Episodes

  • Tariffs, Tesla, and Tech Layoffs: AI and Trade Shake Up the Global Economy
    Jul 3 2025
    The U.S. strikes a new trade deal with Vietnam, setting a 20% tariff on imports and 40% on transshipped goods while granting zero-tariff access for U.S. exports. Microsoft announces 9,000 layoffs as it flattens management and doubles down on high-growth sectors like AI and cloud. Tesla reports a 14% drop in Q2 deliveries, battling cheap Chinese EVs, Model Y delays, and Elon Musk’s growing political fallout. And AI-driven layoffs accelerate across industries, with Ford’s CEO warning that up to half of U.S. white-collar jobs could soon vanish. 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Robotaxi Rally, PayPal’s NCAA Power Play, and Unilever’s $1.5B Soap Bet
    Jun 30 2025
    Tesla’s robotaxi launch in Austin and Waymo’s expansion into Atlanta have triggered a major rally in autonomous vehicle stocks like Aeva, Mobileye, and Pony.ai, with investors betting big on the sector’s long-awaited momentum. Meanwhile, PayPal has locked in an exclusive partnership with the Big Ten and Big 12 to distribute compensation to student-athletes under the landmark House v. NCAA settlement, positioning itself as the digital payment leader in college sports. Lastly, Unilever acquires Dr. Squatch for $1.5 billion, doubling down on influencer-driven branding and DTC strategy to modernize its men’s grooming portfolio after past missteps with Dollar Shave Club. 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • China Trade Breakthrough, Nike Surges, Pixar Slumps, and Uber’s Bold Self-Driving Bet
    Jun 27 2025
    Here’s what we cover in today’s episode: U.S.–China Trade Framework Confirmed A new agreement could ease tariffs and restore U.S. access to rare-earth minerals — key to EVs and semiconductors. The catch? Both sides still need to follow through. Nike’s Earnings Reignite Momentum Despite tariff pressure, Nike’s strategic plan — shifting supply chains and raising prices — boosted investor confidence, sending shares up 11%. Pixar’s Elio Tanks at the Box Office Another original Pixar film underperforms. Are sequels the only way forward for the animation giant? 4.Uber’s Self-Driving Power Play Uber may acquire Pony.ai — and bring back Travis Kalanick to run it. It’s a risky but aggressive move to stay competitive in the autonomous vehicle race. 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • 401(k) Records, Starbucks’ Human Comeback, and Powell’s Rate Cut Dilemma
    Jun 26 2025
    401(k) savings are soaring to new records, with Fidelity and Vanguard both reporting average contribution rates at or above the 12–15% benchmark, thanks in part to auto-enrollment and employer matches. Starbucks pivots back to the human touch with its “Green Apron” initiative, ditching automation in favor of barista-led service to revive its brand. Meanwhile, Summer Fridays are disappearing as hybrid work reshapes office perks — but workers still want them. A LendingTree survey finds two-thirds of newlyweds went into debt for their weddings, and many regret it, even as honeymoon spending takes priority. Finally, Jerome Powell tells Congress the Fed will “wait and see” on rate cuts, brushing off growing political pressure from President Trump and some central bankers as inflation data remains mixed. 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • FedEx Tanks and Home Prices Cool Nationwide
    Jun 25 2025
    FedEx shares drop nearly 6% after withholding full-year guidance and issuing a weak Q1 forecast, disappointing investors and deepening concerns about its growth outlook. In a major legal victory for AI, a judge rules Anthropic’s use of books to train its model Claude qualifies as fair use — a landmark case that may shape AI’s legal future. McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme part ways in July after their partnership fails to generate profits, underscoring challenges in the fast-food space. Meanwhile, home prices are cooling faster than expected as high mortgage rates and regional shifts take a toll on formerly hot markets like Tampa and Phoenix. And Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang kicks off a massive stock sale plan worth up to $873 million — while still holding billions in shares as Nvidia rides the AI wave. 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • US Cities Pay You to Move, Novo Nordisk Ends Wegovy Deal, and Amazon’s $55B UK Bet
    Jun 24 2025
    American states and towns are getting creative, paying remote workers big bucks — up to $15,000 plus perks — to move in and revitalize local economies. Novo Nordisk just terminated its deal with Hims & Hers over selling knock-off Wegovy shots, wiping 34% off the telehealth company’s stock. Amazon is betting huge on the UK, investing nearly $55 billion to expand fulfillment centers and data infrastructure, creating thousands of jobs despite looming AI-driven corporate cuts. FedEx traders expect big volatility this week as the shipping giant reports Q4 earnings after a year marked by tariffs and weaker demand. And FICO shakes up the credit score game: starting this fall, your Buy Now, Pay Later payments will count — good or bad — potentially redefining how millions build or wreck their credit. 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins