Williams Sonoma Is Winning and Why Warren Buffett Derailed Train Deal Rumors

Episode 8: Welcome to Brew Markets. Today, Ann explores why Williams Sonoma has a winning retail strategy and the surprising tactics it has in common with the likes of software companies. Then, we break down how Warren Buffett’s rejection of a train merger may derail consolidation in the industry and finally, Ann explains why inclusion in the S&P 500 is still like joining the market’s Team USA. For a limited time, you can get up to $10,000 when you transfer your investment portfolio to your Public brokerage account. Check out https://www.public.com/brewmarkets www.brewmarkets.com Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Watch Brew Markets Here: ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets Disclosure in Podcast Description: All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Alpha is an AI research tool powered by GPT-4. Output from Alpha is not investment advice and should be verified for accuracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices