Clock Speed with Shamus Madan

In this episode, Shamus Madan analyzes the stock market post-stimulus package and discusses unemployment amidst market highs. He delves into the declining movie theater attendance and the future of theaters in the digital age. Shamus also talks about the recent Microsoft security update and hackers, and shares insights on portfolio diversification. Story #1: The stock market is hitting record highs after the $900 billion stimulus package is signed. What could this show about the future of the nation and where investors think we are headed? Story #2: Despite the new vaccine, movie theaters’ future could still be troublesome down the road. And How could this change the movie theater industry? Disclaimer: The MBIT podcast is reflecting the opinion of only the host. The podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast is not a research report and is not a recommendation to purchase or sell any stocks, holdings or securities. The podcast is also not meant to serve as the basis of any investment decision. (0:00) Introduction (0:37) Stock Market Analysis Post-Stimulus Package (1:54) Unemployment and Economy Amidst Market Highs (2:30) Impact of Declining Movie Theater Attendance (3:25) Future of Movie Theaters in Digital Age (4:18) Microsoft Security Update and Hackers (4:57) Lesson of the Day: Portfolio Diversification (5:16) Closing Remarks and Disclaimer

In this episode, Shamus Madan delves into the SolarWinds hack and Microsoft's cybersecurity measures. He further explores Warren Buffett's wealth-building strategies and concludes with a lesson on understanding opportunity cost. Story #1: The security company SolarWinds was hacked rumors are through a foreign agency. In this cyberattack multiple US agencies and businesses were infiltrated. What could this attack on SolarWinds foreshadow for the future of cybersecurity? Story #2: Warren Buffett has some strategies for teaching kids about money. And learn how you could make some better financial decisions. (0:00) Introduction and news stories overview (0:34) Discussion on SolarWinds hack (1:40) Microsoft's response to cybersecurity breaches (2:41) Warren Buffett's wealth building strategies (4:52) Lesson of the day: Understanding opportunity cost (5:15) Closing remarks and disclaimer

In this episode, Shamus Madan discusses the US government's 5G satellite auction and its implications for AT&T, including an analysis of its financial situation and potential strategies. He also delves into Nikola's cancellation of their electric garbage truck deal, comparing their business strategies with Tesla. The episode concludes with a lesson on the power of early investing and compound interest. Story #1: The US Government is auctioning off 3450MHz - 3550MHz satellites (which are used for 5G) to wireless companies like Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T to build up their 5G networks. This is great news for the future of 5G but why might this be a problem for AT&T? Story #2: Nikola disappoints investors yet again and cancels the electric garbage truck. And How could this affect the electric car industry? (0:00) Introduction and overview of today's topics (0:33) US government's auctioning of 5G satellites (0:52) Implications of the 5G auction for AT&T (1:53) Analysis of AT&T's financial situation and potential strategies (2:53) Nikola's cancellation of their electric garbage truck deal (3:31) Examination of Nikola's business strategies and comparison with Tesla (4:17) Lesson of the day: The power of early investing and compound interest (4:53) Conclusion and sign off (5:14) Disclaimer

In this episode, Shamus Madan discusses Amazon's significant hiring surge and wage policies. He then delves into Pfizer's vaccine development, its market implications, and the skepticism that surrounds its announcement. The episode concludes with closing remarks. Story #1: Amazon hires over 400,000 employees to keep up with increased demand and holiday sales. The question is will these workers be laid off after demand dies down or after the pandemic? Story #2: Pfizer’s 90% effective vaccine and what could this mean for the US economy and big tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Apple as they have received more demand during COVID as everyone is at home. (0:00) Introduction and news highlights (0:36) Deep dive into Amazon's hiring surge and wage policies (1:39) Pfizer's vaccine development and its market implications (2:36) Skepticism surrounding Pfizer's announcement and expert perspectives (3:36) Conclusion, Disclaimer, and closing remarks

In this episode, Shamus Madan analyzes Apple's move to their own chips and its impact on Intel and other chip manufacturers, compares it to Samsung's similar strategy, and discusses Tesla's acceptance into the S&P 500. He wraps up with a preview of future episodes. Apple announced a new M1 chip for their Macs ditching Intel CPU's forever. What could this mean for Intel's business? Tesla has been accepted into the S&P 500. What does that mean for Tesla in the short term and the long term? (0:00) Introduction to the MBIT podcast (0:32) Discussion on Apple's switch to their own chips (1:50) Implications for Intel and other chip manufacturers (2:21) Comparison with Samsung's move to in-house chipsets (3:00) Analysis of Tesla's acceptance into the S and P 500 (3:43) Wrap-up of business news and future episodes preview (4:10) Disclaimer and podcast's purpose statement