What’s News in Markets: Southwest Soars, AI Divergence, Costco’s Markdown

This podcast episode delves into the recent shifts in Southwest Airlines' business strategy amidst investor scrutiny, including the introduction of assigned seating and a share buyback program, while contrasting the divergent performances of AI-related stocks like Micron Technology and Supermicro Computer, emphasizing the impact of market pressures and regulatory challenges. The analysis culminates in a look at Costco Wholesale's earnings report, which, despite beating expectations, highlighted the complexities of revenue generation in the current economic climate.