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Navigating the "Everything Rally" 11/12/25

Nov 12, 2025
Seema Mody, a CNBC reporter specializing in markets and technology, joins the discussion about the implications of rising hyperscaler debt and its impact on AI infrastructure. The panel debates whether the current market rally can sustain itself without strong tech performance. They also explore the potential boons and pitfalls of AI spending, highlighting concerns around debt-funded expansions and their effects on the sector's stability. Additionally, they analyze Oracle's recent borrowing decisions and what they signal for future AI investments.
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INSIGHT

Rotation Beyond Mega-Cap Tech

  • Markets are rotating from mega-cap tech into quality sectors like healthcare, materials, and financials.
  • This rotation reflects momentum shifting as the dollar, crypto, and gold trends changed earlier in 2025.
INSIGHT

Two Catalyst Dates To Watch

  • The market may pause until key events resolve, notably NVIDIA earnings and the Fed decision in December.
  • Volatility will likely persist until those two catalyst dates pass.
ADVICE

Be Selective In Healthcare Exposure

  • Be selective within healthcare; some areas are landmines while others have outsized gains.
  • Avoid broad exposure without understanding regulatory and spending risks, especially with government cuts coming.
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