Aug. 7, 2025

Weight Loss Winners, Duolingo’s Surge, and Trump’s Retirement Revolution

Weight Loss Winners, Duolingo’s Surge, and Trump’s Retirement Revolution

 In today’s episode, Eli Lilly’s obesity drug empire sends profits soaring, but a weak obesity pill trial drags the stock down 12%. Meanwhile, DoorDash and Duolingo shatter earnings expectations, surging 9% and 25% respectively on explosive growth. President Trump prepares to shake up retirement plans by allowing crypto and private equity in 401(k)s, while Dan Ives of Wedbush enters the fashion world with his own clothing line. Apple pledges $100 billion to boost U.S. manufacturing, Shopify defies tariff fears with a 22% stock surge, and Claire’s files for bankruptcy again—signaling deeper cracks in traditional mall retail.


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