The Real Eisman Playbook

On episode 63 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Stacy Rasgon, semiconductor analyst at Bernstein, to break down the AI semiconductor boom that has sent the sector up 60% year to date. They explain who is winning, who is playing catch-up, and they close with the most important question in markets right now: what would actually have to happen to derail this boom?

00:00 - Intro

02:17 - What's Happened in the Last 7 Months?

06:02 - Nvidia & GPU vs CPU

19:46 - Michael Burry's Argument

22:29 - AMD

27:50 - Intel

32:38 - Broadcom & Qualcomm

39:06 - ASML, Lam, KLA, & Other Companies

42:27 - What Could Derail the Boom?

50:24 - Power

52:27 - Outro

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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman revisits his SpaceX analysis and explains why he's skeptical about the company's valuation. He also covers Microsoft's move to token-based pricing for GitHub Copilot, addiction lawsuits against OpenAI, Nvidia's entrance into the PC market, and why private credit redemptions are now spreading from credit funds into the broader alternatives space. He also answers a mailbag question regarding whether or not now is a good time to buy a home.

00:00 - Intro

02:05 - Why the SpaceX Valuation is Crazy

07:30 - Anthropic's Future IPO

07:49 - OpenAI Sued & AI Addiction Concerns

09:45 - Agentic AI & Hidden Costs

12:22 - Microsoft Moves to Token-Based Pricing

12:50 - Nvidia Enters the PC Market

13:39 - Overall Market Thoughts

15:24 - Homebuilding Sector Update

17:02 - Private Credit Updates

18:24 - Earnings: Palo Alto & Broadcom

20:08 - Mailbag: Owning or Renting a Home

21:25 - Outro

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On episode 62 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman opens with a sweeping overview of the entire AI landscape before sitting down with Gary Marcus to discuss the issues surrounding the industry. Gary breaks down why LLMs hallucinate, why scaling is no longer driving progress the way it used to, and why the economics of token pricing could be the thing that finally breaks the AI story.

00:00 - Intro & The Story of AI

09:25 - Start of Gary Marcus Interview

10:15 - The Limitations of LLMs

16:24 - What is AI Good For Right Now?

22:20 - Where AI Struggles & Why LLMs Hallucinate

26:50 - The Costs of Tokens

39:38 - The $2 Trillion Spending

43:19 - Will AI Break?

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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the SpaceX IPO, how Nasdaq changed its own rules to fast-track SpaceX into indices, and why Elon Musk is reserving 30% of the offering for retail investors. He also covers Salesforce's mixed quarter and Dell's explosive 39% revenue growth, and answers a viewer mailbag on whether Bank of America is still worth owning.

00:00 - Intro

02:24 - Iran War Updates

02:40 - SpaceX's Record Breaking IPO

11:12 - Salesforce

12:46 - Dell

13:16 - Mailbag: Bank of America

17:09 - Outro

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On episode 61 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Peter Arment, aerospace and defense analyst at Baird, to break down how Silicon Valley's $66 billion bet on defense tech is disrupting the industry and why defense stocks are selling off during an active war. Peter makes the case for breaking up Lockheed Martin, explains why cheap drones are beginning to challenge the F-35, and walks through the nuclear renaissance powering overlooked names like Curtis Wright and BWX Technologies.

0:00:00 - Intro

0:01:19 - What's Happening in Defense?

0:08:44 - Real Eisman Playbook Premium Preview

0:09:49 - The Impact of the War in Iran

0:12:35 - Is the US Low on Munitions?

0:16:08 - The Pentagon's Perspective

0:18:00 - The Primes

0:22:55 - Lockheed Martin, Drones, & F-35s

0:31:50 - Which Prime Has the Best Portfolio

0:33:00 - Non-Prime Companies

0:41:16 - Why Russia Still Can't Beat Ukraine

0:44:40 - Boeing

0:52:20 - Curtis Wright & BWX Technologies

1:01:44 - Outro

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Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.

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