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Morning Brew Daily

The Dow Hits 40k For First Time Ever & Walmart Is the King of Retail

May 17, 2024
27:58
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The podcast covers the Dow hitting 40,000 points, Walmart's retail dominance, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's funding, a union campaign at a Mercedes plant, Warren Buffett's investments, cryptocurrency theft, and a humble taco stand receiving a Michelin star.
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  • Supreme Court backs CFPB's funding source, ensuring agency independence.
  • Walmart's market dominance and Buffett's investment in Chubb show financial sector confidence.

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CFPB Funding Source Legality Confirmed by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruling upheld the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's funding source, affirming that its budget drawn from the Federal Reserve System is constitutional. This decision shielded the CFPB from a significant challenge that threatened its existence, marking a crucial victory for the agency and its independence.

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