Join us anytime by looking at our Budgets & Brews calendar 🗓️ 🟢 Monday: Morning Coffee Break (Top 20 Finance Headlines) 🟢 Wednesday (bi-weekly): The Personal Finance Deep-Dive Show 🟢 Friday: Finance Friday (Freaky Fast Finance Tips) 🟢 Saturday (bi-weekly): Beer Review You can find the podcast versions of our episodes on our website @ https://www.budgetsandbrews.com/podcast​ or search us @ Budgets & Brews on any major podcast platform. DONT FORGET TO FOLLOW US BELOW!! 👇👇👇 ✅ Newsletter: https://www.budgetsandbrews.com​ ✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/budgetsandbrews ✅ Twitter: https://twitter.com/budgetsandbrews​​ ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/budgetsandbrews/ ✅ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/budgetsandbrews​​ ✅ Website: www.budgetsandbrews.com Topics Covered: The first Tweet ever is up for sale with a bid of $2.5 million. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/06/jack-dorsey-is-offering-to-sell-the-first-tweet-as-an-nft.html?utm_source=morning_brew President Joe Biden signed a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package into law last Thursday afternoon. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/stimulus-check-covid-relief-1400-2021-03-11/ Last Weekend, Movie Theaters in North America pulled in an Estimate of $24 million https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/08/as-the-box-office-inches-towards-recovery-studios-move-up-major-titles.html?utm_source=morning_brew E.L.F. Beauty co-brands with Chipotle. The limited-edition makeup collection, which dropped on Tuesday, features an eyeshadow palette inspired by Chipotle ingredients (like pinto beans) and an avocado-shaped makeup sponge. https://www.retaildive.com/news/retail-therapy-elf-cosmetics-taps-chipotle-for-its-latest-drop/596214/?utm_source=morning_brew Disney+ gains over 100 million subscribers after 16 months launch. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/disney-passes-100-million-paid-subscribers?utm_source=morning_brew Last Tuesday, the consumer goods company Unilever, erased the word “normal” from all packaging and advertising for its beauty and personal products. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-56331524?utm_source=morning_brew Roblox, an online multiplayer video game platform, jumped 7.75% in its public debut on Wednesday. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/10/roblox-rblx-starts-trading-at-64point50-after-direct-listing.html?utm_source=morning_brew Searches for “fully vaccinated travel” jumped 750% and “CDC guidelines for travel” spiked 650% on Tuesday, per Google Trends. https://twitter.com/GoogleTrends/status/1369391691698962434?s=20&utm_source=morning_brew The SEC says "It is never a good idea to invest in a SPAC just because someone famous sponsors or invests in it or says it is a good investment.” https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/10/the-sec-says-never-invest-in-a-spac-based-solely-on-a-celebritys-involvement-.html?utm_source=morning_brew GameStop stock on a roller coaster once again as short interest drops https://finance.yahoo.com/news/game-stop-stock-on-a-roller-coaster-once-again-as-short-interest-drops-193227331.html Apple plans to release reality headset "in mid-2022," followed by augmented reality glasses by 2025 https://www.macrumors.com/2021/03/07/kuo-apple-mixed-reality-headset-2022/?scrolla=5eb6d68b7fedc32c19ef33b4&utm_source=morning_brew Instagram said it’s debating giving users the option to hide “like” count on the platform. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-says-that-its-exploring-options-that-would-enable-users-to-hide/596253/?utm_source=morning_brew Tesla is building a huge battery in Texas that links up to the state's energy grid, according to Bloomberg https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-03-08/tesla-is-plugging-a-secret-mega-battery-into-the-texas-grid?sref=KkPzpZvz&utm_source=morning_brew Boeing last month received more orders for its planes than cancellations for the first time since November 2019 https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/09/boeing-orders-outpace-cancellations-for-first-time-since-november-2019.html?utm_source=morning_brew Dollar General is exploring a partnership with the CDC to distribute vaccines at stores. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2021/03/09/dollar-general-cdc-covid-vaccines/6925995002/?utm_source=morning_brew Lego sales boomed 21% last year. https://apnews.com/article/lego-sales-surge-homebound-children-405a3739483f201b73de97bebab7c4d1?utm_source=morning_brew GE’s big makeover continues. It’s merging its aircraft leasing business with Ireland’s AerCap in a deal worth over $30 billion. https://apnews.com/article/financial-markets-financial-crisis-5dc1cb1b4aa1f2ab85b0e9c2bc10b7c6?utm_source=morning_brew Netflix cracking down on password sharing in new test program https://www.marketwatch.com/story/netflix-cracking-down-on-password-sharing-in-new-test-program-2021-03-11 LG Energy Solution says to invest $4.5 billion in U.S. battery production through 2025 https://robinhood.com/news/article/6c7c370d-16aa-3554-bb23-dedc5e417b73

Rich and Tony discuss last week's finance news during their Morning Coffee Break. Join us anytime by looking at our Budgets & Brews calendar 🗓️ 🟢 Monday: Morning Coffee Break (Top 20 Finance Headlines) 🟢 Wednesday (bi-weekly): The Personal Finance Deep-Dive Show 🟢 Friday: Finance Friday (Freaky Fast Finance Tips) 🟢 Saturday (bi-weekly): Beer Review You can find the podcast versions of our episodes on our website @ https://www.budgetsandbrews.com/podcast​ or search us @ Budgets & Brews on any major podcast platform. Topics Covered: Stock Market Updates! Zoom stock dropped 16% last week after exploding 443% in 2020. https://news.stanford.edu/2021/02/23/four-causes-zoom-fatigue-solutions/?utm_source=morning_brew Tesla Inc. stock underperforms Friday and continues to drop! https://www.marketwatch.com/story/tesla-inc-stock-underperforms-friday-when-compared-to-competitors-01614979972-21098ac34114?mod=mw_RHF Robinhood is planning to file for an IPO as soon as March, per Bloomberg. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-27/robinhood-said-to-plan-confidential-ipo-filing-as-soon-as-march?sref=KkPzpZvz&utm_source=morning_brew Square just purchased music streaming service Tidal for about $300 million. https://www.vox.com/recode/22313268/tidal-square-jay-z-jack-dorsey-nft-explainer Square also aims to become its own bank. https://techcrunch.com/2021/03/01/squares-bank-arm-launches-as-fintech-aims-to-operate-more-nimbly/?utm_source=morning_brew Mark Cuban stated that the Dallas Mavericks are now accepting dogecoin. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/04/business/dealbook/economic-green-shoots.html?smid=url-share SPACs did a record $109 billion in transactions globally in February according to the Financial Times. https://www.ft.com/content/abcf1dad-833d-4620-ab57-96ea01d918ed?utm_source=morning_brew Exxon Mobile joins the fight on Capturing Carbon Emissions https://www.wsj.com/articles/exxon-once-a-skeptic-sees-profit-in-capturing-carbon-emissions-11614787892?reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink Target 4th Quarter Sales Jump 21% https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/02/target-tgt-earnings-q4-2020.html Oatly, the oat based milk brand, has entered a nationwide partnership with Starbucks. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/01/oatly-enters-starbucks-cafes-nationwide-as-it-prepares-for-a-big-year.html?utm_source=morning_brew Best Buy laid off 5,000 employees and plans to close more stores. https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/25/business/best-buy-store-closures-workers/index.html?utm_source=morning_brew Ice cream sales jumped 20% in 2020 and sugary snack food increased 8% https://adage.com/article/datacenter/just-desserts-sales-sweet-snacks-are-soaring/2317351?utm_source=morning_brew Volvo plans to go all-electric by 2030 https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/02/tech/volvo-electric-cars/index.html?utm_source=morning_brew Spotify’s US podcast listenership is projected to overtake Apple Podcasts for the first time. https://techcrunch.com/2021/03/02/spotify-podcast-listeners-to-top-apples-for-the-first-time-in-2021-forecast-claims/?utm_source=morning_brew SpaceX's Starship prototype stuck the landing in its third flight test...but then blew up while sitting on the landing pad a few minutes later. https://link.morningbrew.com/click/23104544.1145056/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWNoY3J1bmNoLmNvbS8yMDIxLzAzLzAzL3NwYWNleHMtc3RhcnNoaXAtcHJvdG90eXBlLWZsaWVzLXRvLTMyMDAwLWZlZXQtYW5kLXN0aWNrcy10aGUtbGFuZGluZy1pbi10aGlyZC1mbGlnaHQtdGVzdC8_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1tb3JuaW5nX2JyZXc/5e1fad6ab90c2f77e30c1d40B12a6dd85 Amazon is in talks with the NFL to air a "significant number" of Thursday night games exclusively on Prime Video, per the WSJ. https://link.morningbrew.com/click/23104544.1145056/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cud3NqLmNvbS9hcnRpY2xlcy9hbWF6b24taW4tdGFsa3MtdG8tY2FycnktbWFueS1uZmwtZ2FtZXMtZXhjbHVzaXZlbHktb24tcHJpbWUtdmlkZW8tMTE2MTQ4MDUzNjI_bW9kPWhwX2xlYWRfcG9zNCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPW1vcm5pbmdfYnJldw/5e1fad6ab90c2f77e30c1d40B1fa457ba Lyft said that the last week of February was its best week for ridesharing since pandemic restrictions began last March. https://link.morningbrew.com/click/23093515.39122/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuY25iYy5jb20vMjAyMS8wMy8wMi9seWZ0LXNheXMtaXQtanVzdC1oYWQtaXRzLWJlc3Qtd2Vlay1mb3ItcmlkZXMtc2luY2UtcGFuZGVtaWMtbG9ja2Rvd25zLWJlZ2FuLmh0bWw_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1tb3JuaW5nX2JyZXc/5e1fad6ab90c2f77e30c1d40B37cb2ede Senate passes $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill, House Democrats plan final approval Tuesday https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/06/covid-stimulus-update-senate-passes-1point9-trillion-relief-bill.html China-Linked Hack Hits Tens of Thousands of U.S. Microsoft Customers https://robinhood.com/news/article/dca71065-fa2a-37a1-9a1d-1b04ea020873

Rich and Tony discuss last week's finance news during their Morning Coffee Break. Join us anytime by looking at our Budgets & Brews calendar 🗓️ 🟢 Monday: Morning Coffee Break (Top 20 Finance Headlines) 🟢 Wednesday (bi-weekly): The Personal Finance Deep-Dive Show 🟢 Friday: Finance Friday (Freaky Fast Finance Tips) 🟢 Saturday (bi-weekly): Beer Review You can find the podcast versions of our episodes on our website @ https://www.budgetsandbrews.com/podcast​ or search us @ Budgets & Brews on any major podcast platform. Topics Covered: Snap's Stock Hits New All-Time High Amid their first ever Virtual Investor Day Event. https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/02/19805656/snaps-stock-hits-new-all-time-high-amid-investor-day-event The US Postal Service has awarded Oshkosh Truck Corporation a multibillion-dollar fleet modernization contract that will cover 10 years and tens of thousands of vehicles. https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2021/0223-multi-billion-dollar-modernization-of-postal-delivery-vehicle-fleet.htm?utm_source=morning_brew Square, Jack Dorsey’s fintech company, bought $170 million more in bitcoin. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/square-buys-170-million-more-in-bitcoin-sees-revenue-more-than-double-11614116089?utm_source=morning_brew New Jersey became the 13th state to legalize marijuana. https://www.app.com/story/news/local/new-jersey/marijuana/2021/02/19/new-jersey-nj-marijuana-legalization-legal-weed-phil-murphy-underage-drinking/4512113001/?utm_source=morning_brew The Chinese box office generated $1.2 billion in ticket sales over the recent Lunar New Year holiday, a record haul and equivalent to about 10% of the total global box office last year. https://variety.com/2021/film/news/chinese-new-year-box-office-hi-mom-detective-chinatown-3-1234910170/?utm_source=morning_brew Last Tuesday, fans were allowed to attend the first NY Knicks basketball game in person for the first time in 352 days, capped at 10% 14 NBA teams (out of 30) are allowing fans to attend games with no more than 25% occupancy. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/madison-square-garden-welcome-fans-back-knicks-rangers-games-n1258017?utm_source=morning_brew Spotify said it’s launching its service in 85 new markets across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond. https://techcrunch.com/2021/02/22/spotify-to-expand-international-footprint-across-85-new-markets/?utm_source=morning_brew TikTok is piloting an in-app marketplace called TikTok Shops. https://www.modernretail.co/platforms/tiktok-is-testing-out-a-seller-marketplace/?utm_source=morning_brew Volkswagen announced it will start production on its next electric SUV, the ID 5 coupe, later this year. https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/19/22291294/vw-id5-ev-electric-suv-coupe-production-volkswagen-2021 Roku reported record-breaking Q4 earnings last week, surpassing 50 million active accounts in the US and saw 58% revenue growth from 2019. https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2021/02/19/roku-breaks-records-q4-earnings-report?email=rkammer1@yahoo.com&utm_source=morning_brew Jeep will drop the Cherokee name from the Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee SUVs, which together account for more than 40% of total sales. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35568468/cherokee-nation-jeep-stop-using-name/?utm_source=morning_brew Lucid Motors is going public in the biggest SPAC deal yet for an electric vehicle maker. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-22/lucid-motors-agrees-to-go-public-with-24-billion-valuation?srnd=premium&sref=KkPzpZvz&utm_source=morning_brew US home prices jumped 10% in December, their biggest monthly gain since 2014. https://apnews.com/article/business-mortgages-mortgage-rates-washington-coronavirus-pandemic-61ae35bc90a565c614412f90553afd22?utm_source=morning_brew Last week, the Swedish vegan milk company Oatly filed confidentially for an IPO. https://www.ft.com/content/b214af48-5f6c-42de-b092-090354eae8fe?utm_source=morning_brew Home Depot sales increased 25% in the fourth quarter of 2020 https://apnews.com/article/health-coronavirus-pandemic-94ad3456e5dc89a49dda1a53b5819c20?utm_source=morning_brew Motional, the Hyundai and Aptiv joint robotaxi venture, says it will go fully driverless in 2023. https://motional.com/motional-operates-driverless-vehicles-on-public-roads/?utm_source=morning_brew Samsung leaks ‘Glasses Lite’ and ‘Next Wearable Computing’ AR vision https://9to5google.com/2021/02/21/samsung-glasses-lite-ar/?utm_source=morning_brew Chromebooks outsold Macs globally last year. https://www.geekwire.com/2021/chromebooks-outsold-macs-worldwide-2020-cutting-windows-market-share/?utm_source=morning_brew Coinbase looks to go public! https://www.axios.com/coinbase-valued-100-billion-direct-listing-9b43e316-7ff7-4f6a-a1db-4dc2481a93ee.html?utm_source=morning_brew

Rich and Tony discuss last week's finance news during their Morning Coffee Break. Topics Covered: Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc announced two major new investments. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-investment-funds-berkshire/buffetts-berkshire-reveals-big-stakes-in-verizon-chevron-idUSKBN2AG2KW The Bitcoin Whales that control 40% of the Market. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-12-08/the-bitcoin-whales-1-000-people-who-own-40-percent-of-the-market Luxury car brand Jaguar to go all-electric by 2025. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/15/jaguar-cars-to-go-all-electric-by-2025.html Walmart’s Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout Heads to Small Towns https://www.wsj.com/articles/walmarts-covid-19-vaccine-rollout-heads-to-small-towns-11613298604 NASA releases new Perseverance pictures — including its final descent. https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-s-perseverance-rover-sends-sneak-peek-of-mars-landing Tinder, Bumble and Hinge Show Surge in Americans Looking for Love Online. https://www.wsj.com/articles/tinder-bumble-and-hinge-show-surge-in-americans-looking-for-love-online-11613246400 Roku to build up original shows after buying Quibi library. https://nypost.com/2021/02/17/roku-to-build-up-original-shows-after-buying-quibi-library/ U.S. Retail Sales Rose Strongly on Stimulus in January. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/17/us-retail-sales-january-2021.html Biden extends foreclosure moratorium, mortgage forbearance through June. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/biden-extends-foreclosure-moratorium-mortgage-forbearance-through-june-n1257983 Fabric And Craft Store JOANN Plans IPO Amid DIY Trend. https://www.pymnts.com/news/ipo/2021/fabric-craft-store-joann-plans-ipo/?utm_source=morning_brew Electric Aircraft Demand Seen Growing for Deliveries. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/drones-seen-capturing-30-25-of-express-delivery-market-by-2040/ar-BB1dFI5w?ocid=uxbndlbing Revel, the shared scooter startup, is adding e-bike subscriptions. https://www.newsbreak.com/new-york/brooklyn/news/2164699200187/shared-scooter-startup-revel-adds-electric-bike-subscriptions-to-its-business EV charging stations, biofuels, the hydrogen transition and chemicals are pillars of Shell’s climate plan. https://techcrunch.com/2021/02/11/ev-charging-stations-biofuels-the-hydrogen-transition-and-chemicals-are-pillars-of-shells-climate-plan/ LinkedIn Is Developing a New Program to Support Content Creators on the Platform. https://world-technews.com/2021/02/16/linkedins-developing-a-new-program-to-support-content-creators-on-the-platform/ ANA: More than one-third of marketers unclear on when business travel will return. https://cybernews.cloud/ana-more-than-one-third-of-marketers-unclear-on-when-business-travel-will-return Kroger is closing two more locations due to hazard pay laws, this time in Seattle. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kroger-hazard-pay-law-seattle-stores/ Tesla cuts prices of base variants of Model 3, Model Y. https://www.engadget.com/tesla-cuts-entry-level-model-3-y-prices-151853489.html TikTok parent ByteDance is in early talks to list on the New York Stock Exchange. https://www.reuters.com/article/tiktok-ipo/bytedance-in-preliminary-talks-to-list-tiktok-in-nyse-global-times-idUSFWN2KM0ZP American, JetBlue start jointly selling tickets under new partnership. https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2166332606292/american-jetblue-start-jointly-selling-tickets-under-new-partnership COVID Data Tracker: The U.S. has now administered over 61.3 Million Vaccines nationwide. With the number of citizens having received 2 COVID vaccines just under 18 Million. https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#datatracker-home Join us anytime by looking at our Budgets & Brews calendar 🗓️ 🟢 Monday: Morning Coffee Break (Top 20 Finance Headlines) 🟢 Wednesday (bi-weekly): The Personal Finance Deep-Dive Show 🟢 Friday: Finance Friday (Freaky Fast Finance Tips) 🟢 Saturday (bi-weekly): Beer Review You can find the podcast versions of our episodes on our website @ https://www.budgetsandbrews.com/podcast​ or search us @ Budgets & Brews on any major podcast platform. DONT FORGET TO FOLLOW US BELOW!! 👇👇👇 ✅Website: https://www.budgetsandbrews.com/​ ✅Podcast: https://anchor.fm/budgetsandbrews​ ✅Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/budgetsandbrews​ ✅Twitter: https://twitter.com/budgetsandbrews​ ✅Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/budgetsandbrews/ttps://twitter.com/budgetsandbrews​​

Rich and Tony discuss last week's finance news during their Morning Coffee Break. Topics Covered: Disney said it now has 95 million Disney+ subscribers, meaning it gained 8 million in just one month. It also returned to profitability in Q4. https://variety.com/2021/digital/news/disney-plus-pops-to-95-million-paid-subscribers-1234906356/?utm_source=morning_brew Genetic testing firm 23andMe is going public via a SPAC backed by Richard Branson owner of Virgin Group https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/4/22266661/genetic-health-23andme-public-spac-richard-branson?utm_source=morning_brew Economy: Jobless claims, dropped slightly last week. While more than 20 million people still collected unemployment in late January, economists are hopeful that the recent downward trend in Covid cases will allow the labor market to mend further. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-economy/u-s-labor-market-struggling-but-light-at-the-end-of-tunnel-idUSKBN2AB1KZ?utm_source=morning_brew Hasbro reported a 43% bump in annual online sales during the pandemic. https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN2A815Y?utm_source=morning_brew Elon Musk sent the price of bitcoin soaring Monday by having Tesla purchase $1.5 billion dollars worth of Bitcoin. Bitcoin jumped 15% that day. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/08/bitcoin-surges-above-43000-to-a-record-after-elon-musks-tesla-buys-1point5-billion.html?utm_source=morning_brew Uber is testing free rides to Walgreens for Covid vaccine appointments in underserved communities. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/09/uber-to-offer-free-rides-to-walgreens-to-expand-covid-vaccine-access.html?utm_source=morning_brew Cannabis stocks are looking volatile. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/10/cannabis-stocks-soar-as-reddit-crowd-that-spiked-gamestop-jumps-in-tilray-surges-25percent.html?utm_source=morning_brew Your Apple Watch may be able to flag a case of Covid-19 a week sooner than that good olé-fashioned nasal swab, according to new research. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41746-020-0226-6?utm_source=morning_brew Last Thursday, America's No. 2 dating app (BUMBLE) went public, gaining 63% on the day to close at a $8+ billion valuation. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/11/bumble-ipo-bmbl-starts-trading-on-nasdaq.html?utm_source=morning_brew Target’s activewear brand All in Motion generated $1 billion in annual sales. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/08/target-activewear-brands-sales-hit-1-billion-as-retailer-gains-in-apparel.html?utm_source=morning_brew Kroger is paying $100 to workers who get vaccinated. https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/06/business/kroger-covid-vaccine-payment-trnd/index.html Should the Federal minimum wage go to $15? The Congressional Budget Office talks about both sides of this argument in this article. https://www.axios.com/minimum-wage-cbo-score-b149d66f-a775-4869-a8e2-8f5499013a24.html?utm_source=morning_brew DoorDash bought startup Chowbotics, which is known for its salad-making robot. https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/8/22272746/doordash-chowbotics-acquisition-salad-robot GameStop stock continued to tumble, falling to about $50 a share last Tuesday. Remember, its peak was on Jan. 28 at $483. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/09/gamestop-breaks-below-50-a-share-as-short-squeeze-comes-to-an-end.html?utm_source=morning_brew Amazon is developing a wall-mounted Echo device that will function as a smart home control panel, Bloomberg reports. https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/amazon-plans-wall-mounted-echo-as-smart-home-command-center Aurora is teaming up with Toyota and Denso on self-driving minivans. https://techcrunch.com/2021/02/09/aurora-to-strikes-deal-with-toyota-denso-to-develop-test-self-driving-sienna-minivans/?utm_source=morning_brew Burger King is rolling out a loyalty program in five US markets https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/09/burger-king-tests-loyalty-program-as-part-of-digital-push.html?utm_source=morning_brew Last Wednesday, electric aircraft startup Archer said it will SPAC into the public markets in a deal that values it at $3.8 billion. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/10/united-airlines-orders-electric-vertical-aircraft-invests-in-urban-air-mobility-spac.html?utm_source=morning_brew The NBA will require all teams to play the national anthem before games, one day after Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said he stopped playing the anthem before Mavs games. https://www.axios.com/nba-national-anthem-mandate-games-b00343c6-2fc1-4fa6-9b55-fdf537b84b4f.html?utm_source=morning_brew Of the roughly 560 IPOs from the last 12 months, Bumble is the third with a female founder. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/11/bumble-ipo-bmbl-starts-trading-on-nasdaq.html?utm_source=morning_brew DONT FORGET TO FOLLOW US BELOW!! 👇👇👇 ✅Website: https://www.budgetsandbrews.com/​ ✅Podcast: https://anchor.fm/budgetsandbrews​ ✅Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/budgetsandbrews​ ✅Twitter: https://twitter.com/budgetsandbrews​ ✅Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/budgetsandbrews/

Rich and Tony discuss last week's finance news during their Morning Coffee Break. Topics Covered: 00:00 Intro Toys R Us has closed its final two stores. https://apnews.com/article/new-jersey-toys-eceaab103609ffa728d2b24985a5402c?utm_source=morning_brew Americans purchased more than 2 million firearms last month, an 80% increase from a year earlier. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/02/03/gun-sales-january-background-checks/?utm_source=morning_brew Nike launched a lace-free, hand-free, slip-on sneaker. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/01/nike-is-launching-a-slip-on-sneaker-without-any-laces-here.html?utm_source=morning_brew Venmo is under investigation by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over its debt-collection practices. https://www.coindesk.com/paypal-venmo-investigated-us-consumer-regulator?utm_source=morning_brew SpaceX will fly 4 tourists into space later this year. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/spacex-inspiration4-annoucement-225202675.html?utm_source=morning_brew Oatly AB, is considering seeking a value of around $10 billion in a U.S. listed IPO. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-05/oprah-backed-oatly-said-to-weigh-10-billion-value-in-u-s-ipo?sref=KkPzpZvz&utm_source=morning_brew Jeff Bezos announces he will depart as CEO and transition to Executive Chairman for Amazon https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/2/22263039/amazon-new-ceo-jeff-bezos-andy-jassy-executive-chair-board-q3-2021 Ford is slowing production of its F-150 and is pledging to spend $29 billion on electric and autonomous vehicles through 2025. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/04/ford-f-earnings-q4-2020.html?utm_source=morning_brew Uber announced last week that it acquired Drizly, a Boston-based 9 year old alcohol delivery service. https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/uber-buy-alcohol-delivery-service-drizly-1-1-billion-n1256457?utm_source=morning_brew Cannabis stocks have been on a roll since President Biden’s election. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/cannabis-stocks-rally-after-chuck-schumer-leads-drive-for-reforms-that-will-end-federal-prohibition-11612292635?utm_source=morning_brew Tesla recalled about 135,000 Model S and Model X vehicles over touchscreen issues. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tesla-recall/tesla-to-recall-135000-us-vehicles-under-pressure-from-auto-safety-regulators-idUSKBN2A21FC?utm_source=morning_brew PayPal is breaking records! The company has stated that it processed a record $936 billion in payments last year. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-paypal-results/paypal-tops-estimates-on-pandemic-driven-boost-to-online-spending-idUSKBN2A332O?utm_source=morning_brew Greek Yogurt company Chobani is considering an IPO later this year. Bonus: the Chobani means shepherd, it’s Turkish. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chobani-eyes-2021-initial-public-offering-11612466734?utm_source=morning_brew Wheels Up, the so-called “Uber for private aviation,” is going public via SPAC in a deal that values it at $2 billion. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/01/private-jet-company-wheels-up-to-go-public-in-a-2-billion-spac-deal-.html?utm_source=morning_brew Peloton's sales grew 128% last quarter but it's struggling to deliver products on time so it’s pouring money into its supply chain meaning less profits. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/04/peloton-pton-reports-q2-2021-earnings.html?utm_source=morning_brew Ford will use Google's Android operating system to power infotainment systems in its cars starting in 2023. https://link.morningbrew.com/click/22822267.1162262/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudGhldmVyZ2UuY29tLzIwMjEvMi8xLzIyMjYwMTc2L2ZvcmQtZ29vZ2xlLWFuZHJvaWQtaW5mb3RhaW5tZW50LW9zLTIwMjM_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1tb3JuaW5nX2JyZXc/5e1fad6ab90c2f77e30c1d40B800b9fa3 Family Dollar is taking its Instacart delivery partnership nationwide. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/04/dollar-trees-family-dollar-taps-instacart-to-make-same-day-deliveries.html?utm_source=morning_brew McKinsey & Co. has agreed to pay DC and most US states and territories $573 million for its role in the opioid epidemic-- this the first nationwide settlement. https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2021/02/04/mckinsey-agrees-first-nationwide-opioid-settlement Kroger plans to close two Long Beach, California, stores after the city instituted a “hero pay” requiring grocery store employees be paid an additional $4/hour. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/02/03/ralphs-kroger-pandemic-pay-mandate/?utm_source=morning_brew Could your next stimulus check be just weeks away — will you get the full $1,400? https://finance.yahoo.com/news/next-stimulus-check-just-weeks-170400847.html DONT FORGET TO FOLLOW US BELOW!! 👇👇👇 ✅Website: https://www.budgetsandbrews.com/​ ✅Podcast: https://anchor.fm/budgetsandbrews​ ✅Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/budgetsandbrews​ ✅Twitter: https://twitter.com/budgetsandbrews​ ✅Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/budgetsandbrews/

Rich and Tony discuss last week's finance news during their Morning Coffee Break. Topics Covered: 00:00 Intro 00:56 Say Hello to Captain Finance 01:13 GameStop Mania Explained: How the Reddit retail trading crowd ran over Wall Street Pros https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2021/01/27/gamestop-mania-explained-how-the-reddit-retail-trading-crowd-ran-over-wall-street-pros.html 01:26 Recreational cannabis sales began in Arizona last Friday. https://apnews.com/article/arizona-phoenix-medical-marijuana-health-recreational-marijuana-95e630bac9a26a3c2e855eba101a7e2c?utm_source=morning_brew 1:40 Beyond Meat stock jumped 18% after announced partnership with Pepsi. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/beyond-meat-pepsico-plant-based-snacks-and-drinks/ 02:01 COVID-19 Vaccines: The US has been averaging 1.16 million doses a day and at that rate, can hit the goal of 100 million shots in the president’s first 100 days. https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/covid-vaccine-tracker-global-distribution/?sref=KkPzpZvz&utm_source=morning_brew 02:23 Budweiser is skipping Super Bowl ads for the first time in 37 years, to shift ad spend to Covid-19 vaccine awareness. https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/25/media/budweiser-super-bowl-2021-commercial/index.html?utm_source=morning_brew 02:45 Applications for the fall semester at elite institutions sky rocket. https://www.insidehighered.com/admissions/article/2021/01/26/common-apps-new-data-show-overall-gains-applications-not-first?utm_source=morning_brew 03:11 Target will spend $200 million on a new round of bonuses for workers. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/25/target-employees-to-get-bonuses-after-strong-holiday-season.html?utm_source=morning_brew 03:25 The S&P and Nasdaq once again closed at all-time highs last Monday. https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/25/investing/dow-stock-market-today/index.html?utm_source=morning_brew 03:34 Chipotle will run its first Super Bowl ad this year. https://adage.com/article/special-report-super-bowl/watch-chipotles-first-super-bowl-spot/2308186 03:48 Instagram is launching a new professional dashboard for creators. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-new-professional-dashboard-platform-to-provide-quick-g/593839/?utm_source=morning_brew 03:58 Subway is working with a Licensing Group to bring branded products to grocery stores. https://www.grocerydive.com/news/subway-to-bring-branded-products-to-food-retail/593792/?utm_source=morning_brew 04:19 Amazon is launching Guard Plus. The $4.99/month security subscription service tasks Alexa with detecting strange noises and other aberrations. https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2020/08/03/google-announces-adt-partnership-new-trio-smartphones?utm_source=morning_brew 04:39 Hobby Lobby is discontinuing its 40% off coupons. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2021/01/27/hobby-lobby-stopping-40-percent-coupons/4285958001/?utm_source=morning_brew 04:51 Toyota regained its title as the top-selling automaker, surpassing Volkswagen in vehicle sales last year. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/28/toyota-beats-volkswagen-to-become-worlds-nopoint1-car-seller-in-2020.html?utm_source=morning_brew 05:01 Lowe’s will hire 50,000+ workers for this springs home-improvement rush. https://www.reuters.com/article/lowes-workforce/update-1-lowes-to-hire-over-50000-workers-for-spring-home-improvement-rush-idUSL4N2K33UB?utm_source=morning_brew 05:13 GM said it would stop selling gas and diesel-powered vehicles by 2035, an ambitious move that plots an emissions-free future. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2021/01/28/gm-pledges-end-tailpipe-emissions-become-carbon-neutral-2040/4291597001/?utm_source=morning_brew 05:26 Ford is expecting to sell ~50,000 units of the 21 Mustang Mach-E in the first year of production. https://www.caranddriver.com/ford/mustang-mach-e 05:47 Qualtrics, the SAP-owned seller of survey software, showed you can do well on the stock market without the Reddit bump. Shares gained nearly 40% in its first day of trading. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-qualtrics-intl-ipo/sap-owned-qualtrics-valued-at-nearly-21-billion-in-new-york-debut-idUSKBN29W2YE?utm_source=morning_brew 06:03 American and Southwest Airlines posted record annual losses for 2020. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/28/american-airlines-aal-and-southwest-luv-results-q4-2020.html?utm_source=morning_brew 06:15 Lawsuits see conspiracy in Robinhood’s GameStop moves, but experts doubt narrative. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.marketwatch.com/amp/story/lawsuits-see-conspiracy-in-robinhoods-gamestop-moves-but-experts-doubt-narrative-11611957398 06:42 Rich's Rant & Tony's Take 20:55 Outro DONT FORGET TO FOLLOW US BELOW!! 👇👇👇 ✅Website: https://www.budgetsandbrews.com/​ ✅Podcast: https://anchor.fm/budgetsandbrews​ ✅Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/budgetsandbrews​ ✅Twitter: https://twitter.com/budgetsandbrews​ ✅Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/budgetsandbrews/

Rich and Tony discuss last week's finance news during their Morning Coffee Break. Topics Covered: 00:00 Intro 00:28 SpaceX bought two oil rigs to convert into floating spaceports. https://techcrunch.com/2021/01/19/spacex-bought-two-oil-rigs-to-convert-into-offshore-launch-pads-for-starship/?utm_source=morning_brew 00:43 Facebook and Instagram have an upgraded AI system for auto-generated image captions. https://techcrunch.com/2021/01/19/facebook-and-instagrams-ai-generated-image-captions-now-offer-far-more-details/?utm_source=morning_brew 00:52 Tesla is hiring customer support specialists with the ability to “address social media escalations directed at the CEO.” https://www.engadget.com/tesla-elon-musk-twitter-complaints-support-staff-185047267.html?utm_source=morning_brew&guccounter=1 01:05 Many companies are offering one-time cash bonuses or paid time off for employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/19/business/aldi-trader-joes-dollar-general-covid-vaccine/index.html?utm_source=morning_brew 01:28 A Cincinnati-area Kroger is piloting a self-scanning shopping cart with Caper, a tech firm. https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurendebter/2021/01/19/kroger-is-testing-a-new-smart-cart-that-lets-shoppers-skip-the-checkout-line/?sh=6d1ca2f16339&utm_source=morning_brew 01:38 Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohl’s, and Wayfair are ending their contracts with MyPillow due to Mike Lindell’s false claims about how voter fraud cost Trump the 2020 election. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/01/19/my-pillow-ceo-lindell/?utm_source=morning_brew 01:57 Companies are all staffing up for one-on-one customers, whether in-store or online. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-01-19/virtual-personal-shopping-goes-mainstream-and-luxury-retailers-rejoice?utm_source=morning_brew 02:11 Netflix reported that it passed 200 million global subscribers last quarter. Its stock shot up 13% after hours. https://www.businessinsider.com/netflix-earnings-q4-2020-revenue-eps-profit-analysis-2021-1 02:28 ViacomCBS’s relaunch of its CBS All Access streamer, the expanded service rebranded as Paramount+, will debut on March 4th in the US. https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/359715/viacomcbs-announces-paramount-launch-dates.html?utm_source=morning_brew 02:49 TikTok finally beats Facebook in monthly time spent on the platform per user, according to App Annie. https://www.searchenginejournal.com/tiktok-beats-facebook-in-time-spent-per-user/392643/?utm_source=morning_brew 03:04 Stocks closed at record highs following a wave of strong earnings reports and new, pro-stimulus leadership in Washington. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-stocks/wall-street-sets-record-as-netflix-jumps-biden-inaugurated-idUSKBN29P1GS?utm_source=morning_brew 03:25 Company P&G says they think their growth will continue posting post COVID stats. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-procter-gamble-results/pandemic-driven-cleaning-routines-boost-pg-sales-forecast-again-idUSKBN29P1ES?utm_source=morning_brew 04:07 United Airlines posted revenue down 69%. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/20/united-airlines-ual-earnings-q4-2020html.html?utm_source=morning_brew 04:18 Jay-Z launched a $10 million fund to invest in minority-owned cannabis companies. https://www.wsj.com/articles/jay-z-joins-push-to-boost-minority-owned-cannabis-businesses-11611163595?mod=hp_lead_pos10&utm_source=morning_brew 04:29 Apple is reportedly planning a new ad-free podcasting subscription service. https://www.theinformation.com/articles/apple-plans-podcasting-subscription-service-in-threat-to-spotify?utm_source=morning_brew 04:49 Bitcoin Plunges from 40k-30k from Jan. 8th-21st. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-01-21/bitcoin-plunge-has-newbies-scrambling-to-google-double-spend 05:09 Ford and GM stock boom, as investors cheer the companies' investments in electric vehicles. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/auto-stock-roundup-general-motors-134501408.html 05:26 Elon Musk tweeted he's giving $100 million toward a prize for the "best carbon capture technology." https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1352392678177034242?s=20&utm_source=morning_brew 05:45 An Easter egg in the HTML code on the new White House website invites engineers to apply for a job. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/21/biden-white-house-website-has-secret-job-offer-for-tech-workers.html?utm_source=morning_brew 06:03 Nestlé is recalling more than 762,000 pounds of pepperoni Hot Pockets because they might be contaminated with glass and hard plastic.” https://apnews.com/article/us-news-a1df739832e0e52ac8402236fedb2be9?utm_source=morning_brew 06:33 Tony's Take...... 08:51 Rich's Take....... DONT FORGET TO FOLLOW US BELOW!! 👇👇👇 ✅Website: https://www.budgetsandbrews.com/ ✅Podcast: https://anchor.fm/budgetsandbrews ✅Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/budgetsandbrews ✅Twitter: https://twitter.com/budgetsandbrews ✅Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rich.kammer/