The Rundown

Airbnb Chief Business Officer Dave Stephenson joins The Rundown to break down how the company is expanding beyond short-term rentals. Stephenson explains why Airbnb is investing heavily in experiences, services, and even hotels to become a full travel platform. He also discusses how global events like the Olympics and FIFA World Cup drive massive demand for hosts and travelers. Stephenson addresses regulatory challenges facing short-term rentals and how Airbnb works with cities around the world. Plus, he shares how AI, new booking tools, and international growth are shaping the next phase of Airbnb.

In this deep dive, Zaid breaks down how Hims became one of the hottest stocks in the market during the GLP-1 boom, and why the company suddenly found itself in the middle of an FDA crackdown and a legal fight with Novo Nordisk. He also dives into the bull case, the bear case, and whether Hims can actually build a lasting digital healthcare business from here.

Market update for Friday March 13, 2026
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In today’s episode:
Oil surges past $100 as the Strait of Hormuz remains shut down
Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen announces plans to step down
Tesla sales rebound in China while BYD deliveries fall
Ulta shares drop after issuing weaker growth outlook
MLB team values approach $3B despite razor-thin profits

Market update for Thursday March 12, 2026
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In today’s episode:
Oil back at $100 / barrel

Eli Lilly releases health warning regarding “copycat” weightloss drugs

Cracks emerge in private credit market as major funds limit withdrawals.

Bumble stock jumps after unveiling a new AI matchmaking assistant.

Dollar General falls on cautious outlook for 2026.

Fun fact: Ben Affleck sells his AI company to Netflix for $600M

Market update for Wednesday March 11, 2026
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In today’s episode:
Oil prices whipsaw after deleted government tweet about the Strait of Hormuz

Inflation holds steady as February CPI comes in at 2.4%

Oracle stock surges after strong AI cloud earnings

Nvidia invests $2B into Nebius

Drone company AeroVironment sees shares dive on sales miss

Fun fact: Meta buys Moltbook, a social network designed for AI agents