This chapter analyzes Mars' $36 billion acquisition of Kelanova and its expansive snack brand portfolio. The discussion highlights the strategic advantages for Mars amidst inflationary pressures on consumer snack pricing.
The macro picture might be putting a damper on guidance for some companies, but depressed valuations and climbing cash balances mean as the macro picture clears up, money could come back into the market in waves.
(00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss:
- What Brian Niccol will need to do to turn around Starbucks as CEO, and how Chipotle will handle the departure of their superstar executive.
- Earnings updates from Home Depot, Walmart, and Brinker.
- Warren Buffett’s latest buys – Ulta Beauty and Heico – and what Berkshire and other smart money’s rising cash hoards might mean.
(30:45) Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Palo Alto Networks and Kenvue.
Stocks discussed: SBUX, CMG, HD, WMT, EAT, PANW, KVUE
Host: Dylan Lewis
Guests: Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger
Engineers: Dan Boyd
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