Is Election Anxiety Slowing the Economy? & Gold Keeps On Shining

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🗓️ 25 October 2024

⏱️ 29 minutes

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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! 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. Find your fit at bonobos.com and use code BREW20 for 20% off. Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316 Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	The new 5 pound meal deal from McDonald's.
0:02.6	Get a cheeseburger on Mayo Chicken,
0:04.6	medium fries, 4 McNuggets, and a medium soft drink,
0:07.6	but guess what? That's right?
0:09.2	Five pounds!
0:11.2	It's not called the 5 pound meal deal for nothing.
0:14.0	From 11 a.m. not available on delivery.
0:17.0	Carbonated soft drink upgrade fees apply,
0:18.0	participating restaurants subject's availability.
0:20.0	Good morning Brew Daily Show. I'm Neil Freiman.
0:24.2	And I'm Toby Howell.
0:25.2	Today, want to build the next billion dollar brand?
0:27.8	Consider making an energy drink.
0:30.1	Then the hot new asset class attracting the eyes of the world's government is also one of the most ancient.
0:36.3	It's Friday October 25th. Let's ride.
0:39.9	If you are heading to the airport to travel to any late fall weddings this year,
0:48.0	I hope you don't run into any gate lice.
0:51.0	No, your hair isn't in danger of infestation. Gate Lice is a term for people who linger around
0:57.0	boarding areas in an attempt to get on the plane before their group or zone is called, and
1:02.1	airlines are beginning to crack down.
1:05.0	American Airlines is testing a new system to disincentivize any over-exuberant borders.
1:10.8	If you try to scan your boarding pass before it's your turn, an alert will
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