When it comes to investing, the general consensus has long been that markets are, generally speaking, pretty efficient. But… what if that’s all wrong? On this week’s TLDR, a look at the financial theory that’s dominated for decades, and why it might be time to change our thinking when it comes to markets. Plus, the European car market is on life support — can anything save it? And, are driverless cars the way of the future?

This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, financial educator Kyla Scanlon and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr

The TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

Last week, viral TikTok videos showed Chase customers how to withdraw huge amounts of money from the ATM. The only problem? It was completely illegal. On this week’s TLDR, a look at the good, bad and ugly finance tips you can find on TikTok, and some tips for figuring out which is which. Plus, we examine the latest chapter in the Bank of Canada’s rate cutting journey. And, we take a dive into the extra-heated “Founder Mode” debate.

This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, financial educator Kyla Scanlon and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr

The TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

Billionaire venture capitalist Peter Thiel was in the news this week for a very, er, controversial interview with Joe Rogan. On this week’s TLDR, how do Thiel’s political and social views square with his approach to investing? Plus, a look at the big cut Apple takes from app store users, and why it’s about to cost content creators even more. And, the reason that we will probably never be central bankers.

This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, financial educator Kyla Scanlon, former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz and managing editor Kat Angus. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr

The TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

Why did one hiring decision send Starbucks’s stock way up — and Chipotle’s down? On this week’s TLDR, why the market believes the once-burrito, now-coffee CEO Brian Niccol has the magic touch. Plus, after years of swiping, users are turning away from their dating apps. Where are they going instead? And, a look at the tangled state of Canada’s temporary foreign worker program.

This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, financial educator Kyla Scanlon and VP of Product Swapnil Parikh. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr

The TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

Last week, the stock market had its most volatile day in a long time. On this episode of TLDR, we break down the chaos and dig into some of the theories about why it happened. And, we look at which investors came out the strongest at the end of it all.

This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, financial educator Kyla Scanlon and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr

The TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

Since 2005, the average price of a home in Canada has tripled. On this week’s TLDR, award-winning journalist Michelle Cyca — who wrote the definitive piece on the subject, The End of Homeownership, for Maclean’s last year — tells us why and what happens next.

This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman and business reporter Sarah Rieger. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr

The TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

A company you may or may not have heard of got a $23b offer from Google — and walked away. On this week’s TLDR, when should you say no to nine figures? Plus, how did a tobacco company become the best performing US investment in recent history? And, some divergent views on the wisdom of giving everybody free money.

This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, managing editor Kat Angus, financial educator Kyla Scanlon and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr

The TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

A crackdown on car thefts in Ontario and Quebec has had some unintended consequences. On this week’s TLDR, why our cars keep getting stolen. And, after decades of financial success, Nike now seems like a brand in trouble. Is this the end of the line for the swoosh? Plus, making sense of the latest market reversal.

This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, financial educator Kyla Scanlon and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr

The TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.