Morning Brew Daily Amazon Dethroning Walmart? & DOGE Hits Snag in Treasury Overhaul
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Feb 7, 2025 Amazon is on the brink of outpacing Walmart in quarterly revenue, shifting the retail landscape significantly. Legal woes are brewing for Trump, with a judge blocking a buyout offer, adding to the administration's complications. DOGE faces challenges with limited access to Treasury payments, while Panama's President clarifies the U.S. Canal relations. Workday shines as a stock favorite amidst an AI investment boom, but Billabong flounders as a brand. Super Bowl 59 predictions and prop bets spark fun discussions about the big game coming up!
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Perfect Boiled Eggs
- Scientists discovered the recipe for perfect boiled eggs: periodic cooking.
- Transfer eggs between boiling and lukewarm water every two minutes for 32 minutes.
Amazon vs. Walmart
- Amazon is projected to surpass Walmart in quarterly revenue for the first time.
- Amazon's growth is driven by AWS, advertising, and investments in areas like groceries.
Amazon's Advantage
- Amazon's advantage over Walmart lies in AWS, a $100B business growing at double digits.
- Amazon also invests heavily in advertising and AI, further differentiating it from Walmart.