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Why the AI Software Selloff May Be Overblown (Ft. Jason Ware) Apr 12, 2026

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Markets feel shaky, but the S&P 500 is still near all-time highs. Zaid sits down with Jason Ware, Portfolio Manager at Albion Financial, to break down the disconnect—from the software selloff and AI fears to the rotation out of Big Tech. They debate whether the panic around AI “killing software” is overblown and whether this dip is actually a buying opportunity. Plus, they discuss what Meta’s AI push, the “Trump put,” and a more hawkish Fed could mean for stocks from here.

Deep Dive: Why Artemis II Matters for Investors Apr 11, 2026

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NASA just sent four astronauts around the Moon for the first time in over 50 years. But this isn't just a science story, it's a Wall Street story.

In this deep dive, Zaid breaks down the Artemis II mission, the $613 billion space economy that's projected to nearly triple by 2035, three space stocks riding the wave, and the SpaceX IPO targeting a $1.75 trillion valuation.

Anthropic’s Mythos Model Spooks the Fed, March CPI Highest in 4 Years Apr 10, 2026

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Market update for Friday April 10, 2026

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In today’s episode:

March CPI jumps 3.3%, the biggest monthly increase since 2022,
Jerome Powell and Scott Bessent call emergency meeting over Anthropic's new Mythos AI model
TSMC posts record $35.6 billion in Q1 revenue
CoreWeave pops after landing multi-year deal with Anthropic
ServiceNow gets hit again as UBS downgrades the stock on AI disruption fears
DOJ opens antitrust investigation into the NFL over media rights deals

Meta Drops New AI Model, Oil Back Near $100 Apr 09, 2026

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Market update for Thursday April 9, 2026

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In today’s episode:

Stocks surged on the Iran ceasefire but oil prices are already bouncing back as the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
Meta unveils Muse Spark, its first AI model from the new Superintelligence Lab
Eli Lilly's new weight loss pill Foundayo is officially available in the U.S. starting at $149/month
Staar Surgical pops on blowout preliminary Q1 results
Applied Digital falls despite strong revenue growth
Nearly 4,000 private jets expected to fly into Augusta for the Masters this week

Markets Surge After Iran Ceasefire, Apple Hit by iPhone Delay Rumors Apr 08, 2026

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Market update for Wednesday April 8, 2026

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In today’s episode:

Stocks surge after a last-minute Iran ceasefire eases global tensions
Oil prices plunge as the Strait of Hormuz reopens
Delta beats earnings but warns about rising fuel costs
Apple stock swings on conflicting reports about a foldable iPhone delay
Levi Strauss jumps after strong earnings and DTC growth
Energy stocks fall as oil prices drop
Used car prices hit 3 year peak

Broadcom Jumps on Google AI Deal, Health Insurers Surge on Medicare Boost Apr 07, 2026

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Market update for Tuesday April 7, 2026

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In today’s episode:

Health insurance stocks surged after a better-than-feared Medicare Advantage payment update
Broadcom jumps after signing major AI deals with Google and Anthropic
Universal Music pops after Bill Ackman pitches a takeover deal
ASML slips on proposed new U.S. chip export restrictions targeting China
Fun fact: Artemis II astronauts make history by traveling farther from Earth than any humans ever have

OpenAI’s IPO Timing in Question, Jamie Dimon Warns of Rising Inflation Apr 06, 2026

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Market update for Monday, April 6, 2026

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In today’s episode:

Strong jobs report shows the U.S. economy is still holding up
Jamie Dimon warns inflation could rise again and flags risks in private credit and global markets
OpenAI faces internal tension over IPO timing as spending surges and competition with Anthropic heats up
Netflix gets upgraded as Wall Street bets on ads and long-term growth
Carvana falls after a downgrade tied to higher rates and pressure on consumers
The new Mario movie dominates the box office with a $370M global debut despite poor reviews

CAVA CEO On Its Growth Playbook: Smaller Price Hikes, Bigger Footprint Apr 06, 2026

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Since its 2023 IPO, Cava stock has surged roughly 3x. This year, $CAVA is outpacing fast-casual restaurant peers like Chipotle ($CMG) and Sweetgreen ($SG). What's driving that success? CEO and Co-Founder Brett Schulman joins The Rundown to break down how new market expansion and a disciplined pricing strategy helped scale the company from a single restaurant to a $1 billion business. Schulman and Zaid also discuss how CAVA is navigating today’s affordability backdrop, and what’s driving demand across new markets. Plus, how the company is thinking about AI, GLP-1 drugs, and the future of the restaurant industry.

Deep Dive: The Q1 Report Card (Winners, Losers & What's Next) Apr 04, 2026

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In today's deep dive, Zaid breaks down the first quarter of 2026.

Q1 was defined by war in the Middle East, an oil shock, and a massive rotation out of Big Tech and into energy. We highlight the biggest winners including energy stocks, Sandisk, and Lumentum, and explain why Microsoft, Robinhood, and AppLovin were among the quarter's biggest losers. Zaid also previews Q2, shares what Wall Street is projecting for the rest of 2026.

Previous Deep Dives:Sandisk: Spotify, YouTube

Saaspocalypse: Spotify, YouTube

SpaceX Files for IPO, Tesla Delivery Slump Continues Apr 02, 2026

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Market update for Thursday April 2, 2026

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In today’s episode:

Oil surges 8% after Trump's prime-time speech signals escalation in Iran
SpaceX files confidential IPO paperwork with the SEC, aiming to raise up to $75 billion in what could be the largest public offering in history
Tesla reports 358,000 Q1 deliveries, missing Wall Street estimates for the second straight quarter
Globalstar stock surges on reports Amazon is in talks to acquire the satellite company for $9 billion
Blue Owl Capital caps redemptions after investors request 22% withdrawal from its $36 billion private credit fund
NASA's Artemis II successfully launches four astronauts toward the moon, the first crewed mission beyond low Earth orbit in over 50 years

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