Meta’s Financial Engineering & Robinhood: Broker or Bookie?

Episode 123: Today, Ann digs into Meta’s SEC filings and financial engineering that’s kept a $27 billion data-center project off its balance sheet - and examines what it means for AI bubble fears.  Then we go inside Robinhood’s latest quarter that saw revenue up despite the drag from crypto’s crash - investor sentiment is mixed, but CEO Vlad Tenev is committed to the company’s future as a “Financial SuperApp”.  Finally, a glimpse at what sent shares in McDonald’s up today amidst a broader market sell-off.  Learn more at Schwab.com/trading  www.brewmarkets.com  Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets 00:00 Welcome to Brew Markets Daily 00:30 META’S FINANCIAL ENGINEERING 05:20 Robinhood’s Diversification Bet 18:00 Market Close Learn more about GDX at vaneck.com/BrewGDX Investing involves substantial risk and high volatility, including possible loss of principal. Visit vaneck.com or call 1-800-826-2333 to read and consider the prospectus, containing the investment objective, risks, and fees of the fund, carefully before  investing.  © Van Eck Securities Corporation, Distributor, a wholly owned subsidiary of Van Eck Associates Corporation. The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices