Join Howard Lindzon, Phil Pearlman, Michael Parekh, and special guest Yoshi Yokokawa, CEO of Alpaca, as they break down the latest market chaos. From Tesla’s freefall and China’s electric vehicle dominance to AI’s growing role in fintech, this episode explores the future of investing, trading, and globalization. Yoshi shares insights on Alpaca’s mission to power the next wave of brokerage innovation, the impact of de-globalization, and why APIs are revolutionizing global finance.

📅 Recorded live on March 11, 2025🎙️ Special Guest: Yoshi Yokokawa, CEO of Alpaca🔑 Brought to you by StocktwitsSlides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQzpJNZ0hEsF8a0elGy5OM9_K1BSFgy50yONL6kcfIRgwb-TOwP9uQ7wCxj0BqqgPMX_V_vhuTjYYva/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000&slide=id.g3337970ddf7_0_52Key Topics Covered:🚀 Tesla’s Fall from Grace – Why BYD is surging while Musk’s brand struggles📉 The Lag 7 Selloff – Tech’s biggest names face a brutal correction🌏 De-globalization vs. Global Trading – Why retail investors worldwide still want US stocks🤖 Vibe Coding & AI in Finance – How AI-driven APIs are changing the game💸 The Degenerate Economy Thrives – Why derivatives, crypto, and risk-taking are booming🔮 Nvidia’s Next Move – What Jensen Huang’s latest keynote means for AI dominanceChapters:00:00 Welcome to Kyoto: A Culinary Journey05:19 Stocktwits and the Cashtag Awards08:31 Market Trends: The Lag 7 and Tesla's Downfall12:13 Global Market Sentiment: Insights from Japan18:34 Tesla vs. BYD: The Battle for EV Supremacy29:56 The Future of EVs: Competition and Market Dynamics32:06 Crony Capitalism and Market Integrity32:53 Alpaca: Revolutionizing Brokerage Infrastructure35:19 Global Fintech Partnerships and Investments36:50 The Power of Local Entrepreneurs in Fintech38:13 US Market Dynamics and Global Perspectives39:06 De-globalization vs. Global Connectivity40:49 The Role of APIs in Financial Services44:25 AI and the Future of Trading45:53 Trends in Options and Crypto Markets49:27 Understanding the Degenerate Economy52:37 Vibe Coding: The Future of Programming01:01:26 Market Insights and Future PredictionsWhere To Find Howard and Friends:• Howard - https://stocktwits.com/howardlindzon• Phil - https://stocktwits.com/ppearlman• Michael Parekh - https://stocktwits.com/MParekh• Yoshi Yokokawa - https://x.com/iyoshyoshiDisclaimer: All opinions expressed on this show are solely the opinions of the hosts’ and guests’ and do not reflect the opinions of Stocktwits, Inc. or its affiliates. The hosts are not SEC or FINRA registered advisors or professionals. The content of this show is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your financial advisor before making any investment decision. Read the full terms & conditions here: https://stocktwits.com/about/legal/tehttps://stocktwits.com/about/legal/terms/