Sports gambling, Sunrun CEO, Waymo robotaxi: Asking for a Trend

Today on Asking for a Trend, host Josh Lipton tackles a diverse set of topics, including sports gambling, the solar industry, and autonomous driving.

BYU Marriott School of Business Assistant Professor of Finance Jason Kotter joins to discuss the rising trend of sports betters dipping into their investment accounts to sustain their gambling habits. Kotter provides insights into the negative implications this behavior has on long-term savings.

The spotlight shifts to the solar energy sector, as Sunrun (RUN) recently reached 1 million household customers, reportedly an industry first. Sunrun CEO Mary Powell joins the show to discuss the company’s achievements amid broader solar energy market headwinds.

Finally, Yahoo Finance tech editor Dan Howley breaks down the latest developments in the autonomous driving space, highlighting Waymo’s milestone of reaching 100,000 paid rides per week.

This post was written by Angel Smith