The Best One Yet 1️⃣ “Lyft-off” — Our Lyft stock pick. Japan’s $3.2M lucky tuna. Lego’s smart brick. +Starbucks gift cards
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Jan 7, 2026 Lyft is poised to become a key player in the robo-taxi revolution with its new operational model. Meanwhile, a single tuna fish sold for a staggering $3.2 million at a Tokyo auction, boosting Japan's economy in a quirky twist. Lego has introduced its Smart Bricks, integrating tech into playtime to compete with screens. Plus, a surprising one in five Americans received a Starbucks gift card this year, making gift card swiping a holiday trend. Tune in for these insights and more!
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Use Your Gift Cards Now
- Check your holiday gift cards and redeem them instead of letting value sit unused.
- The hosts highlight that companies like Starbucks and Amazon hold billions in unused gift‑card balances.
Record Tuna As A Publicity Stimulus
- Kiyoshi Kimura, the self‑proclaimed Tuna King, paid $3.2M for a 535‑lb bluefin at Japan's New Year auction.
- He distributed the fillets to 34 restaurants and used the purchase as a public confidence boost for Japan's economy.
Confidence Can Be Economic Stimulus
- Economics depends on psychology: confidence drives spending while fear suppresses it.
- The hosts argue Kimura's splurge could spark consumer confidence and lift Japan's GDP.