⚡🧃 “The energy drink stock up 4,000%” — Celsius’ lucky surge. Barbie & Ken’s GDP surprise. Ford’s negotiation lesson.
Oct 27, 2023
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Celsius Energy Drink's 4,000% stock increase over 5 years is explored, along with Mattel's strong earnings and America's GDP growth. Ford's negotiation tactics in reaching a deal with the auto union are discussed. The podcast also highlights the importance of life insurance for parents and includes shoutouts and stock talk.
Barbie's strong sales drove Mattel's record earnings, but stock fell due to concerns about slower toy sales indicating a weak economy.
Ford's labor deal with the auto union showcases the power of anchoring high in negotiations and the willingness to walk away for a favorable outcome.
Deep dives
Barbie Sales Boost Mattel's Earnings, Stock Falls
Mattel reported record sales in the third quarter, driven mainly by Barbie and Hot Wheels. Barbie doll sales reached $605 million, up 16% from last year. However, despite the strong earnings, Mattel's stock fell 7% as they forecasted flat holiday sales. The stock market looks forward and investors are concerned about slower toy sales, which could be a signal for the overall economy.
Ford Strikes a Labor Deal, Demonstrating the Art of Anchoring
Ford reached a 4.5-year labor deal with the auto union, offering workers a 25% pay raise and other benefits. The negotiation tactic of anchoring was evident as the union demanded a lot, which anchored the negotiation at a high point. Although they didn't get everything they asked for, securing half of their demands was still considered a major win for the auto workers. The deal shows the power of willing to walk away and the importance of anchoring high in negotiations.
Celsius Energy Drink Surges Thanks to Lucky Distribution Opportunity
Celsius energy drink stock has skyrocketed by 4,000% in just five years, becoming a $12 billion company. The surge in popularity was due to a lucky break when Coca-Cola's deal with Monster Energy created a distribution gap for other energy drinks. Celsius seized the opportunity and quickly replaced Monster in many stores, gaining high visibility and shelf space. This success highlights the importance of being in the right place at the right time and capitalizing on unexpected opportunities.
The #1 stock on Wall Street? It’s Celsius Energy Drink, up 4,000% in the last 5 years — But this overnight success was actually 20 years in the making.
Barbie powered Mattel to great earnings and America’s GDP soared 4.9% higher this summer — But stocks are falling because investors don’t look backward, they look forward.
And Ford finally reached a deal with the auto union — And it reveals the power of one negotiation tactic: “The Art of Anchoring”.