Best Plug Your Holes Podcasts (2024)

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08/14/24: Chicago family keeps buying slices of Mackinac Island 25:18

2h ago25:18

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The family that bought Oberweis Dairy has also been grabbing pieces of Mackinac Island and is working to patch up a ferry fleet in dire straits. Crain’s Grand Rapids Business reporter Rachel Watson discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Snelling says CPD will intervene the "moment" DNC protests turn violent; Bears surveying fans on what they want from…

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Will calm return to markets? Plus the assets best-placed as rates fall 22:58

1h ago22:58

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This week, we’re taking stock after a very bumpy week or so in the markets. We’ll look at the reason for the volatility, whether it will last and some of the investments that look well placed as the dust settles. Host, Ed Monk, and his occasional guests provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights …

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08/13/24: Johnson's 'Treatment Not Trauma' health plan so far 33:41

15h ago33:41

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Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis and analyst Sophie Rogers join host Amy Guth to discuss Chicago’s aim for a progressive approach to its mental health crisis. Plus: Illinois now has blueprint for K-12 schools to teach dangers of overdose, Western Illinois University lays off more staff in second round of cuts, how much Amex pocketed on …

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Market news today - the market storm passes 9:37

20h ago9:37

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Fidelity's Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. This week in the markets: lessons from last week’s blink and you missed it volatility; inflation in focus; and earnings season comes to a positive close. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fidelity International

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SuperCoach Edge 2024 | R22: Damo's Team Talk - Sliding Doors 45:03

1d ago45:03

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In this edition of chatting all things AFL SuperCoach, I discuss a week of sliding doors. With my planned trade of Phillipou a late out, it sent things into a tailspin and turned what could've been a great week into an ordinary one. 0:00 INTRO & ROUND 22 RECAP 20:42 TACTICS WITH LAST TRADE & LOOPING 30:42 VC/CAPTAIN OPTIONS As always, if you enjoy …

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08/12/24: Johnson has an even bigger budget hole to plug 28:58

4d ago28:58

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Mayor Brandon Johnson is facing a budget gap that could reach nearly $1 billion. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses the city’s plans with host Amy Guth. Plus: Boeing's new CEO touts transparency and plans to talk the factory floor, Bluhm makes $56 million bet on Mag Mile vertical mall, Walgreens sells $750 million in its upsized fi…

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08/08/24: The priciest time to go house shopping, ever 36:18

6d ago36:18

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to break down the latest Chicago real estate data. Plus: Johnson under pressure as budget gap could reach nearly $1 billion, Rivian net loss widens to $1.46 billion despite sales gains and cost cutting, Oak Park apartment complex sold to California investor and parent compan…

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SuperCoach Edge 2024 | Round 21: Bont Brilliance 1:27:11

6d ago1:27:11

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In this LIVE special edition ep of chatting all things AFL SuperCoach, we weren't surprised in the slightest with Le Bont headlining the round with a massive 182, such is the quality of the superstar. It sure helped prospects of those in SC Finals! 0:00 - INTRO 17:28 - THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY (Round 21 Assessment) 24:03 - THE PRICE IS RIGHT (T…

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08/07/24: What CVS' health play has that Walgreens' doesn't 19:41

7d ago19:41

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Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about why CVS is doubling down on primary care with new clinics while its competitors are backpedaling. Plus: What’s next for Pritzker after the veepstakes, Damen Green Line Station opens two weeks before the DNC, historic State Street buildings to avoid the wrecking ball and Goo…

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08/06/24: New dining spots popping up around Millennium Park 23:17

8d ago23:17

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Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth to discuss the latest from the dining world, including two new Latin American eateries downtown and the owners of Adalina expanding in the Gold Coast. Plus: Global stock meltdown triggers "mad rush" for Treasuries, Walgreens cashes in $1.1 billion of Cencora stock, Kellanova soars a…

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Weekly news today - investors braced for volatility 4:51

8d ago4:51

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Fidelity's Ed Monk reviews the stories moving markets. This week in the markets: Investors are braced for a rocky week after Asian markets tanked after bad jobs numbers spooked Wall Street and triggered fears of recession, and as tensions rise in the Middle East. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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SuperCoach Edge 2024 | R21: Damo's Team Talk - Ain't Even Mad 48:16

9d ago48:16

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In this edition of chatting all things AFL SuperCoach, I analyse my switch up in strategy with my full focus switching to my cash league finals, and weigh up using my last trade that would allow me to have both a M9 and F7 so I can loop across two lines! Crazy right? Should I do it? 0:00 - INTRO & ROUND 21 RECAP 18:46 - USING MY LAST TRADE AND THE …

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08/05/24: Are fancy new stadiums worth the burden? 33:42

11d ago33:42

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Crain’s contributor Margaret Littman joins host Amy Guth to discuss the complex considerations around whether stadiums are a smart use of taxpayer money. Plus: Chicago biz leaders urge Kamala Harris to pick J.B. Pritzker as veep, JPMorgan dragged into fight over one of Chicago's oldest hotels, Loop office-to-residential conversion at risk as distre…

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08/01/24: Want to live in a Mies on Lake Shore? 43:12

13d ago43:12

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including the story behind a condo for sale in one of the very first Mies van der Rohe buildings on Lake Shore Drive and the legal fight over a Sonoma-style Galena resort project. Plus: Boeing names Kelly Ortberg as new CEO, Deere …

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Pensions? CGT? How will Labour plug the hole in the nation’s finances 27:26

13d ago27:26

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This week, changes to the government’s tax and spending plans that many warned were coming got a little closer this week after Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a £22bn hole in the public finances. What does that mean for our finances, what tax changes could come and why might it be a mistake to try to pre-empt any changes to tax rules? That’s the…

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SuperCoach Edge 2024 | Round 20: Huge Scores Galore! 2:04:59

14d ago2:04:59

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In this edition of chatting all things AFL SuperCoach, it was a welcome sight after a couple of rounds worth of carnage, with quite of few of the highly owned players smashing out HUGE scores, which included a Sheezel 160, Xerri 151, Daicos 147, Flanders 141, Zorko 138… heck, even Matt Roberts scored 161! Remember that bloke?! It all gives us a bit…

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07/31/24: Scoping out 7 new dining spots 28:02

14d ago28:02

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Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to discuss some new eateries around town worth keeping an eye on. Plus: Survey predicts M&A deal pickup in second half of 2024, J.B. Pritzker signs measure to expand abortion coverage, behavioral health provider expanding with Far South Side clinic and CTA's Red Line extension gets new f…

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07/30/24: Lead-up to the DNC 25:24

15d ago25:24

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Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about the coming Democratic National Convention, from the newly announced restricted zones to Chicago donors opening their pocketbooks for Kamala Harris and J.B. Pritzker playing coy about potentially being her running mate. Plus: McDonald’s sales fall for first time since 2020, Fed…

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Weekly news today - all eyes on interest rates 9:26

15d ago9:26

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Fidelity's Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. This week in the markets: interest rates are in focus on both sides of the Atlantic; shares continue to rotate out of the Magnificent Seven and into smaller companies; and earnings season gets into full swing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Shake it Off 6:27

16d ago6:27

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An old farmer had a donkey that fell into a well on his property one day. Too old to drag the animal out of the well, he decided to bury it right there. He left the donkey thinking it was dead, but an amazing thing happened during the night. Listen and discover what happened.

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SuperCoach Edge 2024 | R20: Damo's Team Talk - Young Talent Time 42:04

16d ago42:04

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In this edition of chatting all things AFL SuperCoach, I discuss what was a massive scoring week across the board, headlined by young star SheezNuts as my VC securing one of my biggest VC/C scores for the season. I also recap the H2H leagues I qualified for finals in and look towards Round 21 with a bit more optimism with Gawn having returned to my…

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07/29/24: A white whale project for the South Side 22:22

18d ago22:22

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A huge quantum computing campus, much pursued by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, is coming to the former U.S. Steel South Works site. Crain’s technology reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the development coming to the long fallow South Side spot. Plus: Bally's agrees to hedge fund buyout, Boeing completes deal to plead guilty over 737 Max crash…

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07/25/24: A Prairie-style gem in Brookfield 23:08

20d ago23:08

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about top stories from the local housing market, including a historic Prairie-style kindergarten turned home for sale in Brookfield. Plus: Chicago's donor class opens its pockets for Harris; Medline exploring IPO, with possible valuation of $50 billion; Cboe to offer tr…

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Smaller companies: can the rest catch up with tech? 16:59

20d ago16:59

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This week, have investors finally regained their appetite for smaller companies - and what could that mean for returns in the near future? A big recovery for American smaller companies in the past week has plenty of people asking those questions. Host, Ed Monk, and his occasional guests provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developme…

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SuperCoach Edge 2024 | Round 19: SuperCoach TKO 57:22

20d ago57:22

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In this edition of chatting all things AFL SuperCoach, we thought we were able to take ourselves off the canvas and recover from a series of injuries and suspensions, on the weekend there were teams that were delivered a knock-out blow - literally - with Dawson and Nankervis headlining those who will miss the coming round due to concussion. Thankfu…

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07/24/24: Wirtzes, Reinsdorfs reveal West Side megadevelopment 23:48

21d ago23:48

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The owners of the United Center want to build a $7 billion mixed-use campus around the stadium. Crain's commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses the proposal with host Amy Guth. Plus: Pritzker says he's not being vetted as a Harris running mate; Foxtrot applies for liquor licenses, as does grocer replacing Dom’s; United Airlines, feds …

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07/23/24: What Biden's exit means for upcoming Chicago DNC 22:30

22d ago22:30

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Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz talks with host Amy Guth about Joe Biden’s exit from the 2024 presidential race, local support for Kamala Harris, her possible running mates and the upcoming DNC. Plus: Sterling Bay continues Fulton Market sell-off, California investor picks up Oak Park apartments for $60 million, ex-NBA owner in talks to buy d…

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Market news today - Small caps bounce back 9:50

22d ago9:50

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Fidelity's Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. This week in the markets: markets stage a massive rotation out of mega caps; US politics is turned on its head by Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the Presidential race; China cuts interest rates to boost its faltering economy; and earnings season moves onto the front foot. See omnystudio.com/…

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SuperCoach Edge 2024 | R19: Damo's Team Talk - Dodging Bullets 35:59

24d ago35:59

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In this edition of chatting all things AFL SuperCoach, I recap how I am dodging bullets Neo style with injuries ramping up and look towards hopefully regaining Gawn to get me back up the ranks on the run home! 0:00 - INTRO & ROUND 19 RECAP 20:20 - VC/CAPTAIN OPTIONS & TACTICS As always, if you enjoy our content we'd love your support in throwing a …

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07/22/24: Analyzing the RNC and looking at the campaign ahead 30:04

25d ago30:04

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Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz discusses his analysis of the RNC and the landscape of the presidential campaign ahead with host Amy Guth.Plus: Airlines, health systems, public services and other sectors impacted by global CrowdStrike outage; Goolsbee says Fed risks ‘golden path’ if it doesn’t cut soon; Hyatt in advanced talks to buy Standard…

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07/18/24: Checking in on Chicago's 3 megaprojects 35:43

27d ago35:43

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Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Amy Guth to discuss where the city’s sprawling megadevelopments — Lincoln Yards, Bronzeville Lakefront and The 78 — stand years after they were approved. Plus: After pouring cold water on Bears stadium deal, Pritzker sits down with Warren; Walgreens hit with lawsuit over recent stock …

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The key market moments to come this year 29:40

27d ago29:40

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This week, with the half-way point of 2024 now behind us, how are markets stacking up for the rest of the year and what are the key dates and events that will set the agenda for the next six months? Host, Ed Monk, and his occasional guests provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you gr…

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07/17/24: The GOP convention's first days 25:46

28d ago25:46

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With the RNC underway in Milwaukee, Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz joins host Amy Guth to discuss former President Donald Trump’s veep pick and more. Plus: Brookfield Zoo reveals $500 million redevelopment and expansion plan, suburban office vacancy just keeps climbing, auto dealerships lost $1 billion from CDK cyberattack and United removes…

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SuperCoach Edge 2024 | Round 18: Plugging Holes 1:09:50

29d ago1:09:50

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In this edition of chatting all things AFL SuperCoach, whether you were burning one of your remaining trades, or relying on rookies to cover the carnage we experienced heading into Round 18 - it was a case of simply plugging holes! As always, if you enjoy our content we'd love your support in throwing a podcast rating our way. Likewise, feel free t…

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07/16/24: Pols denounce political violence in face of Trump shooting 19:01

29d ago19:01

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The attempted assassination of Donald Trump shook the presidential campaign and drew bipartisan condemnation from all over, including Democratic strongholds like Illinois. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Boeing warns customers of further 737 Max delays amid crisis, Mag Mile office building could go resi…

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Market news today - the price of uncertainty 9:14

29d ago9:14

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Fidelity's Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. This week in the markets: investors assess the implications of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump; China grows more slowly than forecast; the odds of a September Fed rate cut shorten; while over here the King's speech will set out the UK government’s agenda. See omnystudio.com/li…

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SuperCoach Edge 2024 | R18: Damo's Team Talk - Duct Tape Team 20:42

1M ago20:42

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In this edition of chatting all things AFL SuperCoach, it was a matter of patching holes, papering over cracks and using duct tape to fix our team in the short term as we hold our last trade close to our chest with 5 rounds to go! 0:00 - INTRO & ROUND 18 RECAP 14:19 - CAPTAINS & TACTICS As always, if you enjoy our content we'd love your support in …

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07/15/24: How the real chefs behind 'The Bear' do it 26:27

1M ago26:27

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Staff at the Michelin-starred Ever showed Crain's how they made the dishes seen on Hulu and FX's "The Bear." Reporter Ally Marotti discusses the behind-the-scenes look with host Amy Guth. Plus: Bally's lands nearly $1 billion in casino financing in exchange for future ownership, AT&T customer calls and texts breached in massive hack, Aon taking on …

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07/11/24: The most bang for first-time homebuyers' buck 36:26

1M ago36:26

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss news from the local market, including another apartment building going condo in River North and how Chicago gives first-time homebuyers the most buying power among big U.S. cities. Plus: Mariano's and Jewel parents plan to divest 35 stores in Illinois to secure me…

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Labour’s plan and a coming tech correction? What you’re asking us 41:21

1M ago41:21

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This week, it’s a quarterly Investment Outlook special where we put your questions to the Outlook’s author Tom Stevenson. The questions this time were dominated by the theme of the election, the new Labour Government and its plans for our finances. But there were also questions on tech, the future for rates and bonds and much else besides. Host, Ed…

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07/10/24: Car dealers in the dark for weeks 23:19

1M ago23:19

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Cyberattacks on CDK Global led to a massive shutdown for thousands of auto dealerships in North America. Mark Hollmer, reporter for Crain’s sister publication Automotive News, talks with host Amy Guth about the saga and what lies ahead for the Hoffman Estates-based software company. Plus: Aon is slashing its suburban office space with Bannockburn m…

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SuperCoach Edge 2024 | Round 17: Who's The Captain Now?! 1:39:12

1M ago1:39:12

1:39:12

In this edition of chatting all things AFL SuperCoach, we chat the horrible, dreadful, cursed - whatever you wanted to refer to Round 17, it was all that and more with injuries, tags and possible suspensions. We also came into the round with a glutton of captaincy options. But with poor score after poor score, we were left asking “Who’s The Captain…

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07/09/24: How Dom's went under 28:55

1M ago28:55

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Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to discuss what went wrong with the upscale Chicago grocer Dom's Kitchen & Market. Plus: Mag Mile landlords get the OK to tax themselves — but not without a delay; Boeing to plead guilty to fraud for violating deal over crashes; Invenergy expands HQ again on Wacker Drive; Illinois ends fiscal…

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Market news today - markets look beyond politics 9:25

1M ago9:25

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Fidelity's Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. This week in the markets: markets shrug off political upheavals; earnings season kicks off; and it remains a tale of two stock markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fidelity International

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SuperCoach Edge 2024 | R17: Damo's Team Talk - Fried Fish Cooks Coaches 52:37

1M ago52:37

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In this edition of chatting all things AFL SuperCoach, whilst we brought in McKerch the gun rookie dynamo and an apparent "upgrade" on Fisher in Rankine, we were dealt a cruel blow in return with an injury and potential suspension on the horizon to throw a spanner in the works. Let us pray to the SC Gods for mercy! 0:00 - INTRO & ROUND 17 RECAP 31:…

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07/08/24: Top-crust home sales defy the market 28:01

1M ago28:01

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin chats with host Amy Guth about upper-end home sales and a Frank Lloyd Wright home stuck in foreclosure limbo. Plus: Supreme Court denies review of Illinois gun appeals, lender looks to unload distressed JW Marriott Chicago, Jelly Belly shuttering North Chicago plant and Illinois notches a win a…

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How markets view elections and a reality check for Nvidia 20:22

1M ago20:22

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This week - it’s a week in which its impossible to ignore the impact of politics on our financial lives so that’s where we will be starting today. Elections in France and the UK are of immediate concern, but it’s the latest developments in the battle to be the next US President which may turn out to be the most consequential political events of the…

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SuperCoach Edge 2024 | Round 16: Be Like Bont 1:23:35

1M ago1:23:35

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In this edition of chatting all things AFL SuperCoach, we discuss the immortality of Bont. He did it once ala Michael Jordan's infamous "flu game", and then he followed it up with another massive score despite battling a sore back with limited preparation. Wheel the bloke out in a wheelchair and he'll still manage a mammoth score! We also discuss l…

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07/03/24: Rougher waters ahead for Walgreens 25:59

1M ago25:59

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The outlook for Walgreens Boots Alliance keeps darkening with CEO Tim Wentworth presenting investors with an uncertain picture filled with headwinds. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about challenges ahead for the pharmacy giant — plus, an update on Howard Brown Health. Plus: Weeks after bombshell report, Guaran…

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07/02/24: City ponders new taxes 28:42

1M ago28:42

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A City Council subcommittee is considering a slew of new ideas to raise revenue, including a grocery tax, service tax and more. Crain’s reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about some options on the table. Plus: Boeing fraud charge and Spirit deal lay bare scope of crisis, Boots CEO reportedly leaving after Walgreens drops plan to sell…

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