In this episode, the team discusses the latest market and economic developments, including partial disruptions in economic data following the recent government shutdown and the potential impact on GDP. They break down key moves in the tech sector, from data center execution risks to the ongoing AI infrastructure build-out, and examine how investor sentiment is shifting across high-growth stocks. The team also covers consumer trends, including credit pressures, retail leadership changes, and new product launches, as well as notable developments in energy and industrials. Finally, they highlight broader market implications, including potential risks and opportunities emerging from debt, supply chains, and evolving regulatory landscapes.

Please note that some of the companies discussed in this podcast may be held in an AMI strategy or in personal accounts, including AMZN, PEP, CVX, MSFT, ORCL, AMD, META, NVDA, and MA.

In this episode, the team discusses the latest market and economic developments, including the impacts of the longest government shutdown on airlines, consumer sentiment, and employment data. They explore healthcare news, particularly the evolving pricing and accessibility of anti-obesity medications and potential effects on the food industry. The conversation then shifts to the AI sector, covering recent market corrections, infrastructure constraints, corporate partnerships, and emerging legal battles that could shape the future of AI agents. Finally, the team touches on energy and nuclear markets, highlighting geopolitical developments and company performance in the sector.

In this episode, the team discusses the Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut and Chair Powell’s cautious comments that tempered expectations for further easing. They examine the disconnect between official labor data and signs of corporate layoffs, before shifting to company updates, including strong results from Eli Lilly, Alphabet, Amazon, and Apple, all highlighting differing facets of AI-driven growth and consumer trends. The team also reviews weakness in Meta’s capital allocation strategy and the ongoing stress in commercial real estate and private credit markets. The conversation wraps with a thoughtful look at whether AI investment is entering bubble territory or if demand fundamentals still justify the surge in spending.

In this episode, the team discusses the latest economic indicators, including softer-than-expected inflation data and declining consumer sentiment that continue to shape expectations for upcoming rate cuts. They also examine growing stress in regional banks tied to subprime auto lending and commercial real estate exposures. The conversation shifts to major developments in AI, with Google emerging as a stronger competitor in chips and compute. Finally, the team explores shifting dynamics in rare earth supply chains amid geopolitical tensions and ongoing efforts to diversify resources outside of China.

In this episode, the team discusses the recent flare-up of banking and credit market stresses, highlighting several high-profile fraud cases across regional banks, private credit funds, and specialty lenders. They examine whether these incidents are isolated or indicative of broader systemic risks, particularly as high-yield private credit products become increasingly marketed to retail investors. The conversation expands to geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China over rare earth minerals and the resulting market volatility, while also noting signs of resilience in consumer demand and national security–driven investment. Overall, the team balances caution with perspective, questioning whether current disruptions represent early warning signs or temporary dislocations.

In this episode, the team discusses a relatively quiet week for economic data due to government closures, while Federal Reserve minutes reaffirm expectations for one to two rate cuts later this year. The conversation quickly shifts to geopolitical risks, particularly renewed trade tensions following China’s restriction of rare earth metal exports and President Trump’s public response, which rattled markets. The team explores the implications for AI hardware supply chains, broader compute infrastructure demand, and growing concerns over whether AI enthusiasm is entering bubble territory. They also examine major developments in AI platforms—highlighting Google’s Gemini Enterprise launch and recent partnerships involving OpenAI and AMD—while weighing long-term infrastructure needs against near-term market volatility.

In this episode, the team discusses the week’s major economic and market developments, starting with the government shutdown and its impact on payroll and employment data. They review key economic indicators, including ADP and JOLTS reports, ISM manufacturing and services data, and implications for the labor market. The conversation also covers significant moves in healthcare, AI advancements from OpenAI and Anthropic, and their potential effects on the job market and technology stocks. Finally, the team examines energy market volatility, Tesla’s Q3 deliveries, and earnings updates from companies like Nike, highlighting broader trends shaping consumer and industrial sectors.

In this episode, the team discusses the latest economic, sector, and market developments, including slightly elevated inflation, a stronger-than-expected Q2 GDP revision, and a rebound in new home sales. They review healthcare and drug sector updates, noting that large firms are generally positioned to manage renewed tariff and pricing pressures. The team also covers technology and AI, highlighting Nvidia’s $100 billion investment in OpenAI, broader AI industry spending, and key moves by companies like Intel, Apple, and Google. Finally, we touch on energy, industrials, and consumer trends, including geopolitical oil risks, corporate earnings, labor market shifts, and consumer headwinds in the auto and retail sectors.

In this episode, the team discusses the latest economic and market developments, starting with the Fed’s recent rate cut and the mixed signals from its economic forecasts. They analyze trends in housing, consumer behavior, and retail sales, highlighting the bifurcated nature of the consumer economy. The team also covers key corporate and technology news, including NVIDIA’s investment in Intel, Google’s AI advancements with Gemini, Meta’s new AR smart glasses, and updates from Apple, FedEx, and General Mills. Finally, they examine broader implications for sectors such as healthcare, semiconductors, and enterprise software, emphasizing innovation, M&A activity, and evolving market dynamics.