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Nov 3, 2025 Netflix's latest show sparks debate over heavy product placementâingenious marketing or a case of enshittification? In a strong earnings season, 20-somethings feel left behind while tech companies thrive. Meanwhile, Neo's $20k home robot relies on its owners to refine its capabilities. Lastly, DoorDash data reveals spikes in orders like toothbrushes during cuffing season, hinting at romantic intentions. Tune in for insights into how pop culture and business trends intertwine!
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Delivery Data Reveals Cuffing Season Habits
- DoorDash data reveals 'cuffing season' ordering patterns like 30% jump in toothbrush deliveries on weekend nights.
- Toothbrush and bedding orders suggest late-night sleepover and couple behaviors in fall months.
Strong Earnings Hide A Youth Spending Slump
- Earnings season is the strongest in four years with broad industry beats, not just mega-tech winners.
- Yet spending by Americans in their 20s lags, creating an important demographic weakness under the surface.
Young Workers Are The Outlier In A Hot Market
- Companies report strong profits while 20-somethings cut back, trading down or eating at home.
- The Fed shows unemployment for ages 20-24 nearly doubled and wage gains for 25-29 have slowed significantly.
