Stocks Hit Records on AI Trade, Iran Deal Prospect | The Opening Trade 8/5/2026

Watch on YouTube ↗ | August 05, 2026 at 10:19 | 1:35:47 | Bloomberg Markets

Speakers

Mark Cudmore — Executive Editor, Bloomberg Live / Macro Strategist

Mike Bell — Market Strategy Head, RBC BlueBay

Emily Ashford — Head of Energy Research, Standard Chartered

Sven Schneider — CFO, Infineon

Richard Saynor — CEO, Sandoz

Yolanda Bale — CFO, Ahold Delhaize

Neil Campling — Tech/TMT Analyst

Sam Elliott — Global Industries Director of Research, Bloomberg Intelligence

Chloe Melley — Reporter, Bloomberg

Angelina Raska — Luxury Reporter, Bloomberg

Skyler Montgomery Koning — Macro Strategist

Summary

The episode covers record global stocks driven by AI optimism and hopes of a US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Key earnings from SpaceX, AMD, Infineon, Novo Nordisk, Sandoz, and Ahold Delhaize are discussed. Guests express bullish views on S&P 500, high yield, EM debt, UK front-end gilts, Infineon, Sandoz, European diesel cracks, and cautious views on European equities, US tech, SpaceX, and Novo Nordisk. Energy markets react to geopolitical developments and weather-related refinery constraints.

Record highs in S&P 500, Stoxx 600, and global indices amid AI trade and Iran deal hopes.
SpaceX and AMD earnings disappoint due to high capex and underwhelming guidance.
Oil prices drop on potential Strait of Hormuz reopening but face Houthi threats.
Infineon and Siemens Energy benefit from AI power chip demand and electrification.
Novo Nordisk falls as Wegovy pill sales miss high expectations.
Ahold Delhaize shows resilient US margins with price investments.
Sandoz posts strong biosimilar growth, raising pipeline targets.
European diesel cracks surge on heatwave refinery disruptions.

Ideas

Yolanda Bale CFO, Ahold Delhaize 11:35

Ahold Delhaize gaining share through price investments.

Ahold Delhaize's price investments are gaining market share, Net Promoter scores at all-time high, and the company is on track with resilient performance and reiterated guidance.

Richard Saynor CEO, Sandoz 25:20

Sandoz biosimilars driving strong growth.

Sandoz is in a golden decade with biosimilars revenue well ahead of 2030 targets, a rapidly expanding pipeline of 36 assets, strong cash generation, and leadership in generics.

Neil Campling Tech/TMT Analyst 36:48

Avoid SpaceX on high cash burn.

SpaceX is burning $2 of cash for every dollar of revenue, with grand ambitions requiring massive spending, making it act more like a cash-burning startup despite being public.

Mark Cudmore Executive Editor, Bloomberg Live / Macro Strategist 40:01

S&P 500 upside on Iran deal hopes.

Equities are in a very bullish environment driven by optimism around a US-Iran deal, strong earnings, massive fiscal injections, and low interest rates. The S&P 500 has more upside if a credible deal materializes.

Mike Bell Market Strategy Head, RBC BlueBay 50:27

Avoid European equities on structural weakness.

German and French economies are shedding jobs, struggling to compete with Chinese cars, and face shrinking working-age populations. This makes European equities unattractive.

Mike Bell Market Strategy Head, RBC BlueBay 51:51

Prefer high yield over equities.

High yield bonds can deliver returns similar to equities over the next 12 months but with less downside risk because defaults are expected to remain low.

Mike Bell Market Strategy Head, RBC BlueBay 51:51

Emerging market debt attractive versus equities.

Emerging market debt can provide equity-like returns with less downside, making it a preferred risk asset.

Mike Bell Market Strategy Head, RBC BlueBay 52:34

US tech stocks may be an AI bubble.

US tech stocks look like they may be in an AI bubble, posing downside risk.

Mike Bell Market Strategy Head, RBC BlueBay 54:15

Long UK front-end gilts on weak economy.

The UK economy is fundamentally weak with private sector jobs declining, which supports being long front-end gilts as rates may fall.

Mike Bell Market Strategy Head, RBC BlueBay 55:20

Watch UK long-dated gilts for entry.

Long-dated UK gilts could become attractive if weak growth pushes yields lower; currently under consideration.

Sam Elliott Global Industries Director of Research, Bloomberg Intelligence 63:33

Avoid Novo Nordisk on pipeline concerns.

Novo Nordisk faces pipeline questions, setbacks in next-gen obesity drugs, and disappointing Wegovy pill sales, which may limit the above-consensus growth needed to support valuation.

Emily Ashford Head of Energy Research, Standard Chartered 84:47

Long European diesel crack on weather constraints.

Extreme heat and drought in Europe constrain refinery operations while demand rises, pushing European diesel cracks to near 20-year highs with further upside if conditions worsen.

Sven Schneider CFO, Infineon 88:11

Infineon growth driven by AI and autos.

Infineon sees strong revenue growth driven by AI data center power chips, a recovery in automotive, and expanding margins, with the AI business doubling and material upgrades ahead.

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