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Money moves fast—stay ahead of it. Welcome to The Business Show, where we break down the biggest financial stories, market trends, and business shake-ups in a way that’s fast, fun, and easy to understand. Hosted by Andrew Giancola, this podcast cuts through the noise to bring you the most important updates on stocks, crypto, major business deals, economic trends, and the future of money—without the jargon.
Markets moving? We break it down. Big companies making bold moves? We tell you what it means. Crypto, AI, and emerging trends? You’ll hear it here first. Recessions, rate hikes, inflation, and investing strategies? We’ve got you covered.
Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or just someone who wants to stay informed and make smarter money moves, this show is for you. New episodes drop weekdays—subscribe now and stay ahead of the game.
Visa & Mastercard End 20-Year Swipe Fee Battle (And Buffett Confirms He’ll Keep His Berkshire Stake)
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2 weeks ago
Visa & Mastercard End 20-Year Swipe Fee Battle (And Buffett Confirms He’ll Keep His Berkshire Stake)
Visa and Mastercard ended a 20-year antitrust battle with merchants over swipe fees, reaching a long-awaited settlement likely to lower or cap transaction costs for retailers. Warren Buffett said he’ll retain a “significant” Berkshire stake after stepping down as CEO this year, calling Greg Abel the right successor and accelerating $1.3 billion in charitable stock donations. Amsterdam-based Nebius inked a $3 billion deal with Meta to power AI operations, following a $17.4 billion contract with Microsoft. Grab is investing $60 million in remote-driving startup Vay, with another $350 million possible if milestones are met. Paramount Skydance reported strong streaming results and forecast profitability this year, even as legacy TV ad revenue falls. Cogent Biosciences shares soared 119% after positive cancer drug trial results. Take-Two delayed Grand Theft Auto VI again to November 2026, frustrating gamers and investors alike. And U.S. household debt climbed to a record $18.59 trillion, fueled by rising borrowing costs and consumer spending.
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The Business Show
Money moves fast—stay ahead of it. Welcome to The Business Show, where we break down the biggest financial stories, market trends, and business shake-ups in a way that’s fast, fun, and easy to understand. Hosted by Andrew Giancola, this podcast cuts through the noise to bring you the most important updates on stocks, crypto, major business deals, economic trends, and the future of money—without the jargon.
Markets moving? We break it down. Big companies making bold moves? We tell you what it means. Crypto, AI, and emerging trends? You’ll hear it here first. Recessions, rate hikes, inflation, and investing strategies? We’ve got you covered.
Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or just someone who wants to stay informed and make smarter money moves, this show is for you. New episodes drop weekdays—subscribe now and stay ahead of the game.