Anthropic is moving closer to a potential IPO, raising the stakes in the race to become the first pure-play AI model company available to public investors.

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down why Anthropic’s confidential IPO filing matters, how its rapid revenue growth and massive valuation compare with OpenAI, and why being first to market could shape investor expectations for the entire AI trade. They also discuss why the job market may be stronger than many young workers fear, how Alphabet is raising tens of billions of dollars to fund its AI infrastructure push, and why Berkshire Hathaway’s latest moves point to confidence in both artificial intelligence and the long-term need for more housing.

Markets are being pulled between oil worries and tech strength as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, energy prices jump, and investors continue leaning heavily on the two sectors carrying the market this year: energy and technology.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down why oil prices are moving higher again, how the lack of progress with Iran keeps raising the risk of global energy problems, and why the S&P 500 is holding steady despite pressure from crude oil and Treasury yields. They also discuss why Gen Z may be better positioned in the job market than many feared, how Austin made housing more affordable by building more homes, why many Americans retire earlier than expected, and how rising insurance costs are reshaping decisions for homeowners.

The U.S. economy is still holding up, but each day the Strait of Hormuz remains closed increases the risk that today’s uncomfortable gas prices could turn into a much bigger global supply problem.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down why there is still no deal between the U.S. and Iran, how oil prices are reacting to the latest threats around Hormuz, and why the timeline for pressure on global inventories is now being measured in weeks rather than months. They also discuss NVIDIA’s push to bring AI agents directly onto personal computers, what local AI chips could mean for data centers and business security, why Jay Powell is still warning about Fed independence, and whether concerns about white-collar workers stalling out are being overstated.

AI spending is still driving markets higher, but companies are beginning to confront a new problem: the technology may be getting too expensive to use without limits.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down the latest movement toward a potential U.S. and Iran deal, what reopening the Strait of Hormuz could mean for oil and gas prices, and why markets are still waiting for confirmation before fully reacting. They also discuss Anthropic overtaking OpenAI as the world’s most valuable AI startup, why rising AI costs could eventually challenge the entire investment boom, and how companies may be forced to ration usage if the promised savings do not materialize.

The show also looks at Americans’ unusual confidence in their own finances despite broader economic pessimism, the upcoming SpaceX IPO, Blue Origin’s rocket setback, and why Madison Square Garden Sports has surged as investors place a higher value on scarce sports franchises.

Oil prices have fallen as reports of a possible U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension raise hopes that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz may resume, but energy executives are warning that global inventories are already approaching dangerously low levels.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down why the current drop in crude prices may not reflect the real supply risk building beneath the surface, how depleted inventories could force prices sharply higher this summer, and why the difference between higher prices and outright shortages matters for consumers. They also discuss why fears of a middle-class recession may be overblown, how corporate profits are widening the divide between business performance and worker pay, and why Dell’s surging AI server forecast shows how deeply the artificial intelligence boom is reshaping markets.

Stocks are gaining as reports of a possible U.S.-Iran agreement lift hopes that oil disruptions may ease, but the bigger market story remains the explosive rally in semiconductor and AI-related stocks.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down why markets are reacting cautiously to another potential Iran deal, how U.S. energy independence differs from true oil independence, and why the AI chip rally has reached levels that are starting to resemble past semiconductor manias. They also discuss the strange spread of AI enthusiasm into companies far outside traditional tech, the risks emerging in prediction markets, why 401(k) hardship withdrawals are rising, and how Robinhood’s new AI trading tools could create major problems for retail investors.

Oil prices remain surprisingly muted despite months of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, but energy markets may be running out of time before low inventories become a much bigger problem.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down why crude oil has not surged as much as many expected, how China and the U.S. may be helping offset lost Middle East supply, and why major producers are warning that inventories could soon reach dangerously low levels. They also discuss new inflation data, why the Fed may still have little room to cut rates, signs that the labor market is stabilizing, and how the AI economy continues to drive growth through major cloud and semiconductor spending.

The show also covers Snowflake’s $6 billion deal with Amazon, Salesforce’s struggle to prove its AI strategy can defend future growth, and Boston’s logistical headaches as the World Cup approaches.

Hosts Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti break down a bizarre trading day as standard market correlations completely break down. They unpack Micron Technology’s historic surge from $79 billion to a $1 trillion valuation in record time, debating whether AI data center demand can save semiconductor stocks from their traditional, brutal boom-bust cycles. Plus, a look at Goldman Sachs hiking its S&P 500 target to 8,000 and an analysis of why the classic 4% early retirement rule might be fundamentally broken for the modern era. Watch Live on YouTube:
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Hosts Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti dissect the widening gap between strong economic data and poor consumer sentiment, explaining why the University of Michigan's survey might be fundamentally broken. They also break down a reported unofficial US-Iran draft framework shifting bond markets, looming grocery price hikes tied to El Niño, and a quick market update on Micron and Zscaler. Later, estate planning attorney Todd Lutsky joins to discuss the key potholes of naming trust entities and why a standard will cannot override designated beneficiaries.Watch Live on YouTube:
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