Morning Brew Daily

A lively roundup of Super Bowl ad drama where AI firms trade barbs and TV spend heats up. A sharp look at a surge in January layoffs and what it means for hiring. Corporate wins and doubts as AI boosts Caterpillar’s power business. A volatile week in crypto as bitcoin tumbles below $70,000. A fast-paced preview of the biggest Winter Olympics storylines.

A deep dive into the AI-driven plunge in software stocks and the market forces behind the sell-off. Coverage of sweeping newsroom layoffs at a major national paper and the strategy shifts causing subscriber losses. A look at growing interest in prediction markets versus traditional sportsbooks ahead of the Super Bowl. Plus light cultural bites on food delivery trends, a viral Amtrak tracksuit, and travel-for-skills vacations.

A tense corporate clash over a stalled AI chip deal and the ripple effects on big tech. A major payments company tumbles, prompting leadership change. A food giant slashes snack prices to win back shoppers. Rome introduces a small fee to curb tourism at a famous fountain. A retail behemoth crosses a trillion-dollar market cap milestone.

A deep dive into Elon Musk combining SpaceX with his AI firm and the audacious idea of compute in orbit. A look at Disney’s succession shuffle and why theme parks are steering company fortunes. A surprising minivan renaissance driven by millennial families. An indie YouTuber’s self-funded film quietly dominating the box office.

A rundown of Kevin Warsh’s nomination for Federal Reserve chair and what his record could mean for markets and Fed consensus. A look at MaltBook, a social network where AI agents form communities and raise cybersecurity flags. New CEOs take the reins at Walmart and Target as retailers head in opposite directions. Bitcoin tumbles below $80,000, wiping out massive market value.

They break down Apple’s monster quarter and a surprise AI-related acquisition. A major documentary gets a huge theatrical push and industry controversy. Southwest ditches open seating while aiming for better profits. Zoom’s stake in an AI startup sends its stock higher. The US dollar slides to a four-year low amid market and policy chatter.

A lively roundup of the Fed holding rates and the timing of possible cuts. Big Tech moves get attention, from Tesla ditching high-end cars to Amazon’s mass layoffs and Meta and Microsoft’s AI bets. Starbucks’ comeback and rising same-store sales are highlighted. Quick data bites cover a Canadian ski boycott, London’s startup surge, and WD-40’s secret recipe.

They unpack the sharp drop in consumer confidence and what it signals for jobs and inflation. Technical troubles and censorship claims plague TikTok’s U.S. relaunch. A landmark EU-India trade pact slashes tariffs and reshapes global commerce. Yale expands free tuition eligibility to more families. A major media company announces a bold digital-first pivot.

A landmark legal fight over social platforms and youth safety takes center stage. Gold’s dramatic rally past $5,000 signals a major rush to safe havens. Brands are teasing Super Bowl commercials weeks early, shifting ad strategy. Coworking spaces are quietly resurging as big companies favor flexible satellite offices.

A powerful winter storm blankets much of the US and triggers widespread travel cancellations. A surge in user-made "vibe-coding" apps shakes up app stores and raises investment questions. A major deal restructures TikTok’s US operations and sparks discussion about data and algorithms. Alex Honnold pulls off a daring no-rope ascent of Taipei 101. A quick look at the week ahead.