Inflation is closer to the Federal Reserve's target. Restaurant employment is back to pre-pandemic levels. Sticky housing prices. Home Depot's quarter and sales decline. Marvel's lowest opening ever. Deceptive sales practices and how to avoid them. Shrinkage in the retail industry.

This podcast discusses the evolving climate for business-to-business platforms, the challenges faced by jewelers, and the success of the jewelry industry in adapting to changing consumer behavior. It also touches on the potential increase in M&A activity, the advantages of dividend stocks, and the impact of the pandemic on retail jewelry sales.

The podcast discusses the mistakes made by Alexa and Siri in voice interaction, explores the impact of voice technology on established brands, delves into the challenges and benefits of automation and technology in the restaurant industry, examines the evolution of Siri and Microsoft's work with voice technology, and highlights the entertainment and security aspects of voice technology.

They discuss the merits of individual stock investing, the ripple effects of decision-making, the reputation of short-term investing, and the time horizon to differentiate luck and skill.

Hollywood strike ends with potential increase in TV show production costs and fewer shows. Disney's acquisition of Hulu and its implications for streaming. Turning around a stock drop caused by false information. FDA approval of a weight loss drug and its impact on Eli Lilly. Impact of behavioral changes on stocks and stock picks for the week.

Jitesh Ghai, Chief Product Officer at Informatica, discusses the future of data management and the importance of making data searchable. They also explore the potential of generative AI and introduce Claire GPT, an enterprise-focused chat-based experience.

Amy G, Senior VP at Adecco Staffing, talks about holiday hiring trends and rising part-time work. South Korea banning borrowing shares to address issues with illegal naked short selling. Robinhood becoming more like Buffett with its interest income. Big reaction to Toast's slight guidance adjustment and what it bodes for growth stocks.

Financial experts Bill Mann and Robert Brokamp discuss Uber's focus on adjusted earnings, WeWork filing for bankruptcy, and economic takeaways from Bill's trip to Africa. Plus, Alison Southwick analyzes how Americans are saving. Topics covered include Uber's financial highlights, concerns about stock-based compensation, the impact of WeWork's bankruptcy on commercial real estate, changes in US family finances, and the importance of financial well-being.

Exploring what will make Warren Buffett spend his massive pile of cash, the potential impact of a lawsuit on Berkshire Hathaway's real estate prospects, and the good year for insurance. Also, delving into the big cybersecurity opportunity facing Palo Alto Networks and the challenges and growth in the industry.

Morgan Housel, author of The Psychology of Money, discusses the not-so-helpful side effect of fewer economic downturns, the messy future according to true optimists like Warren Buffett, cautionary tales from companies that got too wide, and the power of storytelling in investing.