Andrew Hawkins, transportation reporter for The Verge, explores the latest developments in the Waymo vs. Uber trial. Cheddar spoke to him just minutes before a settlement was reached between the two companies.
He points out that the public battle between Uber and Waymo could have negative consequences for the ride-sharing industry. These companies consistently highlight how ride-sharing services help the public, yet the trial has unearthed allegations of theft and corporate greed that could tarnish the image of the whole industry.
Chris Versace, CIO at Tematica Research, joins to discuss earnings season trends, Flash PMI signals, Walmart’s strategy updates, and Nike’s evolving outlook.
Andrew Nusca, Editorial Director at Fortune, dives into WhatsApp’s first-ever ads rollout —and how Meta’s ad push intensifies its showdown with OpenAI.
Ben Geman, Energy Reporter at Axios, joins to discuss the latest Middle East tensions, Brent crude price swings, and why gas prices aren’t falling with oil.
Al Root, Associate Editor at Barron's, joins to discuss Tesla’s robotaxis going live in Texas—what it means for autonomy, safety, and the EV race ahead.
Dena Jalbert, M&A expert and CEO of Align Business Advisory Services, on the state of U.S. M&A: deals worth $1–$10 billion (including debt) are surging.
