Fed Cuts, AI Booms & M&A Deal Flow Returns
Description
In this episode, Anthony and Piers unpack a week of upside surprises, from inflation data clearing the path for Fed rate cuts to Oracle’s shock $455 billion order book and the tech rally pushing markets to fresh highs.
They question whether Wall Street’s S&P 500 forecasts are still too cautious, explore why Klarna’s IPO success might reignite deal flow, and dissect the $53 billion Anglo-Teck copper merger. More than just a headline deal, it’s a masterclass in corporate defense, streamlining portfolios, leaning into future-facing assets like copper, and turning defense into offense with smart, strategic M&A.
(00:00 ) Market Overview & Outlook
(02:38 ) Inflation Data & Fed Policy
(05:35 ) Tech Stocks & Performance
(08:27 ) Oracle Earnings & AI
(11:01 ) Musk’s $1T Pay Package
(14:11 ) Analyst Calls & Forecasts
(16:47 ) Banks & Deal Flow
(19:35 ) Klarna IPO & Markets
(22:38 ) Anglo-Teck Merger
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