Elon Musk Pledges ~$11B in SpaceX Stock to American Kids

Episode 294: Today, John and Emily break down Elon Musk’s plan to give American kids shares of SpaceX… and the renewed speculation about a potential SpaceX-Tesla merger. Then, we dig into J.B. Hunt’s earnings and how rising fuel and labor costs are squeezing the trucking giant. We also unpack results from steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs and examine how tariffs are providing a boost to its business. Finally, we round up the latest market headlines, including Merck Group’s acquisition of Silence Therapeutics, Unilever’s decision to sell its colorful bandage brand Welly, and the New York Stock Exchange’s push toward extended trading hours. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Musk's SpaceX Stock Giveaway 03:16 Will SpaceX Buy Tesla? 06:43 Visit Schwab.com/FinancialDecoder 07:28 J.B. Hunt Struggles to fill its tank 12:34 Cleveland-Cliffs Tariff Story 17:00 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 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.