Is Election Anxiety Slowing the Economy? & Gold Keeps On Shining
Consumers are holding onto their wallets until the election & gold shines brighter than ever
Episode 439: Neal and Toby dive into why election anxiety might be causing a reluctance for the American consumer and how it’s hurting businesses. Then, Keurig just bought a majority stake in Ghost energy drink for over $1B, which signals the growing category for caffeinated drinks. Next, Gold reaches another all-time high – will it ever slow down? Also, Philip Morris is the week’s Stock of the Week, while Polymarket is the Dog of the Week. Lastly, Tesla’s big day, Yum Brands pulls back on onions, a sprinter dies at 108, World Series’ tickets, and Tapestry blocked.
00:00 - American Airlines tackles ‘gate lice’
3:15 - Too stressed to shop?
7:00 - Ghost energy drink cashes in
10:30 - Gold shines bright
16:30 - Stock of the Week: Philip Morris
19:05 - Dog of the Week: Polymarket
12:00 - Sprint to the finish!
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