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[5 minutes to read] Plus: Why investors are wrong about the Fed

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Shawn O'Malley & Matthew Gutierrez
February 08, 2024

By Matthew Gutierrez and Shawn O’Malley

🚗 Over the past two years, Uber has soared. Lyft? Not so much.

Shares in Uber, the ride-sharing and food delivery service, have nearly doubled, while Lyft shares are down about 67% over the past 24 months.

Millions of people worldwide have come to rely on Uber, which has a rare distinction in the business world: Its brand name is often used as a verb.

— Matthew & Shawn

Here’s today’s rundown:

Today, we'll discuss the three biggest stories in markets:

  • McKinsey’s big review as consultancies reevaluate themselves

  • Disney shares spike 12% after earnings beat

  • Why investors are almost always wrong about the Fed

All this, and more, in just 5 minutes to read.

POP QUIZ

In the past five years, young Americans have seen their net worth skyrocket. How have wealth gains for those under 40 compared to older demographics? (The answer is at the bottom of this newsletter!)

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