Millions of Bets Flood in on 2024 US Election & Pharmacy Giants are Shrinking

Episode 432: Neal and Toby discuss the huge influx of bets being made on the US presidential election and why the lifted ban on prediction markets is huge. Then, Walgreens is closing up 1,200 stores, joining a growing number of pharmacies shutting down as payments for prescription drugs are drying up. Next, the highly anticipated ‘Joker’ sequel, which cost $200M to make, is struggling to break even at the box office. Plus, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is back after going into complete overhaul since its string of controversies. Meanwhile, the Las Vegas Sphere will get a twin as a new Sphere will be built in Abu Dhabi. Lastly, Boston’s Women’s Soccer team has a brand new name that breaks normal naming conventions of sports teams. 00:00 - Jane Street interns paid $250K/yr!? 3:15 - Prediction markets are surging 8:30 - Walgreens struggles to keep up 12:50 - Joker 2 is Hollywood’s latest flop 18:50 - Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is back 22:10 - Las Vegas Sphere gets a twin 25:45 - Boston’ newest sports team gets its name Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Check out the new Wendy’s Breakfast Burrito! Visit https://www.wendys.com/morningbrew for more! Join us at our trivia night! Visit morningbrew.com/events to register Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316 Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices