3 chapters across the catalog
Reports circulated that Nike's market capitalization increased by $3 billion following the cancellation of the Betsy Ross shoe. Analysts noted that market cap is a volatile metric based on current stock price and does not necessarily reflect realized profit, comparing it to the fluctuations seen with companies like Apple.
Sponsorship vs Donations, No Agenda Business Model
The hosts defend their "Value-for-Value" model against listener criticism, arguing that traditional corporate sponsorship would compromise their ability to criticize companies like Monsanto or Enterprise. They emphasize that the show is a commercial venture and would cease to exist without direct financial support from the audience.
European Banking Insurance, Rabobank, and Yahoo Finance Analysis
European deposit insurance levels, such as those for Fortis and ABN AMRO, are significantly lower than the American FDIC, often covering only up to 38,000 euros. Rabobank is highlighted as a stable cooperative alternative in the Netherlands that remains open on Saturdays. Future content plans include a collaboration with Andrew Horowitz to dissect Yahoo Finance metrics like book value and enterprise value.
