Apple shares rise after upgrade from Bank of America, potential of AI and headset discussed. SpaceX launch with European crew to ISS. Haribo gummi bear factory visit. US regulators' plan for banks. Tax efficiency and harvesting losses strategy.

Rise in Spanish language learning in the US discussed by Babbel CEO. Benefits of language learning as a New Year's resolution explored. Impact of chat bots and AI on language learning examined. User engagement trends on a language learning platform discussed.

Olivia White from McKinsey discusses changing trade relationships. Mick Mulroy and Larry Liebert report on Iran's missile strike in Pakistan. Jennifer Petty shares research on commercial card trends. JoAnne Bianco talks about market trends and fund flows. Discussion on commercial real estate concerns and credit rating categories.

Peak Ski Company co-founders Andy Wirth and Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller discuss their innovative ski manufacturing process and their commitment to modernizing the industry. They also talk about challenges in profitability and quality control, as well as their expansion plans and future ventures.

Ken Leon breaks down big bank earnings. Hayley Berg shares travel outlook. Joel Weber and Eric Balchunas discuss Businessweek Magazine story on ETFs. Katy Kaminski Drive to the Close.

Brian Casey, CEO at ECM PCB Stator Technology, talks about their software that revolutionizes electric motor development, eliminating supply chain issues. They discuss the disruptive potential of the software, its impact on the industry, and the company's major customers and growth prospects.

Topics in this podcast include the first trading week of 2024, existential wars and global preparedness, changing global environment and risks for 2024, potential risks investors are ignoring, global risks and the significance of Osh County, the rise of Trump and populism in American politics, the growth of U.S. healthcare spending and technology solutions, sales conversations and SEC approval, tracking companies and focus ideas, impact of changing interest rates on European banks and insurance companies, powerlifting and work-life balance, and Jeff Bezos' search for properties.

Anton Schutz and Sonali Basak analyze earnings results of US banks. Emilio Tenuta discusses water access and sustainability. Enda Curran analyzes potential risks to the global economy. Silvina Moschini explores SEC approval of Bitcoin ETFs. Kathy Jones discusses fixed income strategies.

Robert Garrett, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health, discusses using AI as a transformative tool for healthcare. The podcast explores Mark Zuckerberg's desire for recognition in AI and the metaverse, geopolitical tensions, healthcare challenges, climate change impact on health, shortage of healthcare workers, and the role of technology in healthcare.

Bitcoin market after SEC approval of spot ETFs, US CPI data and Fed policy breakdown, increased threat of armed insurrection, investing in Bitcoin spot ETFs, and skepticism about the Fed's ability to achieve a soft landing and rising credit card delinquencies.