EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 34 MIN
SpaceX Goes Shopping & Prediction Markets: Investing or Betting?
from Brew Markets · host Morning Brew
Episode 208: Today, Ann surveys SpaceX's $60 billion acquisition of AI coding platform Cursor and what it suggests about SPCX’s new life as a public company. Then, we spin through market headlines, including earnings out of Dave & Buster's and Pizza Hut's exodus from Yum! Brands. Finally, we welcome JB Mackenzie, Vice President and General Manager of Futures and Prediction Markets at Robinhood, to discuss the rise of prediction markets, how investors are using them and unpack whether prediction markets are a legitimate asset class. Visit: Aflac.com/BrewMarkets 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 Stocks mentioned: $SPCX $PLAY $YUM 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
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Episode 208: Today, Ann surveys SpaceX's $60 billion acquisition of AI coding platform Cursor and what it suggests about SPCX’s new life as a public company. Then, we spin through market headlines, including earnings out of Dave & Buster's and Pizza Hut's exodus from Yum! Brands. Finally, we welcome JB Mackenzie, Vice President and General Manager of Futures and Prediction Markets at Robinhood, to discuss the rise of prediction markets, how investors are using them and unpack whether prediction markets are a legitimate asset class. Visit: Aflac.com/BrewMarkets 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 Stocks mentioned: $SPCX $PLAY $YUM 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
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