Behind the Money

Claer Barrett introduces a new mini-series to simplify financial terms in just five minutes, empowering listeners to become smarter investors during their coffee breaks.

Exploring WeightWatchers' struggles amid the rise of GLP-1 anti-obesity drugs, Oprah Winfrey's departure, and credit rating downgrade. Can their new strategy lead to a successful turnaround? Dive into the challenges, transformation into a weight health company, and growth prospects in this intriguing episode.

Discover how Malaysia has become a surprising winner in the US-China chip wars, attracting global companies to set up chip factories. Explore the challenges and opportunities in Malaysia's semiconductor industry and its strategic positioning in the chip supply chain amidst rising geopolitical tensions.

Exploring the recent crises in the US Treasury market, the significant reform introduced by the SEC, and the potential pitfalls and promise that come with it. Discussing the impact of leverage, the role of clearing houses, and industry preparations for handling new business regulations.

Topics covered include the longevity of the Magnificent Seven stocks, Japan's economic outlook, options trading, AI boom comparisons, tech giants challenges, and insights into finance books.

Exploring the rise of penny stocks fueled by retail investors in 2021, covered including the surge in trading volume and accessibility through mainstream brokers, the risky reputation of penny stock trading, share price dilution, and the potential future regulations for trading penny stocks.

JPMorgan Chase shines in the banking crisis with record profits and dominance, while smaller banks struggle. Learn how strategic acquisitions and investments boosted JPMorgan's success. Explore the future outlook and challenges for JP Morgan in the competitive US banking sector.

Explore the sustainability of OpenAI’s business model, focusing on the costs of AI technology. Can the start-up achieve its ambitious goals? Discover their revenue strategies and the challenges of balancing profitability with AGI development. Learn about their financial viability and future prospects in the evolving market.

Billionaire financier Ken Griffin discusses cracks in the hedge fund sector as Citadel's success faces challenges. The episode explores the rise of multi-manager hedge funds, fundraising struggles, high returns, high costs, market risks, and future scenarios for hedge funds amidst higher interest rates and investor preferences.

Exploring Delaware's popularity for company incorporation among Fortune 500 companies, particularly Elon Musk's frustration after a Delaware court annulled his $56 billion pay package from Tesla. The significance of Delaware's Court of Chancery in attracting companies, ruling on shareholder lawsuits, efficiency in M&A and proxy fights, and its historical roots. The implications of Elon Musk moving Tesla's incorporation to Texas and the challenges for the Texas Business Court. Elon Musk's decision to relocate Neuralink's incorporation to Nevada and its implications for Delaware and Nevada's reputation for controlling shareholders.