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38:31

SpaceX Joins the Nasdaq 100 as Oil Risks Fade

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/07/06

SpaceX is joining the Nasdaq 100 just weeks after its public debut, giving more investors exposure to one of Wall Street’s biggest new growth stories while raising fresh questions about valuation, index rules, and Elon Musk’s broader ambitions.Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti break down what SpaceX’s Nasdaq 100 inclusion means for investors, why speculation continues around a possible SpaceX and Tesla merger, and how Musk’s companies are becoming increasingly tied to artificial intelligence. They also

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38:25

Meta’s AI Pivot Raises New Questions About the Boom

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/07/02

Meta’s latest AI move is raising new questions about whether some of the biggest tech companies are building more computing power than they know how to use.Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti break down Meta’s plan to sell excess AI compute capacity, why SoftBank’s entry into AI cloud services adds another layer of uncertainty, and what these moves may say about the broader AI spending boom. They also discuss Kevin Warsh’s latest comments on inflation, why “gray divorce” is creating new inheritance

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38:29

June Hiring Slows as Fed Rate Hike Bets Ease

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2026/07/02

The June jobs report came in weaker than expected, giving investors reason to believe the Federal Reserve may have less pressure to raise interest rates even as inflation remains a major concern.Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti break down why job growth slowed sharply in June, why the unemployment rate fell for a less encouraging reason, and how the latest labor market data could affect Kevin Warsh’s Fed. They also discuss Anthropic’s AI model controversy, why China’s latest AI advances complicate

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38:22

AI Optimism Faces a Reality Check

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/07/01

The economy has stayed resilient through tariffs, inflation, geopolitical shocks, and rising interest rate concerns, but investors are still weighing whether the AI boom can keep powering markets without creating new vulnerabilities.Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti break down the latest warnings from the Bank for International Settlements, why inflation remains Kevin Warsh’s biggest test at the Federal Reserve, and how any shift in AI sentiment could threaten the market’s strongest growth story. They

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38:31

Wall Street’s Best Quarter Runs Into an Inflation Test

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/07/01

Wall Street is coming off its strongest quarter in years, powered by a massive rally in semiconductor stocks and renewed optimism around AI, but the second half of the year begins with investors still watching inflation, interest rates, and the labor market closely.Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti break down why tech and semiconductor stocks drove the market higher in the second quarter, why international and small-cap stocks have also delivered strong gains, and how Kevin Warsh’s Federal Reserve could

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38:59

Fed Independence Gets a Supreme Court Boost

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/06/30

The Supreme Court’s latest ruling gives the Federal Reserve a stronger shield from political pressure, reinforcing the independence of the central bank just as Kevin Warsh begins his term as chair.Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down what the Lisa Cook ruling means for the Fed, why the court drew a clear line between the Federal Reserve and other independent agencies, and how the decision could make Warsh’s job easier as inflation remains the Fed’s top concern. They also discuss why consumer

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38:30

AI Chip Stocks Close Out a Historic Quarter

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2026/06/30

Semiconductor stocks are ending the second quarter with their strongest run on record, as the AI spending boom continues to drive huge gains across chipmakers, memory suppliers, and other companies tied to the data center buildout.Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down why AI demand is still powering the market, how stretched valuations and rising earnings expectations could make the second half of the year more volatile, and why cost discipline from major tech companies may be the first real

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38:10

China’s AI Breakthrough Raises New Cybersecurity Fears

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2026/06/29

A new AI model out of China is raising fresh cybersecurity concerns after appearing to match some of the capabilities that led U.S. officials to restrict access to Anthropic’s most advanced tools.Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti break down why China’s latest AI release could make it harder for the U.S. to control access to powerful cybersecurity models, why open-source development may accelerate the AI arms race, and what that means for companies trying to protect sensitive data. They also discuss

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38:30

AI Exuberance Lifts Markets Toward a Familiar Risk

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2026/06/29

Investors are starting the shortened holiday week with renewed optimism, but the latest surge in AI spending is raising familiar questions about leverage, speculation, and whether the boom can avoid the investment busts that followed earlier technology manias.Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti break down why markets appear willing to look past renewed Iran tensions, how control of the Strait of Hormuz could keep a risk premium in oil prices, and why rising margin debt can make market downturns more

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38:29

Warsh’s Fed Faces Its First Inflation Test

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/06/26

Inflation remains stubborn, oil prices are falling, and investors are trying to determine whether Kevin Warsh’s Federal Reserve will be willing to act if price pressures stay too high.Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti break down why markets appear to believe the Fed can keep inflation from becoming entrenched, why Warsh’s early focus on price stability may matter, and how the end of forward guidance could change the way investors interpret Fed policy. They also discuss how AI spending is lifting

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38:31

OpenAI IPO Delay Raises New Questions About AI Boom

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2026/06/26

Tech stocks are under pressure as investors question whether the AI trade still has room to run, even after Micron delivered blockbuster earnings and confirmed strong demand for memory chips.Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti break down why Micron’s results show that AI infrastructure demand remains intense, why hardware suppliers may be poor leading indicators for the future of the AI boom, and how past technology bubbles offer a warning for investors. They also discuss why OpenAI may be delaying its

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38:28

AI’s Labor Threat Becomes a Bigger Problem for Big Tech

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/06/25

The AI boom is still driving massive spending and strong earnings across the tech supply chain, but the industry now faces a growing challenge: convincing workers, communities, and consumers that the technology will help more than it hurts.Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down why AI companies are funding new efforts to study the technology’s impact on the labor market, why the public may be more focused on job losses and data centers than productivity gains, and how tech companies may need to

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38:31

Inflation Stays Hot as AI Pushes Prices Higher

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2026/06/25

The latest inflation data came in exactly as expected, but that does not make it good news for the Federal Reserve or consumers still dealing with prices rising faster than the Fed’s target.Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down why core inflation remains too high, why Apple’s price hikes on Macs and iPads show how AI demand is starting to hit consumer electronics, and how memory chip shortages could keep pressure on prices into 2027. They also discuss Micron’s blockbuster earnings, why the AI

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38:29

Oil Prices Fall as Hormuz Risks Still Loom

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/06/24

Oil prices are dropping below $70 a barrel as more tankers exit the Strait of Hormuz, but the longer-term risk premium around Middle East energy flows may not disappear as quickly as crude prices have fallen.Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti break down why oil and gas prices are easing, why tanker costs and insurance risks may stay elevated after the Hormuz disruption, and what still needs to happen for energy markets to fully normalize. They also discuss why one hedge fund manager’s private credit

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38:30

Chip Stock Volatility Puts the AI Rally on Edge

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/06/24

Semiconductor stocks have become one of the biggest drivers of the market, but the violent moves in memory chip names are raising new questions about whether the AI trade is starting to look stretched.Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti break down why parabolic moves in chip stocks can create risk for the broader market, how semiconductor companies have historically struggled to sustain profit margins through full cycles, and why comparisons to earlier bubbles may matter even if the rally can keep going

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38:28

Inflation Still Has the Federal Reserve in a Bind

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/06/23

Inflation remains the central problem for the Federal Reserve, even as falling gas prices may give consumers some near-term relief and pull headline inflation lower in the months ahead.Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti break down why core inflation is still running too hot, why wages failing to keep pace with prices creates pressure for households, and how the Fed is trying to separate temporary oil shocks from longer-lasting inflation trends. They also discuss the latest sell-off in AI and chip

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38:31

AI Sell-Off Tests Wall Street’s Most Expensive Bet

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/06/23

Global markets are selling off as investors reassess the AI trade, with chip stocks, space-related names, and other high-growth companies facing renewed pressure after a powerful run higher.Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti break down why daily market moves are hard to explain, how stretched valuations are raising the stakes for AI investors, and why the boom could play out very differently depending on whether the technology delivers enough earnings growth to justify the spending. They also discuss

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37:57

Economic Anxiety Rises as Oil and AI Risks Shake Markets

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/06/22

Markets are struggling to find direction as investors watch renewed uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz, falling oil prices, and another wave of volatility in high-profile stocks like SpaceX.Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down the latest developments in U.S.-Iran talks, why tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains critical for oil and gas prices, and why energy markets remain so difficult to predict. They also discuss why economic anxiety is spreading even among higher-income

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38:31

Iran Deal Progress Eases Oil Fears as AI Risks Build

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/06/22

Oil prices are falling as the U.S. and Iran continue talks, but the Strait of Hormuz remains the key pressure point for energy markets, gas prices, and the broader economy.Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down the latest signs of tanker traffic returning through the Strait of Hormuz, why Iran has a strong economic incentive to keep oil moving, and why energy markets remain difficult to predict even as crude prices fall. They also discuss the legacy of former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan, the risks

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42:34

AI Spending Boom Puts Market Earnings to the Test

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/06/18

Stocks are rallying as oil prices keep falling after the U.S.-Iran agreement, but investors are still trying to sort through a market shaped by Fed changes, Middle East uncertainty, and a massive wave of AI spending.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down why lower oil and gas prices are helping calm markets, how renewed tanker traffic through Hormuz could reduce energy risks, and why volatility has not fully gone away. They also discuss the accounting catch behind the AI earnings boom, why

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