Bank of America Hit With $1.2B Fine Over Money Laundering Violations

Episode 291: Today, John and Emily break down why Bank of America was slapped with a $1.2 billion fine by the U.S. Treasury. Then, we unpack the legal battle brewing between grocery giants Albertsons and Kroger. We also take a look at steel coating company AZZ and how industrial projects and power grid investments helped fuel its record earnings. Finally, we round up the latest market headlines, including Netflix’s sweeping layoffs, Anthropic’s talks with prospective investors and Berkshire Hathaway’s fresh investment in Bending Spoons. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Bank of America Fined $1.2B 04:25 Visit Schwab.com/FinancialDecoder 04:49 Clean Up on Aisle Merger 12:04 AZZ's Rust-Proof Business 16:14 Market Close 🌐 https://www.brewmarkets.com 💸 Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-markets/subscribe?utm_campaign=evergreen&utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=bm 🔗 Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: https://www.x.com/brewmarkets Brew Markets Daily is hosted by Hanna Horvath and Dylan Lewis. Production by John Crotteau, Tariq Abdellatif, Avani Laroia and Emily Milliron. The content in this video is accurate as of the posting date. Reruns may feature on-screen sponsorships from prior broadcasts. The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships.