Exploring a market scandal involving a suspicious spike and drop in a company's stock value after the CEO's resignation and allegations of a 'pump and dump' scheme. Reflecting on the importance of understanding accounting in evaluating company performance and stock valuation, with a focus on ethical considerations in business practices. Discussing the evolution of tech industry leadership, the search for the next impactful figure, and the significance of partnerships and technology in business and parenting.
Merchants are going to be taking a bigger cut of credit card swipes, what does it mean for VIsa and Mastercard?
(00:21) Bill Mann and Dylan Lewis discuss:
- The tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore and how it affects the port and the companies with goods going in and out of it.
- Visa and Mastercard’s $30B settlement with merchants over interchange fees.
- A curious crypto story with Nilam Resources.
(12:09) Tech insider Kara Swisher joins Deidre Woollard to talk about her new best-seller “Burn Book” and how a tech CEO helped her kids use social media a little less.
Companies discussed: V, MA
Host: Dylan Lewis
Guests: Bill Mann, Deidre Woollard, Kara Swisher
Engineers: Dan Boyd
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