DeepSeek Disrupts, Big Tech Responds
The market was left with more questions than answers about the next era of artificial intelligence. As we wait, the hyperscalers keep spending. (00:44) Jason Moser and Asit Sharma discuss: - The shockwaves of a cheaper, more efficient option in AI compute, and why big tech leaders like Microsoft and Meta are sticking to their buildout plans. - Apple’s continued struggles to find growth with the iPhone and its China business. (19:03) The earnings rundown continues! - Tesla finishes a flat year, but has big futurey plans for 2025 and 2026. - Starbucks’ first quarter under Brian Niccol looks a lot like the previous ones as the new CEO tries to get “Back to Starbucks.” - Visa and Mastercard show the consumer is still doing quite alright. (34:47) Jason and Asit break down two stocks on their radar: UPS and ServiceNow. Stocks discussed: ASML, MSFT, META, AAPL, TSLA, SBUX, MA, V, UPS, NOW Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Asit Sharma Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31 Jan 39min
The Hyperscalers Are Hyper-Spending
Meta and Microsoft are now spending roughly 30% of their annual revenues on capital expenditures. What are they hoping to get from all that investment? (00:14) Asit Sharma and Mary Long break down earnings from Meta and Microsoft. They also discuss: - Whether the DeepSeek story changes how investors should view off-the-walls AI spending. - The future of Reality Labs. - Microsoft’s $13B-and-growing AI business. - Why “fungible fleet” is a potentially ominous phrase for Sam Altman Companies discussed: META, MSFT, NVDA Host: Mary Long Guest: Asit Sharma Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30 Jan 22min
Starbucks' Slow Drip Recovery
New CEO Brian Niccol, same struggles at Starbucks – falling comps and foot traffic. (00:14) Anthony Schiavone and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The market’s very upbeat reaction to Starbucks’ fairly lackluster results. - Brian Niccol’s “Back to Starbucks” plan and the progress so far. - Brad Jacob’s plans to run his proven acquisition playbook at QXO, and why Beacon isn’t eager to be bought up. (13:16) Is there a way to make clothing rentals work? If there is, Rent the Runway hasn’t quite figured it out. But a quiet competitor might have. Fool analyst Nick Sciple joins Mary Long to talk about a mall retailer with a subscription side hustle. Companies discussed: SBUX, QXO, BECN, RENT, URBN, ANF Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Anthony Schiavone, Nick Sciple, Mary Long Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29 Jan 28min
JetBlue Has Jet Lag
The airline has wasted resources on two failed growth strategies. Can a new plan turn the plane around? (00:14) Jason Moser and Mary Long discuss: - Why not all airlines are facing the same headwinds - GM’s quarterly net loss - The just-announced partnership between X and Visa. Then, (14:54), Robert “Bro” Brokamp and Amy Bach talk about how homeowners can better understand their insurance policies and how to prepare for a potential loss. Tickers mentioned: JBLU, UAL, DAL, GM, V Host: Mary Long Guests: Jason Moser, Robert “Bro” Brokamp, Amy Bach Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Austin Morgan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28 Jan 29min
DeepSeek and AI’s Efficiency Era
The tech battle between China and the U.S. is heating up – one player just showed the world that Ai can be done well with a lot less. (00:14) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The Chinese app that is shaking up the AI landscape – DeepSeek – and how its leaner, less resource-intensive approach will affect artificial intelligence technology. - Why software prowess and efficiency will be the major themes for AI in 2025. - What to focus on when the affected big tech companies – Apple, Microsoft, Meta, ASML – report earnings this week. (19:15) Senior Fool Analyst David Meier, interviews John Zahurancik Fluence Energy’s President of the Americas, about the utilities side of the renewables market. Companies discussed: MSFT, NVDA, AAPL, ASML, FLNC Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, David Meier, John Zahurancik Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27 Jan 32min
How Nvidia Changed the World
There’s more to the legendary chipmaker than its tech stack. Tae Kim is a Senior Technology writer at Barron’s and author of the new book, “The Nvidia Way.” Best-selling author Morgan Housel interviews Kim for a conversation about: - The early days at Nvidia and its long path to “overnight” success. - What drives Nvidia’s employees. - How Jensen Huang takes long-term thinking to the extreme. Premium Motley Fool members can catch Morgan and Tae’s full conversation here: https://www.fool.com/premium/4056/coverage/2025/01/15/ai-summit-the-nvidia-way To become a premium Motley Fool member, go to www.fool.com/signup Host: Morgan Housel Guest: Tae Kim Producer: Mac Greer, Mary Long Engineer: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25 Jan 30min
S&P 500: New Highs, Same Valuation Questions
At new all-time highs, the market’s valuation concerns aren’t going away anytime soon. But they’re also not keeping big money from being committed to artificial intelligence. (00:44) Jason Moser and Asit Sharma discuss: - The S&P 500s new highs, what to make of the market’s valuation and what some of the big names on The Street have to say about it. - Stargate, the new $500B planned joint venture between OpenAI, Softbank, and some of the biggest names in tech. - Fantastic earnings reports from Netflix, GE Aerospace, and Twilio. (19:03) Tim Beyers talks with Frances Schwiep, a partner at Two Sigma Ventures, about where the biggest early-stage opportunities are right now in the AI ecosystem and what to look for in great founders. AI Summit interview with Frances Schwiep: https://www.fool.com/premium/4056/coverage/2025/01/15/ai-summit-2025-interview-with-frances-schwiep (32:30) Asit and Jason check in on their new year’s resolutions and offer up two stocks on their radar: Nike and Garmin. Stocks discussed: MSFT, NVDA, ORCL, NFLX, GE, TWLO, NKE, GRMN Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Jason Moser, Tim Beyers, Frances Schweip Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24 Jan 40min
AI Gets Star Power
...as if it didn’t have enough already! (00:14) Asit Sharma and Mary Long discuss: - The new venture to build out American AI infrastructure. - How 20 data centers get a $500 billion price tag. - GE Aerospace’s razor-and-blades business model. Then, (19:15), Seth Jayson joins to walk through why the rooftop solar industry doesn’t look so sunny. Companies mentioned: MSFT, ORCL, NVDA, GE, ENPH, SEDG To become a premium Motley Fool member, go to www.fool.com/signup Host: Mary Long Guests: Asit Sharma, Seth Jayson Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 Jan 31min
