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Market Outsiders

Management Consulted

Welcome to Market Outsiders — where business news meets real insight, fast. Two days per week, the Management Consulted leadership team breaks down one major story through a business lens, helping you spot what really matters behind the headlines.

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22:41

Hims & Hers Goes to Europe (June 3, 2025)

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2025/06/03

On today’s Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae explore the surprising global play by Hims & Hers. What does this expansion say about the future of telehealth and the evolution of modern DTC businesses? From category growth to customer loyalty, they unpack what makes this move worth watching. Join Market Outsiders live every weekday at 9:15AM ET on LinkedIn and YouTube. Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn and subscribe on YouTube Connect with Namaan and Jenny Rae on LinkedIn

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26:16

Wrigley Field's Business Model and Why Farmers Are...

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2025/06/02

In today’s Market Outsiders, Namaan Mian and Jenny Rae Le Roux dive into two unexpected business models hiding in plain sight. First, they break down the economics of ballparks - from the charm of Wrigley Field to the trade-offs cities make when subsidizing stadiums. Is the nostalgia worth the cost, or are taxpayers footing the bill for billionaires? Then, they explore the surprising reality of modern farming. Jenny Rae shares insights from running multiple working farms, and the duo unpacks ...

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28:37

Meta Enters the Defense Game and United/JetBlue Make...

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2025/05/30

In today’s Market Outsiders, Namaan Mian and Jenny Rae Le Roux break down two big moves in tech and travel. First, Meta dives into defense, partnering with Palmer Luckey’s Anduril to build extended reality headsets for the military. It’s a full-circle moment, with echoes of the Oculus acquisition and Meta’s shift toward long-term, government-backed revenue. Next, they unpack United and JetBlue’s new gate swap at JFK and Newark. Is it a smart strategy - or a lifeline for JetBlue? And could thi...

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21:27

NVIDIA Beats and Avocado Supply Spurs Demand (May 29,...

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2025/05/29

In today’s Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae explore two seemingly unrelated stories - NVIDIA’s blockbuster earnings and a surprising twist in the avocado market - and uncover a common business thread. They break down: Why NVIDIA’s continued dominance reveals both strength and potential vulnerabilityHow California avocado growers are benefiting from more competition, not lessWhat both stories teach us about pricing power, supply chains, and long-term demandFrom AI chips to guacamole, thi...

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18:44

No, McKinsey Didn’t Just Lay Off 10% Of Its Staff –...

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2025/05/28

You may have seen the headlines: “McKinsey lays off 10% of its staff.” But is that really what happened? In this episode, we unpack the viral Financial Times story and cut through the hype to uncover what’s actually going on inside McKinsey. We explore: Why the 10% figure is misleadingHow voluntary attrition, tighter performance standards, and AI-driven efficiencies are reshaping the firmWhat this all says about the evolving consulting landscapeForget the clickbait. This is the real sto...

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20:36

Southwest Ends Free Bags - Last Day to Get Yours!...

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2025/05/27

Southwest Airlines is officially ditching its hallmark “bags fly free” policy—and today is your last chance to book a flight under the old rules. In this episode of Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae dive into the business strategy behind Southwest’s seismic shift. Why abandon a decades-old differentiator? Is this a savvy financial play or a risky move that could alienate loyal customers? The duo breaks down: What this change means for Southwest’s operational model and turnaround t...

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24:27

Bitcoin Goes Up and OpenAI Makes a Big Acquisition...

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2025/05/23

In today’s episode of Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae break down the latest surge in Bitcoin and what it reveals about crypto’s role in a diversified portfolio. Then, they unpack OpenAI’s surprising acquisition and what it signals about the future of AI, hardware, and market dominance. If you’re looking to stay ahead of where capital is flowing - and why it matters - this episode connects the dots behind the headlines to help you make smarter, more strategic decisions. Join Marke...

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55:44

Nike Backtracks & Why You Should Care About U.S. Bond...

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2025/05/22

In this extended Market Outsiders live episode, Namaan and Jenny Rae break down a weak 20-year Treasury auction and rising U.S. bond yields—signaling investor concerns over fiscal health and global competition. They explain how a 5% “risk-free” rate puts pressure on businesses to deliver higher returns and could pull capital from stocks. Plus, they dive into Nike’s surprising return to Amazon after a six-year DTC push. Is it a sign of strategy shift—or just a move to win back share from...

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25:57

Target Tanks & Capital One / Discover Merger...

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2025/05/21

In this Wednesday Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae break down Target’s 30% stock drop after a weak Q1 earnings report. With comparable sales down and store traffic falling, they argue Target’s deeper issues - like a shaky value proposition and no membership model - are more to blame than broad consumer weakness. They also unpack the finalized Capital One–Discover merger, exploring how it could challenge the Visa-Mastercard duopoly and reshape the U.S. payments market by introducin...

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18:33

Home Depot Keeps Prices Steady - or Does it? (May 20,...

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2025/05/20

In this Tuesday Market Outsiders episode, Jenny Rae and Namaan break down Home Depot’s claim of holding prices steady despite new tariffs - while Walmart hikes prices. They dig into Home Depot’s first earnings miss since 2020, stagnant basket sizes, and whether strong employment and rising home values are really sustaining consumer spending. From supplier pressure to diversification to a cooling housing market, they unpack what’s really behind the headlines - and what it signals for the...

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14:54

Moody's Downgrade & U.S. Treasury Yields Hit 5% (May...

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2025/05/19

In this Monday Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae break down why U.S. Treasury yields hitting 5% could shake up markets - from stocks to real estate - as investors chase risk-free returns. They also analyze Moody’s downgrade of U.S. debt from AAA, driven by ballooning deficits and Washington’s failure to rein in $36 trillion in national debt. Instead of panic, the duo calls for fiscal reform - arguing that pro-growth policies and smart deregulation are key to boosting revenue and restorin...

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13:17

What's Going On With The U.S. Housing Market? (May...

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2025/05/16

In this Friday Market Outsiders, Namaan breaks down why the U.S. housing market - responsible for 16% of GDP - is stuck in the mud. Despite builders offering mortgage rate buy-downs as low as 5%, demand remains near record lows and unsold inventory is piling up at levels not seen since 2009. Homeowners locked into sub-4% mortgages aren’t listing, new home sales are stagnating, and builder profits are getting squeezed. Namaan explains why falling rates alone won’t fix the crisis and makes the ...

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19:24

Walmart raises prices and lessons from the rodeo (May...

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2025/05/15

In this Thursday Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae analyze Walmart’s price hikes amid looming tariffs, noting an increase in U.S. sales and an e-commerce surge as signs of consumer strength. Jenny Rae then draws business acumen lessons from a rodeo, spotlighting Quanta Services, a $25B electrical contractor behind utility power lines, discovered via a sponsor flag. They explore how curiosity about everyday experiences - like rodeo sponsors - builds market insights, urging lis...

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21:30

Microsoft and Nissan layoffs: Why now and what does...

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2025/05/14

In this Wednesday Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae dissect Microsoft’s 3% workforce cut and Nissan’s plan to cut 20% of staff and close 7 plants by 2027. They explore why Microsoft, despite strong demand, is trimming costs - likely via AI and acquisition synergies - highlighting risks for non-technical managers. For Nissan, rising raw material costs and a commoditized market push practicality over innovation, with new CEO Espinosa signaling discipline. They challenge blaming...

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23:50

Inflation eases & McDonald's struggles: What’s behind...

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2025/05/13

In this Tuesday episode of Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae dissect the April CPI data, showing a lower-than-expected core inflation rate, signaling stability despite tariff uncertainties. Jenny Rae then shares a jarring McDonald's visit, with empty dining areas and sluggish service, pointing to operational hiccups rather than inflation-driven consumer retreat. Comparing McDonald's to peers like Chick-fil-A, they question if its in-store strategy is faltering and what this m...

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23:52

U.S./China trade tensions thaw - what's next? (May...

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2025/05/12

U.S. / China trade tensions thaw as the economic powers drop reciprocal tariffs and agree to further talks. How are business leaders responding?What does it mean for investors?What do we expect to happen next?Tune in! Join Market Outsiders live every weekday at 9:15AM ET on LinkedIn and YouTube. Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn and subscribe on YouTube Connect with Namaan and Jenny Rae on LinkedIn

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19:05

Art as a volatility hedge & unpacking the U.S./UK...

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2025/05/09

In this Friday episode of Market Outsiders, hosts Namaan and Jenny Rae dive into the economics of art auctions and the newly announced U.S.-UK trade deal. They explore why the $952 million Christie's and Sotheby's auctions matter, despite art's exclusion from GDP, and challenge the narrative of art as a safe haven for investors. Namaan also critiques the U.S.-UK trade deal, noting the persistence of 10% baseline tariffs and specific carve-outs, like reduced tariffs on luxury vehicles, s...

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Fed rate hold and tariff troubles (May 08, 2025)

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2025/05/08

In this solo episode of Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae dives into the market’s reaction to the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady, signaling caution amid tariff-driven uncertainty. She also shares a personal story about her boutique winery in Northern California, breaking down the surprising costs of wine production - particularly how tariffs on imported bottles and label materials could double or triple expenses, threatening small wineries. Join Market Outsider...

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22:24

Fed decision looms and trade tensions ease (May 07,...

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2025/05/07

In today's Market Outsiders episode, Jenny Rae and Namaan unpack the market’s pause ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, predicting a “wait and see” approach from the Powell Fed. They discuss the impact of scheduled U.S.-China trade talks, highlighting how the choice of messenger - like Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent - signals serious intent to global investors and influences market reactions. Jenny Rae dives into new data showing Chinese imports to the U.S. at...

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18:32

Navigating the Fed's interest rate decisions (May 06,...

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2025/05/06

In this segment of Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae discuss the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting and the potential implications of interest rate decisions on the economy. They explore differing opinions on whether rates should be cut or raised, the impact of these decisions on everyday life, particularly regarding auto loans and housing markets, and the broader economic outlook considering demand contraction and inflationary pressures. Join Market Outsiders live every weekday at 9...

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