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Bubble Babble, Memory Mayhem, and a Spring Swing 5/12/26
Dotcom Do-Over?, Nadella Takes the Stand, and The Sleeper in Semis 5/11/26
Two Rate Hikes, Tensions Ahead of China Summit, and AI Economic Distortions 5/8/26
Whirlpool's Recession Warning, A Spending Split, and the Burger Battle 5/7/26
The Exchange 5/6/26
Running of the Bulls, In-Home Data Centers, and Citadel's Ken Griffin 5/5/26
Risks to the Rally, Scoring Berkshire's Abel, and Wyndham's Win 5/4/26
Memory’s Moat, Tech’s Role in Recent Highs, and Shrugging Of $100 Oil 5/1/26
Apple's AI Problem, "Save the Shire," and Caterpillar Crushes 4/30/26
Fed Decision, Memory Momentum, and Mag 7 on Deck 4/29/26
OpenAI's Viability, UAE to Exit OPEC, and Climbing Consumer Costs 4/28/26
Big Tech on Deck, Musk vs. OpenAI, and Cardiac Drug Breakthroughs 4/27/26
DOJ Drops Powell Probe, Big Tech on Deck, and Intel's Gain, AMD's...Gain? 4/24/26
Debunking Oil Myths, the New Gamestop?, and Saving Spirit 4/23/26
Tech Still Cheap, SpaceX's $60B Deal, and Google's Enterprise Fight 4/22/26
Apple's Turnover, Warsh Gets Grilled, and Airline Indigestion 4/21/26
The Exchange 4/20/26
Markets Rally, Airlines Soar, and Oracle Bounces Back 4/17/26
Markets' Seismic Shifts, SanDisk's Surge, and 2026's Biggest IPO 4/16/26
Meta's AI Ambitions, JPMorgan's Airline Warning, and the "Ultimate Contrarian Trade" 4/15/26
Software Earnings Set-Up, Big Banks' Big Issues, and Iran Peace Talks Latest 4/14/26
U.S. Blockade, China's Role in Iran, and Bank Earnings Underway 4/13/26
Washington's AI Warning, Sentiment Slump, and The "Least Ceasefire Ceasefire" 4/10/26
Ceasefire Under Pressure, The Fed's Next Move, and Tokenmaxxing 4/9/26
Oil Slips, Stocks Rally & a Rate Cut is back in Play 4/8/26
Iran Deadline Looms, Under-Priced Oil Risk, and Opportunities in Semis 4/7/26
Iran Escalation Risk, Renewed Private Credit Concerns, and Pullback Opportunities 4/2/26
The President’s Iran speech fails to soothe markets. Private credit jitters are back. Plus, where the market pullback is creating opportunities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nike's Nosedive, Tech's Turnaround, and Gold's Gains 4/1/26
Nike shares get crushed on weaker-than-expected sales outlook amid revenue struggles in China. The Mag 7 rallying for a second day after a rough first quarter, but Benchmark is bullish on name in particular. Plus, with gold on pace for its first positive week in five, Tim Seymour says the rally will continue if one particular condition is met. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Crude Climb Continues, China's Price Spike Warning, and KKR's Major Deal 3/30/26
WTI crude hits a three-week high after Trump threatens to "obliterate" Iran's energy sources. Chinese manufacturers warn to brace for price hikes due to disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, KKR agrees to sell cooling systems company CoolIT for $4.75 billion to Ecolab, making 15 times its initial investment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fed's Inflation Battle, the Alphabet Case, and the Memory Meltdown 3/27/26
Mounting inflation concerns could put Trump's pick for Fed Chair in a bind. The company Wells Fargo says is the "best-positioned" name in the AI race. Plus, a rough week for memory stocks but will the dip be short-lived? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
U.S.-Iran Peace Talks, Memory Melt, and a Fed Hike? 3/26/26
Trump says negotiations have started, Iran denies that talks are taking place, but which one do markets believe? Memory stocks are under pressure after Google unveiled its new AI model, but Morgan Stanley sees underlying resilience in the space. Plus, a Fed hike is back on the table. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Chevron's California Warning, AI-Powered Drones, and OpenAI Shutters Sora 3/25/26
Chevron says California risks a fuel crisis unless the Iran war ends. Ondas CEO Eric Brock talks autonomous drone usage in the ongoing conflict. Plus, OpenAI announces plans to shut down its popular AI video app just six months after its launch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Energy Ripples, Databricks Moves into Cybersecurity, and Anthropic vs. the Pentagon 3/24/26
Carlyle's Jeff Currie says even if the Iran war stops now, surging oil prices will impact the economy for months. Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi on his new cybersecurity product and AI disruption within the space. Plus, Anthropic and the Department of Defense head to court. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mixed Signals, the Rate Hike Case, and Airlines Navigate Oil 3/23/26
President Trump postponed strikes on Iranian power plants after saying negotiations were underway, but Iranian state media refuted those claims, triggering wild swings across asset classes. Markets now expect the Fed to hold rates steady, but HFE's Carl Weinberg makes the case for a hike. Plus, the airline bracing for oil prices to top $100 through 2027. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Crude Climb Continues, Spring Housing Season, and the Mag 7 Melt 3/20/26
The energy complex keeps climbing as the Iran war enters its third week. Housing season officially kicks off, but rising mortgage rates could challenge the market. Plus, the Mag 7 name that Clockwise Capital thinks will come out on top this year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Middle East Escalation, Micron's Big Beat, and the Private Credit Exodus 3/19/26
Oil prices spike after Iran strikes key energy infrastructure in Qatar, but is the end of the war on the horizon? Micron shares slide despite blowout earnings, but BofA is still bullish. Plus, why private equity's pain could be commercial real estate's gain. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Fed's Next Move, The Iran Timeline, and Food Inflation? 3/18/26
As fuel costs spike and inflation proves sticky, our panel dissects the delicate balance Jay Powell has to strike in today's Fed decision. Brookings' Michael O'Hanlon on why the killing of more Iranian leadership could backfire. Plus, are higher food prices on the way? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Private Credit Concerns, Crude's Climb, and Travel Chaos 3/17/26
Orlando Bravo talks uncertainty in private equity, private credit, and software. How will the Fed navigate oil's surging prices as their two-day meeting kicks off? Plus, American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says TSA workers deserved to be paid. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
“No Need to Worry,” Consumer Hide & Seek, “Taming, Not Toppling” 3/13/26
There’s “no need to worry” about the situation in the Strait of Hormuz according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Why RBC Capital Markets is playing hide and seek with consumer staples stocks. And one professor’s case for why the Trump Administration needs to tame, not topple, the Islamic Republic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ripple Effects of the Iran War 3/12/26
Oil flowing through the Straight of Hormuz is the “only thing that matters in the world,” according to BCA Research. A former NSA and Marine Corps. hacker warns Iran is being much more aggressive in its cyber warfare, and says businesses need to take the threat very seriously. Plus, why the ongoing war could wreak havoc on real estate's key spring season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oil Cycle Continues, Inflation Conundrum, and Oracle's Comeback 3/11/26
The IEA announced plans to release a record 400 million barrels of oil to help ease the Iran supply disruption, but does that leave some parts of the energy complex at risk? Inflation steady in February, but the Fed will have to reconcile high energy prices in next week's rate decision. Plus, Oracle looks to be in safer waters after its big third quarter beat. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oil's Whipsaw Ride, Oracle's Data Center Dilemma, and is Defense the New AI? 3/10/26
Oil prices post their biggest daily loss since March 2022 after hitting above $119 just two nights prior. Will Oracle's data centers be able to accommodate Nvidia's next-gen chip? Plus, defense stocks have been outperforming the tech trade this year, but is there more room to run? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Overnight Oil Spike, Jet Fuel Soars, and Momentum in Tech 3/9/26
Oil prices hit their highest peak since June 2022 before falling back below $100/barrel. Airline stocks take a dip as jet fuel costs surge amid the Iran war. Plus, software beat semis for its best week since April, but can the trade continue this week? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oil Rally Strengthens, Labor Market Weakens, and Oracle's Opportunity 3/6/26
Crude oil breaks above $90 a barrel for the first time since 2023. The economy lost 92,000 jobs, but rising oil prices leaves the Fed's next moves up in the air. Plus, why Jefferies thinks Oracle's sell-off may be overdone. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
China's Big Growth Concerns, Labor's Big Divergence, and Software's Big Bounce 3/5/26
China sets its lowest economic growth target since the 1991, but AIE's Derek Scissors says it's actually on the "high end of reality." The hiring bifurcation between blue- and white-collar jobs. Plus, stocks under pressure as oil prices keep climbing, but software names buck the downtrend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mag 7 Magnificent Again?, Software's AI Agent Takeover and South Korean Stocks Slip 3/4/26
The Mag 7 underperforming recently, but Rosenblatt Securities sees better days ahead. Box CEO Aaron Levie says AI agents will be the biggest users of software in the future. Plus, the Korean Kospi was the best performing stock market in the world last year, but posted its worst day ever amid concerns over the Iran conflict. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Iran Conflict Continues, Energy Erupts, and a Market Sell-Off 3/3/26
President Trump says Israel did not force his hand to enter the Iran conflict, now in its fourth day. Oil and natural gas prices surge as the Strait of Hormuz effectively closes. Plus, an ugly day on Wall Street as the Dow falls nearly 1,300 points. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Iran Conflict, Energy Spikes, and One-on-One with Jamie Dimon 3/2/26
The Iran conflict enters its third day, and President Trump leaves the door open for American boots on the ground. Natural gas prices soar after the worlds largest producer, Qatar Energy, halts production. Plus, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on geopolitical risks, the cracks in credit, and deregulation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Private Credit Concerns, OpenAI's Record Round, and Paramount Wins Warner Bros. 2/27/26
Problems are piling up on private equity and credit lenders, and it's spreading to the banks. OpenAI closed a $110 billion fundraising round, rocketing the company's valuation to $730 billion. Plus, the bid for Warner Bros. Discover finally ends with Paramount as the victor, but Wolfe Research says Netflix wins anyway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Next for Nvidia, "AI-washing," and a Software Bounce? 2/26/26
Nvidia is on pace for its worst day since last April, but Deepwater Asset Management is staying bullish. More than 50,000 layoffs were tied to AI in 2025, but are companies merely using it as a scapegoat for job cuts? Plus, the software stocks Raymond James says are poised for short-term bounce. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.