Brew Markets

Brew Markets

Brew Markets breaks down the day’s most compelling stock market stories and explores what they mean for you. Hosted by Ann Berry, an investor, board member and former CEO, the show delivers refreshing insights into trading trends and money moves, every weekday afternoon.

Episodes

March 5, 2026 21 mins
Episode 137: Today, Ann unpacks the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, signed by seven major tech companies with the goal of protecting consumers from potential rising electricity prices caused by data centers. Then we take a deep dive into battery manufacturer Amprius Technologies, its earnings results and look at where its batteries are being used (hint: in the air). Finally, shares of Six Flags are up, Victoria’s Secret are down and B...
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Episode 136: Today, Ann explores the link between the conflict in Iran, South Korea’s market sell-off and what it could reveal about vulnerabilities around the AI surge.  Then, we dive into earnings from retail brands Bath & Body Works and Abercrombie & Fitch as well as Archer Aviation in its race to launch in the eVTOL space.  Finally, we look at the jump in Bitcoin and crypto-related stocks and what it could say about Bitcoin’s r...
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 Episode 135: Today, Ann examines market dispersion, looking beyond the relative stability of major indexes and ETFs and diving into volatility hidden beneath the surface - the phenomenon that makes some investors nervous and others excited for stock picking.  Then, we break down Target and Best Buy earnings and how their “not-as-bad-as-expected” results were enough to send shares higher, making them the two best-performing stocks ...
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Episode 134: Today, Ann previews the government’s antitrust trial of Live Nation that could result in Ticketmaster being spun out from the concert giant. Then, we survey how the markets are reacting to the US-Israeli strikes on Iran and what a shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz could mean for the price of oil.  Finally, Paramount announces plans for Warner Brothers Discovery and Netflix sees its shares rise.  www.brewmarkets.com ...
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Episode 133: Today, Ann is joined by Bill Gurley, renowned venture capitalist, who offers his perspective on the market today, why fewer big tech winners are going public and how IPOs need to change to work for retail investors.  Drawing on his experience investing in and serving on the boards of companies like Nextdoor, OpenTable and Uber, Bill discusses themes from his new book Runnin’ Down A Dream - including curiosity, lifelong...
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Episode 132: Today, Ann reviews highlights from CLEAR’s recent earnings that sent the stock up 40% - while shining a light on the company’s CEO Caryn Seidman-Becker who bought the company out of bankruptcy and pursues a “cash is queen” mentality while rolling out new products including a move into healthcare.Then we look at earnings from Joby Aviation as the air taxi maker partners with Uber and navigates FAA approval in anticipati...
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Episode 131: Today, Ann zooms in on three market takeaways from President Trump’s State of the Union address, including policy around energy for AI, retirement plans and tariffs - plus an investing issue that received bipartisan support.  Then we look at earnings nuggets from GoDaddy, including the company’s goal of registering agentic agents - and Cava’s new super-secret loyalty tier.  Finally - we cover earnings headlines that ha...
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Episode 130: Today, Ann digs into the Novo Nordisk vs Eli Lilly vs Pfizer news roundabout: with Novo’s share price dropping, now too are the list price of its popular obesity drugs - does that leave the entire sector vulnerable to… loss?  Then we look at earnings from Constellation Energy, the largest operator of nuclear power plants in the U.S. -  regulatory scrutiny builds as the sector grows in the AI age and residential custome...
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Episode 129: Today, Ann digs into the market’s reaction to the Supreme Court striking down the Trump administration’s tariffs, what the White House is signaling could come next and where it leaves businesses seeking refunds.  Then we look at a potential takeover of PayPal, a strong slate of films bringing hope to AMC and stuff-crust delivering for Domino’s.  Finally, amidst a continued sell-off of software stocks on renewed fears a...
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Episode 128: Today, Ann is joined by Scott Blackley, Chief Financial Officer of Oscar Health to discuss how the company is dusting itself off after a tough, loss-making 2025.  The conversation is a de-jargoned survey of the $1.5 trillion health insurance sector, including insights into the  realities of the Affordable Care Act, state-by-state regulation and how Oscar aims to scale through personalization and tech.    www.brewmarke...
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Episode 127: Today, Ann digs into reports that Accenture’s new AI policy monitors how its staff uses AI tools and directs promotions toward employees who are more AI-inclined - and what it might portend for people-centric businesses beyond tech.  Then we survey earrings from DoorDash and Walmart as the two companies seek to get a handle on consumer sentiment and spend on tech in the war for delivery.  Finally, we take a spin throug...
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Episode 126: Ann breaks down today’s game film on Madison Square Garden Sports’ record-setting share price performance following news that the company is considering spinning-off the Knicks and Rangers - a classic example of the sum of the parts being greater than the whole. Then we survey earnings from Moody’s, Fiverr and Wingstop - as leadership addresses AI adoption, the gig economy and potential World Cup foot traffic. Finall...
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Episode 125: Today, Ann looks at two travel-related companies that are facing a growing stake from activist investors - one taking advantage of Norwegian Cruise Line’s CEO stepping down - the other pushing for Tripadvisor to sell… itself.  Then we diagnose earrings from Medtronic the medical devices OG that went from producing the first wearable battery powered pacemaker to now developing robotic-assisted surgical procedures… but i...
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Episode 124: Today, Ann is joined by the CFO at Match Group, Steve Bailey, to discuss how the company behind Hinge, Tinder and dozens of other dating apps is navigating “swipe fatigue” and skepticism over the insertion of AI into the matchmaking process and where the company is allocating money to reach new users and attract jilted investors back to the stock.  Then we take a look at The Vatican Bank’s first foray into equity index...
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Episode 123: Today, Ann digs into Meta’s SEC filings and financial engineering that’s kept a $27 billion data-center project off its balance sheet - and examines what it means for AI bubble fears.  Then we go inside Robinhood’s latest quarter that saw revenue up despite the drag from crypto’s crash - investor sentiment is mixed, but CEO Vlad Tenev is committed to the company’s future as a “Financial SuperApp”.  Finally, a glimpse a...
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Episode 122: Today, Ann explores why - just 6 weeks into his position - Kraft Heinz CEO Steve Cahillane puts a pause on the company’s proposed split and how the market and tie-up architect Berkshire Hathaway received the big news.  Then we dig into earnings for Unity, the development platform behind some of the world’s most popular video games: revenue beat expectations, so why did the market press the down button on its stock?  Fi...
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Episode 121: Today, Ann discusses Spotify’s latest earnings report and why the streaming giant impressed investors besting expectations with a huge jump in subscribers and revenue.  Then we tackle 2026’s "software-mageddon" sell-off that has investors wondering which companies and products are best insulated from the encroachment of AI - we look at the latest numbers, the market results and even ask Claude what it makes of the sect...
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Episode 120: Today, Ann explores what’s happening at Monday.com that caused its stock to drop 20% today - even on the back of a slight earnings beat (hint: the software company pulled guidance amidst the sector “choppiness” introduced by AI like Claude). Then, in the wake of a record number of bets placed on the Super Bowl and significant dips in their stock prices, we look at the bets “traditional” sports gambling apps like DraftK...
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Episode 119: Today, Ann sits down with Kathy Lien, the Managing Director of FX Strategy at BK Asset Management.  With the U.S. dollar recently sinking to its lowest level in four years, gold and silver hitting all-time highs, and a brand-new Fed Chair nominee entering the picture, they break down what’s driving dollar valuation and what it means for investors and the global economy.  Then with the Olympics kicking off, we look at t...
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Episode 118: Today, Ann digs into e.l.f. Beauty’s earnings to gauge the impact of Hailey Bieber’s Rhode, a year after e.l.f. bought the celebrity brand for a billion dollars in the thick of tariff turmoil.  Then, Ann is joined by PepsiCo CMO Mark Kirkham for a sneak peak inside the company’s advertising playbook going into Super Bowl weekend (hint: it features a polar bear).  Finally, we look at today’s market movers, including the...
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