Episode 503: Neal and Toby unpack some major quotes said by industry leaders, starting with Elon Musk casting some doubt on Trump’s joint AI infrastructure investment, then JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon has some blunt words about tariffs, and then a ByteDance direction has optimistic words for finding TikTok’s buyer. Meanwhile, Ross Ulbricht, the man behind the controversial Silk Road receives a presidential pardon. Plus, Neal shares his favorite numbers on international travel, India’s popcorn tax, and Kidz Bop still going strong. Lastly, final headlines to close out your day. Let’s ride! 00:00 - Get your MBD Hoodie 2:50 - Elon doubts Trump’s AI venture 6:20 - Dimon says “Get over it” 9:50 - ByteDance director optimistic for TikTok 12:00 - Silk Road creator pardoned 17:45 - Record-breaking travel 21:00 - Popcorn tax?? 23:30 - Kidz Bop turns 50 25:50 - Sprint Finish! Grab your Morning Brew Daily Sweatshirt here: Shop.Morningbrew.Com Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Download the Yahoo! Finance App (on the Play and App store) for real-time alerts on news and insights tailored to your portfolio and stock watchlists. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC.  APY as of 1/16/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change. *Terms and Conditions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 501: Neal and Toby recap Trump’s inauguration and discuss the laundry-list of executive orders on trade, immigration, government efficiency, and more. Then, TikTok was finally banned… Then it went back online, with the app giving credit to President Trump. Plus, Trump launches a meme coin, Trump Coin, which sees a record spike shortly after he steps into the White House. Lastly, what you need to know for the week ahead.  00:00 - 5PM Sunset in NYC 2:40 - Trump’s 1st day in office 9:00 - TikTok is back…for now 15:30 - Trump Coin takes off 21:00 - Week Ahead Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Download the Yahoo! Finance App (on the Play and App store) for real-time alerts on news and insights tailored to your portfolio and stock watchlists. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices