Broadcom Sparks AI Rally Fears | Open Interest 6/4/2026

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  June 04, 2026 at 17:24  |  1:27:15  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
Nancy Tengler — CEO & CIO, Laffer Tengler Investments
Gary Smith — CEO, Ciena
Ray Dalio — Founder, Bridgewater Associates
Catherine Board LeMay — Co-head of Equity Client Portfolio Management, Goldman Sachs

Summary

The video covers Broadcom's disappointing outlook that triggers a selloff in AI chip stocks despite strong earnings growth, alongside Blackstone limiting private credit withdrawals, SpaceX IPO buzz, and Ciena CEO discussing AI networking demand. Key themes include market expectations being too high, rotation from semis to software and cybersecurity, and the potential for mega IPOs to absorb capital.

  • Broadcom's AI chip growth of 180% fails to meet elevated expectations, stock drops 15%.
  • Nancy Tengler trims semiconductor winners but remains long and shifts to cybersecurity and software.
  • Gary Smith (Ciena) highlights durable demand for optical networking driven by AI infrastructure needs.
  • Blackstone caps withdrawals on its private credit fund at 5% after 10% redemption requests.
  • SpaceX IPO generates excitement with Jamie Dimon pitching to wealthy clients.
  • Ray Dalio warns the AI bubble will burst eventually, though others disagree.
  • Goldman Sachs' Catherine Board LeMay recommends active management given stock-level dispersion.
  • Ciena raises full-year forecast but shares fall as expectations remain high.
Trade Ideas
Nancy Tengler CEO & CIO, Laffer Tengler Investments 25:44
Still long semis but trimming
Lam Research, Micron, and AMD are winners that have run up significantly but still have room to appreciate. We have been trimming positions to raise cash for upcoming IPOs and to fund other bets, but we remain long on these semiconductor names for the longer term.
LRCX MU AMD LOW
Nancy Tengler CEO & CIO, Laffer Tengler Investments 25:58
Broadcom's PEG of 0.7 is cheap
Broadcom's AI chip sales are growing 180% but the stock trades at a PEG of only 0.7, making it inexpensive relative to its growth rate. The company will continue to be held and trimmed further on appreciation, but the valuation supports a long position.
AVGO MED
Nancy Tengler CEO & CIO, Laffer Tengler Investments 26:54
Cybersecurity is underpriced AI infrastructure
Cybersecurity is foundational AI infrastructure that the market underestimates. As enterprises increase AI deployment, they must also increase cybersecurity spending. We have been adding to cyber positions including CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks.
PANW CRWD HIGH
Nancy Tengler CEO & CIO, Laffer Tengler Investments 28:13
Nvidia is cheap relative to growth
Nvidia was added to the value portfolio because it trades at a low multiple relative to its growth, making it an overlooked value despite perceptions of high growth. The capital allocation strategy (increased dividend) and fallen angel growth stock status support the bullish view.
NVDA HIGH
Gary Smith CEO, Ciena 56:33
Ciena essential for AI network buildout
Optical networking is underinvested in the AI ecosystem; Ciena is the dominant player with durable demand from hyperscalers. The company has quadrupled its earning power year-over-year, raised its forecast, and has a $7.7 billion backlog. Connectivity becomes more critical as compute constraints increase, making Ciena essential.
CIEN HIGH
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