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Power Players with Brian Sozzi
Hosted by Executive Editor Brian Sozzi, Power Players ditches the news desk for high-octane, unscripted discussions with the titans of industry. This 30-minute series blends conversational depth with market energy to uncover the "near-death" origin stories and "midnight" pressures that keep global CEOs up at night. Beyond the balance sheets, viewers gain actionable intel on AI, market shifts, and the tactical mindsets needed to win. Filmed at Yahoo Finance HQ, the Nasdaq, or on location, it is…
Episodes
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Zscaler CEO warns that AI could spark new cyberattacks
The talk of the past year in tech has centered on what’s coming next for AI. From digital agents to powerful new models, there has been much to discuss and a…
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Inside eBay’s rebirth 30 years after its founding
You may not be able to guess this tech icon going through a rebirth, but here are a few clues. Yahoo Finance data shows this company’s stock trading on a…
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Liberty Media chair John Malone: Big tech may dominate TV
The media industry has never had a shortage of big-name personalities. Swashbucklers, if you will, are always ready to spend big money on a potential hot film…
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Chipotle faces wary diners, tech push, big menu bets
Chipotle (CMG) has only known high growth over the past decade. High growth in terms of new store openings, sales, and earnings. That’s primarily because of…
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What makes wellness brands go from viral to billion-dollar
What does turning a wellness trend into a $1 billion brand take? Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi gets the answer from SC Holdings co-founder Jason…
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Where this billionaire is betting big next
There is being a winner in one’s business career, and then there is Ted Leonsis — arguably one of the most successful business people of the past 20 years. The…
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Why the Trump economy hasn’t plunged into recession…yet
Midway through 2025, the economy finds itself in a fascinating position. Despite considerable Trump tariff uncertainty and sticky inflation, the US economy…
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Why Nextdoor is having a founder-led re-founding moment
Digital turnarounds take time, and are not guaranteed in a world where Google (GOOGL, GOOG) is dropping AI summaries on the web, Meta's (META) Mark Zuckerberg…
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Why Reebok’s founder is taking on the new footwear trade war
Reebok co-founder Joe Foster and young entrepreneur Ben Weiss are looking to disrupt the status quo in the footwear industry by creating the Syntilay brand…
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US debt surge: CEO of the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund weighs in
The Trump administration is still reportedly keen on starting a sovereign wealth fund. But details have been scant since initial news hit the public in early…
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Inside the pre-July 4 stock market melt-up
In case you missed it, summer is here, judging by the extreme heat gripping the United States. While many power players on Wall Street often use the summer…
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Ochocinco lived at work, Diplo sells his catalog
Some celebrities are as savvy with their money as a typical Wall Street money manager. The only difference is that oftentimes these celebrities have more money…
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Candle Media’s CEO unpacks Disney’s next chapter
The media industry is undergoing a significant moment of distress. Predicting what’s coming up is easier said than done, even for top executives. But that…
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Here’s the next big investing theme in the Trump economy
It could be a pressure cooker of a summer for the US economy, and not because of the warmer weather. Tariffs from the Trump administration don’t appear to be…
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General Catalyst CEO: An AI driven power crisis lurks
The often hard-charging venture capital industry hasn’t been immune to the economic uncertainty that has hung over markets this year. There were 79 venture…
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Private equity hit by deal slump as trade fears rise
The year has turned a bit south for those heavy hitters in the private equity industry as Trump trade turmoil ratchets up angst with companies and top leaders…
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Roblox CEO reveals plan to boost profits via simulations
Charting a path toward domination of the digital universe. Roblox is fresh off a better-than-expected first quarter as it gained traction in new gaming genres…
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US consumers are cautious but still spending: Visa economist
The US economy is showing mixed trends at best as the Trump administration continues to overhaul the global trading system. First quarter GDP fell 0.3%, but is…
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Why Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill could bring a reckoning to the bond market
Wild movements in the bond market have been one of the biggest stories on Wall Street in 2025. In part, the climb in yields on US debt has reflected rising…
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Qualcomm CEO on AI bets and surviving beyond Apple
What started 40 years ago as a company focused on "quality communications" by Irwin Jacobs has morphed into Qualcomm (QCOM) today. The company is one of the…
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Have Trump tariffs guaranteed a stock walloping recession?
Nothing lasts forever. And that old adage apparently applies to the once untouchable US credit rating. The US has lost its last triple-A credit rating, thanks…
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Groq’s founder on why AI’s next big shift isn’t about Nvidia
The race to better compete with AI chip darling Nvidia (NVDA) is well underway. Enter Groq (GROQ.PVT). The company makes what it calls language processing…
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CSX CEO: The US economy is growing, but slowly
There is arguably no better economic indicator than following demand trends from the largest railroad operators in the United States. Railroads, such as Warren…
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Goldman tech chief says AI agents will be your next coworkers
One interesting call out from the latest earnings season is that big-time investments in AI continue despite signs the Trump administration’s tariff policy is…
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Arkhouse targets big shakeup at Barry Diller's IAC
Activist investors such as Carl Icahn, Jeff Smith and Bill Ackman have long been known to be fearless. They lock in on a mismanaged, undervalued target and…
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Could this be the next stock market shock?
Markets reacted as one would expect in the wake of the US–China trade agreement: with full-on cheerleading, despite a series of trade policy unknowns…
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Trump tariff 'tornado' still hunting markets: Former Medtronic CEO
There has been one common theme from Corporate America throughout the last two months as the Trump administration's trade war has taken hold: shot-calling CEOs…
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Tariff thaw is boosting stocks, but will it last?
he pros say the US–China tariff thaw is not a deal, but rather a thaw in the ordeal triggered by the Trump administration. Whatever it is, the stock market…
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Why US-China tariff agreement isn’t super bullish for stocks
The bulls are back on Wall Street, with good reason. The US and China have agreed to ratchet down the tariff war for 90 days as each economy begins to feel the…
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Inside the billion-dollar blueprint for life after LeBron
Laying the groundwork for the post-LeBron playing career investment portfolio, Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi welcomes Klutch Sports founder and…
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Why everyone’s betting big on the future of women’s sports
The investing game in the field of sports is picking up, especially as it pertains to women’s athletics amid focus on new superstars such as Caitlin Clark…
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Why Big Tech stocks like Apple and Nvidia still make sense
And just like that, stocks are in a good mood again, even as the Trump trade war very much rages on and earnings from Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), and Meta…
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Charles Schwab CEO: What young investors should do in a down market
There are many days to celebrate various things nowadays, from the invention of the hot dog to pets. You can add one more to the list that is near and dear to…
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Bond market braces for potential summer turbulence
The bond market has been enduring its fair share of unknowns post President Trump’s Liberation Day. Some pros say the bond market is in a mini-crisis, while…
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Why another stock market hurricane lurks
Much to the surprise of many investing pros, the market is back in rally mode. While the Trump administration is showing a touch more openness to back off some…
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Alcoa’s former CEO has a message for Trump
One of the biggest debates in the business world right now is how major manufacturers will respond to fresh tariffs from the Trump administration. If you’re…
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TGI Friday’s CEO on how he will rescue once bankrupt restaurant chain
The fight for restaurant relevance. Within the past year, the sit-down dining industry has seen its fair share of troubles. Hooters filed for bankruptcy…
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What Trump tariffs really mean to semiconductors: former Intel CEO
There isn’t much Pat Gelsinger hasn’t done in the tech industry. He created cutting edge technology decades ago at Intel (INTC). Then went off to VMWare to…
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Why wealthy investors are buying the stock market dip
The stock market’s tariff-driven convulsions have upended the financial security of many seeking to build their wealth. That includes everyone from those…
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Is trust in the US market eroding?
So much for the mini relief rally in one of the world’s most popular stocks. Shares of Nvidia fell as much as 5% in early trading on Wednesday as the company…
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The bond market is headed for a crisis
While a lot of attention has been focused on the volatile stock market, investing pros say it’s time to shift more focus to the bond market. Indeed the market…
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Trump hammering the confidence of wealthy investors?
Tariffs from the Trump administration have rattled markets, consumer confidence, and CEO confidence. Many investors have moved swiftly into cash as a near-term…
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Why Bill Ackman & Jamie Dimon may be wrong about tariff inflation
Just like that, hope for the economy tied to the Trump administration's pro-business policies, such as tax codes, have gone up in smoke. In its place is an…
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Why the US may already be in a recession
With Trump tariff headlines ripping through markets and economic data, recession calls or predictions for a sharp economic slowdown are coming into the light…
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OpenAI, Apple, & Meta race to dominate the future of this tech
Believe it or not, there are other things going on in the world of business and tech than tariffs and sell-offs in the "Magnificent 7." Take blockchain, crypto…
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Tariffs are the last thing apparel industry needs: Rebecca Minkoff
Retailers are getting swept into the black vortex that are tariff headlines from the Trump administration. Big names such as Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT), Gap…
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The biggest investing mistakes you keep making and why
Sometimes figuring out the best way to invest your money is to look back at your mistakes and those of others. The reality is there is no one person that could…
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Build-a-Bear CEO on reinvention and Trump tariffs
Many mall-based retailers are struggling amid the shift to online shopping. Build-a-Bear (BBW), founded in 1997, isn't one of them. The retailer is making…
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Trump tariff volatility pops CEO happiness bubble
Tariffs, inflation and recession fears and slowing economic data have dominated investor attention in March. And all of these topics could dominate the minds…
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Why Nvidia stock is still a must own
Nvidia (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang has had a month, as one would say. He provided more details on powerful new AI chips, such as Blackwell Ultra and Vera Rubin at…
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Wendy's CEO: from AI-powered drive-thrus to thick bacon
Much has been said about Chipotle (CMG) and Starbucks (SBUX) in restaurant circles over the past year. Chipotle finds itself with a new CEO in Scott…
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Why Nvidia GTC really isn’t so bearish
Nvidia had a little bit of everything for investors at its annual GTC event on Tuesday afternoon. For one, there was great theater such as CEO Jensen Huang…
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Is Nvidia and Tesla stock deeply oversold screaming buys?
The stock market has broken down this month as investors digest tariff and recession fears. Some of the most popular stocks such as Nvidia, Palantir and Tesla…
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Senator Ted Cruz on Trump, Elon Musk, DOGE and tariffs
More than two months into the year, one thing is abundantly clear: the Trump administration is going to make things very interesting for investors the next…
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Tariff uncertainty offers 1 big reminder to investors: Edward Jones CEO
Markets are having a terrible year, there is no other way to hide it. Once hot tech stocks like Tesla (TSLA) have turned into laggards and investors have…
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Why Trump tariffs are bad for business: Rubbermaid CEO
Tariffs stand to hammer the profits of many consumer products companies in 2025. Execs at these companies are actively moving production out of China and into…
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Transformers versus Trump's tariffs: Hasbro CEO battles on
The 2025 Toy Fair has come and gone from New York City. The annual event where toymakers show off their latest innovations for the year ahead saw several fun…
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Okta CEO on Q4 earnings beat and what's driving business: EXCLUSIVE
Cybersecurity player Okta (OKTA) is ending its reporting year on a high note. Fourth-quarter sales rose 13% from the prior year amid healthy demand for…
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Inside the big money-making business of music catalogs like Joni Mitchell & John Denver
Music catalogs remain hot assets for acquisition by those financial powerhouses with the money to purchase them. Look no further than the sale of Bruce…
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Why this AI player is aggressively buying back its stock
ZoomInfo (ZI) was bootstrapped in 2007 by founder and CEO Henry Schuck with $25,000 in credit card debt. The data intelligence play started its life by…