Skip to main content
Heated survivalry
To:Brew Readers
CEOs are losing confidence in the US economy...
Advertisement

Happy Friday. Patagonia is suing drag queen environmentalist Pattie Gonia for trademark infringement. “While we wish we didn’t have to do this...it has become necessary to protect the brand,” Patagonia said. In response, Pattie Gonia accused the outdoor apparel company of “trying to erase an activist.”

Just wait until L.L.Bean hears about Elle Elbeen.

—Dave Lozo, Matty Merritt, Brendan Cosgrove, Adam Epstein, Holly Van Leuven

In today’s newsletter, we’ll get into:

  • CEOs losing confidence in the US economy
  • Meta launching subscriptions for its apps
  • Travis Kelce making a big investment

MARKETS

Nasdaq

26,917.47

S&P

7,563.63

Dow

50,668.97

10-Year

4.455%

Bitcoin

$73,542.64

Dell

$317.05

Data is provided by

*Stock data as of market close, cryptocurrency data as of 5:00pm ET. Here's what these numbers mean.

  • Markets: Stocks took a leap yesterday amid reports that the US and Iran could be close to a deal to extend the ceasefire (more on that below). Meanwhile, Dell spiked after announcing a $9.7 billion deal to supply software to the US military.
 

Markets Sponsored by MFS Investment Management

Efficiency, distinction, growth, and excellence. MFS Advisor Edge® is the 30-year platform helping financial advisors gain referrals, retain clients, and sharpen the family wealth conversation.

✷ A Note From MFS Investment Management

This paid content was created with our sponsor and does not necessarily reflect the opinions or point of view of Morning Brew.

✢ A Note From LinkedIn Ads

1 (Dreamdata Benchmarks Report, 2026)

         
ADVERTISE // CAREERS // SHOP // FAQ

Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here.
View our privacy policy here.

Copyright © 2026 Morning Brew Inc. All rights reserved.
22 W 19th St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10011

Become smarter in just 5 minutes

Morning Brew delivers quick and insightful updates about the business world every day of the week from Wall St. to Silicon Valley.

By subscribing, you accept our Terms & Privacy Policy.

A mobile phone scrolling a newsletter issue of Morning Brew