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August 7, 2026 2 mins

Plus: President Trump signs two executive orders aimed at cracking down on birthright citizenship. And Airbnb boosts its full-year forecast on strong demand as the company’s AI bets start to pay off. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Plus: Oil prices climb as investors await updates from the Middle East. And eBay stock slips after the company lifts its full-year outlook and reported revenue growth in its second quarter. Alexis Moore hosts.

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Plus: Burger King continues its winning streak, anchoring a surge in second-quarter profit and revenue for its parent company Restaurant Brands International. And a Republican-led Senate committee holds Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. Alex Ossola hosts.

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August 6, 2026 1 min

 Plus: Oil prices tick higher on news Iran and Oman are finalizing a draft agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. And Airlines are pushing back against federal agents using airports as the site of immigration enforcement efforts. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Plus: Oil prices hold steady amid Middle East uncertainty. And Nvidia stock rallies after SpaceX names the chipmaker its exclusive supplier. Imani Moise hosts.

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Plus: Disney’s third-quarter revenue was boosted by theme park visitors and Toy Story 5. And Eli Lilly posted higher revenue on continued GLP-1 demand. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Plus: A federal judge sets a start date for the antitrust trial over Paramount’s $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. And the robotaxi competition heats up in London, as both Wayve and Uber win approval to offer supervised rides. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Plus: SpaceX releases first-ever quarterly financial report. And Palantir shares surge after the software company reported stronger-than-expected earnings. Imani Moise hosts.

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Plus: AI drives a $20 billion sales quarter for equipment maker Caterpillar. And authorities name a suspect in the Washington wildfires. Anthony Bansie hosts.

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Plus: Defense-tech company Anduril Industries eyes a Maryland port as a potential production site for its drone boats. And BP and Saudi Aramco report earnings boosts amid higher oil prices. Luke Vargas hosts.

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August 3, 2026 1 min

Plus: The Nasdaq gains on a rise in Magnificent Seven tech stocks. And drug companies AstraZeneca and Bristol Myers Squibb are in talks to merge. Alexis Moore hosts.

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Plus, Tyson Foods lowers its profit outlook amid a cattle shortage. And Nissan reports its first quarterly profit in two years. Alex Ossola hosts.

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August 3, 2026 2 mins

Plus: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche formally rescinds ‘anti-weaponization’ fund in a bid to smooth his confirmation. And California’s billionaire tax wins support from state democratic party. Luke Vargas hosts.

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July 31, 2026 1 min

Plus: Amazon shares surge after cloud-computing sales accelerate. And Universal Music Group stock slumps after weak earnings. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Plus: Nuclear company Westinghouse Electric has confidentially filed for an IPO. And New York sues Kalshi, saying the company is running an illegal gambling operation. Alex Ossola hosts.

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July 31, 2026 1 min

Plus: Anthropic says software it was testing got onto the internet and hacked three unsuspecting companies. And Tesla weighs the sale of its China business to pave the way for a potential merger with SpaceX. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Plus: Samsung stock dropped slightly, despite a major jump in net profits. And Meta Platforms shares fell after the company’s revenue guidance disappointed. Alexis Moore hosts.

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Plus: The NYSE’s owner is buying fixed-income platform MarketAxess for $6 billion. And Amazon’s Zoox gets the OK to start charging for robotaxi rides. Alex Ossola hosts.


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Plus: The Trump administration plans to spend big to ramp up Patriot missile production. And a Senate Judiciary committee vote to advance President Trump’s nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general has been called off. 

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Plus: Oil prices jump after Iran launched a surprise attack on U.S. forces. And Ford shares rallies after raising outlook. Imani Moise hosts.

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