The Genius Episode: Ben Franklin & Elon Musk 4/06/22

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Protein Goals, Cathie Wood, & A Geopolitical Nobel Prize

Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize to President Trump at the White House this week. CNBC’s Robert Frank reports on the proposed billionaire tax in California, including the added penalty stirring up pushback in the state’s tech comm ...  Show more

5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 1/16/2026

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: shale producers Devon Energy and Coterra Energy are reportedly considering a merger, Mitsubishi will acquire shale gas assets in Louisiana and Texas, shares of J.B. Hunt fell on earnings, AI vibe-coding startup Re ...  Show more

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