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Inflation Cools More Than Expected & 'Pokémon GO' Heads to Saudi Arabia
13 Mar 2025
Episode 538: Neal and Toby dive into the latest inflation report that shows it cooled a bit, which is a welcomed sign. But some can’t forget that the ongoing trade war could spoil the party. Then, RFK Jr. meets with CEOs of major food companies and urges them to remove artificial dyes from their products. Also, the popular mobile game Pokémon Go is being sold to a Saudi Arabian company that looks to expand its gaming aspirations. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on the workday clock-outs, car tech, and America’s longest conveyor belt. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow There are risks involved with investing in ETFs, including possible loss of money. ETFs are subject to risks similar to those of stocks. Investments focus in a particular sector, such as technology, are subject to greater risks and are more greatly impacted by market volatility, than more diversified investments. The Nasdaq-100 Index® includes the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq. An investment cannot be made directly into an index. Invesco Distributors, Inc.
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Good morning, Brew Daily Show. I'm Neil Freiman. And I'm Toby Howell. Today, the average workday is shrinking.
So what is the new nine to five? Then inflation finally slowed its roll last month, but danger lurks ahead. It's Thursday, March 13th. Let's ride. Let's ride.
Does Vanna White have the best job in the world? On a recent radio appearance, the Wheel of Fortune co-host delivered the shocking news that she works just 34 days a year, meaning she gets 331 days off. And the pay is pretty good, too.
After not getting a raise for 18 years, White reportedly negotiated a new contract that gave her a substantial pay increase above her existing $3 million per year salary. On the days she does work, it does sound pretty intense. The show films six episodes per day, which requires six wardrobe changes. Come on, feel bad for me, White said. Toby, do you feel bad for her?
Our queen, Vanna White, I think she's worth every penny. I mean, look at it. Wheel of Fortune generated $100 million in advertising revenue last year, so I think she's definitely worth it. but I was doing a little bit of digging to see who might have a better dollar per minute worked than Vanna White.
And there's this guy, Kevin Schmidt, who climbs a 1,500-foot TV tower twice a year to change the light bulb. He makes $20,000 per climb. Yes, he's got the risk of death. Vanna has a lot less so, but I think it's a toss-up on the literal dollars per minute worked. So Kevin Schmidt, Vanna White, those two are on the Mount Rushmore of dollars per minute worked.
Now a word from our sponsor, Invesco QQQ. Neil, when was the last time you checked your resting heart rate? Tell me, why on earth would I ever know that? Hey, it's important to know the state of your aerobic system. But the reason I ask is because you've been spending a little too much time in your brokerage account.
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