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.

  1. 1 hr ago

    Why Prudential is Shrinking to Grow (ft. CFO Yanela Frias)

    Episode 254: Prudential Financial, the 150-year-old insurance OG, is in the midst of a strategic pivot as it works to reshape its business. For insight into the transformation, Ann is joined by Yanela Frias, Prudential’s Chief Financial Officer. They unpack the company’s five-year plan, its exit from emerging markets and how it’s using AI to enhance the underwriting process. Plus, Yanela reflects on her 30-year career at Prudential and why she’s made a point of never staying in the same role for more than three years. Visit Schwab.com/FinancialDecoder www.brewmarkets.com  Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why Prudential is Shrinking to Grow (ft. CFO Yanela Frias)
  2. 1 day ago

    Walmart’s Warning Sign & Unusual AI Data Sources

    Episode 253: Today, Ann dives into Walmart’s latest earnings – and unpacks what the retail bellwether’s rare sales miss tells us about the state of the consumer. Then, we take a spin through market headlines, including earnings results from John Deere, Alibaba and Labubu-parent company Pop Mart. Plus, why a C-suite departure at CrowdStrike sent the stock tumbling. Finally, from airlines to academia – we follow the data trail and survey the unlikely sources feeding the AI boom. Visit Schwab.com/FinancialDecoder www.brewmarkets.com  Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Walmart’s Warning Sign & Unusual AI Data Sources
  3. 2 days ago

    Why the Treasury is Buying U.S. Debt & Commercializing Gene Editing

    Episode 252: Today, Ann explains the Treasury’s decision to double its debt buybacks — and what could be driving the move. Then, we spin through market headlines, including earnings from Estée Lauder and Target, why Moderna stock is surging and robotics maker Unitree’s blockbuster IPO. Finally, we take a listener's question and dive into CRISPR Therapeutics to unpack why the biotech company behind the world’s first approved gene-editing therapy still isn’t profitable. Visit Schwab.com/FinancialDecoder www.brewmarkets.com  Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why the Treasury is Buying U.S. Debt & Commercializing Gene Editing
  4. 3 days ago

    Wendy’s Reinvented & Solving Microsoft’s Copilot-palooza Problem

    Episode 251: Today, Ann explores Wendy's turnaround efforts as CEO Bob Wright approaches his 90-day mark in the big seat.. Then, Ann welcomes Charles Lamanna, Microsoft’s Executive Vice President of Copilot, Agents and Platform, to discuss what sets Copilot apart, how AI agents are changing the way we work and the future of enterprise AI. Finally, we take a quick spin through some market headlines, including why shares of buy-now-pay-later platform Klarna are sliding and what Home Depot’s earnings tell us about the housing market. Visit Schwab.com/FinancialDecoder www.brewmarkets.com  Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wendy’s Reinvented & Solving Microsoft’s Copilot-palooza Problem
  5. 4 days ago

    Meta Heads to Court & Reddit’s Rise to the S&P 500

    Episode 250: Today, Ann breaks down Meta’s landmark social media trial that could cost the company up to $1.4 trillion. Then, we spin through the market headlines, including L3Harris’s surprise leadership shakeup, why Boeing shares are tumbling, Synchrony Financial’s bet on shopping through ChatGPT and the latest development in the Paramount-Warner Brothers merger. Finally, we look at Reddit’s rollercoaster stock ride as it prepares to join the S&P 500. Visit Schwab.com/FinancialDecoder www.brewmarkets.com  Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Meta Heads to Court & Reddit’s Rise to the S&P 500
  6. 14 Aug

    Turning Art Into a Financial Asset Class

    Episode 249: Can art be considered an asset class? Today, Ann delves into that question with Andrew Wolff, Founder and CEO of Beowolff Capital. They discuss the massive art market that still lacks many of the features we take for granted in traditional financial markets – and his mission to build the infrastructure needed to spread its economics beyond a small group of winners. They also delve into his journey to acquire Artsy and Artnet and how his team is using AI and data to rethink everything from art discovery to valuations. Visit Schwab.com/FinancialDecoder www.brewmarkets.com  Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Turning Art Into a Financial Asset Class
  7. 13 Aug

    General Motors Wants to Power More Than Cars (ft. CFO Paul Jacobson)

    Episode 248: How does a 117-year-old automobile company continue to create new engines of growth? Today, Ann welcomes Paul Jacobson, Chief Financial Officer of General Motors, for a far-reaching conversation about how the company is expanding its relationship with customers beyond the initial car sale – through digital subscriptions, insurance products and more. They also delve into Paul’s conviction in the future of EVs despite the current slowdown, GM’s push into vehicle-to-grid technology and its growing defense business. Plus, Paul shares his approach to breaking the “CF-No” stereotype and what he’s learned from working alongside CEO Mary Barra. Visit Schwab.com/FinancialDecoder www.brewmarkets.com  Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    General Motors Wants to Power More Than Cars (ft. CFO Paul Jacobson)

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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.

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