Remembering Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger & The $16 McDonald's Inflation Burger
Nov 29, 2023
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Neal and Toby discuss the legacy of Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger and Mark Cuban's recent moves. They also talk about the $16 McDonald's inflation burger, sustainable aviation fuel, AI writers in Sports Illustrated, and the drug that could extend your dog's life.
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Charlie Munger's investing lessons, such as destroying one's own ideas and knowing one's circle of competence, made him a highly quotable figure.
Mark Cuban's departure from Shark Tank marks the end of an era, leaving a legacy as one of the show's most beloved sharks.
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Charlie Munger's Legacy and Investing Lessons
Charlie Munger, the vice chair of Berkshire Hathaway, passed away at the age of 99. Munger, alongside Warren Buffett, turned Berkshire Hathaway into a successful conglomerate, posting remarkable annual gains on their stock. Munger's investing lessons, such as destroying one's own ideas and knowing one's circle of competence, made him a highly quotable figure. Munger's influence on Buffett and the investing world will be remembered.
Mark Cuban's Departure from Shark Tank and Sale of Dallas Mavericks
Mark Cuban, the billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks, has announced that he will be leaving the TV show Shark Tank after its 16th season. In addition to this, Cuban is selling a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks for $3.5 billion to Miriam Adelson. This deal may indicate the potential for a massive casino complex in Dallas, as Adelson, who owns Las Vegas Sands, is interested in expanding. Cuban's departure from Shark Tank marks the end of an era, leaving a legacy as one of the show's most beloved sharks.
The Debate Over Inflation and Economic Sentiment
There is a disconnect between the positive economic metrics and the negative economic sentiment felt by many individuals. The Washington Post argues that viral misinformation on platforms like TikTok contributes to this outlook. False videos claiming extreme inflation and reduced purchasing power can contribute to negative perceptions of the economy. While there are counterarguments to this theory, the debate about the relationship between economic metrics and public sentiment continues.
Potential Lifespan Extension Drug for Dogs
The FDA has granted conditional approval to a drug developed by biotech company Loyl that could potentially increase the lifespan of large dogs by up to one year. This approval marks a significant milestone in longevity research, as it is the first acknowledgment by the FDA that a drug could extend lifespan for animals or humans. While further reviews and studies are required before marketing the drug, this development opens up the possibility of canine life extension and may provide insights for human longevity research.
Episode 202: Neal and Toby discuss the death of Charlie Munger and his legacy at Berkshire Hathaway. The guys also get into Mark Cuban's recent moves involving selling the majority of his shares in the Dallas Mavericks and leaving the show "Shark Tank". Plus, the $16 McDonald's meal that is sending Americans over the inflationary edge and airlines are looking into sustainable aviation fuel. And finally, Sports Illustrated is accused of using AI writers and the drug that could extend your dog's life.