Episode 437: Neal and Toby talk about the IMF’s recent report that puts the US at the top when it comes to global economic productivity, thanks to a healthy dose of tech and energy investments. Then, McDonald’s deals with a PR crisis as an e.coli outbreak is linked to one of its beloved menu items. Also, Target, Walmart, and other major retailers are rolling back prices to win back inflation-scarred shoppers – just in time for holidays, of course. Plus, researchers have found Arkansas is sitting on a massive lithium repository. Meanwhile, the FAA finally changed an antiquated rule that required an off switch for the ‘No Smoking’ sign on planes. Lastly, the last-minute news to catch up on. #economy #tech #ai #businessnews #target #walmart #retail #mcdonalds #
00:00 - Beer prices getting outta hand
2:30 - American productivity beats the rest
7:20 - McDonald’s E.coli outbreak
11:30 - Prices coming down for the holidays
14:15 - Lithium treasure in Arkansas
18:00 - FAA gets with the times
21:00 - Last-minute news
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