Episode 439: Neal and Toby dive into why election anxiety might be causing a reluctance for the American consumer and how it’s hurting businesses. Then, Keurig just bought a majority stake in Ghost energy drink for over $1B, which signals the growing category for caffeinated drinks. Next, Gold reaches another all-time high – will it ever slow down? Also, Philip Morris is the week’s Stock of the Week, while Polymarket is the Dog of the Week. Lastly, Tesla’s big day, Yum Brands pulls back on onions, a sprinter dies at 108, World Series’ tickets, and Tapestry blocked.  00:00 - American Airlines tackles ‘gate lice’ 3:15 - Too stressed to shop? 7:00 - Ghost energy drink cashes in 10:30 - Gold shines bright 16:30 - Stock of the Week: Philip Morris 19:05 - Dog of the Week: Polymarket 12:00 - Sprint to the finish! Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Find your fit at bonobos.com and use code BREW20 for 20% off.  Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices