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They dig into holiday retail winners and a stealthy stock pick tied to Arc'teryx and Salomon. Fashion trends like gorp-core and quarter-zips get playful attention. Sellouts, D2C shifts, margins, and China marketing risks are explored. Weather and storm trades, energy plays, and hardware news add market color.

The podcast dives into the evolving AI trade landscape as it approaches 2026. Hosts ponder if the spotlight on infrastructure is fading and what the next big opportunity might be. They discuss lesser-known supply chains and a unique Japanese firm crucial for AI chip production. Insights on the importance of agentic AI and how AI's impact will soon reflect in company earnings spark excitement for future gains. Overall, the conversation highlights strategic thinking beyond conventional tech giants.

AI's biggest bottleneck isn't GPUs; it's energy supply. The hosts discuss Bloom Energy, a misunderstood fuel cell player that offers cleaner and more efficient alternatives to gas turbines for data centers. They dive into Bloom's innovative technology, showcasing cost advantages and scaling potential. With a bullish forecast of significant earnings by 2030, they also address bear arguments and stock volatility. The conversation highlights why institutional analysts overlook Bloom, creating unique opportunities for retail investors.

The hosts dive into NVIDIA's impressive earnings and its impact on the market's emotional landscape, exploring investor psychology amidst fear and euphoria. They discuss Michael Burry's concerns over GPU depreciation while highlighting demand for older tech. A practical example of voice AI in recruiting showcases AI's evolving applications. The conversation turns to managing investments in volatile times, with a warning against overleveraging due to market dopamine. Finally, they speculate on government support for AI and the potential for a trillion-dollar federal compute commitment.

Anticipation builds as big tech giants prepare to release earnings, with insights on Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta influencing market moves. A heated debate questions whether the AI-driven market rally is a bubble or a genuine revolution. Chris highlights Amazon's potential AWS growth thanks to new data centers. They also analyze Microsoft's strategic advantage from its OpenAI partnership and examine transparency issues in Google's AI search. Finally, a look at Meta's user engagement trends and the excitement surrounding upcoming Apple hardware.

Chris just got back from visiting four humanoid robot labs in California, including one that completely changed his mind. In this episode, the Dumb Money crew dives deep into 1X's unconventional tendon-driven design, why it could make robots finally safe enough for homes, and what Elon's rumored obsession with Optimus means for Tesla's next big leap. Plus, a rare-earth "arms race" is heating up… and Chris might have insider access to one of the biggest players.

The discussion kicks off with the hosts sharing insights on why AI is dominating the market, especially in data centers. They delve into the hunt for undervalued AI stocks, spotlighting Alberta as a potential data center hub due to its favorable energy conditions. TransAlta emerges as a promising investment, with its excess energy and efficient cooling advantages. The conversation also touches on Amazon's growing AI infrastructure and its implications for the tech giant's value. Listeners are urged to conduct thorough research before diving into these investment opportunities.

Chris & Dave give their first impressions of OpenAI's invite-only video generation app Sora and predict how this social platform will evolve.

Tesla's Optimus Gen 3 aims to be a game-changer, potentially outshining cars. The hosts dive into Elon's renewed focus and what it means for Tesla's future stock. They'll explore competition in humanoid robotics and the stakes of the upcoming November 6 reveal. Risks of a poor demo and its possible impact on stock prices are discussed, alongside insights into key performance indicators for the robots. Plus, they predict preorders and marketing strategies for Optimus. Is now the right time to invest? Tune in for the odds.

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