Google’s AI Is Eating Its Own Search Biz & Halloween Candy Prices Are Scary
Summary
Google's stock plunged 10% after earnings revealed slowing search growth and massive AI spending, contrasting sharply with Microsoft's positive results. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady while Chair Kevin Warsh announced a shift to fewer rate decision meetings. Additionally, the episode covers a controversial WNBA Finals scheduling error, skyrocketing Halloween candy prices, and the Milwaukee Brewers' historic World Series victory.
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Intro and Holiday Show Ticket Promo
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Google Earnings and AI Spending Concerns
Federal Reserve Holds Rates and Policy Changes
WNBA Finals Scheduling Controversy
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Neil's Numbers: Inflation of Halloween Candy
Neil's Numbers: Rise of Tennis and Golf
Neil's Numbers: Harvard's Hume 10 Course
Life Magazine Returns with Carly Kloss
Brewers Win World Series and Monet Wager
Credits and Outro
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