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16:37
Apr 16
Apr 16
TSM
BTC
ETH
USDT
NFLX
▾
TSMC outlook raised on strong AI demand.
TSMC raised its revenue outlook for the year, indicating accelerating demand for AI chips, and the company is typically cautious so this upgrade is significant.
TSM LONG
Ben McKenzie
HIGH
Cryptocurrencies are speculative and risky.
Cryptocurrencies are speculative and should be regulated as securities; stablecoins are used for crime and pose systemic risks if integrated into the economy; the industry is overhyped and dangerous, with potential for a downturn that could impact the broader economy.
BTC AVOID
ETH AVOID
USDT AVOID
Netflix fundamentals strong post-deal.
Netflix is fine after walking away from the Warner Bros. Discovery deal, with strong fundamentals, diversified content, and a growing advertising business that will contribute significantly to revenue over time.
NFLX LONG
Nadia Lovell
MED
Constructive on equity markets overall.
UBS remains very constructive on the outlook for equity markets through the current crisis, citing a resilient economy, strong consumer, and the wealth effect from record-high markets.
SPY LONG
Nadia Lovell
MED
Upgraded Switzerland as defensive play.
UBS has upgraded defensive areas such as Switzerland due to geopolitical uncertainty, viewing it as a safe-haven market.
EWL LONG
Nadia Lovell
MED
Upgraded health care sector.
UBS has upgraded health care as a defensive area in response to market uncertainties.
XLV LONG
Nadia Lovell
MED
Overweight Korea on AI theme.
UBS is overweight Korea due to the AI-driven story, seeing it as a beneficiary of AI-related investments.
EWY LONG
Nadia Lovell
MED
Focus on AI semiconductors and infrastructure.
UBS remains positive on AI but selective, focusing on areas with proof of monetization such as semiconductors, semiconductor capital equipment, networking, and power-constrained areas in data centers.
SMH LONG
SOXX LONG
IGN LONG
XLK LONG
Nadia Lovell
MED
Prefer equal-weighted S&P 500 over cap-weighted.
UBS favors the equal-weighted S&P 500 over the market-cap weighted index because mega IPOs could impact market concentration and help clients manage concentrated positions.
RSP LONG
Nadia Lovell
HIGH
Brent oil to average $100 by June.
UBS increased its Brent oil price target to average $100 by end of June and $90 by end of the year, due to supply constraints, damage to infrastructure, and the need to rebuild reserves even after the Strait of Hormuz reopens.
BNO WATCH
16:19
Apr 16
Apr 16
EWU
SPY
XLK
TIPS
DBC
▾
Bullish on U.K. economy and equities.
The U.K. economy is strong and business-friendly, with a solid GDP print, investing in financials, technology, biotech, and diversifying energy independence. The U.K. continues to be an open economy trading with the rest of the world.
EWU LONG
Bullish on S&P 500 and tech sector.
The S&P 500's earnings outlook is not significantly threatened by the Middle East conflict because the tech sector, which drives earnings, is almost 50% of market cap, and consumer cyclicals are a small part. The initial 20% multiple compression was irrational, and the current rally is justified by strong tech and AI demand, with relative tech valuations at attractive levels.
SPY LONG
XLK LONG
Add inflation protection via TIPS and commodities.
It's a good time to add inflation protection to portfolios, recommending the zero to five-year part of the curve via TIPS or a broad basket of commodities. Headline inflation will continue to move higher in the short term, while shelter inflation shows some signs of easing, allowing the Fed to stay on hold.
TIPS LONG
DBC LONG
Focus on AI and tech growth theme.
Investors should go back to focusing on the AI theme and the growth part of the economy, as tech and communication services have seen positive earnings revisions and the AI-driven investment is existential and ongoing regardless of Middle East events.
AIQ LONG
EM is an AI story, bullish on EM.
Emerging markets are being viewed as an AI story, with 46% of EM focused on tech and communication services. EM earnings expectations have been revised even more upwardly than the U.S., driven by memory and compute demand in Korea and Taiwan.
EEM LONG
EWY LONG
EWT LONG
Oil rally may end before causing recession.
If the Strait of Hormuz does not reopen by Q3, the oil price rally will likely need to be capped by extensive demand destruction in the form of super hits to GDP growth. The base case is to avoid the worst-case recession, expecting either a ceasefire allowing full resumption of flows or military degradation of the blockade in coming weeks.
WTI WATCH
Michael Morris
HIGH
Bullish on Netflix due to strong fundamentals.
Bullish on Netflix due to strong fundamentals: expecting 15% revenue growth for Q1, easily achievable after U.S. price increases, with potential for raised full-year guidance and operating margin. Underlying fundamentals are strong, and the company is focused on content spending and diversifying into sports and live events.
NFLX LONG
15:58
Apr 16
Apr 16
14:26
Apr 16
Apr 16
KER.PA
▾
Gucci revival under Demna offers long-term growth.
Gucci is undergoing a strategic rebirth with a focus on stability, iconic products like bags, and expansion into jewelry and watches. Under creative director Demna, who is one of the greatest of his generation, the brand has significant long-term potential. Short-term volatility from geopolitical events is factored into the agile plan, and partnerships like with ICF in China will support growth.
KER.PA LONG
14:12
Apr 16
Apr 16
SPACEX
UAE
KSA
EWU
▾
SpaceX is a remarkable company with real products.
SpaceX is a remarkable company that has been built offering important real products to the global economy, and the capital from an IPO would be meaningful; the Middle East situation might affect timing but not structurally derail such IPOs.
SPACEX WATCH
UAE remains attractive and diversified.
The UAE has diversified its economy away from oil and remains an attractive investment destination with continued strength.
UAE LONG
Saudi economy remains strong and attractive.
Saudi Arabia is looking to broaden and diversify its economy away from oil, and the strength of the Saudi economy will continue to be strong, making it an attractive market for investment.
KSA LONG
Optimistic on the UK economy.
The UK economy is showing strength with a strong GDP print, is business-friendly, and is investing in financials, technology, biotech, and energy diversification; he is pretty optimistic on the UK.
EWU LONG
13:46
Apr 16
Apr 16
13:36
Apr 16
Apr 16
SPY
AI
CIBR
▾
Bullish on S&P 500 due to energy, consumer, and AI.
The US is energy independent, has a strong consumer, and AI will lead to productivity gains and margin expansion for companies, allowing them to absorb input cost increases, supporting the S&P 500.
SPY LONG
AI will boost future company margins.
AI adoption will enable companies to increase their margins through productivity gains, and this benefit is still in the future as current productivity stems from older technology.
AI LONG
AI agents improve business cybersecurity.
AI-powered security agents that run constantly to find vulnerabilities will be a significant advantage for businesses, making them less vulnerable to cyber attacks compared to traditional one-time ethical hacks.
CIBR LONG
11:16
Apr 16
Apr 16
UKGILT
SMH
TSM
AIQ
IGOV
▾
Bank of England will cut interest rates.
The Bank of England will cut interest rates, as the market is currently repricing too many hikes. The level of interest rates is still very high and the expected disruption from higher energy prices has not yet materialized in the data, supporting the case for future rate cuts.
UKGILT LONG
Be selective in AI, focus on monetizing companies.
Exposure to the AI theme should be selective, not through broad indices or sectors. Look for companies that are investing in AI and will see monetization of that investment, while avoiding those simply issuing bonds to fund capex without a clear path to returns. The semiconductor sector is a key area for this selective exposure.
SMH LONG
AIQ LONG
Charles
HIGH
TSMC's AI-driven growth supports near-term momentum.
TSMC can maintain its momentum in the short term due to strong AI-driven demand, which accounted for 60% of Q1 sales and is expected to grow further. Record-high gross margins and guidance above expectations underscore resilient demand despite geopolitical uncertainty, though long-term energy requirements for its global expansion are a concern.
TSM LONG
European bonds are an attractive reentry opportunity.
The European bond market presents a good opportunity to reenter as an investor, especially for those not yet exposed to fixed income, because the market is pricing in too many rate hikes by the ECB. The ECB is expected to pause and not move rates into 2026-2027, and short-to-medium term bonds (3-6 years) offer attractive opportunities amid these rate expectations.
IGOV LONG
11:09
Apr 16
Apr 16
NVDA
XLE
JETS
MRVL
Cahir
▾
Bullish on TSMC and NVIDIA.
TSMC and NVIDIA are key enablers of the AI ecosystem with supernormal growth, capable of delivering 30%+ growth on an ongoing basis due to resilient chip demand and investments in high-performance computing.
NVDA LONG
TSM LONG
Long energy, short airlines.
Higher energy prices benefit the energy sector while hurting travel and airlines due to increased input costs, as the near-term market focuses on earnings growth despite stagflation risks.
XLE LONG
JETS SHORT
Bullish on optical tech stocks.
Tech gains are rotating away from Magnificent Seven stocks into the optical technology space, with companies like Marvell, Cahir, and Lumentum showing strong performance due to capital expenditure trends and sector rotation.
MRVL LONG
Cahir LONG
LITE LONG
Avoid financials sector.
Financials are underperforming due to an unfavorable yield curve, private credit issues, and after a big rally last year, making other sectors more attractive for growth, leading to a lack of investor interest.
XLF AVOID
10:33
Apr 16
Apr 16
USD/CNY
IGOV
▾
Dollar to weaken to 6.40 versus yuan.
The US dollar will weaken against the Chinese yuan, heading towards 6.40, because China's economy has held up well during the war, war risks are declining, and China's trade flows and exports remain strong, making it the manufacturing powerhouse of the world.
USD/CNY SHORT
Buy European bonds in 2-5 year range.
There is opportunity in European government bonds in the 2 to 5 year range because the inflation impact from the war is likely muted, growth concerns are more relevant, and the ECB is unlikely to hike rates as much as expected, leading to higher yields and income.
IGOV LONG
08:06
Apr 16
Apr 16
TSM
WTI
TLT
▾
Charlotte Yang
HIGH
TSMC boosted by strong AI demand.
TSMC reported better-than-expected first-quarter net income and strong gross margins, driven by robust AI chip demand, with expectations of raised guidance and sustained growth despite Middle East war concerns, highlighting the resilience of AI infrastructure investment.
TSM LONG
Oil prices elevated due to supply blockades.
Oil prices are unlikely to return to pre-war levels because the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed with minimal vessel traffic, and supply disruptions will persist due to damaged infrastructure and lengthy recovery times, keeping energy markets tight.
WTI LONG
Yield curve to flatten with short rates high.
Due to oil price pressures and central banks' reluctance to hike rates immediately, short-term interest rates are expected to stay higher while long-term rates may decline, leading to a flattening of the yield curve as markets price in sustained inflation risks and economic slowdown concerns.
TLT WATCH
07:54
Apr 16
Apr 16
XLK
TSM
VGK
USD
EUR/USD
▾
Tech sector boosted by positive TSMC earnings.
Tech sector is performing well, up 13% month-to-date, driven by positive earnings such as from TSMC, and is filling the void in the market as equities move past the conflict.
XLK LONG
TSM LONG
European stocks lack tech exposure, less attractive.
European stocks are less attractive because they lack a big tech sector, which is driving gains in the US, and there is a high bar for European earnings to impress.
VGK AVOID
Dollar downside due to hedge unwind.
The US dollar has more downside room to run as markets look through the current conflict towards a ceasefire, leading to an unwind of hedging around the dollar.
USD SHORT
EUR/USD at 1.20 is stretched.
EUR/USD at 1.20 seems stretched, and if the ECB doesn't hike rates, it could unwind, especially given growth implications.
EUR/USD AVOID
Yen bullish if BOJ hikes, else problematic.
The yen's bullish thesis is challenged if the Bank of Japan doesn't hike rates, as growth and inflation are already cooked in, making it problematic for yen bulls.
JPY WATCH
07:08
Apr 16
Apr 16
SPY
XLK
MAGS
EMXC
EWT
▾
Buy S&P 500 during geopolitical crises.
Historical data shows that geopolitical crises, such as the Iran war, often create buying opportunities in equities like the S&P 500 as investors anticipate peace and recovery.
SPY LONG
A.I. stocks will continue to lead.
A.I. is a lasting technological trend, and large companies involved in A.I., such as the Magnificent Seven, are likely to be survivors and profit leaders, making A.I. stocks attractive.
XLK LONG
MAGS LONG
Overweight emerging markets ex-China.
Emerging markets excluding China offer opportunities due to growing domestic consumer demand, health care needs, and industrial development, while China is more suitable for trading than long-term investment.
EMXC LONG
Taiwan and Korea well-positioned for A.I.
Taiwan and South Korea, as key markets for semiconductors and A.I. hardware, should continue to perform well due to their roles in the A.I. revolution.
EWT LONG
EWY LONG
Health care in EMs has growth potential.
Health care sector in emerging markets, particularly in China, has strong growth potential due to aging populations and increasing domestic demand for medical services and drugs.
KURE LONG
KURE LONG
Max Healthcare resilient and growing.
Max Healthcare Institute is resilient to geopolitical risks from the Iran war, benefits from medical tourism, weak rupee, and has robust expansion plans with new facilities and acquisitions.
Max Healthcare Institute LONG
India benefits from lower oil prices.
India's market is sensitive to oil prices; peace in the Iran war could lower oil prices and benefit India, though the market is not cheap and requires further reforms.
INDA WATCH
06:41
Apr 16
Apr 16
WTI
SPY
BANK
AIQ
▾
Oil prices may rise if no deal.
Oil prices are around $100, and if the US-Iran deal does not go through, the continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could lead to much higher oil prices due to supply disruptions.
WTI WATCH
Equities face correction risk if no deal.
Equities have been trading on hopes of a deal, and if the US-Iran negotiations fail, there could be a significant correction across the board as markets price in higher oil prices and economic disruption.
SPY WATCH
Banks at risk from prolonged disruption.
Banks have shown resilience in Q1 earnings, but with the Strait of Hormuz blockade and high oil prices, prolonged disruption could cripple loan demand and credit quality in the back half of the year, making forward guidance risky.
BANK AVOID
AI stocks attractive due to cheaper multiples.
The AI theme is coming back with cheaper multiples than two months ago, and market euphoria is driving gains, making AI-related stocks attractive.
AIQ LONG
06:27
Apr 16
Apr 16
ACG Metals
WTI
LNG
CF
GOLD
▾
Artem Volynets
HIGH
ACG Metals well-positioned for gold and copper boom.
ACG Metals is transitioning from gold production to copper, with low production costs, significant cash on hand, and plans to acquire more gold and copper assets, positioning it to benefit from high metal prices.
ACG Metals LONG
Patrick George
MED
Energy prices to remain high due to supply disruptions.
Supply disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz closure are causing destruction in the supply of oil, jet fuel, LNG, and fertilizer, which will keep pressure on energy markets and derivatives, keeping prices elevated.
WTI LONG
LNG LONG
CF LONG
CRAK LONG
Patrick George
MED
Gold to rise as strategic diversification asset.
Gold has become a strategic asset for diversification, driven by central bank accumulation, and despite recent overcrowding, it should resume an upward trend as a hedge against uncertainty and for portfolio diversification.
GOLD LONG
Artem Volynets
MED
Silver to perform strongly on industrial demand.
Silver has strong industrial demand in addition to following gold prices, and it should continue to perform strongly as both a precious and industrial metal.
SILVER LONG
Artem Volynets
HIGH
Copper prices to rise on constrained supply.
Copper supply is constrained by lack of new discoveries and declining existing mines, while demand from AI, data centers, and traditional sectors grows, likely driving prices to $15,000 in a couple of years and $18,000 in five years.
COPPER LONG
Artem Volynets
MED
Aluminum faces long-term price pressure.
Aluminum prices may see short-term support from Strait of Hormuz disruptions, but in the long term, idle capacity in China and state control over production will keep prices under pressure.
JJU AVOID
Invest in emerging markets and commodity companies.
With markets high, investors should keep some cash to take advantage of downturns, and allocate half of the remaining portfolio to emerging markets for growth and half to commodity companies for diversification and upside.
EEM LONG
XME LONG
06:14
Apr 16
Apr 16
TSM
▾
Charlotte Yang
MED
TSMC benefits from AI demand and strong execution.
TSMC delivered strong earnings growth, beating consensus estimates with a 58% surge in net income and higher gross margin, demonstrating resilience to geopolitical risks like the Middle East war and effective cost control despite rising raw material prices. The key driver is AI demand, and the company is expected to raise its sales guidance and maintain high capital spending, indicating sustained growth from demand from major customers like Apple and Nvidia.
TSM LONG
05:57
Apr 16
Apr 16
WTI
▾
Oil prices supported by supply disruptions.
Oil prices are unlikely to return to pre-war levels because the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed with only a dozen vessels passing daily compared to 100-150 pre-war, supply is disrupted due to blockades, and energy infrastructure damage will take months to years to repair, leading to sustained higher prices.
WTI LONG
05:30
Apr 16
Apr 16
04:06
Apr 16
Apr 16
EWT
EEM
XLK
SPY
EWY
▾
Upgraded EM to overweight.
Upgraded emerging markets to overweight, driven by countries like South Korea and Taiwan, due to earnings upgrades and AI demand.
EWT LONG
EEM LONG
EWY LONG
U.S. tech/AI favored due to capex growth.
Hyperscaler capex is forecast to grow 60% year-over-year, and monetization of AI is showing positive signs with annual revenue run rate increasing to $30 billion. The U.S. has an edge in AI due to relative insulation from energy disruptions.
XLK LONG
AIQ LONG
Upgraded U.S. equities to overweight.
Upgraded U.S. equities from neutral to overweight due to economic incentives for a cease-fire in Iran and strong earnings upgrades with positive revision momentum, making valuations attractive.
SPY LONG
Downgraded Japanese equities due to energy dependence.
Downgraded Japanese equities from overweight to neutral due to greater energy dependence, making them less attractive for re-risking compared to U.S. and EM equities.
EWJ AVOID
EWJ AVOID
Selective in Chinese equities, favor certain sectors.
While broadly neutral on Chinese equities, they favor specific sectors including AI, tech, automation, green energy, and digital trade due to selective opportunities.
KWEB LONG
ROBO LONG
ICLN LONG
DIGITAL TRADE THEME LONG
TSMC earnings expected strong on AI demand.
TSMC is expected to report record first-quarter results with net income growing 50%, driven by strong AI demand and pricing power for advanced nodes. Earnings beat could provide fresh catalyst for the stock.
TSM LONG
00:03
Apr 16
Apr 16
22:21
Apr 15
Apr 15
SPY
VXUS
TLT
TIPS
KBE
▾
Underweight U.S. stocks due to low expected returns.
U.S. equities have very low expected returns given current valuations, with only about 6% long-term expected return, which is only 1% more than 30-year Treasuries. Combined with a high-risk environment, this justifies being underweight U.S. stocks.
SPY AVOID
Overweight non-U.S. stocks for higher returns.
Non-U.S. stocks offer much higher expected returns compared to U.S. stocks, so they are overweight non-U.S. stocks.
VXUS LONG
Prefer safe assets like Treasuries and TIPS.
For safe assets, Treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPS) are probably the lowest risk asset for long-term investors focused on spending power, and regular Treasuries are also attractive with high yields.
TLT LONG
TIPS LONG
Stay the course with U.S. banks.
Global U.S. banks are experiencing strong trading revenue, good credit quality, and a healthy capital markets pipeline. The economy is strong, and alternative asset managers are constructive. Therefore, investors should stay the course with U.S. banks.
KBE LONG
Bullish on Netflix due to pricing power.
Netflix is spending less on content and charging more, which is a perfect formula for profit growth and higher free cash flow. They will beat consensus and raise guidance. Also, they have potential in gaming and as an entertainment platform.
NFLX LONG
Biotech M&A will continue to be strong.
Biotech M&A is on fire and expected to continue due to pharma's need to refill pipelines ahead of a $300 billion patent cliff in 2030. Deals are happening earlier and at smaller sizes, benefiting biotech companies.
XBI LONG
21:45
Apr 15
Apr 15
CARZ
▾
Bullish on hybrids over EVs in US.
Skeptical about EV adoption in the US despite higher gas prices; believes hybrids, especially non-plug-in hybrids, will see more demand as they require less adjustment and help save on fuel costs, and hybrids have been gaining strength.
CARZ LONG
20:56
Apr 15
Apr 15
URA
ICLN
UAE
XLU
XLE
▾
John Kerry
HIGH
Energy crisis accelerates nuclear and renewables.
The current energy shock from geopolitical tensions proves the need for nuclear and renewable energy more than ever, accelerating their adoption worldwide for energy security, as seen in countries like UAE investing in nuclear reactors and solar fields.
URA LONG
ICLN LONG
John Kerry
HIGH
UAE leads in energy diversification investments.
UAE is leading in energy diversification by investing in 19 gigawatts of storage, four nuclear reactors, and a massive solar field, providing a blueprint for energy security and making it an attractive investment destination.
UAE LONG
John Kerry
MED
US energy demand surges from AI and data centers.
Energy demand in the US surged 50% last year for utilities and could rise 50% by 2030, driven by hyperscalers for AI and data centers, creating significant opportunities in the energy sector.
XLU LONG
XLE LONG
John Kerry
MED
Geothermal benefits from government funding.
The US administration's investment of $170 million into geothermal energy demonstrates government support and growth potential for this alternative energy source, contributing to energy diversification.
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY LONG
20:04
Apr 15
Apr 15
WTI
BNO
ALHC
UNH
CVS
▾
Oil prices to stay high due to war.
Oil prices are likely to stay elevated for a longer period because a cease-fire alone won't bring them down; it requires a full end to the war and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for price relief.
WTI LONG
BNO LONG
Michael Ha
MED
Alignment Health is best health plan.
Alignment Health is the best health plan in the country and is well-positioned compared to others, making it a top pick.
ALHC LONG
Michael Ha
HIGH
UnitedHealth has structural issues in Optum.
UnitedHealth Group faces structural problems in its Optum segment, including aggressive risk adjustment practices that are being clamped down by regulators, leading to margin declines and earning headwinds; the company's data architecture is not suited for AI implementation, and divesting assets might be necessary but unlikely to make the stock attractive.
UNH AVOID
Michael Ha
HIGH
CVS earnings can grow to $10 EPS.
CVS Health's issues are more cyclical than structural; its Aetna insurance business and other assets are solid, and earnings power can grow from $7 to $10 EPS, making it attractive.
CVS LONG
20:03
Apr 15
Apr 15
CRAK
WTI
UHN
▾
Narrator
HIGH
Diesel prices will stay elevated due to supply and demand.
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have choked off Middle East exports of heavy crude, which yields more diesel and jet fuel. Combined with strong demand from heating (chemically the same as diesel), trucking, shipping, and military consumption, diesel prices are rising faster than crude and are expected to stay elevated even if crude pulls back.
CRAK LONG
UHN LONG
Narrator
MED
Diesel will outperform crude oil.
Diesel will outpace crude oil on the way up due to constrained heavy crude supply and robust diesel demand, maintaining its relative strength even if crude oil prices decline.
WTI AVOID
20:01
Apr 15
Apr 15
JJU
▾
Narrator
MED
Aluminum prices driven by tariffs and geopolitics.
Aluminum prices have surged due to a convergence of structural constraints and geopolitical events, including Middle East disruptions, US tariffs crushing cheap foreign supply, and low global inventories, supporting elevated price levels.
JJU LONG
19:59
Apr 15
Apr 15
19:39
Apr 15
Apr 15
WTI
▾
Oil prices could spike without ceasefire extension.
If the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is not extended, oil prices could spike to $120 or even $200 per barrel due to physical shortages, lack of trust in the regime, and slow restoration of shipping confidence, leading to demand destruction. The next 2-4 weeks are crucial for determining the outcome.
WTI WATCH
19:25
Apr 15
Apr 15
UGA
WTI
▾
Gas prices drop below $3 in summer.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is optimistic that gasoline prices will drop below $3 per gallon between June 20 and September 20, citing that crude oil prices have fallen substantially and with the Straits of Hormuz potentially reopening, Middle Eastern countries can increase oil supply within a week, which should lead to lower crude oil and gasoline prices. He also plans to monitor gas stations to ensure price decreases are passed on.
UGA WATCH
WTI WATCH
18:58
Apr 15
Apr 15
XLE
OPENAI
AI STARTUPS
XOP
WTI
▾
Oil and gas consolidation rationale is unchanged.
The long-term rationale for mergers and consolidation among large public oil and gas companies remains strong because they need to grow cash flow; if organic growth is limited, they are pushed toward mergers with equals or larger companies to avoid shrinking, driving ongoing deal activity.
XLE WATCH
OpenAI is not overvalued at $852 billion.
OpenAI is not overvalued at its reported $852 billion valuation because the AI businesses are growing rapidly and causing significant dislocation in the traditional business world, justifying large investment and value creation in the category.
OPENAI WATCH
Most AI startup bets will lose money.
The current market for AI investments is in a 'greed cycle', where most (80%) AI startup investments will likely lose money due to indiscriminate investor enthusiasm, but the winners will be huge enough to make up for the losses, creating a situation where most investments lose money by count but more money is made than lost in aggregate. This requires investors to be highly selective.
AI STARTUPS AVOID
Dwight Scott
HIGH
Upstream oil and gas is cheap and undercapitalized.
The upstream oil and gas sector is undercapitalized, representing a critical asset for the economy (supporting data centers, AI, defense, electrification), and is cheaply valued at six times earnings with private markets trading at a discount. It requires significant capital investment, and as basins mature and data improves, the risk profile is coming down, creating a compelling investment opportunity.
XOP LONG
Dwight Scott
MED
Middle East conflict may lift commodity price floor.
The conflict in the Middle East may reprieve the bottom for commodity prices upward, providing a long-term support level for oil and gas.
WTI WATCH
UNG WATCH
A.J. Rohde
HIGH
AI-integrated software sector is healthy.
The software sector, particularly companies that have successfully integrated generative AI and agentic systems years ahead of the curve, is healthy and experiencing unbelievable growth. The financing market remains active for these companies, and Thoma Bravo's portfolio performance supports this positive view.
IGV LONG
Data centers are an AI demand business risk.
Investing in data centers for AI is a business risk investment, not a technology risk investment; it will perform well if AI growth continues but poorly if it slows, making it a bet on AI demand rather than technological innovation.
SRVR WATCH
18:38
Apr 15
Apr 15
WTI
▾
Oil prices to stay up longer.
Oil prices are expected to stay elevated for a prolonged period because the Iran war has disrupted supply, and even a ceasefire won't bring prices down; it requires a full end to the war and the resumption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
WTI LONG
16:35
Apr 15
Apr 15
IGV
CRM
KBE
XLF
SEA
▾
Software stocks are now value stocks.
Software stocks have become value stocks and are attractive because business processes remain the same and these companies can adapt with new tools, such as AI, to capture customer information and improve efficiency.
IGV LONG
CRM LONG
Katherine Borel
HIGH
Financials benefit from loan growth and capital markets.
Big banks, stock exchanges, and wealth management are attractive due to strong loan growth (highest in four years), a steep yield curve (steepest in four years), and the coming capital market supercycle, which will benefit these financial sectors.
KBE LONG
XLF LONG
Katherine Borel
MED
Korean shipping benefits from energy and defense.
Korean shipping companies, particularly those dominating the floating LNG sector, benefit from both the energy theme and the security defense theme, as they provide critical infrastructure for energy transport.
SEA LONG
16:10
Apr 15
Apr 15
WTI
XLK
EEM
EWU
▾
Watch oil due to supply chain risks.
Supply chain disruptions from the Middle East war are impacting oil transportation, with effects already baked in but persisting due to slow tanker movements, warranting monitoring of oil prices.
WTI WATCH
Caution on technology sector optimism.
Market optimism on technology may be excessive given supply chain disruptions and global economic pain, suggesting caution in the technology sector.
XLK AVOID
Emerging market central banks are outperforming.
Emerging market central banks have built independence and data-dependent policy making, leading to better performance compared to advanced economies, supporting a positive view on emerging markets.
EEM LONG
UK has sound fiscal and growth policies.
The UK has a mature fiscal approach, avoids indiscriminate spending, and pursues pro-growth policies, making it a resilient economy and a good example for others.
EWU LONG
15:30
Apr 15
Apr 15
HII
PNC
SMH
EWY
WTI
▾
David George
MED
Prefer regional banks over money-center banks.
Regional banks like Huntington, PNC, and Citizens Bank offer better risk-reward trade-offs than the large money-center banks after their recent run-up, despite the strong trading-driven earnings from the big banks.
HII LONG
PNC LONG
CFG LONG
U.S. equities remain resilient and selective.
The U.S. market will be more insulated from higher commodity prices and geopolitical uncertainty, and selective opportunities will persist, particularly in technology and semiconductors, due to the ongoing race with China and significant demand for AI hardware.
SMH LONG
Asia and Europe exposed to energy shock.
Asia (specifically South Korea and Japan) and Europe are very exposed to the energy shock due to high energy import dependency, which will create economic weakness and potential investment opportunities in those regions after corrections, such as in Asia tech.
EWY AVOID
AAXJ AVOID
VGK AVOID
EWJ AVOID
Oil physical market stressed; risks remain.
The physical oil market is extremely stressed due to the Hormuz blockade, with physical premiums far above futures prices, and this stress will not turn around until flows are re-established. The market has not yet priced in potential Iranian retaliation, which could cause prices to spike again.
WTI LONG
U.S. equities remain resilient and selective.
The U.S. is the most prepared economy to deal with an oil price spike, having shifted from importer to exporter. Higher energy prices benefit U.S. energy sector earnings, and fiscal stimulus (the 'Big Beautiful Bill') offsets consumer pain. Inflation expectations remain anchored, supporting U.S. equities.
SPY LONG
Downgrade Japan equities to underweight.
Downgraded Japan to underweight as a geopolitical hedge due to its high exposure to the energy shock, similar to the downgrade of the UK earlier.
EWJ AVOID
Universal banks better than investment banks.
Universal banks like JPMorgan and Bank of America have had excellent results and outlooks, making them preferable to pure investment banks like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, which trade at superior valuations.
JPM LONG
BAC LONG
Small and mid-cap stocks offer better value.
Investors should own small and mid-cap stocks because they are cheaper (14-15x earnings) and have similar expected earnings growth (17.5%) as the S&P 500 (trading at 22x), offering better value and being underinvested.
IWM LONG
Own commodities as an inflation hedge.
Investors need to own some commodities as an inflation hedge because inflation may be more permanent than transitory, and long-dated Treasuries may no longer serve as an effective hedge.
DBC LONG
15:30
Apr 15
Apr 15
WTI
BIZD
IPO
SPY
▾
Watch for inflation risk from energy prices.
If the Middle East conflict escalates and continues for multiple quarters, it could lead to imported inflation through higher energy costs, affecting the global economy and potentially disrupting capital markets calendars, making energy prices a key risk to monitor.
WTI WATCH
Private credit returns will disperse by manager quality.
Private credit has grown rapidly and is in its adolescence; while credit generally performs well in a growing economy, it struggles during recessions, and there will be dispersion of returns based on asset manager quality, sector diversification, and investment timing, requiring selective exposure.
BIZD WATCH
IPO and M&A pipeline remains strong.
Despite geopolitical volatility, the pipeline for IPOs and M&A is resilient due to strong tailwinds from the AI ecosystem and corporate health, with high-quality companies and sponsors looking to come to market, indicating continued activity and opportunities in capital markets.
IPO LONG
Bigger companies may outperform due to AI.
With a favorable regulatory backdrop and the need to defuse the high costs of AI, larger companies may have advantages, suggesting a trend where 'bigger is better' could become prevalent again, potentially leading to outperformance of large-cap firms.
SPY LONG
15:16
Apr 15
Apr 15
SEA
BWET
▾
Shipping sector offers uncorrelated diversification.
Shipping is a very uncorrelated asset class that does not correlate with other assets like Federal Reserve policy, inflation, or GDP growth; it provides global diversification for a portfolio and can produce significantly high returns, as evidenced by BWET and previously BDry.
SEA LONG
Tanker ETF benefits from supply-demand dynamics.
The tanker market performs well during periods of strong demand or constrained supply; the Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF (BWET) offers a leveraged play in energy because transportation costs are a small percentage of oil prices, leading to high leverage during price moves, especially with geopolitical events like the Middle East conflict.
BWET LONG
14:12
Apr 15
Apr 15
IWM
IJR
DBC
▾
Prefer small-caps for valuation advantage.
Prefers small and mid-cap stocks, specifically the S&P 600, due to better valuation compared to large-caps like the S&P 500, with similar earnings growth but lower P/E ratios, providing a margin of safety for long-term investing.
IWM LONG
IJR LONG
Own commodities for inflation hedging.
Recommends owning commodities as a hedge against inflation, which may be more permanent, and has been a position held for years to manage two-sided risks in the market.
DBC LONG
13:18
Apr 15
Apr 15
WTI
CRAK
▾
Blockade tightening supplies means higher oil prices.
If the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues and energy supplies tighten further, prices for both crude oil and refined products will rise because the market is already confused about logistics and strategic motives, and any further supply restriction directly translates to higher prices.
WTI LONG
CRAK LONG
13:17
Apr 15
Apr 15
EWL
ICLN
EWU
EWI
EWG
▾
Geopolitical unrest may drive wealth back to European hubs.
Due to geopolitical unrest in the Middle East, high net worth individuals are reconsidering the safety of their wealth booking centers, and there may be a reversal of wealth flows from the UAE back to Europe, particularly to Switzerland, London, Milan, and Frankfurt, because these centers offer trust, expertise, stable governments, strong currencies, and reliable regulatory frameworks.
EWL LONG
EWU LONG
EWI LONG
EWG LONG
Geopolitics may spur a clean energy investment wave.
The war in Iran (Middle East conflict) may trigger a renewed investment wave in clean energy transition, driven not by climate change but by the need for strategic autonomy and energy independence, as energy has been weaponized, and governments seek to manage geopolitical risk.
ICLN LONG
13:14
Apr 15
Apr 15
TLT
UUP
FXI
▾
Kenneth Rogoff
Professor of Economics at Harvard University, former IMF Chief Economist, author
HIGH
Iran war and tariffs push interest rates up.
The Iran war and ongoing tariffs are stagflationary shocks that will push interest rates up over the medium term, as military spending, populism, and high debt levels drive inflation expectations higher and make inflation sticky.
TLT SHORT
Dollar strength depends on Iran war outcome.
The U.S. dollar's strength is contingent on the outcome of the Iran war; a decisive U.S. victory would bolster it, but a protracted conflict like Iraq or Vietnam would weaken it, and long-term efforts by China and others to reduce dollar dependence are underway.
UUP WATCH
Kenneth Rogoff
Professor of Economics at Harvard University, former IMF Chief Economist, author
HIGH
China growth to average 3%, lower than expected.
China's economic growth will average only 3% over the next ten years, lower than IMF forecasts, due to massive real estate overbuilding, a wealth shock from housing price declines, and challenges in boosting consumption, despite government determination.
FXI AVOID
11:12
Apr 15
Apr 15
SPY
MS
WFC
APO
KKR
▾
Jack Caffrey
HIGH
Broad market earnings accelerating beyond AI stocks.
Earnings are further accelerating this year, with more material earnings gains happening away from the concentrated AI-related equities. The broader market (S&P 500) should benefit as companies find a way to drive profitability, supported by high nominal GDP growth and the ability to pass through surcharges (price hikes) despite inflation and geopolitical uncertainty.
SPY LONG
Morgan Stanley poised for strong trading and IB.
Morgan Stanley tends to do quite well in trading and investment banking, benefiting from high market volatility and a surge in M&A and IPO activity. The capital markets have shown their ability to shine in this environment.
MS LONG
Wells Fargo to gain investment banking share.
Wells Fargo, now that the asset cap has been lifted, plans to grow investment banking market share over the next 3 to 5 years by engaging corporates with financing and growing its balance sheet, moving from an underdog position.
WFC LONG
Private credit firms oversold on overblown concerns.
Private credit concerns are overblown; bank exposure is limited and senior lending positions are strong. The recent weakness in names like Apollo, KKR, and Blackstone presents a buying opportunity as the fundamentals are better than the headlines suggest.
APO LONG
KKR LONG
BX LONG
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