The final luxury frontier, drama at the golden arches and a delicious new “SPAC”

The Exchange - A podcast by CNBC

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Space is widely referred to as “the final frontier”…but could it be the final “luxury” frontier too? We speak with an analyst who’s betting that consumer space travel is the next must-have for the rich, and why Virgin Galactic is the way to play it. Plus, McDonald’s has some harsh words for its ousted CEO Steve Easterbrook, amid a lawsuit to recoup some of his compensation. We break down the company’s unusual corporate drama, and what it could mean for other firms in the future. And, snack maker Utz makes its public debut on the NYSE through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), following nearly a century as a private family-owned business. We explore the benefits of SPACs for Utz & others in Rapid Fire.

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