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In this special edition episode, Michael LeBlanc and Steve Dennis address the unprecedented challenges facing retailers with Steve's "10 Tantalizing Tips for Tumultuous Times." Steve rates current market turbulence at a 9 out of 10, comparing it to COVID-era disruption but noting the added complexity of legal uncertainties around tariff policies.The news segment covers significant retail developments, starting with ongoing tariff turmoil. A U.S. court ruled Trump's tariff policies illegal, creating additional uncertainty for retailers already struggling with implementation. Steve explains how this legal challenge, combined with the administration's failure to secure the promised "90 deals in 90 days," has intensified market turbulence.Earnings season revealed stark contrasts in retail performance. While Abercrombie & Fitch, Costco, and Dick's Sporting Goods posted strong results, Target's struggles were particularly alarming—down nearly 4% compared to Walmart's 4-5% growth, highlighting a major and continuing performance gap between direct competitors. Department stores including Macy's, Dillards, and Kohl's continued their downward trajectory, with most posting negative comps. The episode also covers Hudson's Bay Company's final closure in Canada, with Canadian Tire acquiring the historic brand's IP for $30 million.The second segment focuses on ten essential tactics for survival and growth. The first foundational tips emphasize radical commitment to reality and transparency, urging retailers to honestly assess their situation and act accordingly. Steve advocates for embracing uncertainty and building agility into operations, followed by maintaining innovation through continuous testing despite budget pressures.Customer-focused strategies include choosing your passionate core of fans (inspired by Seth Godin's work), being human-centered while digitally enabled, and prioritizing storytelling over purely functional benefits. Steve emphasizes that people buy a brand's story before they buy the product.Strategic excellence tips include "editing to amplify"—narrowing customer and offering focus to boost signal amid market noise—and conducting comprehensive friction audits of the customer journey. The hosts stress distinguishing between table stakes (necessary but non-differentiating capabilities) and true differentiators that create competitive advantage.The final tip, "cash is king," proves particularly relevant given tariff impacts on cash flow. Throughout the discussion, the hosts acknowledge that guidance must be tailored to individual circumstances—strategies for Walmart differ significantly from those needed by smaller specialty retailers. The episode serves as both a reality check and practical roadmap for retailers navigating what Steve describes as an era of unprecedented uncertainty, volatility, and competitive pressure where strong players are aggressively pursuing market share opportunities. Here is a 10% off code for the CommerceNext Growth Show exclusive to Remarkable Retail listeners: REMARKABLE. About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling authro of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupToday we're joined by Charlotte Trecartin, the founder of Char Charms, a brand creating customizable accessories for drinkware. Charlotte's journey from handmade prototypes in her college dorm room to nationwide deals with Target and Dick's Sporting Goods offers a masterclass in category creation and scaling.In this episode, we dive into:Why starting scrappy can be your biggest asset in product development.How TikTok virality and LinkedIn cold outreach helped Char Charms secure major retail deals.Strategies for differentiating product lines between DTC and retail to maximize growth.The challenge of scaling production from handmade to mass manufacturing.Future plans including collaborations with major brands like Hello Kitty.Whether you're a founder, marketer, or entrepreneur, this episode offers practical takeaways you can implement today.Did you know that 98% of your website visitors are anonymous? Instant powers next-level retention by identifying who they are and converting them into loyal shoppers. Sign up for a quick demo today to get 50% off and unlock a guaranteed 4x+ ROI: instant.one/dtc Timestamps00:00 - Launching Char Charms and early prototypes02:00 - How Charlotte connected with retailers like Target and Dick's04:00 - TikTok as a growth engine and content strategy06:00 - Insights from Charlotte's door-to-door sales background08:00 - Leveraging LinkedIn to secure retail partnerships10:00 - Target nationwide launch and SKU expansion12:00 - Challenges of launching into retail and margin management14:00 - Vision boards and goal-setting approach16:00 - The role of mentors in Charlotte's journey18:00 - Future plans: Collaborations with big brands and DTC focus20:00 - Key advice for entrepreneurs and TikTok consistencyHashtags#DTC #ecommerce #startupstories #retailstrategy #tiktokmarketing #entrepreneurship #hydrationaccessories #mentorship #growthmindset #brandcollaborations Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAdvertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertiseWork with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouseFollow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletterWatch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video

Nvidia, as you probably know, makes chips — more specifically, GPUs, which are needed to power artificial intelligence systems. But as AI adoption ramps up, why does it feel like Nvidia's still the only chipmaker in the game? In this episode, why the California-based firm is, for now, peerless, and which companies may be angling to compete. Plus: Dwindling tourists worry American retailers, Dick's Sporting Goods sticks to its partly-sunny forecast and the share of single women as first-time homebuyers grows.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

Forget tariffs, earnings season rolls on! Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: Okta's good quarter versus the market's glass half-empty reaction. Dick's Sporting Goods brings the goods, though the acquisition of Foot Locker leaves some questions. Vail Resorts has new "old" leadership, but will it be enough? Companies Discussed: OKTA, MSFT, DKS, MTN Host: Jason Moser Guest: Matt Argersinger Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nvidia, as you probably know, makes chips — more specifically, GPUs, which are needed to power artificial intelligence systems. But as AI adoption ramps up, why does it feel like Nvidia's still the only chipmaker in the game? In this episode, why the California-based firm is, for now, peerless, and which companies may be angling to compete. Plus: Dwindling tourists worry American retailers, Dick's Sporting Goods sticks to its partly-sunny forecast and the share of single women as first-time homebuyers grows.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

Jharrone Martis believes there's pockets of strength in the retail space. She points investors to Abercrombie & Fitch's (ANF) 25% rally after earnings that showed strong sales from Hollister. She also sees upside in Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) and Five Below (FIVE). On Macy's (M), Jharrone mentions a "sea of red" in analyst expectations as she estimates the retailer to have downside tariff impact. George Tsilis offers example options trades in Abercrombie & Fitch and Dick's Sporting Goods.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

US stocks eased overnight as investors awaited key earnings reports, with particular focus on Nvidia, whose results are crucial for market sentiment around AI. Meanwhile, long-term interest rates continued their upward march. In the retail sector, fortunes were mixed, with attention turning to Dick's Sporting Goods following a notable transaction involving Foot Locker. Adding to the geopolitical tension, President Trump has ordered chip software designers to halt sales to China, a move that could have ripple effects across the tech sector. Closer to home, the Aussie share market is expected to inch higher today, ahead of the release of key business investment 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.

Dick's Sporting Goods' (DKS) acquisition of Foot Locker (FL) was met with a slew of price target cuts and even a downgrade. Caroline Woods talks about how the acquisition effects upcoming earnings for Dick's Sporting Goods and weighs if the recent downside action was overdone. Tim Biggam says it opened the opportunity for bulls to run the stock higher. He turns to an example options trade and discusses ways tariff will impact both companies.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Likefolio's Andy Swan gives Schwab Network the rundown on Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) after it announced the acquisition of Foot Locker (FL). It also has quarterly earnings tomorrow. He compares visits between DKS and its rivals, including NKE. “The advantage Dick's is working with is only growing,” he adds. The biggest risk he sees is upstart, direct-to-consumer brands.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

On this week's episode of the Complex Sneakers Podcast, Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty discuss the upcoming Air Jordan 4 "White Cement," that re-released for the first time since 2016. The crew looks at the shoe's quality, leather, history, and more. And discusses whether or not they deserve a price tag of $225. They also discuss Lil Yachty's Air Force 1 release in NYC, Dick's Sporting Goods buying Foot Locker, and how good the Air Max 95 is this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this Happy Hour edition of Eat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers review Traverse City Whiskey Co. Straight Bourbon XXX Whiskey. Topics this episode include: EPA chief Lee Zeldin to kill the car feature ‘everyone hates’. Beer prices at the PGA Championship were ridiculously high. Are all the major sports pricing regular fans out of their events? DICK's Sporting Goods is buying Foot Locker, for a lot of money. All that and much more on the latest Happy Hour! Follow Eat Drink Smoke on social media!X (Formerly Twitter): @GoEatDrinkSmokeFacebook: @eatdrinksmokeIG: @EatDrinkSmokePodcast The Podcast is Free! Click Below! Apple PodcastsAmazon MusicStitcher SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dick's Sporting Goods drops a retail bombshell with the massive Foot Locker acquisition. Our expert panel dissects every angle of this game-changing deal that has Wall Street buzzing. Key Moments: 0:00-0:50 - Deal announcement: $2.4B acquisition details and market reaction 0:51-2:40 - Michael's initial hatred: "Foot Locker has issues" and Nike dependency risks 2:41-4:30 - Michael's flip: Why Dick's $20B size makes this acquisition logical 4:31-5:40 - Chris Walton's "hot take": The shutdown strategy that could work 5:41-7:15 - The Nike power dynamic: Who controls whom in this new relationship? 7:16-8:30 - JD Sports threat and competitive landscape shifts 8:31-9:10 - Mall vs standalone retail: Different customer experiences matter 9:11-11:30 - Chris Disa's strategic analysis: International expansion and operational synergies The debate reveals whether this creates retail powerhouse or dangerous concentration risk. This week's episode was brought to you with the help and support of the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand. #DicksSportingGoods #footlocker #nikesneakers #retailstrategy #sportinggoods #SneakerMarket #retailnews #jdsports #retailstrategy #omnichannelretail #retail For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/Qx2hUtMWmTY

In this episode, I cover Dick's Sporting Goods acquiring Foot Locker and how mergers and acquisitions usually lead to layoffs at the loser company. I talk about why NYC is so important for any sneaker brand that wants to generate energy. I also ask questions of Nike delayed releases of A'Ja One signature sneaker and Tourmaline Rodeo Dunk SB and how they probably have very boring answers, or very interesting ones that we'll never hear. I also ask if Grandmas have 4 couches and cover the final UnheardOf Grandma's Couch release and give 7 Suggestions for Future Grandma Themed Collabs. Plus a ton more!Timestamps00:00 - Intro03:04 - On Feet03:51 - Pickups05:44 - Air Max 95 Reverse Neon07:24 - Rejuven8 4 U08:18 - Bred 11 Low09:14 - Travis Bright Cactus / Leche Blue11:04 - UNC AJ1 Reimagined12:31 - Only in NY: Corteiz Honey Black Release17:00 - A'Ja One and Nike Basketball Design Language19:51 - Why Was the Tourmaline Rodeo Dunk SB Delayed?23:01 - UnheardOf Oink Army and Grandma's Couch Release29:24 - Seven Suggestions for Future Grandma Themed Collabs32:13 - Dirty White AF1 Meme Sneakers36:26 - Early Photos of Undefeated 4s All Look Fake38:10 - Nike x Hyperice Hyperboot42:17 - "Made in the Same Factory Bro"44:26 - Bred 1 Restocks: The Quest For More Money45:20 - SNKRS Link47:26 - Sneaker AI Slop Era is Here49:00 - JFG Puts Over Sneaker Twitter in Complex Interview51:52 - Dick's Sporting Goods Acquires Foot Locker01:00:16 - Outro

In this week's Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, A&M's Michael Prendergast and Christopher Disa join Chris and Anne to discuss: - Walmart signaling that price hikes could begin later this month - Target Circle 360 members receiving free same-day delivery from 100+ other retailers via Shipt - Dick's Sporting Goods acquiring Foot Locker - The cybercrime wave that has hit European retailers and whether U.S. retailers are prepared for something similar - And closed with a look at Target's new small town store expansion strategy (yes, two Target headlines this week folks!) There's all that, plus RADAR CEO Spencer Hewett stops by for 5 Insightful Minutes to put Chris in his place for his recent comments about his company's Old Navy store rollout, along with a Favre-filled, Sesame Street lightning round. Lastly, don't forget to secure your spot now at CommerceNext.com and use code OMNITALK for 10% off general admission. If you're from a retail brand, you may qualify for a free ticket—but act fast, availability is limited. See you in NYC! Music by hooksounds.com

In this third part of Episode 268, Stephen Ho discusses the logistics of securing his $381K Ovechkin RPA Gold 8/8, revealing why he chose to keep it safely stored at the Fanatics Collect vault. The panel explores how ultra-rare cards are handled, from security considerations to the decision of whether to keep a prized card at home or in a professional vault. Spinotron and Karvin Cheung weigh in on the comparison between the Ovechkin RPA and iconic basketball RPAs from LeBron and Kobe, discussing why the Ovechkin card holds a unique place among sports memorabilia. The episode also touches on how mainstream retailers like Dick's Sporting Goods are entering the sports card space, creating more exposure for the hobby. The panel debates whether APEX collectors ever truly retire rare cards or if there's always a price that could pry them away. Stephen's unwavering stance on never selling the Ovechkin RPA gives a rare glimpse into the mindset of a dedicated high-end collector. Plus, Mikey Singer joins to preview the upcoming Montreal Expo and discusses the growing popularity of the show. Each week we tackle hot hobby headlines with a rotating panel of hobbyists, taking your questions and comments! We are likely to go into overtime so join us live grab your favorite beverage and snacks and bring your questions and comments as they will be in play. Saturday May 17 @ 7:00pm PST / 8:00pm MST / 9:00pm CST / 10:00pm EST Sports Cards Live has recently been ranked #5 among Feedspot's top 90 Sports Card podcasts https://podcast.feedspot.com/sports_card_podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Do This, Not That, Jay Schwedelson breaks down what's trending this week—from Instagram's push for carousel posts to summer-themed subject lines that boost open rates. He also covers LinkedIn layoffs, Dick's Sporting Goods buying Foot Locker, and some personal takes on movies and Blake Lively.=================================================Best Moments:(00:34) So basically you should only be posting carousels(01:34) Carousel posts... are increasing average engagement rates... to about 30% higher(02:05) Summer oriented subject lines... have a 22% higher average email open rate(03:15) Your summer starts with this email or hot summer, hotter discounts(03:40) This tool doesn't take summer Fridays(04:19) LinkedIn is facing job cuts(05:12) Do you not then use LinkedIn to find your next job?(05:48) Dick's Sporting Goods bought Foot Locker for $2,400,000,000(06:27) They could be a total of 35% of Nike's sales(06:58) Liberty Mutual's TV spot, the Limu Emu(07:22) They spent... $2,700,000 on that ad this week(07:33) Wegovy's TV spot... $8,700,000 because they're going after some more expensive markets(08:00) Tom Cruise can like jump out of planes(08:28) I do not like these live action versions of cartoons(08:58) This is the sixth film in the Karate Kid whatever(09:39) Sorry, Blake Lively(10:00) She needs to hide. If she just hid for a few months...=================================================Check out our 100% FREE + VIRTUAL EVENTS! ->EVENTASTIC - The worlds LARGEST event about EVENTS! June 5-6 2025Register HERE: https://www.eventastic.com/RegistrationGuru Conference - The World's Largest Virtual EMAIL MARKETING Conference - Nov 6-7!Register here: www.GuruConference.com=================================================Check out Jay's YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@schwedelsonCheck out Jay's TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@schwedelsonCheck Out Jay's INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jayschwedelson/=================================================AND don't miss out on this awesome FREE upcoming Quick Hit!Marigold: Should I Switch Email Platforms? 5 Truths & Myths!June 24th 11am – 12pm ET.Register HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7325947932031991808/comments/=================================================MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!Email chaos across campuses, branches, or chapters? Emma by Marigold lets HQ keep control while local teams send on-brand, on-time messages with ease.Podcast & GURU listeners: 50 % off your first 3 months with an annual plan (new customers, 10 k-contact minimum, terms apply).Claim your offer now at jayschwedelson.com/emma

In this episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Steve Dennis begin with a news segment covering recent market developments, notably the "tariff turmoil" between the US and China. They discuss how the US has partially de-escalated its stance, with tariffs dropping from a proposed 145% to 30%, creating a 90-day window for retailers to import products. However, they emphasize that smaller retailers remain disproportionately affected due to limited resources compared to giants like Home Depot.The hosts also cover recent retail earnings reports, including Walmart's strong comp store sales growth despite withdrawing Q2 guidance, and their strategic pricing approach to tariff impacts. Other earnings news included On Running's impressive 40% sales growth, while American Eagle, JC Penney, and Burberry reported significant losses. Additional news touched on refinancing challenges at Kohl's, potential bankruptcy concerns at Saks, and Dick's Sporting Goods' surprising acquisition of Foot Locker.The featured interview with Stephen Yalof, CEO and President of Tanger, explores his extensive career spanning retail real estate, including roles at New Plan Realty Trust, Gap, Ralph Lauren, and Simon before joining Tanger in 2020 – humorously noting he arrived when "every one of their 3,000 stores was closed" due to COVID.Yalof provides a fascinating historical perspective on outlet centers, explaining how they evolved from manufacturers' sales of returned items and factory seconds to a strategic retail channel. He details how the Tanger family themselves were shirt manufacturers who realized they were "selling more stuff out the back door than out the front door" before creating the first outlet center in Burlington, North Carolina.The conversation explores how vertical retailers like Gap transformed the model, creating consolidation stores for excess inventory before establishing dedicated outlet locations. This evolution progressed from pure excess inventory management to serving aspirational customers who understand brands but can't afford full price – what Yalof describes as bringing customers "into your ecosystem."In response to competition from online and fast-fashion retailers, Yalof explains Tanger's strategy shift from purely "power shopping" to full-service experiences with improved food, entertainment, and amenities. He compares this to how stadiums have evolved despite at-home viewing advances, stating, "We're the general merchandise managers of our shopping centers... it's about picking the right uses, right experiences, the right amenities."The interview concludes with insights into Tanger's digital engagement strategies, including how they leverage customer data to create targeted marketing campaigns and provide stackable discounts through retailer partnerships, guided by their vision of "using customer insight to inform the future of shopping." Here is a 10% off code for the CommerceNext Growth Show exclusive to Remarkable Retail listeners: REMARKABLE. About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling authro of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

The fellas recap the week that was: Dizzle - Kicking with The B Hive in Chi-Town. Killa - Recapping the double booked weekend & Edible Arrangements  announcement! Kev - Movies & a new fitness challenge on the way! Sports Talk: NBA Playoffs update, NBA trade rumors! Ohio State Representative has proposed legislation that would prevent a state university in Ohio from playing Noon games! Tank Davis VS Lamont Roach Rematch Is Set for August! Entertainment: Diddy update, New evidence presented in the Tory Lanez case, Chris Brown was arrested at his hotel in Manchester, thoughts on the Red Bull Spiral freestyle. Quick Hitters: Dick's Sporting Goods to buy Foot Locker for $2.3 billion, A man has died after reportedly fighting a kangaroo at his brother's petting zoo in South Carolina, and a video game update.

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including, Scottie Scheffler is the PGA champion, Mexican ship headed the wrong way before fatal Brooklyn Bridge crash, Bitcoin records highest weekly close in history, Walmart has a 2% profit margin where do you expect them to eat the cost from, Dick's Sporting Goods to buy Foot Locker for $2.4 billion, You can buy Zyn in flight on Swiss air, why are personal injury attorneys the marginal bidder for roadside billboards in so many parts of the US, you said Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide. People don't believe it.

This week on Eat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers review the Illusione Original Documents Habano Churchill and Traverse City Whiskey Co. Straight Bourbon XXX Whiskey. Topics this week include: The only 2 ingredients Bobby Flay thinks you should be seasoning burgers with. Why don't the guys review more scotch? Should they review more scotch? Fingers brings the show to a screeching halt -- with a bag of circus peanuts. EPA chief Lee Zeldin to kill the car feature ‘everyone hates’. Beer prices at the PGA Championship were ridiculously high. Are all the major sports pricing regular fans out of their events? DICK's Sporting Goods is buying Foot Locker, for a lot of money. All that and much more on the latest Eat Drink Smoke! Follow Eat Drink Smoke on social media!X (Formerly Twitter): @GoEatDrinkSmokeFacebook: @eatdrinksmokeIG: @EatDrinkSmokePodcast The Podcast is Free! Click Below! Apple PodcastsAmazon MusicStitcher SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Which companies got a boost from the trade truce between the U.S. and China? And how did UnitedHealth shares respond to a week of bad news? Plus, what was the reaction to news of Dick's Sporting Goods acquisition of Foot Locker? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which companies got a boost from the trade truce between the U.S. and China? And how did UnitedHealth shares respond to a week of bad news? Plus, what was the reaction to news of Dick's Sporting Goods acquisition of Foot Locker? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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U.S. Tariffs are hurting China Exports from China have dropped dramatically which has weighed on China's economy. This has caused protests due to lost jobs and wages in their economy. Exports from China to the United States dropped 20% in April, but China did pick up exports from other countries like Indonesia, Thailand and Africa. While this may help a little, the export dollars for China to these other countries pales in comparison to the mighty consumption of the US consumer. China's economy depends on exports considering the fact that in 2024 1/3 of GDP growth came from exports. The Chinese government is panicking a little bit with the central bank in China saying it would cut interest rates and inject more liquidity into the financial system. Some factories in China are pausing their production and laying off workers until things pick up again. Goldman Sachs estimates that roughly 16,000,000 jobs in China come from exports to the United States. With the news that tariffs are being lowered for 90 days it will be interesting to see how companies and these countries react. The US will still have a 30% tariff on many Chinese products, but that is much more manageable than the 145% that was in effect. It is important to remember this is a pause and that rhetoric could pick back up as negotiations continue. I do believe a reescalation in the trade war would really hurt the Chinese economy more than ours and I'm optimistic we will see a trade deal reached, but it will likely take time. I believe it is worth waiting for as a better trade agreement will benefit us for decades down the road.   Inflation continues to cool The headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the month of April came in at a 12-month rate of 2.3%, which was below the estimate of 2.4% and marked the lowest reading since February 2021. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, came in at 2.8% which matched expectations and was in line with March's reading. Energy was a major help to the headline number as it fell 3.7% compared to last year with gasoline in particular down 11.8% over that timeframe. While this is all great many economists are worried about what the next few months will look like on the inflation front due to tariffs. Joseph Gagnon from the Peterson Institute for International Economics said he believes a 10% average tariff rate would add as much as 1 percentage point to the CPI after about six to nine months. While I would agree with the idea that inflation will likely increase in the months ahead, I still don't believe it will be to a problematic level for two reasons. First, we should remember there are several players that can absorb the costs from these tariffs. You have to consider the companies importing products can reduce their margin, there would be shipping/transportation companies that can reduce their costs, the company's manufacturing products can lower their prices, and then yes, the consumer is the last piece of the puzzle that could now have higher prices. With all that said I don't believe a 10% tariff would result in a 10% increase in prices due to all the places in the supply chain that can absorb some of the cost. The second reason I wouldn't be overly concerned is I wouldn't see the tariff as embedded inflation and it could likely be viewed as a one-time lift to prices that would then be lapped next year. Nonetheless this story will be interesting to monitor in the coming months to see what the actual impact is, but I do remain optimistic about our economy and the inflation outlook.   Could artificial intelligence create more jobs? Many people think that artificial intelligence, also known as AI, is going to reduce jobs for people. The CEO of IBM, who admits that AI has replaced hundreds of workers, said it has created more jobs than it has eliminated. He went on to say it frees up investment that the employer can put to other areas that include such jobs as software engineering, sales, & marketing. Normal things like creating spreadsheets and other routine tasks can be done with artificial intelligence, but it still takes a human to do the critical thinking on how to use that data to enhance business for the company. If you're working for a company and you don't have much contact with other workers that relate to your job, your job could be at risk of being replaced by AI. Make sure your job involves using data to work with other people, which should give you job security in the growing world of AI.   Oil at $50 a barrel? There is talk that we could see oil drop from around $60 a barrel down to $50 a barrel, which would be a big benefit for consumers at the pump. The reason for this is that OPEC and its allies are increasing production of oil faster than anyone expected. By June they could be producing nearly 1,000,000 more barrels of oil per day compared to current levels. The United States is currently the number one producer of oil in the world with production of nearly 15,000,000 barrels per day. If you're wondering does that meet our consumption? It does not as that stands at 19.6 million barrels per day. OPEC is not taking this sitting down and they want to regain market share. To do it appears they're willing to see lower oil prices. The reason why oil prices are expected to drop is that the demand is about the same as it was just one year ago, so the increase in production means we'll probably have an oil glut for a while. At $50 a barrel most oil companies can still make money off of producing oil, but US oil companies might stop doing stock buybacks and could no longer build new wells. What this would do is hurt supply in the future and oil would turn around and increase once again. If you invest in oil companies, you have to realize that supply/demand of oil will rule the price of the stock. But fortunately, most of the big oil companies pay a good dividend, which makes it a little bit easier to hold on when the stocks have a temporary decline. For consumers, this means the average cost per gallon of gasoline across the country, which is now around $3.20 per gallon, could drop to levels around $2.50 per gallon. Consumers in California may not see declines in the prices at the pump as California continues to drive refiners out of the state and reject refined gasoline from other states that do not meet a ridiculously high standard. If you want to blame someone for higher gas prices in California you can blame the governor and Sacramento for ridiculous policies on gasoline.   Financial Planning: Trusts and Retirement Accounts Do Not Mix Naming a living trust as the beneficiary of a retirement account—such as an IRA or 401(k)—is generally not a good idea due to potential tax inefficiencies and administrative complexity. Under the SECURE Act, the "stretch IRA" option has been largely eliminated for most non-spouse beneficiaries, and replaced with a 10-year rule requiring the entire account to be withdrawn within a decade of the original owner's death. If a trust is named as the beneficiary and it isn't specifically drafted to be the beneficiary of a retirement account, it may not qualify for this 10-year treatment and could face even faster distribution requirements, such as a 5-year distribution period, accelerating taxes significantly. Instead, it's typically better to name individual beneficiaries directly on retirement accounts to preserve flexibility and minimize tax impact. For those needing control over distributions—for example, to protect minor children or spendthrift heirs—a carefully drafted trust designed to meet IRS requirements should be used with the help of a qualified estate planning attorney. For most other cases, listing actual people or charities as beneficiaries is a much simpler and more efficient strategy.   Companies Discussed: Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS), Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR), Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT) & Lyft, Inc. (LYFT)

Episode 584: Neal and Toby recap Walmart's Q1 earnings and how tariffs will likely cause price hikes. Then, Dick's Sporting Goods acquires Foot Locker for a massive $2.4B that may open the door into international markets. Meanwhile, the Dog of the Week is UnitedHealth Group and the Stock of the Week is Coinbase. Also, Harvard has been unknowingly sitting on top of an original Magna Carta when it thought it was a copy…this whole time!  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Visit endthecampaign.com for more Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Apple Vision Pro on Price is Right  03:15 - Walmart Price Hikes  07:40 - Dick's Purchases Foot Locker  11:00 - SOW: Coinbase  15:45 - DOW: UnitedHealth Group  19:00 - Magna Carta at Harvard  22:00 - Headlines  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What a wild week! It was really warm most of the week, then we didn't get as much rain yesterday as we expected, and now it looks like temps will be back in the 50's tomorrow. Wrapping things up today & getting ready for "Big Bikes" tomorrow. Hope to see a lot of you at Great River HD. In the news this morning, Judge Dugan pleads not guilty, Dick's Sporting Goods is buying Foot Locker, Noodles & Co. is the latest company to close stores, an update on the destruction from yesterday's storms in Wisconsin, a dog bite in Eau Claire, and a possible immigrant reality show? In sports, the Brewers play the first of three at home against the Twins tonight, we recapped yesterday's NBA & NHL action and took a look at tonight's schedule, and we talked about Byron Buxton's scary collision. Elsewhere in sports, the Colts took down their schedule release video, and good old J.R. has cancer. We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's in theaters. Plus, Doc's racing report courtesy of County Materials in Holmen, and a couple of animal stories - One about a very small dog, and another about baby deer that was rescued. Memorial Day is right around the corner, so we took a look at some ways to save money while planning your summer vacation, along with some stats about people's travel plans for the upcoming holiday. Speaking of holidays, today is "National BBQ Day". Which is the perfect day to talk about which side dishes we prefer at a BBQ, and the best BBQ cities in America! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a shooting at a Popeye's restaurant, a guy who crashed into the same bank on more than one occasion, a naked home intruder who ate a bunch of the homeowner's gum, a kid who brought Jello Shots to school, several men who accused a massage parlor of sexually assaulting them, and an inmate in Vermont has over 1,000 contempt of court charges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today's top headlines:  Keep North Charleston Beautiful celebrates 25 years of dedicated work SCDOT to conduct sidewalk, curb work in downtown Charleston ‘Make us better firefighters’: Charleston Fire Department pilots new shifts North Charleston lifts parking pass restrictions for high school ceremonies Governor, SC officials urge preparation now for hurricane season Kelly Services substitute accused of hitting nonverbal child with autism Officials: 19-year-old from Greenville threatened to kill Rep. Nancy Mace Police say teen was shot in self-defense in deadly Hanahan shooting Solicitor objects to calls for investigation into ‘botched’ SC execution Lowcountry intersection set to be renamed after teen’s death Dick’s Sporting Goods to buy struggling shoe chain Foot Locker for $2.4 billion    

Mike and Jesse begin the show by discussing a new partnership between Complex and Fanatics, whether Pete Rose will make it into Cooperstown, and the possibility that NFL players will participate in flag football in the Olympics soon. Then, fan of the show Abram King of Sports Illustrated talks about his transition from full-time teaching into the hobby, the rise of UFC and WWE cards, and more (22:28). Plus, how many Dick's Sporting Goods stores are there in the U.S.? Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike GioseffiGuest: Abram KingProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Diddy's trial continues today. His Ex Cassie-Ventura has proof and faces questions at the trial. Administrator of the U.S. Environmental protection Agency Lee Zeldin has taken action against a controversial start-stop vehicle system in cars. Tomorrow Is Take Your Bike To Work Day. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has to head to congress to get more approvals for Newark Airport's Equipment. Dick's Sporting Goods is buying out Foot Locker.

Diddy's trial continues today. His Ex Cassie-Ventura has proof and faces questions at the trial. Administrator of the U.S. Environmental protection Agency Lee Zeldin has taken action against a controversial start-stop vehicle system in cars. Tomorow Is Take Your Bike To Work Day. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has to head to congress to get more approvals for Newark Airport's Equipment. Dick's Sporting Goods is buying out Foot Locker. Mark Takes Your Calls! Mark Interviews Actor Steve Schirripa. There is a Steve Schirripa bobble head you can get! Steve will be in Bridgewater NJ soon for an event with the Somerset Patriots.

CNN's Jake Tapper is getting grilled for lying about Former President Biden's Cognitive decline during his presidency. Mediaite got caught laughing about Trump's alleged meltdown with ABC'S Terry Moran and Sean Hannity. Is India thinking of putting their Tariffs at 0 for the USA? The Left-Wing Media has been picking out small details of Trump that they think is wrong to talk about. Mark Interviews Economist Steve Moore. President Trump is bringing millions of dollars in investments back home from the middle east. Are the Tariffs still causing financial stress? Why can't we deduct our state taxes in New York? The Salt Reduction is a huge issue with the One Big Beautiful Bill. Diddy's trial continues today. His Ex Cassie-Ventura has proof and faces questions at the trial. Administrator of the U.S. Environmental protection Agency Lee Zeldin has taken action against a controversial start-stop vehicle system in cars. Tomorrow Is Take Your Bike To Work Day. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has to head to congress to get more approvals for Newark Airport's Equipment. Dick's Sporting Goods is buying out Foot Locker. Mark Interviews Actor Steve Schirripa. There is a Steve Schirripa bobble head you can get! Steve will be in Bridgewater NJ soon for an event with the Somerset Patriots.

Diddy's trial continues today. His Ex Cassie-Ventura has proof and faces questions at the trial. Administrator of the U.S. Environmental protection Agency Lee Zeldin has taken action against a controversial start-stop vehicle system in cars. Tomorrow Is Take Your Bike To Work Day. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has to head to congress to get more approvals for Newark Airport's Equipment. Dick's Sporting Goods is buying out Foot Locker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diddy's trial continues today. His Ex Cassie-Ventura has proof and faces questions at the trial. Administrator of the U.S. Environmental protection Agency Lee Zeldin has taken action against a controversial start-stop vehicle system in cars. Tomorow Is Take Your Bike To Work Day. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has to head to congress to get more approvals for Newark Airport's Equipment. Dick's Sporting Goods is buying out Foot Locker. Mark Takes Your Calls! Mark Interviews Actor Steve Schirripa. There is a Steve Schirripa bobble head you can get! Steve will be in Bridgewater NJ soon for an event with the Somerset Patriots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CNN's Jake Tapper is getting grilled for lying about Former President Biden's Cognitive decline during his presidency. Mediaite got caught laughing about Trump's alleged meltdown with ABC'S Terry Moran and Sean Hannity. Is India thinking of putting their Tariffs at 0 for the USA? The Left-Wing Media has been picking out small details of Trump that they think is wrong to talk about. Mark Interviews Economist Steve Moore. President Trump is bringing millions of dollars in investments back home from the middle east. Are the Tariffs still causing financial stress? Why can't we deduct our state taxes in New York? The Salt Reduction is a huge issue with the One Big Beautiful Bill. Diddy's trial continues today. His Ex Cassie-Ventura has proof and faces questions at the trial. Administrator of the U.S. Environmental protection Agency Lee Zeldin has taken action against a controversial start-stop vehicle system in cars. Tomorrow Is Take Your Bike To Work Day. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has to head to congress to get more approvals for Newark Airport's Equipment. Dick's Sporting Goods is buying out Foot Locker. Mark Interviews Actor Steve Schirripa. There is a Steve Schirripa bobble head you can get! Steve will be in Bridgewater NJ soon for an event with the Somerset Patriots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus: Apple shares edge down after President Trump scolds CEO Tim Cook. UnitedHealth Group shares fall on WSJ report of Medicare fraud investigation. Foot Locker's stock soars on deal with Dick's Sporting Goods. Ariana Aspuru hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: The Justice Department is investigating UnitedHealth Group for possible Medicare fraud. And Dick's Sporting Goods nears a deal to buy Foot Locker for roughly $2.3 billion. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian is doubling down on his bets on women's sports with a minority stake in the Chelsea Women FC. Ohanian discusses the future of sports and media, as well as the latest controversy over AI bots on Reddit. In Qatar, President Trump has a bone to pick with Apple CEO Tim Cook, and investor Steve Cohen made a call about the likelihood of recession at the Sohn Conference in New York. Plus, Warren Buffett has explained why he's ready to step down from Berkshire Hathaway, and Dick's Sporting Goods has agreed to buy Foot Locker.  Alexis Ohanian - 17:24 In this episode:Alexis Ohanian, @alexisohanianKelly Evans, @KellyCNBCJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber led off the show with reaction to Walmart's Q1 results -- and the company's CFO telling CNBC that the retail giant could raise prices later this month due to tariffs. Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins and CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator joined the anchors at Post 9 to discuss their companies' respective quarterly results and the AI landscape. UnitedHealth shares slide again -- this time on a report stating the health insurer is under criminal investigation for Medicare fraud.  Also in focus: Foot Locker soars on its deal with Dick's Sporting Goods, a surprise drop in PPI, President Trump's "little problem" with Apple CEO Tim Cook. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

The ongoing budget battle could be a bond bummer. Box's big bet on AI agents. Plus, why Dick's Sporting Goods' deal for Foot Locker could be a good fit. 

MRKT Matrix - Thursday, May 15th S&P 500 rises for a fourth day, Dow adds 260 points (CNBC) Fed's Powell cautions about higher long-term rates as ‘supply shocks' provide policy challenges (CNBC) Dimon Says Recession Remains a Possibility on Tariff Fallout (Bloomberg) Steve Cohen says stocks could retest their April lows, sees a 45% chance of recession (CNBC) Trump Asks Apple to Stop Moving iPhone Production to India (Bloomberg) Trump Says US and Iran Are Closer to Reaching a Nuclear Deal (Bloomberg) EU Readies New Trade Proposal for US as Tariff Talks Move Slowly (Bloomberg) Walmart Becomes Biggest Retailer Yet to Pass Through Tariff Price Increases (WSJ) Meta Is Delaying the Rollout of Its Flagship AI Model (WSJ) Dick's Sporting Goods to Buy Foot Locker for $2.4 Billion (Bloomberg) UnitedHealth Group Is Under Criminal Investigation for Possible Medicare Fraud (WSJ) --- Subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠https://riskreversalmedia.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠ MRKT Matrix by RiskReversal Media is a daily AI powered podcast bringing you the top stories moving financial markets Story curation by RiskReversal, scripts by Perplexity Pro, voice by ElevenLabs

US equity futures are weaker. European equity markets are lower in early trade, while most Asian markets ended in negative territory. No major developments on the US-China tariff front, though recent signs of de-escalation persist. USTR Greer is in South Korea for APEC meetings with ongoing negotiations across Asia. Meanwhile, April's CPI surprise earlier this week reduced expectations for rate cuts, with the market now pricing in less than 50 bp of easing this year. The White House hinted a new trade deal could be announced upon Trump's return, while Japan and South Korea deals are reportedly nearing completion. Attention also on geopolitical headlines including Iran's openness to a nuclear deal with the US and Russia's absence from the Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul.Companies mentioned: Dick's Sporting Goods, Foot Locker, UnitedHealth Group, Nvidia

Today on the Woody and Wilcox Show: AI pictures of the Woody and Wilcox Show; Netflix brings back Star Search and Max changes it's name back to HBO Max; Diddy trial update; Bat dog poops on the field during minor league baseball game; Iowa Supreme Court rules on case of dental hygienist fired because she was too attractive; Woody's 26-year-old pillow; Canada wants people to stop flushing stuff down the toilet; Dick's Sporting Goods is buying Footlocker; And more!

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on Foot Locker being bought by a popular sporting goods store.

En el episodio de hoy de VG Daily, Andre Dos Santos y Juan Manuel de los Reyes abordan tres de los temas más relevantes del día en los mercados globales. Arrancan analizando la publicación del PPI, y como la presión inflacionaria y el impacto de los nuevos aranceles empiezan a afectar el sector retail con los resultados publicados hoy de Walmart y Alibaba.Luego analizan la fuerte caída de UnitedHealth, profundizando en las causas detrás del desplome de la acción, la salida de su CEO y la reciente investigación criminal por presunto fraude en Medicare, que ha incrementado la incertidumbre sobre el futuro del gigante de la salud.El episodio concluye con el anuncio de la adquisición de Foot Locker por parte de Dick's Sporting Goods, analizando las implicaciones estratégicas y la reacción del mercado ante este inesperado movimiento.

Stock market update for May 15, 2025.