Andrew Elson (Ed Elson)
Finance commentator/podcast host; features interviews and discussions with analysts on markets and sector moves affecting M&A and healthcare deals.
Threads Drives Massive Payments with Minimal Costs
- 378M users - $7.2B global payments volume - $38M revenue per employee Dirt cheap
Can This Deal Actually Happen? Find Out
We dig into whether this deal is possible on today's episode of @profgmarkets — check it out here: http://bit.ly/4tm3Xzz
OpenAI Targets $1 Trillion IPO, Wall Street Reacts
For years, no one asked OpenAI the difficult questions. Now they're reportedly eyeing a $1 trillion IPO, and Wall Street is about to make up for lost time. 👉 More in my latest newsletter: https://bit.ly/4f2vqD1
Lulu G. Navarro's Interview Showcases Top‑tier Questions
Extraordinary questions and interviewing skills on display from @lulugnavarro in this. She asked everything the audience would want to ask. https://youtu.be/2tpMkUCvqrs?si=kqem88NYwkAIMuJ6
CFTC Penalties Collapse: $17B to $10M, Crime Unchanged
CFTC penalties dropped from $17 billion to $10 million in a single year. Hint: It’s not because crime went down. More in my latest newsletter, "Refund The Police": bit.ly/RefundThePolice
Uber Expands Into Hotels, Aiming for All‑in‑one App
Uber now lets users book hotels directly in its app via Expedia’s 700,000+ properties — the latest move in its push to become an ‘everything app’
SEC's Mission Fades; Refund The Police Newsletter Out
The SEC exists to prevent financial crime. Or, at least, it used to. My latest newsletter, “Refund The Police” is out now: bit.ly/RefundThePolice
Low-Cost Carriers Seek $2.5B Aid Amid Iran War Fuel Surge
Low-cost airlines are asking the Trump administration for $2.5B in federal aid to offset rising fuel costs driven by the Iran war
Legacy Media Lost the Attention War—Can They Recover?
Legacy media has already lost the attention war. The question is whether they can win it back. @cwarzel
Intel Hits Record High, Q1 Revenue Beats Forecasts
Intel is on pace for its first record high since 2000 after shares surged 20% in after-hours trading. Q1 revenue came in at $13.6B — more than $1B above some estimates
Weakening Regulators Leaves Citizens without Police Protection
Sorry Megyn but the cops aren’t coming. This is what happens when you gut our regulatory agencies.
257K Views Per Clip
TBPN's 257K views per clip turned their ad business from $5M to $30M in a single year. I dive into what I call "The Clip Economy" in my latest newsletter: bit.ly/ClipEconomy
Clips Have Become the Primary Product Driving Reach
Clips are no longer the byproduct of the main product — they’re the main product. No matter the size of the show, they drive the ultimate reach 👇 More in my latest newsletter, "The Clip Economy": bit.ly/ClipEconomy
IMF Slashes Growth Outlook to 3.1% Amid Hormuz Blockade
The IMF has cut its global growth forecast to 3.1% as THE Hormuz blockade drives up oil, food, and inflation forecasts
Media Winners Are Creators Who Master the Clip
The winners in media will be creators who can clip. In my latest newsletter, “The Clip Economy,” I explore why: bit.ly/ClipEconomy