What Company Earnings Are Telling Us About Today’s Economy
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In this episode, Dave and Andrew take a stroll through the latest earnings reports from some of the world’s biggest and most influential companies to get a pulse on the real economy.
They break down what Walmart, Shopify, Netflix, JPMorgan Chase, McDonald’s, Home Depot, Uber, and UnitedHealth are revealing about consumer behavior, business trends, and economic health.
They also dig into the economic signals hiding in credit data, consumer spending, and even the return of the McDonald’s dollar menu.
Key Topics Covered:
- Walmart’s strong growth and what it says about consumer spending
- Netflix’s ad business, content hits, and streaming dominance
- McDonald’s slowing growth and menu changes
- Uber’s explosive growth in rides and delivery
- UnitedHealth’s revenue, profit squeeze, and the impact of ACA subsidies
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro and episode overview
01:00 Walmart’s earnings and what they reveal about consumer trends
06:00 Shopify’s numbers, AI tools, and international growth
10:00 Netflix’s revenue jump, ad platform, and content wins
13:00 JPMorgan’s earnings, consumer credit, and economic signals
17:00 McDonald’s sales slowdown, menu changes, and consumer pinch
25:00 Uber’s ride and delivery growth, and what it means for the gig economy
34:00 Wrapping up: what these companies collectively say about the economy
39:00 Listener feedback and how to get in touch
Resources Mentioned:
The Value Spotlight Newsletter: https://einvestingforbeginners.com/value-spotlight-newsletter/
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