Capital One-Discover Mega Merger & Why Hollywood Execs Are Freaking Out

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Apr 21, 2025

The Federal Reserve has greenlit a massive merger between Capital One and Discover, shaking up the credit card market. In a surprising twist, a humanoid robot successfully completes a half marathon in China, highlighting the tech arms race. Meanwhile, Ryan Coogler’s film 'Sinners' is poised to disrupt Hollywood with innovative deals. Home Depot’s flower business is blooming this spring, and the LA Clippers are enhancing their home-court advantage with a new seating design. Get a sneak peek at what to expect in the week ahead!

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Capital One's Mega Merger Impact

Capital One's acquisition of Discover allows it to add a payment network, cutting out middlemen like Visa and MasterCard.
This gives Capital One control over pricing and access to wealthier customers with enhanced premium perks like airport lounges.

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China's Robot Half Marathon Showcase

China's humanoid robots ran a half marathon, some finishing despite falls and battery changes.
This showcased hardware endurance more than AI, reflecting China’s push for robotics supremacy by 2027.

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Coogler’s Deal Shakes Hollywood

Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' achieved huge box office success with a unique deal granting him rights reversion after 25 years.
This could disrupt traditional Hollywood studio models by challenging the value of long-term film libraries.

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Episode 565: Neal and Toby talk about the Federal Reserve approving the mega merger between Capital One and Discover. Then, another big step for AI robotics, but another big flex for China in the tech arms race as they show off a humanoid robot completing its first half marathon. Also, Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ opens in theaters and there’s details about the movie deal that could upend Hollywood. Meanwhile, Home Depot’s flower business and the LA Clipper’s ‘Wall’ are the weekend’s winners. Lastly, a preview of what’s coming in the week ahead.

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00:00 - Pope Francis Dies at 88
2:20 - Capital One Buying Discover
6:30 - Robots Run a Half Marathon
11:00 - ‘Sinners’ Shaking Up Hollywood
17:45 - Home Depot’s Flower Business Bloomin’
21:30 - LA Clippers’ Home-Court Advantage
24:00 - Week Ahead

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