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On episode 266 of The Compound and Friends, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick are joined by Alex Altmann to discuss: what tactical trading really means, why hedge funds track each other's positioning, the odds of making money in the S&P 500, whether Wall Street is actually bearish on AI, why retail investors keep buying the dip, record household stock ownership versus housing, 401(k) flows and the relentless bid, whether the stock market is now the economy, pod shops and negatively correlated stocks, ServiceNow's earnings crash, Microsoft's $25 billion bond deal, the AI financing squeeze in data center bonds, CoreWeave and the neoclouds, shrinking buybacks and the IPO wave, Intel and Amazon's after-hours plunge, and the $1 trillion AI revenue gap. This episode is sponsored by Grayscale and Janus Henderson Investors. To learn more, visit https://www.grayscale.com/ Visit…
On episode 266 of The Compound and Friends, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick are joined by Alex Altmann to discuss: what tactical trading really means, why hedge funds track each other's positioning, the odds of making money in the S&P 500, whether Wall Street is actually bearish on AI, why retail investors keep buying the dip, record household stock ownership versus housing, 401(k) flows and the relentless bid, whether the stock market is now the economy, pod shops and negatively correlated stocks, ServiceNow's earnings crash, Microsoft's $25 billion bond deal, the AI financing squeeze in data center bonds, CoreWeave and the neoclouds, shrinking buybacks and the IPO wave, Intel and Amazon's after-hours plunge, and the $1 trillion AI revenue gap. This episode is sponsored by Grayscale and Janus Henderson Investors. To learn more, visit https://www.grayscale.com/ Visit…
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The Bulls Are Trapped with Alex Altmann
EscuchadoOn episode 266 of The Compound and Friends, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick are joined by Alex Altmann to discuss: what tactical trading really means, why hedge funds track each other's positioning, the odds of making money in the S&P 500, whether Wall Street is actually bearish on AI, why retail investors keep buying the dip, record household stock ownership versus housing, 401(k) flows and the relentless bid, whether the stock market is now the economy, pod shops and negatively correlated stocks, ServiceNow's earnings crash, Microsoft's $25 billion bond deal, the AI financing squeeze in data center bonds, CoreWeave and the neoclouds, shrinking buybacks and the IPO wave, Intel and Amazon's after-hours plunge, and the $1 trillion AI revenue gap. This episode is sponsored by Grayscale and Janus Henderson Investors. To learn more, visit https://www.grayscale.com/ Visit…
Dirty Dozen Charts, Anthropic’s S-1, Amazon Earnings Preview, Cost of Capital Hits AI
EscuchadoOn this episode of What Are Your Thoughts, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick discuss: Anthropic’s massive S-1 filing, what’s happening beneath the surface of the stock market, and why Amazon’s upcoming earnings report could be a major test for the AI trade. They break down Amazon’s accelerating AWS growth, its massive AI spending, and whether the company can finally convince investors that the returns justify the investment. Plus, the rising cost of capital, tightening credit markets, and what it all means for the future of AI infrastructure. Finally, Josh unveils the “Dirty Dozen,” 12 of the strongest stock charts in the market, Michael makes the case for a stock, and Josh brings a mystery chart to the table. This episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions and Janus Henderson. Learn more at https://betterment.com/advisors Visit https://www.janushenderson.com/ for more information.…
How CrowdStrike Could Double ARR by 2030 with George Kurtz
EscuchadoOn this episode of Live From The Compound, George Kurtz, co-founder and CEO of CrowdStrike, joins Downtown Josh Brown to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming the cybersecurity industry and why AI could be the biggest growth opportunity yet for security companies. They cover CrowdStrike’s record-breaking earnings, the market's initial fears that AI would disrupt cybersecurity, and why those fears have turned into surging demand. Plus, how hackers are using AI agents to launch increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, why traditional security measures may no longer be enough, and CrowdStrike’s expanding partnership with NVIDIA to secure AI from software to silicon. Finally, they discuss the rise of autonomous AI security, CrowdStrike’s ambitious $20 billion revenue target, competition from OpenAI and Anthropic, and whether the stock's massive rally has already priced in the AI opportunity. Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Instagram:…
An Economy So Good No One Can Live In It with Jill Schlesinger
EscuchadoOn episode 265 of The Compound and Friends, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick are joined by CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger to discuss: why Americans feel so pessimistic about the economy, the growing divide between the rich and poor, the housing affordability crisis, and how social media is fueling financial anxiety. They also cover the media's obsession with bad news, the AI spending boom, Meta's massive cash burn, whether AI can replace financial advisors, and the risks facing the stock market. This episode is sponsored by Nuveen and Federated Hermes. Visit https://www.nuveen.com/positioning to learn more and to sign up for a custom portfolio analysis. Explore their full ETF lineup at https://www.federatedhermes.com/ Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out:…
Doubt but No Fear, SpaceX Reports, Netflix Cleans House, AI Bond Vigilantes, Bending Spoons
EscuchadoOn this episode of What Are Your Thoughts, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick discuss: Netflix cleaning house, whether weak market breadth is actually bad for stocks, the retail investor rally, why doubt is replacing fear in the market, the rise of AI bond vigilantes, what they learned from Steve Eisman about the AI trade, Anthropic's latest investor update, the Degen Dow, Berkshire Hathaway's surprising investment in Bending Spoons, and much more!! This episode is sponsored by DBMF, the world’s largest managed futures ETF. Discover why DBMF’s liquid, uncorrelated, managed futures strategy could be what your Alts allocation is missing at: http://www.dbmf.com/WAYT Please take our 2026 audience survey HERE. Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Instagram:…
How OpenAI Could Cause a US Recession With Steve Eisman
EscuchadoOn episode 264 of The Compound and Friends, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick are joined by Steve Eisman to discuss in front of a live audience of University of Miami students: why AI labs are asking to be regulated, the end of tokenmaxxing and the rise of cheap open-weight models, whether any AI company has a moat, CoreWeave's debt and whether AI funding is about to break, why this is not 2008, how OpenAI and Anthropic became systemically important, Nvidia's customer concentration, the chip selloff and the rush to call the next Big Short, the AI price war bear case and Oracle's OpenAI backlog, hot inflation and what the bond market revealed about the AI trade, the Anthropic IPO, the worst housing market since the financial crisis, and what it was really like to be right in 2008. This episode is sponsored by VanEck and Janus Henderson Investors. To learn more about RAAX, visit…
Josh Rings the Bell, Fifteen Year Changes, Bank Earnings, Internals Are Fine
EscuchadoOn this episode of What Are Your Thoughts, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick celebrate 15 years of CNBC's Halftime Report and take a look at just how much the markets have changed since 2011. From the explosive growth of tech stocks and ETFs to the rise in millionaire households and retirement wealth, they break down the numbers behind an incredible 15-year run. Plus, big bank earnings, deteriorating market breadth and whether weak participation is actually a bullish signal, the selloff in consumer stocks, what seasonality tells us about the market's next move, and how to tell the difference between a great value opportunity and a value trap. This episode is sponsored by DBMF, the world’s largest managed futures ETF. Discover why DBMF’s liquid, uncorrelated, managed futures strategy could be what your Alts allocation is missing at: https://www.dbmf.com/WAYT Please take our 2026 audience…
This Is Where the Rubber Meets the Road, with Jurrien Timmer
EscuchadoOn episode 263 of The Compound and Friends, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick are joined by Jurrien Timmer, Director of Global Macro at Fidelity Investments, to discuss: Why year-end S&P 500 price targets miss the point, the $17 trillion rise in the national debt and the missing buyers of Treasuries, hyperscaler borrowing and reverse crowding out, 5% bond yields and the stealth correction underneath the market, record market concentration, whether AI is an earnings bubble, Kevin Warsh's Fed, why Nvidia and Apple have become the new defensive trade, going on with gold and Bitcoin, why the predicted AI job losses haven't shown up, the 60/20/20 portfolio, and whether today's AI bull market is following the dot-com playbook. This episode is sponsored by DBMF and Vanguard. To learn more about the world’s largest managed futures ETF visit https://www.dbmf.com/TCF Learn more about Vanguard bonds at…
Sell-side Indicator (BofA) is almost on Sell, Vix is still asleep, the Bear Case revisited, FICO massacred | WAYT?
EscuchadoJoin Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another episode of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about: whether the stock market is getting too bullish, why the VIX remains unusually calm, and what weakening market breadth could mean for investors. They also break down Michael Burry’s latest warning, Nvidia’s growing influence on the S&P 500, FICO’s stunning collapse, and the disconnect between mega-cap tech and the rest of the market. This episode is sponsored by Neuberger. Explore NBSD–including all risks and important information‒at https://www.neuberger.com/nbsd Please take our 2026 audience survey HERE. Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter:…
Is Gen Z Completely Cooked? With Ed Elson
EscuchadoOn episode 262 of The Compound and Friends, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick are joined by Ed Elson of Prof G Markets to discuss: the massive AI spending boom and whether we’re in an AI bubble, the race between OpenAI and Anthropic, sky-high private market valuations, AI safety and regulation, whether AI is helping or hurting education, Waymo and the future of autonomous driving, the growing divide between young Americans and previous generations, housing affordability, sports betting and financial nihilism, America’s $40 trillion debt problem, and what it will take to give Gen Z a better shot at building wealth. This episode is sponsored by ROCY and ROCQ from J.P. Morgan Asset Management and Janus Henderson Investors. Learn more about ROCY and ROCQ at https://www.jpmorgan.com/income Visit https://www.janushenderson.com/ for more information. Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss…
Bad feeling, weak internals, confidence collapse, Nvidia breaking out | WAYT?
EscuchadoOn this episode of What Are Your Thoughts, Downtown Josh Brown and Chart Kid Matt discuss Nvidia breaking out and its massive new buyback plan, rising Treasury yields and the bond market’s demand problem, how the AI spending boom is reshaping both stocks and corporate credit, and whether weakening market breadth is finally flashing a warning sign. This episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions and Janus Henderson Investors. Get started at https://www.betterment.com/advisors Visit https://www.janushenderson.com/ for more information. Please take our 2026 audience survey HERE. Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecompoundnews LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-compound-media/…
Erik Hirsch, CEO of Hamilton Lane, on the Explosive Growth of Private Markets
EscuchadoOn this episode of Live From the Compound, Michael Batnick is joined by Erik Hirsch, CEO of Hamilton Lane, to discuss the state of private markets, why private equity is more correlated with public markets than investors may think, and what separates the best private market managers from the rest. They get into the rise of private credit, concerns around defaults and investor redemptions, the growing role of individual investors, why manager selection and portfolio construction matter so much, the booming secondaries market and controversy around day-one markups, plus why Hirsch believes private markets will continue to play a bigger role in investor portfolios. Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecompoundnews LinkedIn:…
People Hate These 5 Stocks But They'll Be Wrong with Jonathan Boyar
EscuchadoOn episode 261 of The Compound and Friends, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick are joined by Jonathan Boyar of Boyar Asset Management to discuss why stock picking has gotten so difficult, the dangers of buy-and-hold investing, market concentration, AI-driven stock selloffs, and where value investors are finding opportunities today. They get into Uber, Broadridge, Booking Holdings and Airbnb, Pool Corp, Burger King, Comcast, MGM and the casino business, the pressure on sports betting stocks, plus why seemingly great companies can still be terrible investments at the wrong valuation. This episode is sponsored by: Grayscale and Federated Hermes. To learn more, visit https://www.grayscale.com/ Explore their full ETF lineup at https://federatedhermes.com/ Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out:…
Meta’s Muse launch, Josh is wrong on Netflix, internals weaken, 10-year bonds at 5%, Buffett steps away
EscuchadoJoin Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another episode of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about: Meta’s massive rally following the launch of Muse and what it could mean for the AI trade and chip stocks. They also break down weak market breadth near all-time highs, debate Netflix’s brutal drawdown and the bull and bear cases for the stock, look at why buy-and-hold is so difficult for individual stocks, make the case for locking in 5% Treasury yields, Warren Buffett’s legacy, ARKK, Snowflake, and much more. This episode is sponsored by DBMF, the world’s largest managed futures ETF. Discover why DBMF’s liquid, uncorrelated, managed futures strategy could be what your Alts allocation is missing at www.dbmf.com/WAYT Please take our 2026 audience survey HERE. Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out!…
Tom Lee and Dan Ives Explain Everything
EscuchadoOn episode 260 of The Compound and Friends, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick are joined by Dan Ives and Tom Lee live from Future Proof to discuss: whether the stock market can keep climbing through higher rates and persistent macro risks, the massive AI capex and data center boom, Anthropic’s call to slow down frontier AI development, the growing AI race between the U.S. and China, why software stocks could be beneficiaries rather than victims of AI, Nvidia and the semiconductor selloff, the coming robotics and physical AI boom, blockchain’s role in the future of finance, and what’s next for Apple, Palantir, Anthropic, and the broader bull market. This episode is sponsored by DBMF and Janus Henderson: To learn more about the world’s largest managed futures ETF visit https://www.dbmf.com/TCF Investing in a Brighter Future Together. Visit https://www.janushenderson.com/ for more information. Sign…
The Most Interesting Macro Moment of My Lifetime with Jens Nordvig
EscuchadoOn episode 259 of The Compound and Friends, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick are joined by Jens Nordvig to discuss: rising Treasury yields and the risk of something breaking in the bond market, Scott Bessent’s intervention in the yen and Treasury markets, the massive AI capex and hyperscaler debt boom, whether AI is actually inflationary, oil prices and the Fed, the surprisingly resilient consumer and labor market, America’s growing debt problem, and why Korea could be one of the most interesting macro trades heading into 2027. This episode is sponsored by Franklin Templeton and Vanguard. Learn more at www.ftprivatemarkets.com Learn more about Vanguard bonds at https://vanguard.com/audio Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out: thecompoundnews.com/subscribe Instagram:…
Stocks Aren't as Expensive as You Think | WAYT?
EscuchadoJoin Michael Batnick, Chart Kid Matt and Sean Russo for another episode of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about: the great market re-rating, why falling P/E ratios and record-high price-to-sales multiples can coexist, and whether booming corporate earnings signal a new era for U.S. stocks. We also look at why “invest in what you know” can be terrible advice, where the fraud is hiding in today’s markets, Apple’s latest head-scratcher, unlocking SpaceX for investors, Polymarket, Mark Walter, and more. Plus, Michael brings the mystery chart. This episode is sponsored by DBMF, the world’s largest managed futures ETF. Discover why DBMF’s liquid, uncorrelated, managed futures strategy could be what your Alts allocation is missing at: http://www.dbmf.com/WAYT Please take our 2026 audience survey HERE. Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss…
How to Pick Stocks Like Morgan Stanley With Dan Skelly
EscuchadoOn episode 258 of The Compound and Friends, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick are joined by Dan Skelly, Portfolio Manager at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, to discuss the resilient U.S. economy, record earnings growth, the AI spending boom, Nvidia and Broadcom, whether today’s data center buildout looks anything like the dot-com bubble, the rotation out of semiconductors, the return of healthcare and financials, risks facing small-cap stocks, why the Mag 7 could lead again in 2027, AI’s impact on corporate productivity and profit margins, the strength of the American consumer, stock-picking in an increasingly efficient market, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Vanguard and Federated Hermes. Learn more about Vanguard bonds at https://vanguard.com/audio. Explore the full ETF lineup at https://federatedhermes.com/ Take The Compound's 2026 audience survey and help shape the future of the…
Tim Cook the GOAT? Snowflake earnings preview, the software comeback, reactions to Ed Zitron
EscuchadoJoin Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another episode of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about: Snowflake ahead of earnings and what the report could tell us about AI demand and the future of software. They also look back at Tim Cook’s incredible run at Apple, debate whether software stocks are really dead, discuss the sudden momentum crash hitting Wall Street, Clear Secure, and much more. This episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions. Learn more at Betterment.com/advisors Please take our 2026 audience survey HERE. Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecompoundnews LinkedIn:…
The Four Horsemen of the AI Apocalypse with Ed Zitron
EscuchadoOn episode 257 of The Compound and Friends, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick are joined Ed Zitron to discuss: the ultra-bear case for AI, Nvidia’s explosive growth, the economics of OpenAI and Anthropic, whether AI demand can justify the massive hyperscaler CapEx boom, the data center buildout, CoreWeave and the neoclouds, Oracle’s AI bet, private credit and debt financing, the warning signs that could finally break the AI spending cycle, the “rot economy,” whether AI is actually improving corporate productivity, and much more! This episode is presented by Fidelity Investments and the all-new Fidelity Trader+, Fidelity’s most powerful trading platform yet. Learn more at http://www.fidelity.com/TraderPlus Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out: thecompoundnews.com/subscribe Instagram:…
Bubble bursts in 2027, Nvidia earnings preview, Materials sector set-up, AirBnB takes flight
EscuchadoJoin Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another episode of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about: whether we’re approaching peak AI spending, what Nvidia’s earnings could tell us about the next phase of the AI trade, and why the biggest opportunity may be companies using AI to surprise investors with better-than-expected growth. Plus, Airbnb and Delta as emerging AI beneficiaries, a bullish setup in materials, ETF Issuer of the Year, LeBron James’ massive $300 million loan, Netflix vs. Spotify, and more. This episode is sponsored by F/m Investments and SGVA, the F/m Accumulator Ultrashort Treasury ETF. To learn more about SGVA, visit Fminvest.com/SGVA Please take our 2026 audience survey HERE. Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Instagram:…
Why Every Trader on Earth is Watching the 10-Year Treasury Now with Nick Colas
EscuchadoOn this episode of What Did We Learn, Josh Brown and Nick Colas discuss rising long-term Treasury yields, why real yields not inflation are driving the move, and what higher rates could mean for stocks. Plus, they break down S&P 500 valuations, the earnings revisions powering this year’s gains, three paths to new highs, and more insights from DataTrek’s latest research. This episode is sponsored by F/m Investments and SGVA, the F/m Accumulator Ultrashort Treasury ETF. To learn more about SGVA, visit Fminvest.com/SGVA Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecompoundnews LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-compound-media/ TikTok:…
How to Play the Money Game with Michael Santoli
EscuchadoOn episode 256 of The Compound and Friends, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick are joined by Michael Santoli to discuss: the surprising strength of the stock market, what’s keeping the bull market alive, interest rates and the growing U.S. debt load, why corporate earnings remain so powerful, and whether today’s valuations can keep climbing. They also get into AI spending and the return on massive tech capex, market breadth and rotation, the rise of retail investors, options-income ETFs, why bears keep moving the goalposts, and what decades of market history can teach investors about adapting when the old rules stop working. This episode is sponsored by DBMF and Vanguard. To learn more about the world’s largest managed futures ETF visit https://www.dbmf.com/TCF Learn more about Vanguard bonds at https://vanguard.com/audio. Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out:…
Treasury yields break out, how to invest with Bill Ackman, Workday rumors, off-balance sheet madness
EscuchadoOn this episode of What Are Your Thoughts, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick break down what’s driving the global bond selloff, why pressure has shifted from the front end of the yield curve to long-term rates, and what it could mean for investors. Plus: Big Tech’s massive off-balance-sheet AI commitments, whether the bottom is finally in for enterprise SaaS after the Workday takeover reports, a market that keeps going all the way up, and a look inside Bill Ackman’s evolving Pershing Square empire and his search for permanent capital. This episode is sponsored by Franklin Templeton. Learn more at https://www.franklintempleton.com/advantage Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter:…
It's a bull market and nobody drinks anymore.
EscuchadoOn episode 255 of The Compound and Friends, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick are joined by Todd Sohn, Chief ETF Strategist at Baird Strategas, to discuss the record-breaking ETF boom, the rise of thematic and leveraged products, buffer and option-income ETFs, AI and compute as emerging investment themes, and where investor money is flowing now. They also get into the battle for ETF brand loyalty, whether $1 billion is the new benchmark for a fund that matters, prediction-market ETFs, the outlook for crypto and small caps, healthcare’s comeback, and the trillions of dollars still sitting in retail money-market funds. Plus, why professional sports franchises are starting to look a lot like the stock market—and what Wall Street might package into an ETF next. This episode is sponsored by VanEck. To learn more about RAAX, visit https://www.vaneck.com/RAAXCompound Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never…
Tradeable Lows, Nvidia’s Data Center Finance Deal, Surprise Comebacks for Schwab and Expedia
EscuchadoJoin Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another episode of What Are Your Thoughts as they discuss six major stocks that may be setting up for a bounce: Meta, Uber, Netflix, Disney, Nike, and Home Depot. Plus, Nvidia’s latest data center financing deal and the rise of compute as an investable asset class, why stocks like Schwab, Expedia, and Booking are hitting all-time highs despite fears that AI would disrupt their businesses, and the $1.5 billion rescue deal for United Wholesale Mortgage after a massive loss on interest-rate hedges.Josh makes the case for Expedia, Michael brings the Mystery Chart, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions. Learn more at https://betterment.com/advisors Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Instagram:…
Is IMAX a Screaming Buy? With Rich Gelfond
EscuchadoIMAX is about 4% of the world's screens and routinely delivers 20% or more of opening weekend on the films that matter most. Rich Gelfond has been running the company since 1994. On this episode of Live From The Compound, Josh Brown and Michael Batnick are joined by Rich to discuss: how IMAX became the format studios build their biggest movies around, the Christopher Nolan relationship and the Odyssey rollout, why there aren't more IMAX screens if demand is this strong, and where the next dollar of profit comes from. This episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions. Learn more at https://betterment.com/advisors Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecompoundnews LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-compound-media/ TikTok:…
The Man Who Called the Roaring 2020s with Ed Yardeni
EscuchadoOn episode 254 of The Compound and Friends, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick are joined by legendary economist and market strategist Ed Yardeni to discuss: the case for the Roaring 2020s, why Ed sees no recession through the end of the decade, his S&P 500 target of 10,000, whether AI is fueling an earnings bubble, rising profit margins and productivity, why this market is different from 1999, the broadening bull market, hyperscaler spending and credit risk, bond vigilantes, the Fed, and what the bears keep getting wrong. This episode is sponsored by Nuveen. To learn more, visit https://www.nuveen.com/alternatives Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out: thecompoundnews.com/subscribe Instagram: instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter:…
Midsummer’s Melt-Up, Robinhood, SpaceX and Palantir Report, Chips Rip, Leopold’s Margin Call
EscuchadoOn this episode of What Are Your Thoughts, Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick as they break down another massive week for the markets, including SpaceX's first public earnings report, Palantir's blockbuster quarter, and what strong Q2 earnings say about corporate America. They also discuss the recent semiconductor selloff, the rise and fall of hedge fund manager Leopold Aschenbrenner, Robinhood, the risks of leveraged investing, and Michael's bull case for Floor & Decor. Topics include: - SpaceX's first earnings report - Palantir's explosive earnings - Q2 corporate profits - The semiconductor selloff - Leopold Aschenbrenner's hedge fund collapse - Robinhood - Leveraged investing - Michael's bull case for Floor & Decor - Josh's mystery chart This episode sponsored by Janus Henderson Investors. Visit https://www.janushenderson.com/ for more information. Sign up for…
Why Demand for Compute Is About to Explode With Alex Kantrowitz
EscuchadoOn episode 253 of The Compound and Friends, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick are joined by Big Technology founder, Alex Kantrowitz, to discuss: OpenAI and Anthropic’s explosive growth, the threat to traditional software companies, soaring cloud demand, agentic AI, and the diverging strategies of Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Apple, Google, and other tech giants. Plus, where AI profits may ultimately accrue, and whether today’s massive spending boom can deliver lasting returns. This episode is sponsored by ProShares. Learn more at proshares.com. Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out: thecompoundnews.com/subscribe Instagram: instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: twitter.com/thecompoundnews LinkedIn:…
AI Darlings Wrecked, Earnings Preview META, MSFT, AAPL, AMZN, Rate Hike Spook, Nvidia’s OpenAI Deal
EscuchadoOn this episode of What Are Your Thoughts, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick preview earnings from Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and Apple, breaking down the biggest questions facing the market: Is Azure growth enough to justify Microsoft's AI spending? Can Meta's AI investments keep powering ad growth? Will AWS reaccelerate? And what does Apple's capital-light AI strategy mean as Tim Cook prepares for his final earnings call as CEO? Plus: - Why the market keeps shrugging off bad news - The surprising relationship between stock momentum and earnings beats - The brutal selloff in semiconductors and Corning - Sam Altman's latest AI warnings and the Hugging Face controversy - The Fed, market resilience, and what to expect from SpaceX's first earnings call next week. This episode is sponsored by DBMF. To learn more about the alternative solution for the model revolution check out:…
How Ron Baron Became the Greatest Fund Manager of All Time
EscuchadoOn episode 252 of The Compound and Friends, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick are joined by Ron Baron and Michael Baron of Baron Capital to discuss: long-term investing, Elon Musk, Tesla, SpaceX, artificial intelligence, and the power of owning exceptional businesses for decades. Ron explains how Baron Capital grew from $10 million in assets to approximately $70 billion, why the firm invested repeatedly in SpaceX, and why he believes it could eventually become the world’s most valuable company. Ron and Michael also discuss what they saw in Tesla before most of Wall Street, how they evaluate visionary founders, and what allows them to hold through extreme volatility. This episode is sponsored by Nuveen. Start your alternative investments journey with Nuveen by visiting http://nuveen.com/alternatives Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out:…
Google Earnings Preview, SpaceX Gives Us a Date, Internals Heat Check, Biotechs Rally
EscuchadoJoin Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another episode of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about: Google's earnings, SpaceX's first earnings report and massive lockup expiration, the selloff in AI infrastructure stocks, whether market breadth is flashing a warning sign, why investors still love stocks, and if the K-shaped economy narrative has become overstated. This episode is sponsored by Calamos. To learn more about CAIE, visit https://www.calamos.com/funds/etf/calamos-autocallable-income-caie Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecompoundnews LinkedIn:…
You’re About to See the Real AI Winners Stand Up
EscuchadoOn episode 251 of The Compound and Friends, Downtown Josh Brown and Sean Russo are joined by Jonathan Thomas, CEO of American Century Investments, to discuss: the remarkable rise of Avantis Investors, why active ETFs are gaining ground, what it takes to build investment products that can outperform without taking excessive risk, whether AI is creating an earnings bubble, why the market is broadening beyond the Magnificent Seven, and where the biggest long-term opportunities in AI may emerge. Plus, Jonathan shares the story behind American Century’s ownership structure, which has directed billions of dollars toward cancer and genetic-disease research at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research—and takes us inside one of the most exclusive celebrity weddings imaginable. This episode is sponsored by Public and Vanguard. Visit https://public.com/compound to learn more. To learn more about Vanguard bonds, visit…
IBM Warns, Apple Sues OpenAI, Big Bank Earnings Blow-Out, EPS Bubble, Welcome to Y’all Street
EscuchadoOn this episode of What Are Your Thoughts, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick discuss: why Apple vs. OpenAI could reshape Big Tech, IBM's surprising warning and what it says about the AI trade, whether we're living through an "anti-bubble," and the debut of a new high-yield ETF. They also break down the biggest takeaways from bank earnings, including JPMorgan's blockbuster quarter, Jamie Dimon's succession plans, and what AI is actually doing inside the banking industry. Plus, they discuss the launch of the Texas Stock Exchange, why competition is finally coming for QQQ, Josh makes the case for ServiceTitan, Michael brings another mystery chart, and much more. This episode is sponsored by Janus Henderson, Investing in a Brighter Future Together. Visit https://www.janushenderson.com/ for more information. Sign up for The Compound…
The Number One Question Facing Investors, How the US Became Recession Proof, Why Tech Stocks Might Underperform Going Forward With Datatrek’s Nick Colas and Jessica Rabe
EscuchadoOn this episode of What Did We Learn, Josh Brown, Nick Colas and Jessica Rabe discuss whether Tech's leadership is finally cooling off, what history says about rare market extremes, the case for a rotation within mega-cap tech, why semis may have gotten ahead of themselves, and what the Nasdaq's fourth year of a bull market could mean for investors. This episode is sponsored by Federated Hermes. Explore their full ETF lineup at https://federatedhermes.com/us Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecompoundnews LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-compound-media/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecompoundnews Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment…
The Real Ticking Time Bomb with Michael Cembalest
EscuchadoOn episode 250 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Michael Cembalest to discuss: the strength of the U.S. dollar, China’s challenge to American economic dominance, foreign demand for Treasuries, the federal debt reckoning, the rapidly changing AI investment landscape, Nvidia’s growing competition, semiconductor cyclicality, and more! This episode is sponsored by Federated Hermes. Explore their full ETF lineup at https://federatedhermes.com/us Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out: thecompoundnews.com/subscribe Instagram: instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: twitter.com/thecompoundnews LinkedIn:…
Leveraged ETF Casino, Apple Breaks Out, Sentiment Plunges, Government Stake in OpenAI?
EscuchadoOn this episode of What Are Your Thoughts, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick discuss Apple's breakout to new highs and the bull case for a $400 price target, whether cracks are beginning to show in the AI trade after Samsung's earnings reaction, why consumer sentiment remains deeply pessimistic even as stocks keep climbing, the emerging markets ETF quirk that's rewarding some investors over others, whether we're witnessing one of the strongest earnings-driven bull markets in history, and why the HALO trade could continue to outperform in the second half of the year. Plus, Michael makes the case for MAGS, Josh brings another mystery chart, and much more. This episode is sponsored by Public. Learn more at: https://public.com/WAYT Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter:…
Brian Belski Returns!
EscuchadoOn episode 249 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by returning guest favorite Brian Belski to discuss: broadening market leadership, the tech stock rotation, small and mid-caps (SMID), more volatility on the horizon, the potential for no SaaSpocalypse, and much more! This episode is sponsored by WisdomTree. Learn more about the WisdomTree Quantum Computing Fund at https://www.wisdomtree.com/us/strategies/quantum-computing Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out: thecompoundnews.com/subscribe Instagram: instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: twitter.com/thecompoundnews LinkedIn:…
Steroid Era With Spencer Jakab, the F***’s Going on With Strategy?, Margin Debt
EscuchadoOn this episode of What Are Your Thoughts, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick are back to discuss: why Wall Street's earnings forecasts may be entering a "steroid era," the broadening bull market rally beyond mega-cap tech, whether Strategy's massive Bitcoin bet has become a systemic risk, growing signs of excessive speculation across leveraged markets, and why some software stocks could emerge as AI winners and not just casualties. Plus, Josh makes the case for Toast, Michael brings another mystery chart, and special appearance by Spencer Jakab of the WSJ! This episode is sponsored by DBMF. To learn more about the Alts solution for the model revolution check out: www.DBMF.com/WAYT Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecompoundnews…
Invest in the Robot Revolution or Be Crushed by It
EscuchadoOn this episode of Live From The Compound, Downtown Josh Brown is joined by Andrew Kang, CEO and co-founder of RoboStrategy (Nasdaq: BOT), to discuss why humanoid robots may be the biggest investment opportunity of the next decade. They cover the rapid rise of physical AI, Andrew's early bet on Figure AI, the economics driving mass adoption, what widespread automation could mean for workers, and why he structured RoboStrategy as a publicly traded investment vehicle to give everyday investors exposure to the robotics revolution. This episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions. Learn more at https://www.betterment.com/advisors Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecompoundnews LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-compound-media/ TikTok:…
Too Early to Get Off the Wave with Ryan Detrick and Sonu Varghese
EscuchadoOn episode 248 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Ryan Detrick and Sonu Varghese to discuss: Alan Greenspan’s legacy, Fed transparency, AI bubble fears, Micron’s massive run, market rotation, small caps, inflation, gold, Bitcoin, and whether the bull market still has room to run. This episode is sponsored by Nuveen and ClearBridge Investments. Learn more about Nuveen’s comprehensive private markets platform at https://www.nuveen.com/en-us/insights/alternatives. Rising geopolitical tensions, continued market uncertainty, stocks backed by can offer more predictable cash flows as volatility increases. Visit https://www.clearbridge.com/ to learn more. Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out: thecompoundnews.com/subscribe Instagram:…
Almost Midnight, Micron Preview, Alan Greenspan RIP, Hello Jane Street, the Case for Meta
EscuchadoJoin Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another episode of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about: Micron earnings, the sudden selloff in South Korea's red-hot stock market, whether we're entering the late stages of the bull market, prediction markets coming to Wall Street, Jane Street's AI ambitions, the Magnificent Seven breakdown, Alan Greenspan's legacy, and the growing bull case for Meta. This episode is sponsored by Neuberger and ClearBridge Investments. Explore NBSD–including all risks and important information–at https://www.neuberger.com/nbsd Rising geopolitical tensions, continued market uncertainty, stocks backed by can offer more predictable cash flows as volatility increases. Visit https://www.clearbridge.com/ to learn more. Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Instagram:…
The Most Invincible Career Path in Finance
EscuchadoOn this episode of Live From The Compound, Josh Brown sits down with Ric Edelman, founder of Edelman Financial Engines to discuss the future of higher education, why financial planning may be one of the most AI-resistant professions, and the growing advisor shortage facing the industry. With 300,000 financial advisors in the U.S. and 38% expected to retire within the next decade, he explains why he's investing in the next generation through Rowan University's new School of Financial Planning. Plus, Ric shares his latest thoughts on crypto, institutional adoption, regulation, and why he's staying bullish despite a challenging 2026 for digital assets. This episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions. Learn more at https://betterment.com/advisors. Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter:…
The World You Knew Is Never Coming Back with Morgan Stanley’s Michael Zezas
EscuchadoOn episode 247 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Michael Zezas, Deputy Global Head of Research at Morgan Stanley, to discuss: AI capex, data centers, productivity gains, prediction markets, the 2026 midterms, the Fed, enterprise software, and why policy calls are so difficult to translate directly into investment outcomes. This episode is sponsored by Public and Vanguard. To learn more about Public, visit https://public.com/Compound. To learn more about Vanguard bonds, visit https://vanguard.com/audio. Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out: thecompoundnews.com/subscribe Instagram: instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: twitter.com/thecompoundnews LinkedIn:…
Betting on OpenAI, SpaceX Dust Settles, Josh’s New Trade
EscuchadoOn this episode of What Are Your Thoughts, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick are back to break down one of the biggest investing stories of the year: SpaceX joining the ranks of the world's most valuable companies. What does its rise say about American capitalism, private markets, and the role investors play in funding innovation? They also dive into the best ways to invest in the AI boom, including the growing debate over OpenAI exposure and where the biggest opportunities may still lie. Plus, can AI-powered productivity gains coexist with rising layoffs and what does that mean for the economy? Josh and Michael discuss whether traditional software is facing an existential threat, Nvidia’s massive bond sale, the escalating AI infrastructure spending race, and why Josh thinks Robinhood deserves a closer look. This episode is sponsored by Public and ClearBridge Investments. To learn…
How PIMCO is Preparing for the Next Capital Loss Cycle with Dan Ivascyn
EscuchadoOn this special episode of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown sit down with Dan Ivascyn, Group Chief Investment Officer at PIMCO, for a wide-ranging conversation on markets, bonds, AI, and the forces reshaping the global economy. They discuss PIMCO’s latest secular outlook, “Rupture and Resilience,” and explains why geopolitical uncertainty, tariffs, deglobalization, AI infrastructure spending, and rising debt levels are creating both risks and opportunities for investors. This episode is sponsored by VanEck. Learn more about RAAX at https://www.vaneck.com/RAAXCompound/overview/ Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out: thecompoundnews.com/subscribe Instagram: instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter:…
Why the Knockout Punch Never Comes With Brian Levitt
EscuchadoOn episode 246 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Brian Levitt, Chief Global Market Strategist at Invesco to discuss: whether the AI trade has become too crowded, why earnings growth still supports the market, and what investors should actually watch for signs of trouble. They also discuss small caps, rate expectations, consumer strength, the SpaceX IPO, and whether comparisons to the dot-com bubble are useful or overdone. This episode is sponsored by Fidelity Investments and ClearBridge Investments. Visit www.Fidelity.com/TraderPlus to learn more about Fidelity Investments and the all-new Fidelity Trader+, Fidelity’s most powerful trading platform yet. Rising geopolitical tensions, continued market uncertainty, stocks backed by can offer more predictable cash flows as volatility increases. Visit https://www.clearbridge.com/ to learn…
Why AI Momentum Stocks Got Killed, OpenAI's Confidential IPO Filing, Apple Launches Siri AI
EscuchadoOn this episode of What Are Your Thoughts, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick break down the market's "Blood Red Friday" selloff, Apple's AI relaunch, and OpenAI's blockbuster IPO filing. They discuss the rapidly shifting AI narrative, whether Apple's new Siri and AI-powered devices can drive hardware sales, and why OpenAI's path to a trillion-dollar valuation isn't as straightforward as it seems. Plus, a healthy correction or something more, the latest on SpaceX, data vs. stocks, Michael's case for hotels over restaurants, a mystery chart from Josh, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions. Learn more at https://betterment.com/advisors Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter:…
Nick Colas and Jessica Rabe on the 6 Standard Deviation Tech Event, How SpaceX Will Tell Us if It’s 1997 or 1999
EscuchadoOn this episode of What Did We Learn, Josh Brown, Nick Colas and Jessica Rabe examine one of the most extreme stretches of tech outperformance in recent market history and discuss what it could mean for investors going forward. They break down the growing gap between Semiconductors and Software, the role of rising interest rates, and whether leadership is becoming too concentrated. They also take a closer look at SpaceX and why its highly anticipated IPO could be one of the most important market events in years. The crew also revisits the lessons of the dot-com boom, exploring what really happened in 1999, how investors knew the market had gone too far, and what today's environment can teach us about spotting excess before the tide turns. This episode is sponsored by WisdomTree. To learn more about learn more about OPPJ and the broader suite of geopolitical opportunity ETFs WisdomTree offers, visit: https://www.wisdomtree.com/us/strategies/geopolitical-opportunities Sign up for The Compound…