In this episode of the Odd Lots podcast, the hosts take a fascinating look back at the year by sharing their top ten insights. They explore a range of intriguing topics, including how McDonald's uses app data to fine-tune its pricing around paydays, the alarming issue of Medicare fraud in kidney dialysis, and Boeing's stagnation in new aircraft designs. They also highlight the unexpected leadership of Surry County, North Carolina in carport manufacturing.
Other discussions cover the Ukraine postal service's innovative use of Starlink during wartime, strategies that professional sports bettors employ to avoid detection by betting sites, Indonesia's crucial position in the global nickel industry, the murky world of private credit markets, and the fluctuating prices of chicken wings driven by a focus on breast meat. This episode is packed with valuable insights on business, technology, and global economics, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in these fields.
