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EPISODE · Dec 19, 2025 · 4 MIN

Mornings on 2: The TikTok Deal, OpenAI’s $100 Billion Goal, and the Rising Cost of Coffee

from Dollars & Sense with Pam Cook

Pam Cook has your Dollars & Sense: In today’s episode, Pam breaks down the high-stakes deal to sell a 50% stake in TikTok’s U.S. operations to an investor group that includes Oracle and MGX. While tech stocks rally on the Nasdaq, OpenAI is making headlines with a massive push to raise $100 billion, potentially vaulting its valuation past other industry giants. Then a look at why your morning cup of coffee remains at record high prices despite recent tariff rollbacks on global producers. Here in the Golden State, California pear farmers are calling for federal intervention as they struggle against a surge of counter-seasonal imports from South America. Turning to the world of AI, a new survey shows that most U.S. executives admit to routine data errors despite claiming high accuracy and a celebration for the kickoff of the women’s college basketball Champions Classic this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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