The Rundown

Stocks Climb After Greenland Tensions Ease, Apple Working on AI Pin

Market update for January 22, 2026Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today’s episode:Stocks rally after tensions around Greenland ease and investors breathe a sigh of reliefApple works on an AI-powered wearable pin and plans a major Siri overhaulWaymo launches its robotaxi service in Miami as expansion acceleratesModerna surges on promising cancer vaccineUbisoft sinks after canceling multiple game projects and shutting studiosSpotify rolls out AI-powered prompted playlists for premium users

Netflix Faces Slower Growth, United Airlines Expects Record Profits

Market update for January 21, 2026Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today’s episode:Stocks slide after Trump’s Greenland tariffs rattles markets and sends investors into safe havensNetflix shares fall after earnings as the company signals slower growth and ramps up spending ahead of its Warner dealUnited Airlines posts strong earnings and says it could deliver record profits in 2026 as travel demand stays hotGameStop jumps after CEO Ryan Cohen buys more stockKraft Heinz drops on a potential Berkshire exitFun fact: K-Pop Demon Hunters became Netflix’s most-watched title ever

Trump Threatens New Trade War Over Greenland, Netflix Switches to All Cash for WBD Deal

Market update for Tuesday, January 20, 2026.Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.Federal Reserve Deep Dive: watch hereInterview with Bloomberg’s Ashley Carmen: watch hereIn today’s episode:Stocks slide as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles global marketsSmall caps hit record highs while Big Tech continues to lagTesla emerges as an early winner as Canada reopens its market to Chinese-made EVsNetflix goes all-cash in its bidding war for Warner BrosWinners and losers from today’s market, including RAPT Therapeutics and 3MThe NYSE is exploring 24/7 trading for digital stocks

Is Spotify in Trouble? New CEOs Face Double Threat from YouTube and Netflix

Ashley Carman, Reporter at Bloomberg, joins The Rundown to break down whether Spotify is entering a more fragile phase under its new co-CEOs. We dig into mounting competitive pressure from YouTube and Netflix, the state of podcast monetization, and whether Spotify still has real pricing power. Carman also explains how AI is quietly reshaping the creator economy—and what it all means for the future of the platform.

Deep Dive: A Brief History of the Federal Reserve (And the Threat It Faces Today)

The Federal Reserve is one of the most powerful institutions in America, yet most people don’t fully understand how it works or why it matters.In this weekend deep dive, Zaid breaks down why the Fed was created, how it evolved into the backbone of the U.S. financial system, and the critical role it has played during the Great Depression, World War II, the 2008 financial crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic.The episode also dives into the escalating clash between President Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell, why Trump wants lower interest rates, and why the Fed’s independence is now facing one of its biggest tests in decades.From bank runs and inflation to political pressure and market credibility, this episode explains why the future of the Fed could shape the future of the economy.If you enjoyed this episode, check out my interview with finance journalist and author of the bestseller book 1929, Andrew Ross Sorkin. Watch here.