A finance professor tested AI vs. the pros. AI beat them. Also: an $8K Marketplace flip and how scammers stole $2M in gold with a phone call. And, get this, the FAA still runs on Windows 95 and floppy disks. Yikes.
StubHub is going public: The ticket resale marketplace just filed to list on the New York Stock Exchange. Even though it pulled in $1.77 billion in revenue in 2024, it still posted a loss of $2.8 million. (How does that happen?) Anyway, wondering who else is lining up to go public? Keep an eye on CoreWeave, Klarna and Hinge Health.
Ex-con man Frank Abagnale on AI
He’s one of the most famous imposters ever. Now, he says, artificial intelligence is going to bring on a whole new wave of scams. Plus, a dangerous selfie fail, social media sperm donors, and robberies on Facebook Marketplace.
What not to buy on FB Marketplace
While the bargains might be tempting, some purchases could literally put your life on the line.
Meta's reputation
You can find some gross stuff on FB Marketplace. Is Meta doing anything about it? I give you the scoop, in 60 seconds.
The dangers of selling online
Selling on FB Marketplace, OfferUp, or Craigslist? I’ll tell you the risks, in one minute.
Beware of a "free" piano
Tempted to pick up a free piano on FB Marketplace? I’ll tell you why you might want to hold off in this one-minute podcast.