This chapter discusses the influence of interest rates on business investments, particularly within the productivity software sector, and how this could revitalize stalled projects for small and medium-sized businesses. It also explores the challenges of high valuations faced by tech companies like OpenAI amidst rapid technological advancements and the emergence of SPACs, highlighting notable players like AST SpaceMobile. The chapter concludes with an analysis of insider trading at Berkshire Hathaway, offering insights for new investors in today's market.
The European Central Bank cut rates this week and the Fed is expected to cut rates next week. When money gets cheaper, the party gets started.
(00:21) David Meier and Ricky Mulvey discuss:
- OpenAI’s $50 billion valuation jump in one week.
- A space SPAC that’s more than 10xed since April, 2024.
- One of Warren Buffett’s top lieutenants selling $140 million of Berkshire Hathaway stock.
Then, (16:27) Asit Sharma joins Ricky to look back on Meta’s turnaround story and what it means for investors today.
Companies discussed: MSFT, ASTS, RKLB, BRK.A, BRK.B, META, LE
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Host: Ricky Mulvey
Guests: David Meier, Asit Sharma
Engineer: Dan Boyd
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