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Boeing bounces back

Apr 22, 2026 · 25m

Summary

Boeing reports strong profits and outperforms Airbus, aided by ramped-up production and political support, though Middle East tensions loom. Global shipping faces disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz closure and rising fuel costs, creating uncertainty for logistics firms. Meanwhile, prediction markets expand into perpetual futures, raising regulatory questions. The episode also explores the legal battles over direct-to-consumer car sales and the growing American addiction to self-storage units.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: VantageScore and Odoo Boeing reports profits and outperforms Airbus Global shipping disruptions and rising fuel costs Prediction markets launch perpetual futures Market numbers and stock updates Sponsors: VantageScore, Fundrise, and Odoo Tesla and EV startups fight for direct sales The American addiction to self-storage Google's AI writes 75% of new code
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