The Case of the Missing $15 Billion Fortune: Part 2
After Hermès heir Nicolas Puech announced his $15 billion fortune was missing, accusations started flying. Who had taken the money? Was it his handyman? His financial advisor? Puech himself? In this second episode, WSJ’s Nick Kostov reveals the answer in what could be the fraud of the century. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
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The Case of the Missing $15 Billion Fortune: Part 1
The World's Richest Person Is Planning for Succession
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The Case of the Missing $15 Billion Fortune: Part 1
Hermès is one of Europe’s most storied luxury brands, known for its Birkin bags and expensive silk scarves. One of the company’s biggest shareholders had been fifth-generation Hermès heir Nicolas Puech. But a few years ago, Puech made a shocking admission: he was out of money. And Puech’s Hermès shares, worth some $15 billion, were missing. In this first episode, WSJ’s Nick Kostov digs into one of the most baffling and epic financial sagas of this century. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
The World's Richest Person Is Planning for Succession
Are Diamonds Even a Luxury Anymore?
How a Miami Couple Used Empty Mansions to Pocket Millions
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Is the Hottest Investment Pokémon Cards?
Pokémon cards are beating the benchmark S&P 500 and tech stocks like Meta. WSJ’s Krystal Hur has been talking with a few collectors that have hit it big thanks to some prized sparkly cardboard from their childhoods. But are there signs of a bubble and that we’re reaching peak Pikachu? Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
- The $55 Billion Deal to Take EA Private
- GameStop and the Rise of the Reddit Investor
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KFC Got Fried in the Chicken Wars. Can It Come Back?
Kentucky Fried Chicken was once one of the biggest fast-food chain in America. Now, it’s battling declining U.S. sales as rivals attract customers with chicken sandwiches and tenders over KFC’s classic bucket of bone-in chicken. WSJ’s Heather Haddon reports on how the iconic chain is trying to turn things around. Ryan Knutson hosts.
Further Listening:
- Can Pepsi Make a Comeback?
- McDonald’s Wants To Offer Quality And Value. Can It Do Both?
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The Era of AI Layoffs Has Begun
Corporate layoffs have been rolling across American companies: Amazon, General Motors, Verizon, Target and Microsoft have all cut jobs. WSJ’s Chip Cutter takes us inside his conversations with CEOs about how hiring is changing, and what the AI era means for jobs. Ryan Knutson hosts.
Further Listening:
- Hollywood Jobs Are Disappearing
- Is the Economy Getting Better or Worse? The fed Says it’s Hard to Tell
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