Pivot Cheaper Teslas, OpenAI’s Cash Burn, and Apple’s CEO Succession Plans
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Oct 10, 2025 Tesla is shaking things up with cheaper Model 3 and Model Y cars to stay competitive. Meanwhile, OpenAI is splashing out on $1 trillion compute deals, raising eyebrows about potential bubble risks. Gold prices hit a record $4,000, prompting discussions on why investors are flocking to safe havens. With Tim Cook's departure looming, speculation runs high on Apple’s next CEO, likely John Ternus. Lastly, major banks are courting influence over the IPOs of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac amidst political maneuvering.
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Tesla's Cheaper Cars Aren't A Win
- Tesla introduced cheaper Model 3 and Y trims that cut features and undercut excitement rather than deliver better value.
- Scott warns competitors and Chinese makers are pressuring Tesla's market position and margins.
AI Deals Look Like A Circular Bubble
- OpenAI has signed roughly $1 trillion of computing deals, creating circular capital flows among chipmakers and cloud partners.
- Scott calls these arrangements late-stage bubble dynamics that could accelerate losses when sentiment shifts.
Hedge The AI Concentration Risk
- Diversify away from the Magnificent Ten by buying European and Latin American stocks as a hedge.
- Consider ETFs that sell covered calls on mega-cap AI winners to protect against a concentrated unwind.
