Halftime Report Fresh AI Jitters Shake the Market 12/12/25
Dec 12, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Steve Weiss, a savvy investment manager, shares insights on market reactions to Oracle's data center delay. Jim Santoli emphasizes the importance of portfolio positioning amidst AI jitters. Kevin Simpson discusses growth trades, including covered calls on Netflix and chip investments, while Brenda Vangelo highlights mid-cap and cyclical opportunities in sectors like energy. The panel also assesses winners and losers among industrials and data suppliers, making this a must-listen for savvy investors.
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Delay Reveals AI Trade Fragility
- Oracle delaying data centers to 2028 revealed how sensitive markets are to AI buildout timing and financing risks.
- The announcement amplified AI jitters and showed investors fear delayed returns on heavy capex.
Trade Emotion With Quick Buys
- Use sell-offs like this as buying opportunities when you believe the move is emotional and overdone.
- Trade quickly and scalp positions rather than trying to catch a deep falling knife, per Steve Weiss.
Lenders Pull Back On Data Centers
- Private credit managers now hesitate to finance data centers because of uncertain long-term capacity needs.
- A measured pause in the AI infrastructure buildout may be healthy to avoid telecom-style overcapacity.