Introduction:
In today’s episode, we explore three compelling stories shaping the finance and tech landscape. Activist investor Carronade Capital Management is urging Viasat to spin off its Defense and Advanced Technologies division, highlighting it as a “hidden gem” that could unlock massive shareholder value. Next, Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman breaks ranks by advocating for aggressive interest rate cuts in 2025, citing signs of labor market weakness and reduced inflation risks. Finally, we examine the ripple effects of China’s DeepSeek-R1 AI app, which disrupted the US market and triggered a significant plunge in Nvidia’s stock, marking what some call “AI’s Sputnik moment.” Join us as we unpack these pivotal developments.
Content and Timestamp:
00:00:28 Activist Investor Carronade Urges Viasat to Spin Off Defense Unit to Unlock "Hidden Gem" Value
00:04:04 Fed's Bowman Advocates for Proactive Rate Cuts Amidst Weakening Labor Market
00:07:09 DeepSeek's AI Impact: A Six-Month Retrospective on China's AI Challenger
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