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S&P futures are pointing to flat open following Tuesday's selloff. European equity markets are edging lower in early trades, though the FTSE 100 is bucking the trend, supported by strength in defensive sectors. Asian markets ended largely lower today, with Japan's Nikkei and South Korea's Kospi both losing over (3%) as tech stocks faced sustained selling pressure. Major losses came from SoftBank, Advantest, and Tokyo Electron in Japan; Samsung and SK Hynix in South Korea; and TSMC in Taiwan, dragging respective indices lower. The Kospi is on track for its worst day since April. Companies Mentioned: Axon Enterprise, Alphabet, AMD
Apple brings the App Store to the web. When the cyber white hats turn black hat. Jensen didn't get what he really wants from Trump. Coca-Cola says nobody cares if the commercials are AI. Is Common Crawl the secret AI infrastructure? And why Google Cloud is the thing sending Google stock to new all-time highs. Apple brings its App Store to the web (The Verge) Prosecutors allege incident response pros used ALPHV/BlackCat to commit string of ransomware attacks (Cyberscoop) Waymo's robotaxis are coming to three new cities (The Verge) Trump Officials Torpedoed Nvidia's Push to Export AI Chips to China (WSJ) Coca-Cola Injects ‘Holidays Are Coming' Ads With an Upgraded Dose of AI (WSJ) The Nonprofit Doing the AI Industry's Dirty Work (The Atlantic) AI turned Google Cloud from also-ran into Alphabet's growth driver (Reuters) Steven Bartlett's Steve Jobs Cartoon Video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rampant speculation, a divided Federal Reserve, big companies making big bets, and geopolitical instability. Sound familiar? That's exactly the environment that led to the biggest stock market crash in history nearly a century ago, and many of those ingredients are prevalent at the end of 2025. Andrew Ross Sorkin, the best-selling author, New York Times writer and CNBC Anchor, joins The Express to talk about what really caused the Great Crash of 1929, the key players behind it, and the eerie similarities to what's happening today in the stock market and the economy. Plus, blowout earnings from the biggest tech companies like Amazon and Alphabet are keeping the bulls running into the best six months of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Andrew, Ben, and Tom discuss Alphabet selling 3 billion Euros and update on the China deal. Song: Rock'n Me - Steve Miller BandFor information on how to join the Zoom calls live each morning at 8:30 EST, visit:https://www.narwhal.com/blog/daily-market-briefingsPlease see disclosures:https://www.narwhal.com/disclosure
Las Big Tech han firmado un trimestre histórico, y aquí analizamos a las que presentaron sus resultados la semana pasada. Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet y Amazon batieron las previsiones, pero Meta tropezó con su relato. Resultados espectaculares que revelan tanto la solidez del momento como su vértigo latente.Loop Infinito, podcast de Xataka, de lunes a viernes a las 7.00 h (hora española peninsular). Presentado por Javier Lacort. Editado por Alberto de la Torre.Contacto:
AI infrastructure spending is rapidly increasing, with major technology companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Amazon projected to invest over $300 billion by the end of 2025. This surge is primarily driven by the demand for data centers and GPU capacity to support artificial intelligence initiatives. While the Federal Reserve indicates that current investments differ from the dot-com boom due to stronger earnings among leading firms, analysts caution that excessive debt-fueled expansion could pose risks if AI does not deliver the anticipated returns. The insurance sector is particularly optimistic, with 67% of CEOs expecting returns on AI investments within three years, a significant increase from 20% the previous year.Alphabet reported a quarterly revenue of $102.35 billion, exceeding expectations, with a notable 34% growth in cloud revenue. Amazon's cloud division, AWS, also showed resilience, generating $33 billion in net sales despite a global outage. Microsoft reported $49 billion in cloud revenue, with Azure experiencing a 40% year-over-year growth. However, Microsoft faced challenges with capacity shortages, which could limit revenue potential. Additionally, OpenAI reported a net loss of $11.5 billion, impacting Microsoft's financials due to its significant investment in the AI company.In the small business sector, sales transactions increased by 8% in the third quarter of 2025, although owner confidence has declined due to inflation and rising operational costs. Many small business owners are motivated to sell before conditions worsen, with a notable number of buyers identified as corporate refugees seeking stability in essential service sectors. This trend presents an opportunity for IT providers to offer tailored technology solutions to these new business owners, who may lack expertise in setting up necessary systems.For Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and IT service leaders, the current environment presents both challenges and opportunities. As AI drives infrastructure upgrades, providers must help clients navigate the complexities of AI investments, ensuring they understand when AI initiatives are financially viable versus when they may be overhyped. Additionally, the increase in small business sales indicates a demand for reliable technology setups, providing MSPs with a chance to offer essential services that facilitate smoother transitions for new business owners. Three things to know today00:00 AI Spending Soars Past $300 Billion as Cloud Titans Post Record Earnings and Mounting Risks06:15 AI Gold Rush: Big Tech's Billion-Dollar Bet Fuels Cloud Expansion, CEO Optimism, and Debt Warnings10:26 Small Business Sales Surge as Inflation Saps Confidence and Corporate Refugees Step In This is the Business of Tech. Supported by: https://scalepad.com/dave/https://getflexpoint.com/msp-radio/
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Daniel Mahncke and Shawn O'Malley dive into Salesforce — the company that practically invented modern enterprise software and is now trying to reinvent it again through AI. From its origins as the pioneer of the Software-as-a-Service model in the late 1990s, Salesforce has grown into the world's #1 CRM provider, powering customer relationships for over 90% of the Fortune 500. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:43 - What exactly Salesforce does? 00:03:49 - How Salesforce dominates the CRM market and revolutionizes AI Agents 00:10:23 - Who Founder and CEO Marc Benioff is and how he thinks 00:44:06 - How the management and executives are compensated and incentivized 00:47:08 - Where Salesforce's moat comes from and whether it's sustainable 00:53:29 - Where Salesforce invests its money 01:01:24 - Whether Salesforce is fairly valued 01:08:16 - Whether Shawn & Daniel add CRM to The Intrinsic Value Portfolio And much, much more! *Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES The Investors Podcast Network is excited to debut a new community known as The Intrinsic Value Community for investors to learn, share ideas, network, and join calls with experts: Sign up for the waitlist(!) Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Dreamforce Conference 2024. Dreamforce Main Keynote 2025. Marc Benioff Interview at Lenny's Podcast. VIC Article on Salesforce. Explore our previous Intrinsic Value breakdowns: Paypal, Uber, Nike, Reddit, Amazon, Airbnb, TSMC, Alphabet, Ulta, LVMH, and Madison Square Garden Sports. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try Shawn's favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Public.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
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What will be OpenAI's IPO price? Place ya bets! | EXXX*Polymarket's sharps are already placing bets on when ChatGPT maker OpenAI will go public… and Jason and Alex want in on this action. They're placing side wagers on how the House that Sam Altman built will be valued once it finally goes public.PLUS find out why Amazon is Jason's stock pick for the next five years… Why startups are starting to release their own foundation models, and what this means for major players like OpenAI and Anthropic… AND Producer Oliver stops by with an in-depth look at the music-generating Suno app.Friday shows don't get any bigger than this.Register for Founder University's Japan Kickoff!https://luma.com/cm0x90mkToday's show:*Timestamps:(0:00): Jason doesn't trust Sam Altman... Stay tuned!(2:24) Jason's been using Tesla FSD's “Mad Max” Mode and it's a SPICY ride!(8:54) Jason and Alex checked out Higgsfield's new Face Swap tool… Jason thinks this will revolutionize the movie casting process(10:39) LinkedIn Ads: Start converting your B2B audience into high quality leads today. Launch your first campaign and get $250 FREE when you spend at least $250. Go to http://linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups to claim your credit.(14:03) Here's what Jason thinks: there are acceptable uses of Higgsfield's tech but some are OVER THE LINE(17:23) Here's why Jason says the music industry deals with startups like the Mafia(19:59) Northwest Registered Agent - Form your entire business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes. Get more privacy, more options, and more done—visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/twist today!(21:02) Producer Oliver has been playing around with AI music app Suno… here's a live demo(22:47) We're using Suno to make a Dire Straits song about JCal!(30:11) PaperOS - Whether you're raising a round, launching a fund, or managing a venture portfolio, PaperOS can unlock simplicity and scale across your empire of capital, contracts, and companies. Claim your $10,000 credit at https://paperos.com/twist(39:42) IT'S EARNINGS WEEK! What Jason and Alex make of the fresh numbers from Amazon, MSFT, and Alphabet(40:58) Jason's checking out his Grokipedia page… could this be the internet's new go-to resource?(45:15) Why Amazon is Jason's pick of THE stock for the next 5 years(46:42) Three startups made their own AI models! Is the era of paying big co's for their LLMs coming to an end?(50:09) Jason's warning for anyone “dumb enough” to use OpenAI's API… they are studying you!(57:16) It's a new Jason-Alex bet… What will OpenAI's IPO price be?(59:35) What happened with Navan's IPO? Jason and Alex dig into the numbers.(1:07:37) Why Jason compares some later investors to Wormtongue from “Lord of the Rings”
In dieser Samstagsfolge von „Alles auf Aktien“ geht es um die alles beherrschenden Technologie-Giganten, die jetzt abermals sagenhafte Zahlen abgeliefert haben. Wohin soll es noch gehen, mit Meta, Alphabet, Amazon & Co.? Antwort auf diese und viele andere Fragen liefert einer unserer liebsten Tech-Investoren. Er erklärt das Cloud-Phänomen, liefert einen Google-Deepdive und sagt, warum die einsame Nvidia-Rallye endgültig vorüber ist. Aber unser Gast geht noch weiter: Er spricht über die Lidl-Cloud, das Potenzial von Nokia, die Rückkehr von Solar und schwärmt von der Neocloud-Perle Nebius. Ein Gespräch mit Baki Irmak. Wir freuen uns über Feedback an aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter.[ Hier bei WELT.](https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html.) [Hier] (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6zxjyJpTMunyYCY6F7vHK1?si=8f6cTnkEQnmSrlMU8Vo6uQ) findest Du die Samstagsfolgen Klassiker-Playlist auf Spotify! Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? [**Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte!**](https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien) Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html
Kara and Scott discuss OpenAI finally completing its for-profit restructure, and Nvidia becoming the first company in history to hit a $5 trillion market cap. Then, Elon Musk launches Grokipedia, while Truth Social gets into the prediction market business. Plus, the latest in tech earnings from Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet. We're going on tour! Get tickets at pivottour.com Watch this episode on the Pivot YouTube channel. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at @pivotpodcastofficial. Follow us on Bluesky at @pivotpod.bsky.social Follow us on TikTok at @pivotpodcast. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Big tech earnings were the talk of the market this week and we covered a blowout from Alphabet, questions about Meta, and why Amazon has its mojo back. To finish the show, we play “Trick or Treat” and discuss the stocks on our radar. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Asit Sharma discuss: - Alphabet's big cloud quarter - Meta's AI questions - Amazon and AWS growth - Netflix's surprising stock split Companies discussed: Nike (NKE), On Holding (ONON), Alphabet (GOOG), Meta (META), Netflix (NFLX), Coinbase (COIN), Microsoft (MSFT), Chipotle (CMG). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Asit Sharma Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dr. Anton Chuvakin, Security Advisor at Office of the CISO, Google Cloud and a recognized expert in SIEM, log management, and PCI DSS compliance, will help us cut through the buzzwords and discuss modern security operations.Join the Defender Fridays community, live every Friday, to discuss the dynamic world of information security in a collaborative space with seasoned professionals.Dr. Chuvakin is now involved with security solution strategy at Google Cloud, where he arrived via Chronicle Security (an Alphabet company) acquisition in July 2019. He is also a co-host of Cloud Security Podcast.Until June 2019, Dr. Anton Chuvakin was a Research VP and Distinguished Analyst at Gartner for Technical Professionals (GTP) Security and Risk Management Strategies (SRMS) team. At Gartner he covered a broad range of security operations and detection and response topics, and is credited with inventing the term "EDR." He is a recognized security expert in the field of SIEM, log management and PCI DSS compliance. He is an author of books "Security Warrior", "PCI Compliance", "Logging and Log Management" and a contributor to "Know Your Enemy II", "Information Security Management Handbook" and others. Anton has published dozens of papers on log management, SIEM, correlation, security data analysis, PCI DSS, honeypots, etc. His blog securitywarrior.org was one of the most popular in the industry.Support our show by sharing your favorite episodes with a friend, subscribe, give us a rating or leave a comment on your podcast platform. This podcast is brought to you by LimaCharlie, maker of the SecOps Cloud Platform, infrastructure for SecOps where everything is built API first. Scale with confidence as your business grows. Start today for free at limacharlie.io.
This week on Market Maker, we unpack three big themes moving markets. Nvidia briefly hit a $5 trillion valuation before a Trump–Xi meeting wiped billions off the stock. We explain what happened and what it reveals about AI hype and geopolitics.We then break down big tech earnings: Alphabet soared while Meta slumped, despite similar numbers. Is “BATMMAAN” the new “Magnificent 7”? And finally, the Fed cut rates—but Powell's fog analogy hints at rising uncertainty ahead.Whether you're a student, prepping for interviews, or just want clear market insights, we've got you covered.(00:00) Themes in Focus This Week(03:46) Nvidia hits $5T: AI chips, hype & order book(09:17) Trump–Xi meeting fallout: Nvidia crashes(22:00) Alphabet soars, Meta slumps — why?(30:11) Amazon & Apple: AI, retail, and holiday signals(37:40) Meta's spending problem + the new AI chapter(49:37) Fed cuts rates: Powell's “fog” warningSubscribe to the daily Market Maker newsletter
Morningstar's Malik Ahmed Khan talks about the very different earnings stories between Alphabet (GOOGL) and Meta Platforms (META). When it comes to Meta, Malik highlights the key disconnect between the social media giant's capex spend on A.I. compared to Mag 7 peers like Alphabet (GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), and Microsoft (MSFT). Speaking on Alphabet, he was surprised by Google's search resilience and expects Google Cloud to continue robust revenue growth.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
Wedbush's Dan Ives returns to The Watch List and reiterates that the A.I. trade will continue a bullish run for the foreseeable future. He points to Alphabet's (GOOGL) earnings as a sign that the A.I. buildout shows no signs of slowing. Dan believes the company will eventually partner with Apple (AAPL) to deliver a "one-two punch" for A.I. development. He adds that "there's no better company" developing emerging tech than Palantir (PLTR) even as valuations continue to swell. As for the global A.I. trade, he sees Nvidia (NVDA) continuing leadership helped by an eventual trade framework between the U.S. and China.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
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It's been a big results week for Tech companies- and an interesting insight into the markets view of the AI boom or bubble Meta's AI spending spooked investors but Microsoft and Alphabet post solid results. For her take we're joined by technology journalist Elaine Burke and host of the For Tech's Sake podcast.
On today's podcast: 1) The mood in US stock markets has been lifted again by strong earnings from Apple and Amazon to round up the week of mega-cap results. Futures for both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 were higher after both indexes sunk on Thursday. Apple forecast a major surge in sales for the holiday season to provide assurance to investors that the iPhone remains a growth driver, while Amazon’s cloud division notched its best quarterly growth in almost three years. That’s smoothed out the setback in the big tech and AI narrative from the mixed reception to results from Meta Platforms, Microsoft and Alphabet. 2) Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang still hopes to sell chips from the company’s Blackwell lineup to customers in China, though he has no current plans to do so, he told reporters Friday. Blackwell is Nvidia’s latest generation of artificial intelligence semiconductors, figuring prominently as a potential bargaining chip in trade talks between the US and China. Licensing the sale of those products did not figure in the discussion between President Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping this week, with the US leader saying Nvidia and the Chinese government will have to keep talking about the $5 trillion company’s access to the Asian nation’s market. 3) President Trump called on Senate Republicans to vote to get rid of the filibuster in the upper chamber, amid a government shutdown that has lasted nearly a month. Because of the filibuster rule in the US Senate, most legislation needs 60 votes to pass. While a majority of lawmakers could revise those rules, both parties have largely resisted doing so to preserve their ability to shape legislation when outside of the majority. During the recent funding showdown, Democrats have refused to support a Republican bill offering stopgap funding unless the GOP agrees to extend healthcare subsidies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Philipp Vetter und Holger Zschäpitz über miese Trick-or-Treat-Zahlen von Hershey, den Handels-Waffenstillstand zwischen den USA und China gruselige Fakten rund ums Anlegen. Außerdem geht es um Lufthansa, Atlassian, Coinbase, Reddit, Netflix, Air France, Alphabet, Meta, Volkswagen, Puma, Scout24, IAG, Broadcom, Nvidia, AMD, WisdomTree Silver 3x Daily Short (WKN: A1VBAP), The Trade Desk, Fiserv, Adidas, WPP. Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter.[ Hier bei WELT.](https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html.) [Hier] (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6zxjyJpTMunyYCY6F7vHK1?si=8f6cTnkEQnmSrlMU8Vo6uQ) findest Du die Samstagsfolgen Klassiker-Playlist auf Spotify! Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? [**Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte!**](https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien) Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html
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Het is vandaag dan wel Halloween, maar de cijfers van Apple en Amazon zijn alles behalve horror. Beide bedrijven komen met veel beter dan verwachtte cijfers. Er worden zelfs records gebroken.Apple heeft namelijk een recordomzet achter de rug. Dat alleen al is iets om te vieren, maar bij Apple willen ze het hebben over de feestdagen. Dan komt namelijk het volgende record er aan! Apple verwacht de komende weken voor een record aan iPhones te verkopen. Deze aflevering hebben we het over de comeback van Apple. Een bedrijf dat nog niet zo lang geleden was afgeschreven, is helemaal terug. Zijn alle zorgen onder beleggers en analisten nu weggenomen? Hoor je dus ook meer over de cijfers van Amazon en de ongekende groei bij de cloudtak.Verder hebben we het over Netflix. Dat wil een aandelensplitsing doorvoeren. Ondertussen zouden ze ook bezig zijn met een overname. Die van HBO Max. Ook moeten we het hebben over Taylor Swift. Ze is behoorlijk belangrijk voor de omzet van een AEX-bedrijf. En je hoort waarom de baas van Heijmans bij BNR een oproep doet aan Den Haag.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025 has been the year of AI capex (so far). Companies have been announcing huge spending increases and signing deals to secure critical supplies like semiconductors for years into the future. So far, the market has responded well to these announcements. Except today when Meta announced the most ambitious AI capital spending plan of the Magnificent 7 companies and the market blinked. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - Meta's ambitious spending plan sending the stock down -Microsoft's and Alphabet's earnings and outlook getting mixed reviews -One year without Brian Niccol at Chipotle -One year with Brian Niccol at Starbucks Companies discussed: META, GOOG, MSFT, CMG, SBUX, AMZN Host: Tyler Crowe Guests: Matt Frankel, Jon Quast Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 703: Neal and Toby recap big tech earnings coming from Meta, Microsoft, and Alphabet. Then, the Fed makes its 2nd rate cut for the year as well as ending the effort to reduce its balance sheet, all while acknowledging the data blackout from the government shutdown. Also, ‘A House of Dynamite' might have just made a big boom…but in the wrong place as the Pentagon vehemently rejects how the US missile defense system is portrayed. Next, Neal shares his favorite numbers on the fried chicken wars, animal actors, and PTO. Learn more at disneycampaignmanager.com Can you climb the MBD Ladder? https://forms.gle/VQEAuctf696J9uzn9 Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jim Cramer and David Faber explored what to make of earnings from three of the Magnificent 7 mega-caps: Meta shares tumbled and Microsoft's stock fell as AI spending increases overshadowed quarterly beats — while shares of Google parent Alphabet surged on better-than-expected results, fueled by strength in the cloud. Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol joined the program to discuss his company's results and turnaround plan. Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks spoke to Jim and David about his company's earnings and what's next for its Mounjaro weight loss drug. Also in focus: The meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi, Novo Nordisk-Pfizer bidding war, Chipotle plunges, Comcast's earnings message.Disclosure: Comcast is the parent company of NBCUniversal, which owns CNBC.Versant would become the new parent company of CNBC upon Comcast's planned spinoff of Versant.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Recent advancements in quantum computing are pushing the technology closer to practical application, with companies like Google, IBM, and ICONIC making significant strides in stabilizing quantum systems. This progress poses risks to current encryption methods, as traditional security measures may become obsolete due to quantum capabilities. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is advocating for the adoption of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to protect sensitive data, emphasizing the urgency for organizations to reassess their security protocols. Failure to act could result in severe repercussions, including data breaches and regulatory noncompliance.Google's quantum computing division has published research demonstrating practical applications for quantum computers, such as using quantum technology for nuclear magnetic resonance to estimate atomic structures. The company is shifting its focus from merely proving quantum feasibility to making the technology cost-effective. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet, expressed optimism about the timeline for commercially viable quantum computing, while industry opinions vary, with some experts suggesting practical applications may still be decades away. This divergence highlights the uncertainty surrounding the timeline for widespread quantum adoption.In addition to quantum computing advancements, the episode discusses the integration of PQC into mainstream technology. Microsoft Windows 11 has begun incorporating PQC algorithms into its cryptographic APIs, allowing for the generation of PQC key pairs and hybrid TLS handshakes. Meanwhile, companies like Palo Alto Networks are updating their software to support quantum-resistant encryption. These developments indicate a growing recognition of the need for quantum-safe security measures as organizations prepare for the potential threats posed by quantum computing.For Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and IT decision-makers, the implications are clear: proactive measures are necessary to prepare for the quantum computing era. MSPs should assist clients in inventorying their cryptographic systems and developing a roadmap for adopting PQC. As the U.S. government urges organizations to transition to quantum-safe encryption by 2035, MSPs must prioritize updating protocols and exploring quantum-resistant solutions. The transition to quantum-safe encryption is a multi-year effort, and early preparation will help mitigate future risks associated with quantum advancements. One thing to know today00:00 All About Quantum Computing This is the Business of Tech. Supported by:
Google Q3 2025 Post-Mortem: AI Execution Over AI HypePost MortemIn this episode of Around the Desk, Sean Emory, Founder & CIO of Avory & Co., breaks down why investors are rewarding Google's spending while punishing others, and how its strategy from TPUs to Gemini shows real ROI in the new compute era.We cover:• Revenue acceleration across Search, YouTube, and Cloud (+15% to +34%)• Gemini's rapid growth to 650M users, 300M paid• Why CAPEX to $93B is seen as productive, not reckless• Anthropic's commitment to TPUs and the growing Cloud backlog (+46%)• How AI integration is lifting engagement and monetization• Why Google's AI flywheel looks more efficient than peersDisclaimer Avory is an investor in AlphabetAvory & Co. is a Registered Investment Adviser. This platform is solely for informational purposes. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Avory & Co. and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. No advice may be rendered by Avory & Co. unless a client service agreement is in place.Listeners and viewers are encouraged to seek advice from a qualified tax, legal, or investment adviser to determine whether any information presented may be suitable for their specific situation. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.“Likes” are not intended to be endorsements of our firm, our advisors or our services. Please be aware that while we monitor comments and “likes” left on this page, we do not endorse or necessarily share the same opinions expressed by site users. While we appreciate your comments and feedback, please be aware that any form of testimony from current or past clients about their experience with our firm is strictly forbidden under current securities laws. Please honor our request to limit your posts to industry-related educational information and comments. Third-party rankings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client nor are they representative of any one client's evaluation.Please reach out to Houston Hess our head of Compliance and Operations for any further details.
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to a one-year deal regarding rare earth metals, along with other terms regarding A.I. chips. Kevin Hincks goes over the terms which includes an allowance of chip sales to China, with a notable exception of Nvidia's (NVDA) Blackwell. Kevin attributes the premarket downside action to what he calls an "overreaction" to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech Wednesday. On the earnings front, he explains Alphabet's (GOOGL) move higher while Meta Platforms (META) and Microsoft (MSFT) slid.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
Tony Zipparo and Scott Kessler give their key takeaways from 3Q Alphabet (GOOGL) earnings. Tony warns of pullback potential, breaking down the numbers and looking at their ad business. Scott looks at their antitrust cases and other legal matters Alphabet is embroiled in, which he considers a continuing risk.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
Alphabet (GOOGL) is the "winner on the day" after earnings, says Marley Kayden. She points to the company's cloud growth and A.I. roadmap acting as catalysts for the Mag 7's stocks impressive run in recent months. Marley highlights analyst perspectives which discount fears that A.I. can eat into Alphabet's other segments like Google search.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
En este episodio de VG Daily, Andre Dos Santos y Juan Manuel de los Reyes comienzan con la decisión de la Reserva Federal, en donde Jerome Powell mantuvo un tono prudente, señalando que la institución entra en una etapa más flexible de política monetaria, pero que nuevos recortes dependerán de que la inflación continúe moderándose y el mercado laboral se mantenga estable. Luego analizan la reunión entre Donald Trump y Xi Jinping en Corea del Sur, su primer encuentro presencial en años, donde ambos líderes acordaron reducir parcialmente los aranceles, reabrir el comercio agrícola y cooperar en el control de exportaciones estratégicas. El episodio cierra con los reportes corporativos de Meta, Microsoft y Google. Meta presentó ingresos récord pero una utilidad golpeada por un cargo contable, Microsoft, por su parte, superó las expectativas con un sólido crecimiento de Azure, y finalmente, Alphabet destacó con su primer trimestre por encima de los 100 mil millones de dólares en ingresos, un aumento en su negocio de búsqueda y liderazgo en inteligencia artificial.
Nel terzo trimestre 2025 il Pil italiano, corretto per gli effetti di calendario, è rimasto invariato rispetto al trimestre precedente e in crescita dello 0,4% su base annua, secondo le stime preliminari dell'Istat. Dopo il -0,1% del secondo trimestre e il +0,3% del primo, la crescita zero non modifica la stima acquisita per l'anno, pari allo 0,5%, in linea con le previsioni del governo. L'aumento del valore aggiunto nell'agricoltura è stato compensato dal calo dell'industria e dalla stabilità dei servizi. Dal lato della domanda, contributo negativo della componente interna e positivo di quella estera netta. Affrontiamo il tema con Carlo Altomonte, Associate Dean e Direttore PNRR Lab, SDA Bocconi, e membro CD Fondazione M&MLa Bce lascia i tassi fermi al 2%, come da atteseLa Bce, riunita a Firenze, ha mantenuto invariati i tassi: 2% sui depositi, 2,15% sui rifinanziamenti principali e 2,40% sui prestiti marginali. L'inflazione resta vicina al target del 2% e le prospettive restano stabili, sebbene il contesto globale resti incerto per le tensioni geopolitiche e commerciali. Lagarde ha sottolineato che l'economia continua a mostrare resilienza grazie al mercato del lavoro e alla solidità dei bilanci privati. La crescita dello 0,2% nell'area euro nel terzo trimestre è risultata leggermente sopra le attese. La presidente ha inoltre annunciato l'avvio della nuova fase dell'euro digitale, che garantirà privacy, sicurezza e competitività nei pagamenti. Il commento è affidato a Donato Masciandaro, docente politiche monetarie Università BocconiBorse Ue restano in rosso dopo nulla di fatto Bce. A Wall Street giù Meta e MicrosoftI listini europei chiudono in calo dopo la decisione della Bce di lasciare i tassi invariati e in una settimana intensa per le trimestrali e le banche centrali globali. A Wall Street pesano le vendite su Meta (-11,8%) e Microsoft, penalizzate dalle previsioni di maggiori investimenti in IA, mentre Alphabet sale grazie ai ricavi pubblicitari. In Europa, la crescita del Pil del terzo trimestre è risultata leggermente superiore alle attese (+0,2% nell'eurozona, +0,3% nell'Ue), trainata da Francia e Spagna. A Piazza Affari bene Campari e Tenaris, male Prysmian e Stellantis (-10,1%), colpita dai dubbi sul futuro outlook e dalle incertezze legate alla crisi dei semiconduttori. Affrontiamo il tema con Martina Soligo, RadiocorVertice Usa-Cina, Trump: «Taglio ai dazi e accordo sulle terre rare»Donald Trump e Xi Jinping si sono incontrati a Busan raggiungendo un accordo per dimezzare i dazi statunitensi sui prodotti cinesi e rilanciare le esportazioni di soia americana, terre rare e controlli sul fentanyl. Trump ha inoltre annunciato la ripresa dei test sulle armi nucleari, sostenendo di voler mantenere il primato militare Usa. Pechino sospenderà per un anno i limiti all'export di alcune terre rare, sebbene restino in vigore restrizioni introdotte in aprile. L'intesa avrà ripercussioni dirette sull'Unione Europea, come sottolineato dal commissario Ue al Commercio Maros Sefcovic. Ne parliamo con Marco Masciaga, Il Sole 24 Ore, New Delhi
Stocks hitting fresh record highs before pulling back as the Fed cuts interest rates for the second time this year. What Chair Powell had to say about the labor market, inflation, and the central bank's December meeting. Plus, Big Tech reporting results, as Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta all deliver results. The details from the company conference calls, and what a top tech analyst sees in store for the group post earnings. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
More record highs for the major averages ahead of the Fed decision and earnings from the three of the Magnificent 7 names. Longtime market watcher Mohamed El-Erian gives his predictions ahead of Jerome Powell's press conference. Meantime Nvidia hit a record high, becoming the first company to push above 5 trillion dollars in market cap. Plus what to expect from Alphabet's earnings report, and a conversation from Saudia Arabia with Brookfield CEO Bruce Flatt, fresh off an $80 billion nuclear deal with the U.S. Government.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate the massive market day with Nvidia becoming the first five trillion-dollar company, Alphabet, Meta and Microsoft reporting in overtime and a Fed decision dropping later today. What does it all mean for the market and your money. Plus, we hit the latest Calls of the Day. And later, And later, the Committee get to the setup on some key names reporting in the next 24 hours beyond the big tech companies. Investment Committee Disclosures Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The much-anticipated meeting between Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping takes place in Korea. Presenter Sam Fenwick hears from both sides ahead of a crucial talks between the two leaders. The owner of a US based coffee roastery based in New York talks to us about the how his business is coping with the fallout from the global tariff war. Microsoft, Alphabet and Meta all release their latest quarterly numbers. They make up around 15 per cent of the S&P 500. We find out how well these tech giants have done, and what challenges they face in the future.
Today on Dumb Money, we're making moves in anticipation of the upcoming big tech earnings reports. After the market closes on Wednesday, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta will release their earnings reports. Then on Thursday, it's Apple and Amazon's turn.
It's one of the biggest earnings days of the quarter, with Google, Meta, Microsoft, Starbucks, and Chipotle all reporting. Stephane Link of Hightower Advisors and Mike Santoli break down the results. Brent Thill of Jefferies weighs in on Microsoft's quarter and tells us why the stock is lower. Gil Luria of DA Davidson offers his take on Google and Meta. David Zervos of Jefferies puts the latest Fed meeting in context for investors and offers his analysis of Powell's presser. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
DoubleLine Capital's Jeffrey Gundlach gives his first, instant reaction to the Fed decision and Chair Powell's news conference. He breaks down his forecast for stocks and the economy. Plus, it's a big afternoon for big tech. Meta, Alphabet and Microsoft all report in Overtime. We break down what to watch and discuss with experts Mike Santoli, Big Technology's Alex Kantrowitz and NewEdge Wealth's Robert Sechan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S&P futures are up +0.3% and pointing to higher open as investors gear up for a packed day of earnings. Meta, Microsoft, and Alphabet are all scheduled to report after the close. Asian markets closed mostly higher, with the MSCI APAC ex-Japan index reaching a fresh record high. European equity markets opened mostly softer today, though the FTSE 100 is edging higher, supported by miners and the energy sector. Companies Mentioned: NVIDIA, Apple, Ryerson Holding, Olympic Steel
This episode of the Hot Options Report covers the options market activity for Wednesday, October 29th, also known as Fed Day. Mark Longo discusses the performance and volume of key products including VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, QQQ, and several high-activity single stocks like Beyond Meat, SoFi, Microsoft, AMD, Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Palantir, Tesla, and Nvidia. The report highlights noteworthy options trades and overall market sentiment impacted by the Federal Reserve's actions, offering insights and discussing options chain movements for the day. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:07 VIX Market Analysis 01:52 SPY and SPX Market Insights 04:07 Small Caps and QQQ Overview 06:35 Single Name Equity Options 07:11 Top 10 Options Movers 17:09 Conclusion and Upcoming Shows
Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta Platforms report after the close with all eyes on AI spending trends. The Fed is expected to cut rates 25 basis points, futures trading suggests.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.All names and market data shown above are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation, offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Supporting documentation for any claims or statistical information is available upon request.Past performance is no guarantee of future results.Diversification and rebalancing strategies do not ensure a profit and do not protect against losses in declining markets.Indexes are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs, and expenses and cannot be invested in directly. For more information on indexes, please see schwab.com/indexdefinitions.The policy analysis provided by the Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., does not constitute and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any political party.Fixed income securities are subject to increased loss of principal during periods of rising interest rates. Fixed income investments are subject to various other risks including changes in credit quality, market valuations, liquidity, prepayments, early redemption, corporate events, tax ramifications, and other factors.All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market, economic or political conditions. Data contained herein from third party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness or reliability cannot be guaranteed.Investing involves risk, including loss of principal, and for some products and strategies, loss of more than your initial investment.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.Apple Podcasts and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.Google Podcasts and the Google Podcasts logo are trademarks of Google LLC.Spotify and the Spotify logo are registered trademarks of Spotify AB.(0131-1025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Big Tech will continue to put up big money for A.I. buildout, says Steven Dickens. Even if there's no pickup in CapEx spend from Microsoft (MSFT), Meta Platforms (META), or Alphabet (GOOGL), he expects the spend to remain the same or see little change. As for Alphabet, Steven sees supreme value in the Mag 7 giant's core business and strategic ventures. Tom White offers an example options trade for Alphabet.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
For years, it was believed that Joseph Naso, the 'Alphabet Killer', only had four victims. But while behind bars, Naso began confiding in a fellow death row inmate, William Noguera. Naso would frequently brag about his crimes, including ones of which he hadn't been convicted. Little did he know, William was determined to bring justice to the victims and take down Naso in the process. Retired FBI Task Force Investigator and Cold Case Detective Ken Mains discusses how he formed an unlikely team with William, and how they worked to solve Naso's cold case murders, as detailed in the new docuseries, Death Row Confidential: Secrets of a Serial Killer. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our show today is being sponsored by Free Float Analytics, the only platform measuring board power, connections, and performance for FREE.DAMIONAmazon to announce largest layoffs in company history, in AI push. WHO DO YOU BLAME?Former CEO Jeff BezosAICovid (This wave of layoffs results from overhiring during the pandemic)Executive Chair and largest shareholder Jeff BezosF5 Expects Revenue Hit From Cyber Attack. F5, a $20B billion technology company with impressive gross profit margins of 81%, experienced a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to certain company systems by a sophisticated nation-state threat actor. WHO DO YOU BLAME?The Risk committee: Dreyer, Klein, Montoya, Budnik*Chair Marianne Budnik is deemed to have Cybersecurity experience because she serves as a Chief Marketing Officer in the cybersecurity industryPeter Klein was the CFO at Microsoft for less than 4 years, then was the CFO for WME for 6 months and then has only been a director since 2014.Risk committee member Michael Montoya specifically. F5 revealed that the director mysteriously resigned in the same filing it disclosed the cyberattack, despite having served for only 4 years. According to the proxy, had “extensive experience as an information security executive.” Following his resignation from the Board, Mr. Montoya continued his service with the Company and has been appointed as F5's Chief Technology Operations Officer.The entire board, for doing dumb modern day board things: announced that CEO François Locoh-Donou, would assume the additional role of Chair of the Board following the Company's next Annual Meeting of Shareholders 12 days after they announced the cyberattack.Investors. 98% YES average this year: 7 over 99.2%, including Risk Committee Chair Marriane Budnik with 99.6%. Nobody feels like they have to work hard to impress anyoneF5! It's a god damn cybersecurity company!How climate change is fueling Hurricane Melissa's ferocity. WHO DO YOU BLAME?Exxon CEO Darren Woods because he sued his own shareholders last year: Arjuna Capital, LLC and Follow ThisExxon CEO Darren Woods because just yesterday: Exxon sues California over new laws requiring corporate climate disclosuresExxon CEO Darren Woods because gas and oilClimate ChangeOpenAI says U.S. needs more power to stay ahead of China in AI: ‘Electrons are the new oil' WHO DO YOU BLAME?The fear-and-spending geniuses behind the original Cold War: Truman, Stalin, ChurchillPeople who historically ignored Eisenhower and his statements on the U.S. military-industrial complex when he explicitly warned that defense contractors and the military could exert undue influence on government policy. Sound familiar?Anyone who empowered the board to not be empowered when they tried to fire Sam Altman for such reasons as:Conflicts over OpenAI's rapid growth and direction, especially the tension between aggressive AI deployment vs. safety oversight.Power dynamics between Altman, key researchers, and board members — some may have felt he had too much unilateral control.The college that let Sam Altman drop outSammy Altman Citi's Jane Fraser consolidates power with board chair vote — and a $25 million-plus bonus to boot. WHO DO YOU BLAME?The entire Compensation, Performance Management and Culture CommitteeThese two long-tenured Compensation, Performance Management and Culture Committee membersDiana L. Taylor* 10 other directorships: Brookfield Corporation, Accion (Chair), Columbia Business School (Board of Overseers),Friends of Hudson River Park (Chair), Mailman School of Public Health (Board of Overseers), The Economic Club of New York (Member), Council on Foreign Relations (Member), Hot Bread Kitchen (Board Chair), Cold Spring Harbor Lab (Member), and New York City Ballet (Board Chair)Peter B. Henry*8 other directorships: Nike, Inc., Analog Devices, Inc., National Bureau of Economic Research (Board), The Economic Club of New York (Board), Protiviti (Advisory Board), Biospring Partners (Advisory Board), Makena Capital (Advisory Board), and Two Bridges Football Club (Board)The lowest common denominator effect of bank compensation committees:Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf: ~$30M special equity grant tied to becoming Chair as well as CEO (3 months after meeting)Goldman Sachs: CEO David Solomon & COO John Waldron ~$80M each (retention RSUs vesting in ~5 yrs)KeyCorp: CEO Chris Gorman & four other senior execs: ~$8M for Gorman; ~$17M combined for the five NEOsThe passive ownership (re: management-friendly) of BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard (combined 22%): without their votes at Goldman then Say on Pay was nearly tied, which might have dissuaded the year of one-off bonuses for banking CEOs??The world is about $4.5 trillion short of securing a sustainable food supply for the future, global food and ag business CEO [Sunny Verghese, CEO of food and ag company Olam Group] says. WHO DO YOU BLAME?The world's top 28 richest people (those worth ~$160 B each) together would equal $4.5 trillionThe world's greatest sycophant Tesla chair RobynDenholm: “On the pay package specifically: “It's not about the money for him. If there had been a way of delivering voting rights that didn't necessarily deliver dollars, that would have been an interesting proposition.”Any two of these basically redundant techbro companies' market caps would sufficeNvidia ~$4.2 trillion Microsoft ~$3.8 trillion Apple ~$3.1 trillion Amazon ~$2.4 trillion Alphabet ~$2.2 trillion Meta Platforms ~$1.8 trillion Broadcom ~$1.3 trillion Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company ~$1.2 trillionBill Ackman. Because he's a douche.MATTTarget is eliminating 1,800 roles as new CEO Michael Fiddelke gets set to take over the struggling retailer - WHO DO YOU BLAME?Current CEO Brian Cornell, who's “stepping down” to the role of Executive Chair - which is basically still CEO, just on the board and doesn't have to talk to employees anymore, so he can eliminate 1800 jobs and then fade away into a multimillion dollar unaccountable board roleFuture CEO Michael Fiddelke, who starts February 1, 2026, but is current COO and was forced to send the memo to employees telling them 8% of the workforce will be cutMonica Lozano, chair of the compensation and human capital management committee of the board, who's also on the BofA and Apple boards and is the most connected board member at a highly connected board - does the chair of the human capital committee have to weigh in on firing?OpenAI - the memo makes zero mention of the fact that part of Target's problem is that it shit on gays and blacks because of a feckless internet toad named Robby Starbuck, but feels very written by AI which would account for phrases like:“Adjusting our structure is one part of the work ahead of us. It will also require new behaviors and sharper priorities that strengthen our retail leadership in style and design and enable faster execution so we can: Lead with merchandising authority; Elevate the guest experience with every interaction; and Accelerate technology to enable our team and delight our guests.”Does anyone know what that word salad actually means? Doesn't it just mean “you're fired because we basically sucked at our jobs”?Hormel recalls 4.9M pounds of chicken possibly 'contaminated with pieces of metal' - WHO DO YOU BLAME?The audit committee, the closest committee responsible for enterprise risk (ie, metal in chicken) - Stephen M. Lacy, William A. Newlands (also lead director), Debbra L. Schoneman, Sally J. Smith (chair), Steven A. White, Michael P. ZechmeisterThe governance committee - James Snee, the now retired CEO who retired somehow in January but the company still hasn't found a permanent replacement 9 months later - so they're being run by Jeff Ettinger, interim CEO? Chair Gary C. Bhojwani, Elsa A. Murano, Ph.D., William A. Newlands (also lead director), Debbra L. Schoneman, Steven A. WhiteThe one black guy on the board - Steve White - who works at Comcast, is somehow qualified to be on Hormel board, and is on BOTH the audit committee AND governance committeeThe conveyor belt that spit pieces of metal as large as 17mm long into “fire braised chicken” sent to hotels and restaurantsCervoMed appoints McKinsey veteran David Quigley to board of directors - WHO DO YOU BLAME? Board is 2 VCs, a longtime biotech CFO, and five MD/PhDs. And among those 8, there are just two woman - the co-founder/wife of the CEO and a VC. And when they did their search, they could only find a longtime professional opinion haver - a consultant from the big three?Nominating committee for lack of imaginationEx or current McKinsey, Bain, and BCG employed directors - the opinion industrial complex - make up a whopping 4% of ALL US DIRECTORSAmong boards with MULTIPLE ex opinion directors: Kohl's is 25% consultantStarbucks is 27% consultantDisney is 30% consultantsWilliams-Sonoma is 38% consultantCBRE is 40% consultant!Nominating committee chair Jane Hollingsworth, for not looking around the room and saying, “hey dudes, can we add, like, maybe, ONE other lady?”Co founders Sylvie Gregoire and John Alam (also CEO) who own 17.3% of voting power - add in Josh Boger, board chair and 12.3% voter, and you basically have the CEO daddy and his buddy Josh with 29.6% of voting controlSylvie and John's bios, which neglect to mention they're married to one anotherWe are all terrified of the future - which headline is worse for your terror? WHO DO YOU BLAME?The world is about $4.5 trillion short of securing a sustainable food supply for the future, global food and ag business CEO saysBill Gates Says Climate Change ‘Will Not Lead to Humanity's Demise' - ostensibly because billionaires in bunkers will, in fact, survive on cans of metal-filled Hormel chili.Sorry, Yoda. Mentors are going out of styleMan Alarmed to Discover His Smart Vacuum Was Broadcasting a Secret Map of His HouseJennifer Garner's baby food company is going public on the NYSE — should investors be putting their eggs in this basket?Woman Repeatedly Warned by Canadian Exchange Not to Transfer Crypto, Gets Scammed AnywayOpenAI completes restructure, solidifying Microsoft as a major shareholder - MSFT owns 27%, the non profit which controlled the company “for the benefit of humanity” now will only control it for 26% of humanity?Tesla risks losing CEO Musk if $1 trillion pay package isn't approved, board chair says - IF MUSK LEAVES, WHO DO YOU BLAME?Robyn Denholm, board chair, whose job it is to manage Musk, but does it like an overwhelmed permissive mother who parents with chocolate and Teletubbies when the kid has a tantrumKimbal Musk - I was told by a bunch of directors and institutional investors at a conference, no joke, that Kimbal was still on the board (ie, not voted out) to control his brother's ketamine intake and crazy episodes. So if he throws a tantrum and leaves, isn't it bro's fault? This is a binary trade - Musk gets extra pay/control, stock goes up and isn't de-meme'd. Musk doesn't, he leaves and the stock is de-meme'd and drops arguably by 66% or more to be more like a car company with some tech. So do we blame investors, no matter what they do? They meme'd the stock in the first place, he couldn't get a trillion extra dollars if they hadn't pumped up the stock - and now they could vote with humanity (no pay) or meme capitalism (pay)!Techbro middle school conservatism - is this Ben Shapiro and Joe Rogan's fault? A Yale economist paper suggests that Musk's politics cost between 1 and 1.26 million Tesla car sales… Would we even be worried if Musk stayed out of politics? Wouldn't the market have just paid him whatever?Pop quiz: which directors stay on the board if Musk leaves in a tantrum?Jeffrey StraubelKimbal MuskRobyn DenholmJames MurdochKathleen Wilson-ThompsonIra EhrenpreisJack HartungJoe Gebbia
Shares of United Parcel Service and Wayfair gained 7 percent and 20 percent respectively after their results, About one-third of S and P 500 companies have reported and of those 83 percent have beaten earnings expectations, More set to report this week including Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms and Microsoft
Forrest is joined by one of the world's top executive coaches, Joe Hudson, for a conversation focused on how we can reduce self-punishment and live more fulfilling lives by welcoming our emotions and loosening identification with the critical mind. They discuss Joe's “The Golden Algorithm” - our tendency to recreate the emotions we try to avoid - and explore the three pillars of emotional fluidity, cognitive clarity, and nervous system awareness. Joe emphasizes how good change usually comes from reconnecting with who we already are, and welcoming fear, pleasure, and imperfection along the way. Really enjoyed this one, I hope you do too! About our Guest: Joe Hudson is the founder of the Art of Accomplishment, and is one of the most sought-after teachers among the world's top leaders at OpenAI, Alphabet, Apple, and more. He coaches a small group of executives by invitation only, and has collaborated with teachers like Esther Perel, Bessel van der Kolk, Patty Wipfler, and Tiago Forte. Key Topics: 1:14: The Three Pillars: Emotion, Cognition, Nervous System 8:29: Self-improvement as an act of authenticity 15:44: Deconstructing our thoughts 23:19: The golden algorithm, repression, and why we recreate our pain 31:31: Working with the nervous system 34:11: Shame 43:14: Emotions as windows into wants and needs 49:45: Perfectionism 55:27: Enjoying life 1:08:07: Recap Learn more about Joe's work: Complimentary transformation guide: https://www.artofaccomplishment.com/ Art of Accomplishment YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtofAccomplishment Support the Podcast: We're on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. Sponsors If you have ADHD, or you love someone who does, I'd recommend checking out the podcast ADHD aha! Level up your bedding with Quince. Go to Quince.com/BEINGWELL for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Feel good...and mean it when you say it! Get Headspace FREE for 60 days. Go to Headspace.com/BEINGWELL60 Listen now to the Life Kit podcast from NPR. Go to Zocdoc.com/BEING to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/beingwell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices