Week of December 15-19, 2025: Oracle Funding Crisis and Inflation Surprise Spark Tech Stock Whiplash

Week of December 15-19, 2025: Oracle Funding Crisis and Inflation Surprise Spark Tech Stock Whiplash

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Week of September 22-26: H-1B Policy Shock and AI Infrastructure Deals Drive Market Volatility

This week's episode covers the White House's surprise $100,000 H-1B visa fee that sent tech companies scrambling, NVIDIA's massive $100 billion investment deal with OpenAI, and Fed Chair Powell's comments about overvalued markets that triggered a three-day selloff. We break down major earnings from Micron and corporate shakeups at Starbucks and Disney, plus new tariffs on pharmaceuticals and furniture that are reshaping trade strategy. The week wrapped with Amazon's $2.5 billion FTC settlement and clarity on the TikTok sale deal, while our stock spotlight examines the wild ride of RichTech Robotics and the risks of momentum investing.

Week of September 15-19: Fed Cuts Rates & TikTok Gets Saved

This week, the Federal Reserve finally cut interest rates for the first time in 2025, sending stocks to new record highs. We break down what this means for your money and why small companies are celebrating. Plus, TikTok gets another lifeline with a potential American buyout deal, NVIDIA makes a surprising investment in struggling Intel, and we explain why some companies want to report earnings less often.

Week of August 25-29: Powell Signals Rate Cuts While Government Takes Stakes in Private Companies

Fed Chair Powell signals September rate cuts while Trump takes $8.9B stake in Intel, marking a shift toward government equity investments. NVIDIA's mixed earnings and rapid trade tensions with doubled India tariffs create a volatile week that sent markets to new record highs. Listen to learn more!

Week of August 18-22: AI Bubble Fears and Fed Rate Cut Signals Shake Tech Stocks

The AI bubble fears trigged tech selloffs while Jerome Powell signaled rate cuts are coming. We break down major retail earnings from Walmart, Target, and Home Depot, plus Intel's $2 billion SoftBank boost and Meta's sudden AI hiring freeze. Listen to learn more!