The Business Show

Andrew Giancola

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.

  1. 1D AGO

    Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs, Trump Immediately Hikes to 15%

    Join the community built to help you master your money, stay accountable, and reach financial freedom. 👉 Join ⁠Master Money Academy⁠ today! The Supreme Court struck down many of President Trump's tariffs in a 6-3 vote ruling the law does not authorize the president to impose such duties, with Trump immediately responding by announcing a 10% global levy hiked to 15% on Saturday as the U.S. government could owe over $175 billion in refunds creating massive uncertainty while gold jumped and stock futures fell; OpenAI slashed infrastructure spending projections from $1.4 trillion to $600 billion by 2030 despite projecting revenue growth from $13 billion to $280 billion showing the original number was unrealistic and raising AI spending bubble concerns; and Hasbro is crushing Mattel with 14% revenue growth driven by 45% growth in Wizards of the Coast unit housing Dungeons & Dragons and Magic the Gathering as gaming and collectibles prove higher margin than traditional toys while Mattel struggles with 1% decline despite Barbie and Hot Wheels. 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    9 min
  2. 4D AGO

    Amazon vs. Walmart: The Retail Revenue Revolution

    Join the community built to help you master your money, stay accountable, and reach financial freedom. 👉 Join ⁠Master Money Academy⁠ today! In this episode of The Business Show, Andrew Giancola discusses the latest trends in the financial markets, including Wall Street's performance, the significant shift in retail revenue with Amazon surpassing Walmart, and the changing dynamics of job hopping and wage growth. He emphasizes the importance of long-term investing and staying informed about economic indicators that could impact personal finances. Takeaways The Nasdaq is on track to snap its five week losing streak. Amazon has dethroned Walmart in quarterly revenue for the first time ever. Job hopping is no longer a guaranteed way to increase wages. The wage gap between job switchers and stayers is shrinking. Employers now have more leverage in the job market. It's crucial to negotiate for raises in your current job. Economic indicators are essential for understanding market trends. Long-term investors should not be swayed by short-term market fluctuations. Master Money Academy offers valuable resources for financial education. Staying informed is key to building wealth. Chapters 00:00 Market Overview and Wall Street Trends 05:49 Job Hopping: The Changing Landscape of Employment 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    7 min
  3. 5D AGO

    Walmart's Warning: Consumer Caution Ahead

    Join the community built to help you master your money, stay accountable, and reach financial freedom. 👉 Join ⁠Master Money Academy⁠ today! In this episode, Andrew Giancola discusses significant market movements, including Walmart's disappointing guidance despite strong earnings, the Federal Reserve's divided stance on interest rates, Mark Zuckerberg's testimony in a landmark social media trial, Moderna's flu shot approval, and changes in airline loyalty programs. Each topic highlights the current economic landscape and its implications for consumers and investors. Takeaways Walmart's stock drop signals consumer caution. The Fed's internal division creates market uncertainty. Zuckerberg's testimony reflects social media's accountability issues. Moderna's flu shot approval is a positive development. Airlines are tightening loyalty programs, impacting frequent flyers. Consumer behavior is shifting towards more cautious spending. Investors should be aware of regulatory changes affecting stocks. The importance of building an emergency fund is emphasized. Market trends indicate a need for financial discipline. Master Money Academy offers resources for financial education. Chapters 00:00 Walmart's Market Signals and Consumer Behavior 03:30 Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Dilemma 04:38 Zuckerberg's Testimony and Social Media Accountability 07:19 Moderna's Flu Shot and Regulatory Uncertainty 08:12 Changes in Airline Loyalty Programs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    9 min
  4. 6D AGO

    Amazon's Market Struggles Explained

    Join the community built to help you master your money, stay accountable, and reach financial freedom. 👉 Join ⁠Master Money Academy⁠ today! In this episode of The Business Show, Andrew Giancola discusses significant financial news, including Amazon's historic market losses, Warren Buffett's strategic moves with Berkshire Hathaway, the competitive landscape of media consolidation between Netflix and Paramount, Meta's partnership with Nvidia for AI development, and the new economic term 'boom session' that describes the current financial climate. The episode emphasizes the disconnect between economic indicators and consumer sentiment, highlighting the challenges faced by everyday Americans despite positive GDP growth. Takeaways Amazon lost $450 billion in market cap over two weeks. Warren Buffett is trimming his Apple stake due to valuation concerns. The New York Times is gaining traction with digital subscriptions. Netflix's bid for Warner Brothers could reshape media landscape. Meta is expanding its AI capabilities with Nvidia's chips. The term 'boom session' describes the current economic paradox. Consumer sentiment is sour despite strong GDP growth. Debt levels are at an all-time high for Americans. Inflation has cooled, but prices remain high. Wages may not keep pace with rising costs for many. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Business Show 00:54 Amazon's Historic Market Losses 02:14 Warren Buffett's Strategic Moves 03:50 Media Consolidation: Netflix vs. Paramount 05:11 Meta and Nvidia's AI Partnership 06:20 Understanding the 'Boom Session' Economy 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    7 min
  5. FEB 17

    Navigating Market Trends: Insights and Strategies

    Join the community built to help you master your money, stay accountable, and reach financial freedom. 👉 Join ⁠Master Money Academy⁠ today! In this episode of The Business Show, Andrew Giancola discusses the current state of the markets, highlighting mixed performances across major indices, particularly the NASDAQ's ongoing struggles. He delves into inflation trends, noting a decrease to 2.4%, and explores the implications of rising AI spending, which is raising concerns about a potential investment bubble. Additionally, he examines consumer behavior, particularly the impact of economic stress on spending patterns, as evidenced by General Mills' outlook cut. The episode concludes with a reminder for investors to stay diversified and disciplined amidst market fluctuations. Takeaways The NASDAQ is experiencing its fifth consecutive week of declines. Inflation has cooled to 2.4%, providing the Fed with more flexibility. General Mills' outlook cut signals consumer stress in the economy. AI spending is raising concerns about a potential investment bubble. Investors should remain diversified to mitigate risks. Consumer behavior is shifting towards more cautious spending. Gold has performed well due to geopolitical uncertainty and inflation fears. Lower oil prices can relieve pressure on consumers and inflation. Monitoring market trends is crucial for informed investment decisions. Building a financial system can help automate and grow wealth. Chapters 00:00 Market Overview and Current Trends 02:45 Inflation Insights and Economic Indicators 06:02 AI Spending and Its Implications 08:47 Consumer Behavior and Market Reactions 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    9 min
  6. FEB 12

    8.8 Million Americans in Student Loan Default

    Join the community built to help you master your money, stay accountable, and reach financial freedom. 👉 Join ⁠Master Money Academy⁠ today! 8.8 million Americans are now in default on student loans totaling $208 billion with delinquency rates at record 9.6% as a borrower defaulted every nine seconds on average throughout 2025 after pandemic protections ended creating the worst crisis in history; Alphabet raised nearly $32 billion in less than 24 hours including a debut 100-year sterling bond attracting over $100 billion in orders to fund AI infrastructure; Amazon Pharmacy announced expansion of same-day prescription delivery to 4,500 cities by end of 2026; Stripe unveiled a payment system enabling AI agents to pay automatically using USDC stablecoins on Base blockchain; Salesforce cut fewer than 1,000 employees reallocating resources toward AI products; and Lyft tumbled 14% after missing Q4 revenue expectations and posting unexpected full-year operating loss despite announcing $1 billion share buyback. 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    12 min
5
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78 Ratings

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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.

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