US & Iran Trade Attacks, New UK Prime Minister, World Cup Final | Bloomberg This Weekend: July 19

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  July 20, 2026 at 03:02  |  3:01:00  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
Marlin Stutzman — Republican Congressman (Indiana's 3rd District)
Bailey Lipschultz — Reporter, Bloomberg
James Wilcox — UK Reporter, Bloomberg
Benedict Camel — Managing Editor for Space and Aviation, Bloomberg

Summary

The episode covers escalating US-Iran strikes after two US troops were killed in Jordan, with no clear endgame. UK sees Andy Burnham become new PM amid policy uncertainty. Ahead of a heavy tech earnings week, semiconductor and AI capex spending come under scrutiny after recent rallies. SpaceX shares slide post-IPO amid valuation and unlock worries. The World Cup final adds a lighter note.

  • US and Iran trade attacks overnight; two US service members killed in Jordan; Strait of Hormuz remains contested.
  • President Trump downplays Iran's breach of MOUs, reiterates Iran cannot have nuclear weapons.
  • UK's Andy Burnham becomes Labour leader and new PM, with big policy announcements expected next week.
  • Tech earnings this week from Alphabet, Intel, IBM, Tesla; focus on AI capex and semiconductor demand.
  • Semiconductor stocks seen as priced for perfection; risk of profit taking on any earnings misses.
  • SpaceX shares have lost ~$1 trillion in value; upcoming lock-up expiry and uncertainty weigh.
  • World Cup final between Spain and Argentina draws 80,000 attendees, billions in economic impact.
  • US energy sector could benefit as buyers shift away from Hormuz amid conflict.
Ideas
Bailey Lipschultz Reporter, Bloomberg 91:02
Semiconductor sector overvalued, profit-taking risk.
Semiconductor stocks are priced for perfection after massive rallies (index up over 100% in 12 months, Intel up 150% YTD), with earnings bar set very high. Any disappointment could trigger significant profit taking, especially as chip bottlenecks may ease.
SOXX MED
Bailey Lipschultz Reporter, Bloomberg 93:25
SpaceX overvalued, share unlock uncertainty.
SpaceX's $1.75 trillion valuation is difficult to justify without a fundamental change in thesis. Upcoming share unlock, uncertainty around Starship and first earnings, and active short sellers create further downside risk.
SPCX MED
Marlin Stutzman Republican Congressman (Indiana's 3rd District) 126:08
US energy benefits from Hormuz disruption.
Conflict in the Strait of Hormuz is prompting oil and gas buyers to shift away from the Persian Gulf toward safer suppliers, directly benefiting the United States as a stable energy source. Long-term economic pressure on Iran will reinforce this shift.
XLE MED
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Speakers: Bailey Lipschultz, Marlin Stutzman  · Tickers: SOXX, SPCX, XLE