watch And more on renewable energy with this article 'America is going to lead again': Biden says wind and solar are already 'significantly cheaper' than coal and oil — 3 top US clean energy stocks to watch. It's by Vishesh Raisinghani on finance.yahoo.com. “1. First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) First Solar is one of the nation's largest utility-scale solar energy producers. The company's competitive edge stems from its proprietary, advanced thin-film module technology… Investors seeking a high-growth bet in this sector should add FirstSolar to their watchlist. 2. Brookfield Renewable (NYSE:BEP) If you're looking for a less risky and more established player in the renewable energy sector, Brookfield Renewable might be a wise bet. The Canada-based asset manager operates one of the largest green energy portfolios in the world… Brookfield is a dividend juggernaut. The stock offers a dividend yield around 4.6% at the moment. 3. SolarEdge Technologies (NASDAQ:SEDG) SolarEdge has rapidly become one of the most well-known and valuable solar energy firms on the market. The company offers an end-to-end system that generates, stores and manages solar energy from home. Nearly three million homes across the globe were equipped with SolarEdge systems by the end of 2022.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- The Importance Of Sustainable And Impact Investing And 3 Companies That Shine! And I finish up with this article titled The Importance Of Sustainable And Impact Investing And 3 Companies That Shine! It's by Finance Monthly and published on finance-monthly.com. Now some quotes on their recommendations. “1. ICL Group (NYSE: ICL) ICL Group is global specialty minerals company and one of the largest fertilizer manufacturers in the world. ICL focuses on creating sustainable solutions… includes developing innovative fertilizers to increase crop yields while decreasing environmental impact, recycling industrial by-products into useful resources, which aligns with several UN SDGs… 2. NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) NextEra Energy specializes in harnessing wind and solar energy across North America… Beyond renewable energy, they also engage in physical contracts, trading activities, and marketing. Their primary income source is distributing gas and electricity to Florida residents. 3. Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) Republic Services specializes in waste management and recycling. As the second-largest waste management company in the United States, its mission is to produce renewable energy through recycling.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Other Honorable Mentions – not in any order. 1) Title: Vegan investments: Are you putting your money where your mouth is? On veganfoodandliving.com. By Phil Davis. 2) Title: Why Fastenal is a Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock (FAST) on nasdaq.com. By BNK Invest. 3) Title: 12 Best Solar Energy and Battery Stocks To Buy Now on finance.yahoo.com. By Hamna Asim. 4) Title: Revolutionizing the Future: “Emerging Green Technology Stocks” to Watch Now! – CLNV, GEVO, ADN, HYSR found on digitaljournal.com. By The Street Reports. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast titled: “The Sustainable Stocks The Rich Invest In!” Now, please be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these very troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. Talk to you next on August 11th. And, again, please look at my new totally revised website at investingforthesoul.com! Tell me what you think! Bye for now.   © 2023 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

Where does a customer-obsessed culture start? With the CEO. Jeff Mezger, Chairman, President, and CEO at KB Home, is known for his customer-centricity. That mindset has spread throughout the company to create a culture of customer obsession. Every employee knows their role and the impact of their work, which leads to incredibly high customer satisfaction rates. Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of the bestselling book The Customer Of The Future.

¡Emprendeduros! En este episodio Rodrigo nos da una actualización de mercado donde habla de la situación del Mercado, la visita de Jerome Powell al congreso, las relaciones entre China h EEUU y unas estadísticas que dan miedo. Nos da los reportes de ingresos de Kroger, FedEx y KB Home. Después habla de una oferta inicial ganadora, la posible huelga de UPS, los cambios en el liderazgo de Alibaba y las victorias de Tesla. Finalmente nos da la actualización de Cryptos donde habla del lanzamiento de EDX Markets, la investigación de Francia a Binance y del cierre de Wire. ¡Síguenos en Instagram! Alejandro: https://www.instagram.com/salomondrin Rodrigo: https://www.instagram.com/rodnavarro Emprendeduros: https://www.instagram.com/losemprendeduros

Ben and Tom converse regarding the Bank of England's rate hike, the potential impact of student loan forgiveness on the South, the KB Home report's implications on market dynamics, the FTC's Amazon complaint, and the UAW gearing up for strikes. For information on how to join the Zoom calls live each morning at 8:30 EST, visit https://www.narwhalcapital.com/blog/daily-market-briefingsPlease see disclosures:https://www.narwhalcapital.com/disclosure

From being on unemployment to going full-time in voiceover in 2 years, Larry has been a successful working voiceover talent in Los Angeles since 2009. He has been teaching his Adobe Audition and Audacity Classes for the past 11 years with over 1,500 people successfully completing the course. In addition, he leads a weekly VO workout group and offers other VO business webinars on organization and etiquette in voiceover. He attributes his fast success to his organizational prowess along with hard work and enthusiastic diligence. Larry's client list includes Disney, Lexus, Toyota, Krups, KB Home, Tropicana, Quaker Oats & Kubota Corp. just to name a few. *In this episode, hear - * How Larry was able to go from zero to full-time in 2 years The 4 questions he asked himself that propelled his career forward The biggest challenges talent face regarding tech and VO editing software PLUS how he has structured his classes to overcome them. How many auditions does it take to book your first VO job and why is it that number? *Learn more about Larry's Audacity and Adobe Classes and sign up here: * https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-home-studio-set-up/ CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

The Fed's quarter-percent interest rate hike went as expected. The CEO of TikTok's testimony on Capitol Hill did not. (0:21) Emily Flippen and Ron Gross discuss: - Fear of a recession vs. fear of a banking contagion - Whether social media giants like Meta Platforms and Snap stand to benefit from the drama around TikTok - Ford Motor's plan to go from losing billions on EVs to being profitable by the end of 2026 - The latest from Block, KB Home, and Accenture (19:11) Emily and Ron continue their analysis of the week's big investing stories, including: - Recent struggles from three pet companies: Chewy, Petco, and Trupanion - Apple's plan to spend $1 billion per year on theatrical releases - The latest from Nike, Ollie's Bargain Outlet, and Darden Restaurants - Two stocks on their radar: Globus Medical and Donnelly Financial Solutions To get your copy of our free report "Top Stocks For Rising Interest Rates" just go to fool.com/interest. Stocks discussed: SNAP, META, GOOG, SQ, KBH, F, CAN, CHWY, WOOF, TRUP, NKE, OLLI, DRI, SBUX, IMAX, CNK, AMC, AAPL, GMED, DFIN Host: Chris Hill Guests: Emily Flippen, Ron Gross Engineer: Steve Broido

Markets tumbled into the close as investors weighed Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments at the press conference after the Fed hiked interest rates 25 basis points. At the same time, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testified to a Senate committee that there were no plans for broad increases in deposit insurance. Former Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers Jason Furman and Evercore's Roger Altman reacted to the Fed's move while Quadratic Capital's Nancy Davis and Jefferies' David Zervos digested the market sell off. Plus, Zelman & Associates' Alan Ratner on KB Home earnings and Brad Slingerlend, NZS Capital Co-Founder, on trading tech after the Fed. 

The Fed's relentless effort to stomp out inflation is having a huge impact on one of the nation's biggest builders. KB Homes reported a homebuyer cancellation rate of 68% in December. And the “housing market reset” isn't over yet. Although the latest inflation reports show that inflation is subsiding, the cost of a home is still too high for many buyers.   Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review.   Inflation is Slowly Decreasing   A report on the Consumer Price Index shows a decline of .1% in December with an annual rate of 6.5%. (1) It's the lowest rate of inflation we've seen in more than a year, and a big drop from a peak of 9.1% last summer. Lower oil prices accounted for most of the latest decline.   When you remove prices for fuel and food, the monthly core rate of inflation was .3% with an annual rate of 5.7%. According to MarketWatch, there were few negatives in the CPI report, although the cost of housing is still rising. The report shows the annual cost of shelter at a 40-year high of 7.5%. And those high prices are scaring a lot of potential buyers.   Surge in Contract Cancellation Rates   For KB Home, the Q4 cancellation rate of 68% was almost double what it was in the third quarter. And much more than that compared to a year earlier when it was just 13%.   The last time the cancellation rate was anywhere near that level was at the beginning of the pandemic, but even then it was around 40%. A Fortune article says that, historically, the cancellation rate for builders has only gone as high as 47%. (2)   The data varies from builder to builder and metro to metro. According to John Burns Real Estate Consulting, the Southwest and Texas experienced high cancellation rates of 45% and 39% respectively. Zonda's chief economist Ali Wolf tweeted recently that the cancellation rate in Phoenix hit 70%.   Based on data from John Burns, the nationwide contract cancellation rate was 25.6% in October. That's up from 7.9% in October of last year.    “Conditions Remain Challenging”   KB Home said in a statement: “Current conditions remain challenging. High mortgage rates and persistent inflation, together with an uncertain economy, have made homebuyers more cautious since the middle of last year.” That's putting affordability out of reach for many people. Others may be hoping that home prices will go lower in the months to come.    For many buyers, it's not a choice to cancel. They may have signed a contract and paid their deposit before the home was built, and then with construction delays, and a steady increase in mortgage rates, are finding out they no longer qualify for a loan.  Unfortunately, for some, that means the loss of an earnest money deposit, although a survey of 100 builders by John Burns indicates that most builders will return that deposit.   For buyers who don't get their money back, there's not much they can do about it. Florida attorney Craig Rothburd says: “Everything in these agreements is drafted in favor of the developer.” That includes a warning that they could lose their deposit if they back out.   Housing Market “Reset” Continues   The situation has left home builders with a lot of inventory, and a lot of strategizing to reduce that inventory. Many are helping buyers by offering mortgage rate buydowns instead of price cuts. KB Home says it is very cautious about price cuts because it doesn't want to spook buyers who are already under contract. If they think there's a cheaper option, it could lead to more cancellations.    The Federal Reserve sees the current housing market situation as a “reset” to bring demand in line with supply, along with lower home prices. Higher mortgage rates typically push home prices lower, which has started to happen, but home prices are still too high for many homebuyers. And lower-priced homes are in short supply.   A return to lower mortgage rates could help but with the current fight against inflation, they are expected to remain in the 6% range for this year. The increase has added about a $1,000 to a typical monthly mortgage payment. According to The National Association of Homebuilders, the monthly payment on a $450,000 new home rose from $1,925 at the beginning of 2022 to $2,923 for the same home by the end of the year. (4)    New Home Affordability Weakens   That has substantially reduced the number of households that can afford to buy a median-priced new home. NAHB drew a comparison. It says that a mortgage rate of 3.22% is affordable for 34% of U.S. households. When that rate goes up to 6.42%, which is about where it is now, just 22.3% of households can afford that home. And, when the mortgage rate goes above 7% like it did in October, only 20.3% of households earn enough to qualify for a loan. At that level, you'd need an income of almost $150,000.    Always keep in mind that reports like these are averaging the results for the nation as a whole. Sub-markets will vary, and many of them are still affordable. If you want to learn more about some of those more affordable markets, please visit newsforinvestors.com. You'll find data on some of the strongest rental and growth markets across the nation. You'll also have access to experienced brokers and property managers in those markets. It's free to join and free to access all that information.   Thanks for listening!   Links:   1 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/inflation-softens-at-the-end-of-2022-and-clears-path-for-slower-fed-rate-hikes-11673530439?mod=newsviewer_click   2 - https://fortune.com/2023/01/12/fed-housing-market-reset-homebuilder-cancellation-rate-spike-kb-home/   3 - https://www.businessinsider.com/homebuyer-lose-cash-and-homes-as-mortgage-rates-soar-2022-12   4 - https://eyeonhousing.org/2023/01/how-many-households-are-priced-out-by-higher-mortgage-rates-in-2022/

Wall Street pros and individual investors are sifting through lots of noise to find signals about the stock market. (0:30) Matt Argersinger and Jason Moser discuss: - The lack of clarity (at the moment) facing investors - Former growth stocks (PayPal, Netflix, Facebook) being added to the Russell 1000 Value Index - What the latest results from homebuilder KB Home reveal about housing - The latest from DocuSign, Darden Restaurants, and Kellogg. (19:00) Jim Mueller analyzes the companies competing for Netflix's ad business, opportunities in the metaverse, and Big Tech's pursuit of streaming live sports. (33:00) Jason and Matt answer a listener's question about Activision Blizzard and share two stocks on their radar: Qualcomm and eBay. Our free investing starter kit includes research on 15 stocks and 5 ETFs. Get a copy simply by going to http://fool.com/starterkit Stocks discussed on the show: NFLX, PYPL, META, FDX, DOCU, DRI, KBH, NVR, DHI, K, ROKU, TTD, GOOGL, RBLX, SRAD, AAPL, CMCSA, AMZN, ATVI, QCOM, EBAY Host: Chris Hill Guests: Matt Argersinger, Jason Moser, Jim Mueller Engineer: Dan Boyd

Fed Chair Jerome Powell is testifying on Capitol Hill today, and the markets seem to like what's saying. But even with Powell sounding hawkish on inflation, is that what the averages need to here? We'll debate. Plus, President Biden is set to officially propose a gas tax holiday. It should lower pump prices in the short term, but what about the long-term? We'll explore. And, we'll bring you the action, the story and the trade in KB Home, Accenture & Darden Restaurants ahead of results on deck in Earnings Exchange.

There Is No Such Thing as Over-communicating With Your Customers Shep Hyken interviews Jeffrey T. Mezger, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer at KB Home, one of the most recognized brands in homebuilding. They discuss the goal of being customer-obsessed, how your organization can provide an excellent experience in spite of supply chain issues and other problems, and more.  Top Takeaways:    ·      Jeffrey Mezger's mantra is to be the most customer-obsessed builder in the world. A lofty goal, but it is their “north star” and keeps everyone in alignment with its vision. If ever in doubt, he wants every employee to ask, “What would the most customer obsessed company in the world do?”   ·      How do you deal with bad news? You have to over-communicate in every step. You can't possibly communicate enough, especially if it involves a life-changing purchase.   ·      Economic conditions and supply chain issues disrupted customer service. When delays due to the supply disruption happen, take it up another level and make sure to communicate even more.   ·      The more you communicate with your customer, even if it's about delays or bad news, they feel like they have control because they have a piece of knowledge.   ·      How do you ensure that you stay on top? You can never stop raising the bar, always aiming for a higher target by listening to what your customers want along the way.   ·      A customer-obsessed organization starts with knowing what the customer wants and then partnering with them to achieve it. That's a  winning combination.   Quote:  "Giving customers information is much more impactful and beneficial than saying nothing. Even if it's something that is unpleasant, you have to talk to your customers." About:   Jeffrey T. Mezger is the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer at KB Home, one of the most recognized brands in homebuilding. Under his leadership, KB Home established itself as one of the most recognized brands in homebuilding.  Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and your host of Amazing Business Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The S&P 500 rose for the 2nd week in a row, giving investors more reasons for optimism. Are we the only ones who believe the narrative for investors is shifting away from fear and towards increasing confidence? (0:45) Jason Moser and Andy Cross discuss investor sentiment, as well as: - Google striking an app-store deal with Spotify - Uber teaming up with New York City taxis - Reports that Apple is developing a hardware subscription service - Darden Restaurants seeing improvement in its fine dining segment - The latest from Berkshire-Hathaway, Adobe, and Nike (19:00) Corporate governance expert Nell Minow analyzes how public companies are doing with their communications related to Russia, and why she's unimpressed with how Starbucks' board of directors handled the latest CEO change. Then she puts on her film critic hat to offer a preview of the Academy Awards and share who will win (and should win) Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Picture. (32:00) Jason and Andy discuss Pepsi's latest limited-run flavor and share two stocks on their radar: McCormick and KB Home. Got a stock or topic you want us to discuss? Post a review on Apple and include your pitch! Stocks discussed: SPOT, GOOG, GOOGL, MTCH, BMBL, UBER, BRK, AAPL, NKE, DRI, SBUX, DIS, PEP, MKC, KB Host: Chris Hill Guests: Jason Moser, Andy Cross, Nell Minow Engineer: Steve Broido

The S&P 500 rose for the 2nd week in a row, giving investors more reasons for optimism. Are we the only ones who believe the narrative for investors is shifting away from fear and towards increasing confidence? (0:45) Jason Moser and Andy Cross discuss investor sentiment, as well as: - Google striking an app-store deal with Spotify - Uber teaming up with New York City taxis - Reports that Apple is developing a hardware subscription service - Darden Restaurants seeing improvement in its fine dining segment - The latest from Berkshire-Hathaway, Adobe, and Nike (19:00) Corporate governance expert Nell Minow analyzes how public companies are doing with their communications related to Russia, and why she's unimpressed with how Starbucks' board of directors handled the latest CEO change. Then she puts on her film critic hat to offer a preview of the Academy Awards and share who will win (and should win) Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Picture. (32:00) Jason and Andy discuss Pepsi's latest limited-run flavor and share two stocks on their radar: McCormick and KB Home. Got a stock or topic you want us to discuss? Review the show on Apple and include your pitch! Stocks discussed: SPOT, GOOG, GOOGL, MTCH, BMBL, UBER, BRK, AAPL, NKE, DRI, SBUX, DIS, PEP, MKC, KB Host: Chris Hill Guests: Jason Moser, Andy Cross, Nell Minow Engineer: Steve Broido

On today's episode of Group Chat, Dee, Anand, and Drama tackle Uber's decision to work with NYC's taxis. Next, they shed some light on the controversy surrounding Spotify's artist royalties, and follow up with the 5 most boring and exciting jobs in America. Finally, they conduct some LA crime watch before wrapping up with winners, losers, and content. Timeline of What Was Discussed: You know who is not ‘Super Pumped' about Uber's recent move in NYC, Travis Kalanick. (3:18)  Streaming DOES pay if your HOT! (15:06)  Here are the 5 most ‘boring' and exciting jobs in the world. (21:00)  How the pandemic revived reading. (25:20)  Are we getting closer to the day when a wallet will become simply a fashion statement? (28:44)  Is this the beginning of the next level of globalization? (30:35)  Group Chat's LA Crime Watch. (38:09)  Winners, Losers, and Content Recommendations. (49:18)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Uber planning to add all NYC taxis to its app in surprise shift  Spotify paid 130 artists more than $5m last year  These are the 5 most ‘boring' — and exciting — jobs in the world, according to a recent study  The pandemic revived reading  Arizona becomes first state to offer driver's license and state ID in Apple Wallet  BlackRock's Larry Fink, who oversees $10 trillion, says Russia-Ukraine war is ending globalization  LA police: Wearing expensive jewelry could make you a target  NYC Mayor Adams ends vaccine mandate for pro athletes, entertainers  Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: KB Home, Spotify, Nikola and others  A 737 crashed in China. What we know about the plane  Watch Downfall: The Case Against Boeing | Netflix  Mark Zuckerberg — Founder and CEO of Meta | The Tim Ferriss Show  Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat