| Ticker | Direction | Speaker | Thesis | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONG |
Dani Burger
Anchor, Bloomberg Television |
Vertiv shares surging 15.4% on strong demand from hyperscalers. As Big Tech spends $650B+ on AI infrastructure (data centers), they require massive power and cooling solutions. Vertiv is a "pick and shovel" play on this physical infrastructure build-out. LONG. Direct beneficiary of the CapEx super-cycle mentioned by Ives. Valuation concerns after rapid run-up. | — | |
| LONG |
Kevin McCarthy
Former Speaker of the House / Board Member, Ignium |
NATO and the US are increasing defense spending. McCarthy notes we are on a "wartime footing" regarding industrial supply chains. The government is actively seeking to expand the industrial base beyond just the prime contractors (Lockheed/Boeing) to smaller suppliers and new platforms (like Ignium). This signals a secular tailwind for the entire defense supply chain. LONG. Geopolitical tension ensures sustained government funding. Budget gridlock in Washington (though McCarthy downplays this). | — | |
| LONG |
Chris Cocks
CEO, Animoca Brands |
Hasbro revenue grew 14%, driven by a 60% surge in "Magic: The Gathering." The CEO notes 70-80% of their business is now focused on "Kidults" (collectors/adult gamers). Unlike traditional toys (Mattel), Hasbro's core demographic (adult collectors) has a stronger balance sheet, is less price-sensitive, and is not exposed to tariffs (Magic cards are printed in the USA). This creates a recession-resistant moat. LONG. Superior demographic positioning vs. competitors. Consumer discretionary spending pullback among adults. | 3:31 | |
| LONG |
Dan Ives
Star Analyst at Wedbush |
Ives calls the recent software selloff ("SaaS Apocalypse") a "knee-jerk" reaction. He notes hyperscalers are committing $650B+ to CapEx this year. The market is wrongly assuming AI models (Anthropic/OpenAI) will replace enterprise software. In reality, AI requires the "hearts and lungs" of established data layers (Salesforce, ServiceNow, Oracle) to function. Ives cites a multiplier effect: for every $1 spent on NVDA, $8-10 will eventually flow to software/infrastructure. LONG. Buy the dip in marquee software names and cloud infrastructure providers. Enterprise spending slowdowns or faster-than-expected displacement of legacy SaaS by AI agents. | 37:06 | |
| SHORT |
Matt Miller
Anchor, Bloomberg |
Robinhood reported lower Q4 profit; stock down ~10%. Crypto trading revenue dropped 38%. The company's growth is heavily tethered to retail crypto speculation (Bitcoin/Altcoins). With crypto volumes cooling and prices volatile, the earnings engine is sputtering despite stock price run-up over the last year. SHORT. Valuation has detached from the reality of slowing transaction volumes. A sudden resurgence in retail crypto mania or meme stock activity. | 16:12 | |
| LONG |
Elliott Hill
CEO, Nike |
North America returned to growth; Running category back to double-digit growth. Wholesale strategy is being revitalized. The CEO is explicitly pivoting back to wholesale partners (Macy's, etc.) after the previous direct-to-consumer strategy alienated customers. This "correction" is starting to show up in the numbers. LONG. Turnaround execution is validated by data. Highly competitive athletic footwear market (Hoka/On Running). | 40:19 | |
| LONG |
Angus Pacala
Reporter, Axios |
Ouster acquired Stereo Labs to combine Lidar with camera technology. AI is moving from "screens to machines" (Physical AI). Robots/Autonomy require both depth perception (Lidar) and texture recognition (Cameras). Consolidating these sensors creates a "full stack" vision solution for the booming robotics/industrial automation sector. LONG. Play on the "Physical AI" megatrend. Cash burn and high competition in the sensor market. | 82:57 | |
| SHORT |
Matt Miller
Anchor, Bloomberg |
Lyft shares plunging 16.5% in pre-market. Global expansion is "not going as expected." Execution errors in growth strategy are being punished severely by the market. SHORT. Broken growth narrative. Potential acquisition target at lower valuations. | 21:03 | |
| LONG |
Matt Miller
Anchor, Bloomberg |
Ford expects profits to jump this year despite a $900M tariff hit in 2025. They are increasing CapEx to $10.5B. Management is signaling confidence in pricing power and demand for high-margin SUVs/Trucks (F-Series) to offset tariff headwinds. The "profit jump" guidance contradicts the bearish narrative around legacy auto. LONG. Contrarian play on legacy auto resilience. Labor costs, EV division losses, or escalating trade wars. | 11:45 | |
| SHORT |
Dani Burger
Anchor, Bloomberg Television |
Mattel holiday sales fell; shares indicated down nearly 30%. The company is suffering from "toy fatigue" and lacks the high-margin, recurring revenue engine that Hasbro has in gaming. SHORT. The divergence between "gaming/collectors" (HAS) and "traditional toys" (MAT) is widening. Oversold bounce or potential M&A rumors. | 0:41 |