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The Real Eisman Playbook
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The Real Eisman Playbook is your front-row seat to the insights, strategies, and perspectives of legendary investor Steve Eisman. Best known for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, Steve brings his sharp analysis and no-nonsense approach to dissecting the markets, global economy, and investment trends shaping the future. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just curious about how the financial world really works, The Eisman Playbook delivers the knowledge you need to stay ahead. Tune in for expert commentary, candid conversations, and actionable takeaways from one of Wall Street’s most influential minds.
On episode 77 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Sam Badri, Head of Investor Relations at Cisco, for an inside look at what the AI boom actually looks like from within a major technology company. Sam explains why he believes we are still very early in AI adoption, with roughly 90% of users stuck at the basic prompt stage and very few having progressed to skills files or AI agents.
00:00 - Intro & Sam’s Background
03:35 - What Cisco Does
05:58 - Cisco Revenue Growth & What’s Changed
12:40 - How AI Factors In
14:18 - Cisco vs Arista
16:04 - The Negativity Surrounding the AI Story
29:16 - Data Center Pushback
34:24 - What Sam Brought to Cisco
36:43 - Last Word on Cisco & the Sector
40:22 - Outro
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00:00 - Intro & Sam’s Background
03:35 - What Cisco Does
05:58 - Cisco Revenue Growth & What’s Changed
12:40 - How AI Factors In
14:18 - Cisco vs Arista
16:04 - The Negativity Surrounding the AI Story
29:16 - Data Center Pushback
34:24 - What Sam Brought to Cisco
36:43 - Last Word on Cisco & the Sector
40:22 - Outro
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Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content.
Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman discusses why the off-balance sheet financing techniques that caused Enron's collapse and amplified the GFC are back in full force in the AI world. He also covers the Ten Year yield breaching 5.1%, Paramount being cleared for takeoff with WB, troubling news from Oracle & Blue Owl, Meta's Muse agentic AI agent, and much more.
00:00 - Intro
02:42 - War in Iran, Oil Prices, & Interest Rates
03:43 - Troubling News From Oracle & Blue Owl
04:29 - Paramount Cleared For Take Off
05:40 - Softbank Junk Borrowing
06:23 - AI Circular Financing
20:00 - Meta's Muse
22:46 - Mailbag: Shorting Against the Box
24:30 - Outro
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Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman discusses why the off-balance sheet financing techniques that caused Enron's collapse and amplified the GFC are back in full force in the AI world. He also covers the Ten Year yield breaching 5.1%, Paramount being cleared for takeoff with WB, troubling news from Oracle & Blue Owl, Meta's Muse agentic AI agent, and much more.
00:00 - Intro
02:42 - War in Iran, Oil Prices, & Interest Rates
03:43 - Troubling News From Oracle & Blue Owl
04:29 - Paramount Cleared For Take Off
05:40 - Softbank Junk Borrowing
06:23 - AI Circular Financing
20:00 - Meta's Muse
22:46 - Mailbag: Shorting Against the Box
24:30 - Outro
Watch my Financial Literacy Masterclass video here: https://youtu.be/u8chA7LC8lU
Watch my Masterclass on the 2008 Financial Crisis here: https://youtu.be/4bSCdJTbR8I
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Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content.
Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On episode 76 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with George Noble, former portfolio manager at Fidelity and now a Substack newsletter writer, for a wide-ranging conversation covering Scott Bessent's attempt to repress interest rates, the yen carry trade, the Tesla/SpaceX struggles, and much more.
00:00 - Intro
01:18 - Scott Bessent & Interest Rates
13:00 - The AI Ecosystem
21:35 - The Dollar Yen Trade
30:57 - The Current Investing Environment
36:33 - Tesla & SpaceX
46:14 - Outro
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Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content.
Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
Copyright ©2026 Steve Eisman
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On episode 76 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with George Noble, former portfolio manager at Fidelity and now a Substack newsletter writer, for a wide-ranging conversation covering Scott Bessent's attempt to repress interest rates, the yen carry trade, the Tesla/SpaceX struggles, and much more.
00:00 - Intro
01:18 - Scott Bessent & Interest Rates
13:00 - The AI Ecosystem
21:35 - The Dollar Yen Trade
30:57 - The Current Investing Environment
36:33 - Tesla & SpaceX
46:14 - Outro
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Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content.
Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman explains why the recent extinction warnings from Dario Amodei and Sam Altman are not genuine concerns about superintelligence, but rather a deliberate shell game designed to invite government regulation and create pricing moats. Steve also covers the Fed raising rates 25 basis points to a range of 3.75%-4%, the Senate blocking the Clarity Act, an update on his FICO short, and answers two mailbags on how individual investors can diversify away from AI exposure without abandoning equities.
00:00 - Intro
01:55 - Iran War Updates
02:14 - Fed Raises Rates
04:47 - FICO Short Update
07:08 - Crypto Takes a Hit
07:53 - The AI Extinction Warnings
15:36 - Mailbag: P&C Insurance
19:36 - Mailbag: Growth in Europe
21:03 - Outro
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Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content.
Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
Copyright ©2026 Steve Eisman
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman explains why the recent extinction warnings from Dario Amodei and Sam Altman are not genuine concerns about superintelligence, but rather a deliberate shell game designed to invite government regulation and create pricing moats. Steve also covers the Fed raising rates 25 basis points to a range of 3.75%-4%, the Senate blocking the Clarity Act, an update on his FICO short, and answers two mailbags on how individual investors can diversify away from AI exposure without abandoning equities.
00:00 - Intro
01:55 - Iran War Updates
02:14 - Fed Raises Rates
04:47 - FICO Short Update
07:08 - Crypto Takes a Hit
07:53 - The AI Extinction Warnings
15:36 - Mailbag: P&C Insurance
19:36 - Mailbag: Growth in Europe
21:03 - Outro
Watch my Financial Literacy Masterclass video here: https://youtu.be/u8chA7LC8lU
Watch my Masterclass on the 2008 Financial Crisis here: https://youtu.be/4bSCdJTbR8I
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Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content.
Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On episode 75 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with his former Big Short partners Vincent Daniel and Porter Collins for a wide-ranging conversation covering the bond market, Scott Bessent's Treasury buyback program, the OpenAI risk, gold, and more. They also pull back the curtain on the mechanics of modern hedge fund shorting and share two live short ideas.
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Scott Bessent & the Treasury
12:57 - AI
21:55 - Shorting
38:10 - Golar & Glass House
45:21 - Last Words
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Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Scott Bessent & the Treasury
12:57 - AI
21:55 - Shorting
38:10 - Golar & Glass House
45:21 - Last Words
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Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content.
Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the ten-year yield breaching 4.9%, the recent AI doomsday fears, OpenAI's surprise price cut on its latest model, Oracle's strong 30% revenue growth, Tesla's disappointing robotaxi event that sent the stock down 6%, and much more!
00:00 - Intro
02:51 - Iran War Updates
03:33 - Scott Bessent
06:59 - Will AI Destroy Us All?
08:57 - Tesla's Robotaxi Announcement Disappoints
10:22 - The Ed Zitron Interview
13:14 - OpenAI Cuts Their Prices
14:40 - Qualcomm & Amazon Make an Arrangement
16:16 - Oracle Reports
17:15 - Bill Pulte Goes After FICO Again
17:56 - Macy's & GameStop Report
19:28 - Mailbag: Gold
20:58 - Outro
Watch my Financial Literacy Masterclass video here: https://youtu.be/u8chA7LC8lU
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Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content.
Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
Copyright ©2026 Steve Eisman
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the ten-year yield breaching 4.9%, the recent AI doomsday fears, OpenAI's surprise price cut on its latest model, Oracle's strong 30% revenue growth, Tesla's disappointing robotaxi event that sent the stock down 6%, and much more!
00:00 - Intro
02:51 - Iran War Updates
03:33 - Scott Bessent
06:59 - Will AI Destroy Us All?
08:57 - Tesla's Robotaxi Announcement Disappoints
10:22 - The Ed Zitron Interview
13:14 - OpenAI Cuts Their Prices
14:40 - Qualcomm & Amazon Make an Arrangement
16:16 - Oracle Reports
17:15 - Bill Pulte Goes After FICO Again
17:56 - Macy's & GameStop Report
19:28 - Mailbag: Gold
20:58 - Outro
Watch my Financial Literacy Masterclass video here: https://youtu.be/u8chA7LC8lU
Watch my Masterclass on the 2008 Financial Crisis here: https://youtu.be/4bSCdJTbR8I
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Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content.
Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On episode 74 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Ryan Tunis, property and casualty insurance analyst at Cantor, for a comprehensive deep dive into personal lines, commercial lines, reinsurance, and insurance brokers. Ryan explains why he's cautious on personal lines as new driver assistance technology drives down accident rates and pricing, why the commercial lines market is entering a soft cycle that favors travelers over Chubb, and why AIG is the most interesting self-help story in the group trading near book value.
00:00 - Intro
01:54 - Parts & Dynamics of the P&C Sector
12:35 - Personal Lines
16:33 - Commercial Lines
30:31 - Reinsurance
32:32 - Insurance Brokers & AI Risk
36:10 - Trupanian
38:28 - Kinsale
41:30 - Outro
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Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content.
Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On episode 74 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Ryan Tunis, property and casualty insurance analyst at Cantor, for a comprehensive deep dive into personal lines, commercial lines, reinsurance, and insurance brokers. Ryan explains why he's cautious on personal lines as new driver assistance technology drives down accident rates and pricing, why the commercial lines market is entering a soft cycle that favors travelers over Chubb, and why AIG is the most interesting self-help story in the group trading near book value.
00:00 - Intro
01:54 - Parts & Dynamics of the P&C Sector
12:35 - Personal Lines
16:33 - Commercial Lines
30:31 - Reinsurance
32:32 - Insurance Brokers & AI Risk
36:10 - Trupanian
38:28 - Kinsale
41:30 - Outro
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Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content.
Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the economy’s growing dependence on AI spending. He explains why OpenAI could be the Achilles’ heel of the AI trade, and what its potential failure could mean for the broader economy. Plus, Steve discusses Meta’s latest settlement, where investors could find safety, and more.
00:00 - Intro
02:53 - War, Oil, & Interest Rate News
03:48 - The Dystopian AI Ending, CapEx, & OpenAI
16:41 - Nvidia
18:33 - OpenAI's ARR
19:38 - Meta
22:22 - Book Recommendations
22:56 - Outro
Watch my Financial Literacy Masterclass video here: https://youtu.be/u8chA7LC8lU
Watch my Masterclass on the 2008 Financial Crisis here: https://youtu.be/4bSCdJTbR8I
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Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content.
Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the economy’s growing dependence on AI spending. He explains why OpenAI could be the Achilles’ heel of the AI trade, and what its potential failure could mean for the broader economy. Plus, Steve discusses Meta’s latest settlement, where investors could find safety, and more.
00:00 - Intro
02:53 - War, Oil, & Interest Rate News
03:48 - The Dystopian AI Ending, CapEx, & OpenAI
16:41 - Nvidia
18:33 - OpenAI's ARR
19:38 - Meta
22:22 - Book Recommendations
22:56 - Outro
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On episode 73 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Jason Trennert & Chris Verrone from Strategas for a wide-ranging mid-year reality check on a tumultuous 2026. They cover the AI capex debate, the war in Iran, private equity's monetization problem, and why the market has proven far more resilient than most expected.
00:00 - Intro
01:37 - The Year So Far
09:06 - The Fed, Leadership, & Private Equity
13:58 - The War in Iran, Oil, & China
16:55 - AI, Software, Meta, Amazon, & Microsoft
29:22 - Banks
31:43 - Europe
35:57 - Defensive Sectors
38:48 - Closing Thoughts
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On episode 73 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Jason Trennert & Chris Verrone from Strategas for a wide-ranging mid-year reality check on a tumultuous 2026. They cover the AI capex debate, the war in Iran, private equity's monetization problem, and why the market has proven far more resilient than most expected.
00:00 - Intro
01:37 - The Year So Far
09:06 - The Fed, Leadership, & Private Equity
13:58 - The War in Iran, Oil, & China
16:55 - AI, Software, Meta, Amazon, & Microsoft
29:22 - Banks
31:43 - Europe
35:57 - Defensive Sectors
38:48 - Closing Thoughts
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Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman examines the biggest risks facing the AI boom, with a focus on Anthropic and OpenAI and their growing importance to the hyperscalers. He also discusses investing in uncertain markets, the battle between upstarts and established businesses, the future of software, and why he thinks Bitcoin has lost its edge.
00:00 - Intro
03:13 - Iran War Updates
03:57 - Investing Now in Uncertain Times
05:35 - AI Check In
10:25 - Timing is Everything
11:25 - Software Check In
12:05 - Earnings: CoreWeave, Cisco
13:43 - Entrenched Businesses vs Upstarts
24:58 - Outro
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman examines the biggest risks facing the AI boom, with a focus on Anthropic and OpenAI and their growing importance to the hyperscalers. He also discusses investing in uncertain markets, the battle between upstarts and established businesses, the future of software, and why he thinks Bitcoin has lost its edge.
00:00 - Intro
03:13 - Iran War Updates
03:57 - Investing Now in Uncertain Times
05:35 - AI Check In
10:25 - Timing is Everything
11:25 - Software Check In
12:05 - Earnings: CoreWeave, Cisco
13:43 - Entrenched Businesses vs Upstarts
24:58 - Outro
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Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On episode 72 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Glenn Schorr of Evercore and Ken Worthington of JP Morgan for a sweeping deep dive into the ticking time bomb in private credit software loans, agentic AI's impact on retail brokers, crypto use cases and Bitcoin's fading relevance, and a summary of bank earnings.
00:00 - Intro
03:12 - Retail Brokers, Cash, Agentic AI, & Banks
15:00 - Private Equity & Private Credit
28:15 - Crypto
36:06 - Stablecoins
42:21 - The Big Banks Reported
44:59 - Outro
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On episode 72 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Glenn Schorr of Evercore and Ken Worthington of JP Morgan for a sweeping deep dive into the ticking time bomb in private credit software loans, agentic AI's impact on retail brokers, crypto use cases and Bitcoin's fading relevance, and a summary of bank earnings.
00:00 - Intro
03:12 - Retail Brokers, Cash, Agentic AI, & Banks
15:00 - Private Equity & Private Credit
28:15 - Crypto
36:06 - Stablecoins
42:21 - The Big Banks Reported
44:59 - Outro
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Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the week in markets, including SpaceX's highly anticipated earnings, the growing impact of AI spending on free cash flow, and why Meta continues to struggle while Palantir, Microsoft, and Amazon tell a different story. He also examines the collapse of the Situational Awareness hedge fund, private credit, and the biggest earnings reports of the week. Plus, Steve shares his personal TV recommendations.
My full list of TV show recommendations: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NC6nxggLE_6FdaVjcB3Gw_DosbAZWZ3w/view?usp=sharing
00:00 - Intro
02:36 - Iran War Updates
02:28 - The Demise of the Situational Awareness Hedge Fund
06:35 - Capex & Free Cash Flow
07:35 - Private Credit
08:13 - Palantir
09:55 - Apollo
10:30 - Caterpillar
10:56 - SpaceX
13:05 - Lilly & Novo
13:30 - Arista
14:31 - AMD
14:50 - Disney
15:16 - TV Recommendations
16:51 - Outro
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Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the week in markets, including SpaceX's highly anticipated earnings, the growing impact of AI spending on free cash flow, and why Meta continues to struggle while Palantir, Microsoft, and Amazon tell a different story. He also examines the collapse of the Situational Awareness hedge fund, private credit, and the biggest earnings reports of the week. Plus, Steve shares his personal TV recommendations.
My full list of TV show recommendations: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NC6nxggLE_6FdaVjcB3Gw_DosbAZWZ3w/view?usp=sharing
00:00 - Intro
02:36 - Iran War Updates
02:28 - The Demise of the Situational Awareness Hedge Fund
06:35 - Capex & Free Cash Flow
07:35 - Private Credit
08:13 - Palantir
09:55 - Apollo
10:30 - Caterpillar
10:56 - SpaceX
13:05 - Lilly & Novo
13:30 - Arista
14:31 - AMD
14:50 - Disney
15:16 - TV Recommendations
16:51 - Outro
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Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On episode 71 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Adrian Wooldridge, journalist and co-author of Capitalism in America with Alan Greenspan, to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence with a sweeping tour of U.S. economic history, from the Hamilton vs. Jefferson debate that shaped the country's trajectory, to the causes of the Great Depression and the Great Financial Crisis.
You can purchase "Capitalism in America" here: https://www.amazon.com/Capitalism-America-History-Alan-Greenspan/dp/0735222444
00:00 - Intro
01:36 - Adrian's Background
04:58 - Writing with Alan Greenspan
07:21- The First Economic Debate of the United States
14:58 - The Impact of the Railroad & AI Parallels
22:56 - Crashes Before The Great Depression
25:58 - Robber Barons
34:26 - The Great Depression
37:56 - The Great Financial Crisis
46:00 - Major Lessons
49:16 - Outro
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Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On episode 71 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Adrian Wooldridge, journalist and co-author of Capitalism in America with Alan Greenspan, to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence with a sweeping tour of U.S. economic history, from the Hamilton vs. Jefferson debate that shaped the country's trajectory, to the causes of the Great Depression and the Great Financial Crisis.
You can purchase "Capitalism in America" here: https://www.amazon.com/Capitalism-America-History-Alan-Greenspan/dp/0735222444
00:00 - Intro
01:36 - Adrian's Background
04:58 - Writing with Alan Greenspan
07:21- The First Economic Debate of the United States
14:58 - The Impact of the Railroad & AI Parallels
22:56 - Crashes Before The Great Depression
25:58 - Robber Barons
34:26 - The Great Depression
37:56 - The Great Financial Crisis
46:00 - Major Lessons
49:16 - Outro
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Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman covers a massive earnings week headlined by Microsoft posting 30% EPS growth while Meta saw EPS fall 13%. Steve also covers results from Visa, Quanta, Bloom Energy, and Starbucks, a disappointment from Apple, a brutal week for FICO, and much more. He also takes a mailbag question about the history of the K-shaped economy.
00:00 - Intro
01:47 - I'm Selling Charter
03:41 - Iran Update
03:50 - The Fed
04:09 - The AI Debate
10:17 - Earnings: Visa, PayPal, Microsoft, Meta, Starbucks, Robinhood, & More
20:09 - Situational Awareness
21:20 - Mailbag: The K-Shaped Economy
22:57 - Outro
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Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman covers a massive earnings week headlined by Microsoft posting 30% EPS growth while Meta saw EPS fall 13%. Steve also covers results from Visa, Quanta, Bloom Energy, and Starbucks, a disappointment from Apple, a brutal week for FICO, and much more. He also takes a mailbag question about the history of the K-shaped economy.
00:00 - Intro
01:47 - I'm Selling Charter
03:41 - Iran Update
03:50 - The Fed
04:09 - The AI Debate
10:17 - Earnings: Visa, PayPal, Microsoft, Meta, Starbucks, Robinhood, & More
20:09 - Situational Awareness
21:20 - Mailbag: The K-Shaped Economy
22:57 - Outro
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Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On episode 70 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Dan Ives and Gil Luria for a wide-ranging debate on the most important question in markets right now: has the AI trade fundamentally changed, and what does that mean for the stocks that dominate most portfolios? They discuss where we stand with AI compared to where we were a year ago, how specific companies like Google & Oracle have faired, and how the political pressure surrounding data centers has factored in.
00:00 - Intro
02:11 - Where We Stand with AI Right Now
07:04 - Counterarguments Against AI
16:51 - Palantir
19:09 - Google
22:50 - Apple
24:52 - Oracle
30:16 - Winners & Losers
44:28 - Data Centers & Politics
48:40 - Outro
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Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On episode 70 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Dan Ives and Gil Luria for a wide-ranging debate on the most important question in markets right now: has the AI trade fundamentally changed, and what does that mean for the stocks that dominate most portfolios? They discuss where we stand with AI compared to where we were a year ago, how specific companies like Google & Oracle have faired, and how the political pressure surrounding data centers has factored in.
00:00 - Intro
02:11 - Where We Stand with AI Right Now
07:04 - Counterarguments Against AI
16:51 - Palantir
19:09 - Google
22:50 - Apple
24:52 - Oracle
30:16 - Winners & Losers
44:28 - Data Centers & Politics
48:40 - Outro
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Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman covers a pivotal week in markets. Google raised its AI capex to $205 billion, posted negative free cash flow, and saw its stock fall 7%, while Tesla was also down 14.5%. Steve also covers results from GE Vernova, Lockheed Martin, Moody's, Blackstone, and ServiceNow. He closes with two mailbags: One on whether banks belong in a portfolio that's already full of AI exposure, and one explaining the mechanics of the funding short.
00:00 - Intro
02:39 - Iran War Updates
03:00 - Moonshot Launches Kimi
03:25 - SpaceX
03:35 - Domino's & the K-Shaped Economy
04:24 - Equifax
06:18 - GM
06:50 - Northrop Grumman & Lockheed Martin
07:51 - GE Vernova
09:12 - Moody's
09:58 - Google
10:54 - Tesla
11:38 - IBM
12:27 - ServiceNow
13:29 - Blackstone
14:38 - The AI Story Has Shifted
15:56 - Intel
16:13 - Mailbag: Bank Stocks
18:06 - Mailbag: Shorting a Stock
19:25 - Outro
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman covers a pivotal week in markets. Google raised its AI capex to $205 billion, posted negative free cash flow, and saw its stock fall 7%, while Tesla was also down 14.5%. Steve also covers results from GE Vernova, Lockheed Martin, Moody's, Blackstone, and ServiceNow. He closes with two mailbags: One on whether banks belong in a portfolio that's already full of AI exposure, and one explaining the mechanics of the funding short.
00:00 - Intro
02:39 - Iran War Updates
03:00 - Moonshot Launches Kimi
03:25 - SpaceX
03:35 - Domino's & the K-Shaped Economy
04:24 - Equifax
06:18 - GM
06:50 - Northrop Grumman & Lockheed Martin
07:51 - GE Vernova
09:12 - Moody's
09:58 - Google
10:54 - Tesla
11:38 - IBM
12:27 - ServiceNow
13:29 - Blackstone
14:38 - The AI Story Has Shifted
15:56 - Intel
16:13 - Mailbag: Bank Stocks
18:06 - Mailbag: Shorting a Stock
19:25 - Outro
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On episode 69 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Ben Callo, sustainable energy and mobility analyst at Baird, to explore what may be the most important and least understood constraint on the entire AI trade: the U.S. power grid, which needs to add roughly 30 gigawatts of new capacity per year over the next decade. Ben walks through his top picks in the space, including GE Vernova and Tesla, where the autonomous vehicle and energy storage businesses are the real long-term story despite years of Elon's unkept promises.
00:00 - Intro
01:50 - The Grid Problem
06:45 - Data Centers
10:42 - GE Vernova
14:55 - Nuclear Power
18:00 - Electronic Vehicles
24:10 - Tesla, Self-Driving Cars, & SpaceX Going Public
34:50 - Solar Power
39:53 - Back to Electronic Vehicles
46:34 - Outro
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On episode 69 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Ben Callo, sustainable energy and mobility analyst at Baird, to explore what may be the most important and least understood constraint on the entire AI trade: the U.S. power grid, which needs to add roughly 30 gigawatts of new capacity per year over the next decade. Ben walks through his top picks in the space, including GE Vernova and Tesla, where the autonomous vehicle and energy storage businesses are the real long-term story despite years of Elon's unkept promises.
00:00 - Intro
01:50 - The Grid Problem
06:45 - Data Centers
10:42 - GE Vernova
14:55 - Nuclear Power
18:00 - Electronic Vehicles
24:10 - Tesla, Self-Driving Cars, & SpaceX Going Public
34:50 - Solar Power
39:53 - Back to Electronic Vehicles
46:34 - Outro
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down a strong start to the bank earnings season, with JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup all reporting results that were better than feared. Steve also covers IBM's disastrous quarter, PayPal's potential sale, and reports for Netflix, Elevance, UH, and GE Aerospace. He closes with a mailbag regarding his favorite graphic novels.
00:00 - Intro
02:48 - Iran War Updates
03:04 - Circle & Stablecoin
05:55 - PayPal Might Be For Sale
06:44 - IBM's Disastrous Quarter
09:16 - Elevance, UH, GE Aerospace, & Netflix Reported
11:36 - Banks Reported
19:18 - Mailbag: Graphic Novels
22:46 - Outro
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down a strong start to the bank earnings season, with JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup all reporting results that were better than feared. Steve also covers IBM's disastrous quarter, PayPal's potential sale, and reports for Netflix, Elevance, UH, and GE Aerospace. He closes with a mailbag regarding his favorite graphic novels.
00:00 - Intro
02:48 - Iran War Updates
03:04 - Circle & Stablecoin
05:55 - PayPal Might Be For Sale
06:44 - IBM's Disastrous Quarter
09:16 - Elevance, UH, GE Aerospace, & Netflix Reported
11:36 - Banks Reported
19:18 - Mailbag: Graphic Novels
22:46 - Outro
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On episode 68 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Torsten Slok, Chief Economist at Apollo, to break down just how dependent the U.S. economy has become on AI. Torsten walks through the K-shaped economy in detail, explaining why the top third of American consumers are doing fine while the bottom two-thirds are under severe and growing stress. They also discuss the Fed's impossible position, why Jerome Powell is unlikely to cut rates anytime soon, and what a slowdown in AI spending would mean for an economy that has become singularly dependent on it.
00:00 - Intro
01:30 - The Health & State of the US Economy
05:45 - The Fed Are Not Going to Cut Rates
07:56 - The AI Story is Dramatically Changing
14:00 - The K-Shaped Economy
22:02 - Private Credit
30:04 - Employment, AI, & Europe
41:25 - The U.S. Deficit
48:33 - China
49:47 - The Biggest Risks in the Market
53:15 - Outro
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On episode 68 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Torsten Slok, Chief Economist at Apollo, to break down just how dependent the U.S. economy has become on AI. Torsten walks through the K-shaped economy in detail, explaining why the top third of American consumers are doing fine while the bottom two-thirds are under severe and growing stress. They also discuss the Fed's impossible position, why Jerome Powell is unlikely to cut rates anytime soon, and what a slowdown in AI spending would mean for an economy that has become singularly dependent on it.
00:00 - Intro
01:30 - The Health & State of the US Economy
05:45 - The Fed Are Not Going to Cut Rates
07:56 - The AI Story is Dramatically Changing
14:00 - The K-Shaped Economy
22:02 - Private Credit
30:04 - Employment, AI, & Europe
41:25 - The U.S. Deficit
48:33 - China
49:47 - The Biggest Risks in the Market
53:15 - Outro
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Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman makes the case that diversification in today's market is largely an illusion and that the entire market has effectively become a single bet on AI. Steve also covers the collapse of Circle and Nike's uninspiring quarter. He also closes with two mailbags: one on his personal investment portfolio, and one on book recommendations.
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00:00 - Intro
02:36 - Iran War News
02:54 - Circle & Stablecoins
03:45 - Nike Stock Stays Flat
04:29 - GDP Growth & Dependence on AI
06:22 - Diversification No Longer Exists
07:27 - AI Arguments & Measuring the Risks
14:15 - Mailbag: My Investment Portfolio
15:34 - Mailbag: Book Recommendations
19:33 - Outro
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00:00 - Intro
02:36 - Iran War News
02:54 - Circle & Stablecoins
03:45 - Nike Stock Stays Flat
04:29 - GDP Growth & Dependence on AI
06:22 - Diversification No Longer Exists
07:27 - AI Arguments & Measuring the Risks
14:15 - Mailbag: My Investment Portfolio
15:34 - Mailbag: Book Recommendations
19:33 - Outro
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Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On episode 67 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman brings back recurring guest Dan Clifton, political analyst at Strategas, to break down the 2026 midterm landscape. Dan also shares his take on the 2028 presidential race, explains why Kevin Warsh's real agenda is shrinking the Fed's $6 trillion balance sheet rather than cutting rates, and makes the case that tariffs have quietly flipped from a market headwind to a tailwind.
00:00 - Intro
01:40 - The Midterm Elections
12:54 - Where Are We with Tariffs?
15:27 - What's Left with Trump's Agenda?
17:47 - The Fed
23:34 - Bank Regulation
24:59 - Looking Ahead to 2028
36:22 - The Iran War
39:23 - Outro
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00:00 - Intro
01:40 - The Midterm Elections
12:54 - Where Are We with Tariffs?
15:27 - What's Left with Trump's Agenda?
17:47 - The Fed
23:34 - Bank Regulation
24:59 - Looking Ahead to 2028
36:22 - The Iran War
39:23 - Outro
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Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On episode 66 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Todd Sohn, Chief Chartist at Strategas, for a deep dive into what the charts and ETF flows are revealing about this market. Todd walks through individual stock charts for Nvidia, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, GE Vernova, and more. He explains why Google still looks good while Meta and Microsoft are flashing warning signs.
You can view the charts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1G0-aDYImuf8lBqicP12gLKSw3Ishz4JG?usp=drive_link
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - The Philosophy of Charts
01:42 - Semiconductors
04:12 - Software
05:34 - GE Vernova
06:31 - Amazon
07:15 - Meta
08:56 - Oracle
09:38 - Microsoft
10:35 - Google
11:20 - The Book & ETFs
27:33 - Chasing Single Themes Can Be Detrimental
30:24 - Industry Groups with an Over 15% Weight
31:47 - Broader Flows Climbing, But Not Extreme
32:38 - Cyclical vs Defensive Flows
33:20 - Contrast Between Financials & Industrials
33:50 - Healthcare
35:15 - Small-Caps
35:51 - Energy
36:30 - Consumer Discretionary
37:30 - Staples
39:32 - REITs
40:18 - Quality is Wasting Space
41:00 - Interest Rates, Gold, & Bitcoin
43:42 - Outro
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You can view the charts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1G0-aDYImuf8lBqicP12gLKSw3Ishz4JG?usp=drive_link
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - The Philosophy of Charts
01:42 - Semiconductors
04:12 - Software
05:34 - GE Vernova
06:31 - Amazon
07:15 - Meta
08:56 - Oracle
09:38 - Microsoft
10:35 - Google
11:20 - The Book & ETFs
27:33 - Chasing Single Themes Can Be Detrimental
30:24 - Industry Groups with an Over 15% Weight
31:47 - Broader Flows Climbing, But Not Extreme
32:38 - Cyclical vs Defensive Flows
33:20 - Contrast Between Financials & Industrials
33:50 - Healthcare
35:15 - Small-Caps
35:51 - Energy
36:30 - Consumer Discretionary
37:30 - Staples
39:32 - REITs
40:18 - Quality is Wasting Space
41:00 - Interest Rates, Gold, & Bitcoin
43:42 - Outro
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman delivers his second quarter market review, breaking down why semiconductors like Micron and Sandisk surged over 200% while software stocks got crushed, and why the hyperscalers are losing investor confidence. Steve also covers SpaceX's wild volatility after its IPO, Micron's jaw-dropping 1,215% earnings growth, and closes with thoughts on Alan Greenspan and a viewer mailbag question
00:00 - Intro
03:50 - Iran War Updates
04:04 - Accenture's Disastrous Quarter
05:13 - Good News For GEV
05:46 - Volatility in SpaceX Stock
06:39 - Bad News For Google
07:09 - Good News For Micron
08:10 - Bad News For Nike
08:34 - Review of Second Quarter
14:55 - Thoughts on Alan Greenspan
17:00 - Mailbag: Is Europe Too Regulated?
19:08 - Outro
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman delivers his second quarter market review, breaking down why semiconductors like Micron and Sandisk surged over 200% while software stocks got crushed, and why the hyperscalers are losing investor confidence. Steve also covers SpaceX's wild volatility after its IPO, Micron's jaw-dropping 1,215% earnings growth, and closes with thoughts on Alan Greenspan and a viewer mailbag question
00:00 - Intro
03:50 - Iran War Updates
04:04 - Accenture's Disastrous Quarter
05:13 - Good News For GEV
05:46 - Volatility in SpaceX Stock
06:39 - Bad News For Google
07:09 - Good News For Micron
08:10 - Bad News For Nike
08:34 - Review of Second Quarter
14:55 - Thoughts on Alan Greenspan
17:00 - Mailbag: Is Europe Too Regulated?
19:08 - Outro
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00:00 - Intro
03:50 - Iran War Updates
04:04 - Accenture's Disastrous Quarter
05:13 - Good News For GEV
05:46 - Volatility in SpaceX Stock
06:39 - Bad News For Google
07:09 - Good News For Micron
08:10 - Bad News For Nike
08:34 - Review of Second Quarter
14:55 - Thoughts on Alan Greenspan
17:00 - Mailbag: Is Europe Too Regulated?
19:08 - Outro
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman delivers his second quarter market review, breaking down why semiconductors like Micron and Sandisk surged over 200% while software stocks got crushed, and why the hyperscalers are losing investor confidence. Steve also covers SpaceX's wild volatility after its IPO, Micron's jaw-dropping 1,215% earnings growth, and closes with thoughts on Alan Greenspan and a viewer mailbag question
00:00 - Intro
03:50 - Iran War Updates
04:04 - Accenture's Disastrous Quarter
05:13 - Good News For GEV
05:46 - Volatility in SpaceX Stock
06:39 - Bad News For Google
07:09 - Good News For Micron
08:10 - Bad News For Nike
08:34 - Review of Second Quarter
14:55 - Thoughts on Alan Greenspan
17:00 - Mailbag: Is Europe Too Regulated?
19:08 - Outro
Watch my Financial Literacy Masterclass video here: https://youtu.be/u8chA7LC8lU
Watch my Masterclass on the 2008 Financial Crisis here: https://youtu.be/4bSCdJTbR8I
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Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On episode 65 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with three Evercore consumer analysts (Michael Binetti, David Palmer, and Greg Melich) for a sweeping deep dive into the health of the American consumer across restaurants, retail, food companies, and big box stores. They also dig into why Nike is struggling to turn around, why traditional food companies like Campbell's and Kraft Heinz face structural headwinds from the protein and GLP-1 revolution, and why Ralph Lauren may be the most surprising brand success story in retail today.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:02:08 - The Health of the Consumer: Restaurants, Retail, & More
0:13:42 - How AI Has Impacted These Companies
0:18:00 - Struggling Retail Companies
0:23:48 - Is Nike Fixable?
0:27:26 - Macy's & Department Store Troubles
0:30:12 - Restaurants: Starbucks, Chipotle, Wendy's, Olive Garden, Taco Bell, & More
0:36:10 - How GLP-1's Have Impacted Food Companies
0:41:57 - Best Buy
0:44:22 - Home Depot & Lowe's
0:48:10 - Walmart & Costco
0:50:01 - The Auto Industry: O'Reilly, Autozone, & More
0:51:22 - Energy Costs
0:52:24 - Ralph Lauren
0:56:53 - Restaurant Charts
1:01:05 - Outro
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0:00:00 - Intro
0:02:08 - The Health of the Consumer: Restaurants, Retail, & More
0:13:42 - How AI Has Impacted These Companies
0:18:00 - Struggling Retail Companies
0:23:48 - Is Nike Fixable?
0:27:26 - Macy's & Department Store Troubles
0:30:12 - Restaurants: Starbucks, Chipotle, Wendy's, Olive Garden, Taco Bell, & More
0:36:10 - How GLP-1's Have Impacted Food Companies
0:41:57 - Best Buy
0:44:22 - Home Depot & Lowe's
0:48:10 - Walmart & Costco
0:50:01 - The Auto Industry: O'Reilly, Autozone, & More
0:51:22 - Energy Costs
0:52:24 - Ralph Lauren
0:56:53 - Restaurant Charts
1:01:05 - Outro
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Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the explosive SpaceX IPO, growing concerns around AI economics, and the emerging bull and bear cases for the AI sector. He also examines the Iran situation, private credit stress, and Anthropic's setback with the U.S. government. Plus, Steve answers mailbag questions on inflation, European markets, and the legal debate surrounding addiction-based business models.
00:00 - Intro
01:44 - Iran War Updates
02:29 - Kevin Warsh's First Fed Meeting
02:44 - SpaceX Goes Public
03:18 - Homebuilders
04:02 - Private Credit Updates
04:20 - Anthropic Gets Shut Down
06:10 - Where We Stand with AI
12:25 - Fiserv
13:40 - Fox Buys Roku
14:15 - Mailbag: Inflation
15:15 - Mailbag: Suing Addiction Models
16:25 - Mailbag: European Stocks & Bonds
18:40 - Outro
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Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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00:00 - Intro
01:44 - Iran War Updates
02:29 - Kevin Warsh's First Fed Meeting
02:44 - SpaceX Goes Public
03:18 - Homebuilders
04:02 - Private Credit Updates
04:20 - Anthropic Gets Shut Down
06:10 - Where We Stand with AI
12:25 - Fiserv
13:40 - Fox Buys Roku
14:15 - Mailbag: Inflation
15:15 - Mailbag: Suing Addiction Models
16:25 - Mailbag: European Stocks & Bonds
18:40 - Outro
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Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On episode 64 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman brings in Tom Gallagher, life insurance analyst at Evercore, to offer a second opinion on the controversial role private equity is playing in the life insurance sector. Tom walks through the history of private equity's entrance into life insurance, and why companies like Apollo and KKR are taking on more risk. They also dig into the sector's low valuations and why aggressive buybacks are more complicated than it seems.
00:00 - Intro
01:59 - The Role of Private Equity in Life Insurance
05:40 - Does Private Equity Take On More Risk?
10:54 - The Role of Reinsurance
18:09 - How the Sector Has Changed
31:23 - Why Aren't Companies Buying Back Their Stock?
38:30 - Long-Term Care
48:15 - Outro
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00:00 - Intro
01:59 - The Role of Private Equity in Life Insurance
05:40 - Does Private Equity Take On More Risk?
10:54 - The Role of Reinsurance
18:09 - How the Sector Has Changed
31:23 - Why Aren't Companies Buying Back Their Stock?
38:30 - Long-Term Care
48:15 - Outro
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Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the recent market correction, rising inflation, and why AI may be transforming tech from a capital-light industry into one that requires trillions in ongoing investment. He also examines major developments involving Google, OpenAI, Oracle, SoftBank, Apple, private equity, and private credit, while exploring the growing role of addiction-driven business models across technology and consumer products.
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Why We Record on Thursdays
02:10 - The Recent Market Correction
03:55 - Google Raising $85 Billion
05:34 - SoftBank, Oracle, & Supermicro
09:19 - My Personal Portfolio
09:42 - AI Capex Spending & OpenAI Cutting Prices
11:20 - Our Deep Dive Into Citigroup
11:49 - Inflation Numbers & K-Shaped Economy Updates
12:56 - Iran War Updates
13:28 - Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceX, & Google
14:14 - Apple's AI Strategy
15:03 - AI Addiction
18:05 - Private Equity Updates
21:30 - Outro
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Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Why We Record on Thursdays
02:10 - The Recent Market Correction
03:55 - Google Raising $85 Billion
05:34 - SoftBank, Oracle, & Supermicro
09:19 - My Personal Portfolio
09:42 - AI Capex Spending & OpenAI Cutting Prices
11:20 - Our Deep Dive Into Citigroup
11:49 - Inflation Numbers & K-Shaped Economy Updates
12:56 - Iran War Updates
13:28 - Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceX, & Google
14:14 - Apple's AI Strategy
15:03 - AI Addiction
18:05 - Private Equity Updates
21:30 - Outro
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Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On episode 63 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Stacy Rasgon, semiconductor analyst at Bernstein, to break down the AI semiconductor boom that has sent the sector up 60% year to date. They explain who is winning, who is playing catch-up, and they close with the most important question in markets right now: what would actually have to happen to derail this boom?
00:00 - Intro
02:17 - What's Happened in the Last 7 Months?
06:02 - Nvidia & GPU vs CPU
19:46 - Michael Burry's Argument
22:29 - AMD
27:50 - Intel
32:38 - Broadcom & Qualcomm
39:06 - ASML, Lam, KLA, & Other Companies
42:27 - What Could Derail the Boom?
50:24 - Power
52:27 - Outro
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Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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00:00 - Intro
02:17 - What's Happened in the Last 7 Months?
06:02 - Nvidia & GPU vs CPU
19:46 - Michael Burry's Argument
22:29 - AMD
27:50 - Intel
32:38 - Broadcom & Qualcomm
39:06 - ASML, Lam, KLA, & Other Companies
42:27 - What Could Derail the Boom?
50:24 - Power
52:27 - Outro
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Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman revisits his SpaceX analysis and explains why he's skeptical about the company's valuation. He also covers Microsoft's move to token-based pricing for GitHub Copilot, addiction lawsuits against OpenAI, Nvidia's entrance into the PC market, and why private credit redemptions are now spreading from credit funds into the broader alternatives space. He also answers a mailbag question regarding whether or not now is a good time to buy a home.
00:00 - Intro
02:05 - Why the SpaceX Valuation is Crazy
07:30 - Anthropic's Future IPO
07:49 - OpenAI Sued & AI Addiction Concerns
09:45 - Agentic AI & Hidden Costs
12:22 - Microsoft Moves to Token-Based Pricing
12:50 - Nvidia Enters the PC Market
13:39 - Overall Market Thoughts
15:24 - Homebuilding Sector Update
17:02 - Private Credit Updates
18:24 - Earnings: Palo Alto & Broadcom
20:08 - Mailbag: Owning or Renting a Home
21:25 - Outro
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00:00 - Intro
02:05 - Why the SpaceX Valuation is Crazy
07:30 - Anthropic's Future IPO
07:49 - OpenAI Sued & AI Addiction Concerns
09:45 - Agentic AI & Hidden Costs
12:22 - Microsoft Moves to Token-Based Pricing
12:50 - Nvidia Enters the PC Market
13:39 - Overall Market Thoughts
15:24 - Homebuilding Sector Update
17:02 - Private Credit Updates
18:24 - Earnings: Palo Alto & Broadcom
20:08 - Mailbag: Owning or Renting a Home
21:25 - Outro
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Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.
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