Episode 214: Neal and Toby look at the recent layoffs from Cruise, Hasbro and Etsy and explain why companies announce layoffs just before the holidays. Plus, there's a board battle brewing at Disney and Starbucks doesn't run the coffee show in China anymore. The guys share their stocks of the week and why the rental market in the US may finally be favoring tenants. Finally, what business lessons can we learn from Willy Wonka?
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00:00 - Cold Open
02:30 - Layoffs before the holidays
05:45 - Disney Board Battle
09:15 - Starbucks losing in China
12:30 - Stocks of the week
17:00 - Rent Relief
20:25 - Business Lessons from Willy Wonka
Why Do Companies Do Layoffs Before the Holidays?