Stock Market Surges After Midterm Rout & Men Are Becoming "Pilates Princes"
Summary
Data journalist Lev Akebus spent seven hours writing 3,000 names, a feat hosts Neil and Toby attempted with mixed results. The episode analyzes the post-midterm market rally driven by Trump accepting results, highlighting winners like solar stocks and losers like Trump Media. It also covers CVS’s surprise corporate breakup, widespread cyberattacks on European refrigerators, and the surge in male Pilates participation.
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Show intro and daily headlines
Challenge: Naming 3,000 people in 7 hours
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Market reaction to Democratic midterm wins
CVS announces corporate breakup
Cyberattacks on European refrigeration systems
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Sponsor: PwC midterms outlook
Neil's Numbers: Men's rise in Pilates
Neil's Numbers: Harley-Davidson sales recovery
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Backlash over Rice Krispies recipe change
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