The Auto Strike Is Over? & Boeing's Billion $$$ Air Force One Problem
Oct 26, 2023
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Auto strike resolved, Boeing loses billions on Air Force One, Meta's strong earnings, AppleTV raises prices, SBF testifies, Bud Light partners with UFC, lawsuit against Panera, college football scandal in Michigan, Brunswick shooting discussed, UAW and Ford labor agreement, upcoming Sam Bacon-Fried fraud trial, Bud Light's deal with UFC to target audience, Fresh Invest and Investing Podcasts sponsored by Fidelity return, impact of AI in religion, potential for AI as a new religion.
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Boeing incurred $2 billion in losses due to a fixed contract for retrofitting Air Force One, highlighting the risks of taking on complex projects.
The United Auto Workers and Ford have reached a historic agreement with a 25% pay increase, putting pressure on other automakers like General Motors.
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Boeing regrets $2 billion high-profile assignment
Boeing faces regrets over a high-profile assignment that resulted in $2 billion in losses. The company took on a complex retrofit of two 747s to become Air Force One, the plane that transports the U.S. President. However, under a fixed contract, Boeing had to bear the burden of any cost overruns, leading to significant losses. CEO Dave Calhoun criticized the deal and attributed the losses to the unique risks associated with the project.
Ford's labor contract agreement ends auto strike
After weeks of negotiations, the United Auto Workers (UAW) and Ford have reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year labor contract. The deal includes a 25% pay increase over the contract's duration, with an immediate 11% bump upon ratification. Union President Sean Fain hailed the deal as historic and must now convince UAW leaders and the rest of Ford's union-represented workers to ratify it. The focus now shifts to General Motors (GM) and Stellantis, who have yet to reach agreements and face mounting pressure after Ford's deal.
Meta reports strong revenue gain with a focus on the metaverse
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced its largest quarterly revenue gain since going public over a decade ago. Sales jumped 23% compared to the previous year, driven by a rebound in the ad market and increased hype around artificial intelligence. Meta's stock has doubled in 2023, signaling a successful year. However, concerns arise about the potential volatility in the macro landscape, especially due to geopolitical turmoil impacting the ad market.
Panera faces lawsuit over high-caffeine lemonade
Panera is facing a lawsuit from the parents of a college student who passed away after consuming Panera's charged lemonade. The lemonade allegedly contained more caffeine than Red Bull and Monster Energy combined. While sign stealing is not illegal in sports, Panera's alleged method of obtaining play-calling signs from its football opponents violates NCAA rules. The investigation will determine if the actions were isolated or orchestrated by higher-level staff. This incident sheds light on the irresponsible branding and marketing tactics associated with energy drinks.
Episode 178: Neal and Toby have the latest on talks between the United Auto Workers Union and Ford that would send employees back to work. Plus, why Boeing has lost billions on Air Force One and Meta's latest earnings. They also run through why AppleTV is raising its prices, SBF getting set to testify and Bud Light striking a deal with UFC. Neal shares his favorite numbers and the guys explain the lawsuit against Panera's caffeinated lemonade. And finally, the college football scandal rocking Michigan.