Earn Your Leisure

In this episode of Market Mondays, hosts Troy Millings, Rashad Bilal, and Ian Dunlap dive deep into Nike's recent struggles and future prospects. Following the news that Nike's stock fell after projecting a larger-than-expected sales decline for 2025, the hosts share their sharp insights on what this means for investors and sneaker enthusiasts alike.Ian Dunlap kicks off the discussion, expressing his skepticism about investing in Nike at this time. He emphasizes the need for Nike to stop re-releasing the same Jordans and Dunks, noting that consumers are growing tired of the lack of innovation. Ian also highlights how competitors like Crocs and Lululemon are gaining ground and suggests that Nike's failure to retain top creatives such as Kanye, Don C, and Kyrie could be detrimental. He argues that unless Nike can secure creative powerhouses and innovate substantially, it will struggle to maintain its competitive edge.Troy Millings agrees, pointing out that as an avid sneakerhead, he isn't curren