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| Market Open: Why This AI Sell-Off Feels Different | 20 oct. 2026 | 00:30:54 | |
The AI trade had a rough week. And this time, the warning signs weren’t limited to stocks. | |||
| Why Smart Investors Still Make Bad Decisions: Alex Edmans | 19 oct. 2026 | 00:46:41 | |
Rational investors are supposed to price assets correctly. But investors are people, and people are irrational – which is exactly why bubbles form, herds stampede, and markets overreact to information that doesn’t deserve it. | |||
| Market Open: Can the AI Spending Boom Keep Going? | 13 oct. 2026 | 00:32:58 | |
SpaceX is reportedly looking to raise $40 billion to help fund its AI buildout. That’s a lot of money, even by the standards of this boom. In this week’s Market Open, Reda and Russ Burns ask how much longer markets can keep financing AI at this scale, what higher borrowing costs change, and whether Big Tech’s earnings are telling the full story. They also look at nuclear power, bank earnings, and what the latest inflation data could mean for the wider economy. | |||
| Options Aren’t Just For Traders. Here’s How Investors Can Use Them, w/ CBOE & Charles Schwab | 09 oct. 2026 | 00:34:57 | |
Options have a reputation for being complicated and risky. But they can also be useful tools for investors looking to manage risk, generate income, or make the most of a volatile market. In this episode, Reda Farran speaks to JJ Kinahan from CBOE Global Markets and James Kostulias from Charles Schwab about how investors are actually using options — from covered calls and puts to more complex strategies with defined risk. They also discuss volatility, zero-day options, and where someone new to options should start. This sessions was originally broadcast live as a webinar. Stay up to date with upcoming podcast episodes and livestreams on our website, or follow us on Instagram | |||
| Bill Ackman: AI Is a ‘Nuclear Weapon’, And Why Big Tech Still Looks Cheap | 06 oct. 2026 | 00:40:03 | |
Bill Ackman is worried about where AI could lead. He’s also still finding reasons to own some of the companies spending the most on it. On today’s episode, Finimize CEO Carl Hazeley talks to the Pershing Square founder about AI risk, why he still sees value in Big Tech, and what he looks for in businesses he’s willing to own for years. | |||
| Market Open: Why Bonds Suddenly Look More Attractive | 22 sept. 2026 | 00:28:12 | |
Higher bond yields have been painful for existing investors. But for anyone buying today, they also mean something that’s been missing from bonds for years: a genuinely attractive starting return. In this week’s pod, Reda and Russ look at why bonds are starting to deserve another look, how the latest round of rate hikes is changing the picture, and where Reda sees the most interesting opportunities across the market. They also discuss the US-China summit, the risk that slowing AI spending could hit a much wider group of stocks, and why China’s long-term industrial strategy continues to matter for investors. | |||
| Research Drops: Is Anthropic Really Worth $2 Trillion? | 15 sept. 2026 | 00:06:14 | |
Anthropic is preparing for what could become the biggest IPO in history, with a rumoured valuation of around $2 trillion. The question for investors is whether the business can actually grow into a price tag that large. In today's episode, we’re sharing another preview of Research Drops – investment research normally available exclusively to Finimize Pro members. Finimize analyst Russell Burns looks at the bull case for Anthropic: its extraordinary growth, the scale of its infrastructure commitments, and why falling AI costs could end up driving more usage rather than less. Head to the Finimize app to hear Russell's research in full. | |||
| Market Open: Could Bond Yields Pop The AI Bubble? | 08 sept. 2026 | 00:32:03 | |
Bond yields are climbing to levels not seen in decades. That matters well beyond the bond market – particularly when so much of the US economy is riding on an AI investment boom. This week on Market Open, Finimize CEO Carl Hazeley joins Reda to unpack what’s driving the sell-off in government bonds, why inflation and mounting debt are making investors nervous, and how higher borrowing costs could put pressure on the AI trade. | |||
| Market Open: Is Nvidia…Too Cheap? And America's $40 Trillion Problem | 02 sept. 2026 | 00:24:25 | |
Nvidia just delivered another huge quarter, with revenue growth expected to accelerate next year. Yet after everything that’s happened to the stock, its valuation is starting to look surprisingly modest. This week on Market Open, Reda and Russ digest Nvidia’s latest numbers, and discuss whether some of its biggest beneficiaries might actually be cheap. They also turn to America’s growing debt problem. With US national debt now above $40 trillion and borrowing costs rising, why is fixing it so politically difficult? Plus, the increasingly awkward choice facing the Fed as inflation remains stubbornly high while the labour market shows signs of weakening. | |||
| Research Drops: Finding The Winners In China’s AI Race | 31 août 2026 | 00:05:47 | |
China is spending roughly one dollar on AI for every eight spent by America. But for investors, having less money to spend doesn’t necessarily mean fewer opportunities. In the second week of our summer hiatus, we’re giving you another preview of Research Drops – investment research normally available exclusively to Finimize Pro members. Finimize analyst Theodora Lee Joseph looks beyond China’s biggest tech names to follow where the country’s AI spending is actually going…and where the winners are. | |||
| Research Drops: How To Get Better At Being Wrong In Investing | 24 août 2026 | 00:07:11 | |
The best investors aren’t always the ones making the smartest calls. Sometimes, they’re simply the ones making fewer costly mistakes. Today we’re doing something a little different: giving you a taste of Research Drops - investment research normally available exclusively to Finimize Pro members. Inspired by Barry Ritholtz’s How Not To Invest, our Head of Content Reda Farran looks at the bad ideas, bad numbers, and bad behaviors that can quietly derail a portfolio - and why accepting that you’ll sometimes be wrong might actually make you a better investor. Head to the Finimize app for the full interview. | |||
| Market Open: AI Might Be Propping Up the US Economy | 18 août 2026 | 00:29:45 | |
For years, the American consumer has been the reliable engine of the US economy. Right now, though, some of the most important spending is happening somewhere else entirely. In this week's episode of Market Open, Reda and Russ chew through the vast sums flowing into data centers and compute, why Wall Street is finding new ways to finance it, and how long today's extraordinary demand can continue. Plus, why Europe is starting to look like an interesting diversification play if the tech trade turns. | |||
| Market Open: What Really Caused the AI Sell-Off? | 05 août 2026 | 00:25:57 | |
Markets rebounded quickly last week. But beneath the recovery are some bigger questions about leverage, valuations, and where the AI trade goes next. This week on Market Open, Reda and Russ unpack what's really driven the recent sell-off - from a highly leveraged hedge fund to renewed questions around AI spending and market valuations. Plus, they run through the latest Big Tech earnings, why bond markets are questioning the Fed, and what Japan's currency intervention could mean for investors. | |||
| Why The Best Companies Stay Private, w/ Ben Black, Founder & CIO Of Powerlaw Corp | 22 juil. 2026 | 00:22:42 | |
Some of the world's most valuable companies are staying private for longer than ever. So by the time they reach the stock market, have everyday investors already missed the biggest opportunity? In today's episode, Reda's joined by Ben Black, Co-founder of Akkadian Ventures and CIO of Powerlaw Corp, to get to brass tacks about how private markets are changing, and what that means for the average investor. Ben also breaks down the different ways investors can gain exposure to private companies, the risks and rewards of private market investing, and why the next generation of AI winners may still be private. | |||
| Market Open: AI's Biggest Winners Could Be Changing | 15 juil. 2026 | 00:26:24 | |
Is the AI trade entering a new phase? In this week's episode of Market Open, Reda and Russell unpack another eventful week for markets. They discuss SK Hynix's record-breaking US listing, why some investors are starting to question whether AI stocks have run too far, and what the latest moves in memory chips could mean for the companies building the next generation of AI. In this episode:
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| Market Open: The Inflation Problem Isn't Over | 30 juin 2026 | 00:29:35 | |
Inflation may have slipped from the headlines, but is it really behind us? This week on Market Open, Reda and Russell explore why inflation could prove more persistent than investors expect - even before this year's Middle East conflict. They also turn to one of the biggest shifts happening inside the AI boom: why memory chip makers are gaining pricing power, what it means for the hyperscalers pouring billions into AI infrastructure. Plus: South Korea's volatile week, the latest on AI spending, and the key events investors should be watching in the days ahead. | |||
| Market Open: Is Everything Becoming an AI Trade? | 24 juin 2026 | 00:29:52 | |
Introducing Market Open: a new weekly show from The Modern Investor. Each week, Finimize analysts Reda Farran and Russell Burns chew over the biggest stories in markets, what they mean for investors, and what they're watching in the week ahead. In todays episode....
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| Is Crypto A Safe Haven? w/ Chris Bendiksen, Bitcoin Research Lead (Coinshares) | 04 juin 2026 | 00:32:26 | |
Is Bitcoin digital gold, a risk asset, or something entirely different? In the first episode of The Modern Investor Podcast, Finimize CEO Carl Hazeley sits down with Chris Bendiksen, Head of Bitcoin Research at CoinShares, to unpack one of the most debated assets in modern investing. They discuss Bitcoin's fundamentals, whether it can act as a safe haven during periods of market turbulence, as well as Chris's outlook on Bitcoin's long-term future. | |||
| 2024’s Lessons & 2025’s Biggest Opportunities: Finimize Analyst Roundtable | 24 déc. 2024 | 00:24:33 | |
After some too much turkey and an unfamiliar chocolate dessert, the Finimize analysts huddled in the studio for a chance to talk markets. They went around the room, sharing their big takeaways, the events that surprised them, and the things they see just ahead for this quarter-century year. They also dished about the trends and risks that they see mostly flying under the radar. Subscribe to the Finimize Newsletter: https://finimize.com/ | |||
| Generation: Margaret Jobling (Natwest) | Marketing That Actually Drives Revenue | 30 oct. 2024 | 00:37:56 | |
Brought to you by our sister podcast, Generation (Spotify) (Apple Podcasts). Today, Max is joined by Natwest CMO Margaret Jobling, who shares her powerful blueprint for maximizing ROI through a balance of brand building, performance, and experimentation. With a career spanning iconic brands like Cadbury’s, British Gas, and Bird’s Eye, Margaret reveals how to break free from “rearview” marketing, and drive real business impact. Partner with us: https://business.finimize.com/ Subscribe To Finimize Newsletter: https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1TVySdLKsSxmyp0sBmOcNrg2b9knn | |||
| Generation: Nils Leonard (Uncommon) | Building Brands People Actually Wish Existed | 10 oct. 2024 | 00:46:16 | |
Brought to you by our sister podcast, Generation (Spotify) (Apple Podcasts). Nils has led viral campaigns for brands like British Airways, Nike, Monzo, and EA Sports, earning multiple Grand Prix Awards at Cannes Lions along the way. Max and Nils break down what separates the meaningful from the mediocre and why finance needs creativity now more than ever. Partner with us: https://business.finimize.com/ Subscribe To Finimize Newsletter: https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1TVySdLKsSxmyp0sBmOcNrg2b9knn | |||
| Blue Whale Growth Fund’s Stephen Yiu Reveals Why He’s Buying Nvidia And Selling Microsoft | 01 oct. 2024 | 00:42:04 | |
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| Generation: The Secrets Behind Great Product Leadership, With Adam Nash (Wealthfront, Daffy, Linkedin, Dropbox) | 26 sept. 2024 | 00:47:40 | |
Brought to you by our sister podcast, Generation (Spotify) (Apple Podcasts). Today, Adam and Max talk about the true meaning of trust in the world of finance, Adam’s biggest lesson from working with Steve Jobs, and why product leadership is so critical to delighting your customers. Partner with us: https://business.finimize.com/ Subscribe To Finimize Newsletter: https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1TVySdLKsSxmyp0sBmOcNrg2b9knn | |||
| Generation: Ex-UBS CMO Johan Jervøe: Why Your Brand Needs Emotion To Truly Build Trust | 12 sept. 2024 | 00:41:04 | |
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| Personal Finance Roundtable: Finimize Analysts, On Smart Money Moves For 2024 | 10 sept. 2024 | 00:17:49 | |
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| The Man Who's Tracked Warren Buffett For 40 Years, On The Real Reason Behind His Big Stock Sell-Off | 03 sept. 2024 | 00:23:18 | |
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| Generation: Inside iShares' $2 Trillion Growth: Ex-BlackRock's Alex Craddock's CMO Masterclass | 29 août 2024 | 00:41:30 | |
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| Special Announcement - The Finimize Daily Brief: Subscribe To Our Sister Show! | 24 août 2024 | 00:00:39 | |
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| Sree Kochugovindan, Senior Economist At Abrdn, On 2024’s Cruel Summer | 13 août 2024 | 00:35:33 | |
If you were hoping for some stable predictability in the markets, well, 2024 might not be your year. Sree Kochugovindan, senior research economist at abrdn, has been watching the recent blast higher in volatility. Partner with us: https://business.finimize.com/ Subscribe to the Finimize Newsletter: https://finimize.com/ | |||
| The Finimize Analysts Spill Their Midyear Investing Views | 06 août 2024 | 00:17:09 | |
The Finimize analyst team get together for a mid-year hurrah. They checked in on how their 2024 predictions have played out so far, and what they’re expecting for the rest of the year. Hear from Stéphane Renevier, Reda Farran, Theodora Lee Joseph, and Russell Burns – hosted by Carl Hazeley. They’ll make some fresh predictions, share what they’ve learned, and exchange some witty banter (maybe. You be the judge.). Listen in the Finimize app, or wherever you get your podcasts. Partner with us: https://business.finimize.com/ Subscribe to the Finimize Newsletter: https://finimize.com/ | |||
| The US Created Fewer Jobs Than Expected, And Nvidia Rival Cerebras Filed For An IPO | 03 août 2024 | 00:05:04 | |
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| Apple Reported Record Revenues, Amazon's Stock Tumbled, And The Bank Of England Cut Interest Rates | 02 août 2024 | 00:05:01 | |
Apple and Amazon both showed investors how they fared last quarter, but their adequate performances failed to earn them credit. After four years of interest rates moving only one way, the Bank of England finally dropped rates. | |||
| The Finimize Daily Brief: Meta Reported Stronger Than Expected Sales, And The Bank Of Japan Raised Its Benchmark Interest Rate | 01 août 2024 | 00:04:38 | |
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest point since 2008, and Meta reported stronger-than-expected sales for last quarter. | |||
| Generation: Harness The Power Of NPS, With Ex-State Street CMO Hannah Grove | 31 juil. 2024 | 00:43:32 | |
You’ve probably heard of the Net Promoter Score, or NPS. But on this episode of the Generation Podcast, Hannah Grove - ex-State-Street CMO and now board member at abrdn - is going to show you how to harness it. She sat down with Max to discuss how Hannah transformed State Street as a marketeer, why NPS should be a CMO’s number 1 metric, and why it’s so hard to create great content in-house. Partner with us: https://business.finimize.com/ Subscribe To Finimize Newsletter: https://finimize.com/ | |||
| Trump Vs. Harris: What The US Election Could Mean For Markets | 30 juil. 2024 | 00:43:01 | |
Geopolitics and macroeconomics have never been so intertwined, so Paul Diggle, chief economist at abrdn shared his analysis covering different scenarios for the US presidential election and the potential market impact of each outcome. Paul also discussed why he likes the look of corporate bonds right now, why he’s warming up to real estate after avoiding it for a while, and what he makes of the US dollar. Listen in the Finimize app, or wherever you get your podcasts. Partner with us: https://business.finimize.com/ Subscribe To Finimize Newsletter: https://finimize.com/ | |||
| The Finimize Daily Brief: Bill Ackman Slashed His New Fund’s Target, And The Latest US Inflation Data Looks Promising | 27 juil. 2024 | 00:05:07 | |
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| The Finimize Daily Brief: The US Economy Grew Faster Than Expected, And AI Jitters Sent Markets Into A Tailspin | 26 juil. 2024 | 00:05:10 | |
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| The Finimize Daily Brief: European Firms Are Struggling With Slow Chinese Demand, And British Business Activity Is Looking Brighter | 25 juil. 2024 | 00:05:18 | |
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| The Finimize Daily Brief: Alphabet Beat Expectations, And Ether Spot ETFs Just Launched | 24 juil. 2024 | 00:05:12 | |
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| The Finimize Daily Brief: Warren Buffett Sold Bank Of America Stock, And Elliott Management Picked Up A Stake In Starbucks | 23 juil. 2024 | 00:05:12 | |
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| The Finimize Daily Brief: CrowdStrike Sparked A Massive Global Tech Outage, And OpenAI Buddied Up To Broadcom | 20 juil. 2024 | 00:05:23 | |
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| The Finimize Daily Brief: Shipping Troubles And Tariff Threats Could Stoke Global Inflation, And TSMC Unveiled Strong AI-Powered Results | 19 juil. 2024 | 00:05:15 | |
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| The Finimize Daily Brief: ASML’s Stock Fell Despite Strong Results, And The Russell 2000 Had Its Best Streak In Years | 18 juil. 2024 | 00:05:25 | |
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| The Finimize Daily Brief: Bank Of America And Morgan Stanley Beat Expectations, And Saudi Arabia Is Struggling To See Its Plans Through | 17 juil. 2024 | 00:05:09 | |
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| Robinhood’s Steph Guild, On Meme Stocks, The “Roaring Kitty”, And The Rise Of The Retail Investor | 16 juil. 2024 | 00:42:50 | |
DIY traders have grown up a lot since that first wild GameStop ride. Steph Guild, Senior Director of Investment Strategy at Robinhood tells the tale, plus the surprising things those investors want and need from their trading tools now. Partner with us: https://business.finimize.com/ Subscribe To Finimize Newsletter: https://finimize.com/ | |||
| The Finimize Daily Brief: Google May Possibly Buy Cybersecurity Firm Wiz, And China’s Economy Dragged In Disappointing Numbers | 16 juil. 2024 | 00:04:54 | |
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| The Finimize Daily Brief: JPMorgan Chase Crushed Expectations, And Analysts Are Optimistic About This Earnings Season | 13 juil. 2024 | 00:04:15 | |
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| The Finimize Daily Brief: Retail Investors Are Optimistic, And Professional Investors Are Worried About Round-The-Clock Trading | 12 juil. 2024 | 00:04:36 | |
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| The Finimize Daily Brief: Microsoft And Apple Stepped Away From OpenAI, And China Inched Closer To Deflation | 11 juil. 2024 | 00:05:01 | |
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| The Finimize Daily Brief: User Growth At X Was Slow Last Quarter, And Passive Funds Are Beating Active Ones This Year | 10 juil. 2024 | 00:05:16 | |
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