May 21, 2025

Target Stumbles, Google Goes Premium, and Tesla’s Robotaxis Hit the Road

Target Stumbles, Google Goes Premium, and Tesla’s Robotaxis Hit the Road
RSS Feed podcast player iconApple Podcasts podcast player iconSpotify podcast player iconYouTube podcast player icon
RSS Feed podcast player iconApple Podcasts podcast player iconSpotify podcast player iconYouTube podcast player icon

Target missed earnings expectations and now forecasts a full-year sales decline amid weak consumer spending, political backlash, and tariff headwinds; mortgage rates spiked to 6.92%, slashing application volume by 5.1%; Google announced a $249.99/month “AI Ultra” subscription and a smart glasses partnership with Warby Parker; Elon Musk confirmed Tesla will launch robotaxis in Austin by June, marking a major milestone for its FSD efforts; and Levi’s sold Dockers to Authentic Brands for $311 million, shifting focus to core denim and international direct-to-consumer expansion.

🚀Loving the show?Leave a5-star rating & reviewonApple Podcasts,Spotify, orYouTubeto help more people discover it!

📩Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week?Join theMaster Money NewsletterSign up here

🎧Like this show? You'll love our other podcast:The Personal Finance Podcast

📲Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media:

🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visitmegaphone.fm/adchoices