This chapter explores Chick-fil-A's surprising entry into the streaming industry, provoking a debate among speakers about the company's strategic shift. The conversation spans various corporate strategies, including partnerships like the Walmart and Burger King collaboration, and the impact of inflation on consumer behavior. Additionally, the hosts reflect on the pizza market's competitive landscape and Progressive Corporation's innovative approach in the insurance sector.
The market heard the eight magic words from Fed Chair Jerome Powell: “the time has come for policy to adjust.”
(00:21) Ron Gross and Matt Argersinger discuss:
- The Fed’s path to lower rates and what kind of cuts investors can expect.
- Cava’s blowout earnings report, and how its valuation stacks up after a stellar start to 2024
- Retail earnings from: Target, Lowe’s, and TJX.
(19:11) MFM was on-site at Podcast Movement 2024 in DC – we give you a mini-keynote on the state of the podcast industry and why more video might be in the industry and Spotify’s future.
(28:09) Ron and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Papa John’s and Progressive.
Stocks discussed: CAVA, CMG, TGT, LOW, TJX, SPOT, PZZA, PGR
Host: Dylan Lewis
Guests: Tim Beyers, Mary Long, Ryan Henderson
Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd
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