Paul Dobson discusses how renewed US-Iran tensions are pushing up crude oil, bond yields, and the dollar, while disappointing earnings from Broadcom and CrowdStrike are weighing on tech. He notes a reality check after a 9-day rally, but sees durable long-term AI optimism. Inflation pressures from energy and 'chipflation' are rising, with Asian central banks starting to hike.
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We have higher bond yields and a stronger dollar on top of that as well.
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S&P and NASDAQ futures around half a percent lower as a result [of Broadcom/CrowdStrike news].
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Tech weakness and geopolitical concerns weigh on broader market; small caps typically more sensitive to risk-off moves.
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This newest escalation... is pushing up crude oil prices again.
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Paul Dobson says 'higher bond yields' as a result of geopolitical tensions pushing up crude oil.
Sylvia Jablonski views the SpaceX IPO as one of the most exciting ever, with massive investor demand. She sees vast opportunities across AI beyond just software/chips, including defense, infrastructure, cooling, photonics, and memory. She advises diversification via tools like X-Mag to reduce MAG7 concentration, and highlights energy supply as a key bottleneck and opportunity in AI.
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Jablonski sees vast AI opportunities and new companies generating revenues, but warns of bifurcation and congestion from IPO supply, suggesting a cautiously optimistic view on tech.
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There are so many small cap companies that are actually starting to generate revenues and have come to market and gain investor attention, and they're actually doing quite well.