Max Levchin, CEO of Affirm, explains why the company's safety measures make 'buy now, pay later' superior to credit cards. Levchin also breaks down why he believes the new credit rules enacted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are a good thing for the industry. The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the opinions of the guest and the host. You should not take a mention of any asset, be it cryptocurrency or...

Caleb Silver, Chief Editor of Investopedia, breaks down the top financial stories readers are focusing on, economic concerns trending for the upcoming presidential election, & more. The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the opinions of the guest and the host. You should not take a mention of any asset, be it cryptocurrency or a publicly traded security as a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that...

Trung Phan, Writer of the SatPost Substack, breaks down why digital mobile orders at Starbucks are pushing the company to focus on speed and convenience. Phan explains that Starbucks' new strategy is causing coffee quality to drop, raising a question about the firm's ability to charge premium prices. The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the opinions of the guest and the host. You should not take a mention of any...

Josh Brown, Co-Founder and CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, says investors should be vigilant about the possibility of Nvidia’s top customers, like Meta and Microsoft, starting to pull back on chip spending. Brown also says Fed meetings and speeches have become a ‘circus’ and the media needs to stop treating interest rate decisions like it is ‘life or death.’ “I wish everyone would just stfu already with the interest rate stuff.” The content of the video is for general and...

Is protein Sweetgreen’s missing ingredient for profitability?  Sweetgreen CEO Jonathan Neman joins Leading Indicator to discuss: Impact of steak launch and protein plates on sales Infinite Kitchen expansion plans & automation’s role in the restaurant Pricing edge vs. fast-food chains like $MCD Hosted by Hope King, Axios' Senior Business Reporter. The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the opinions...

Nag Murty, CEO of Electric Sheep, explains the company’s path toward manufacturing autonomous lawnmowers and using them to disrupt the more than $100 billion landscaping industry. Murty explains the AI behind Electric Sheep’s autonomous fleet, how autonomous robots can solve the employee shortage issue, and what the company sees for the future of a robotics workforce. The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the...

PubMatic CEO Rajeev Goel joins Leading Indicator to talk what a TikTok ban would mean for digital ad market, Paris Olympics & US election impact on ad demand, and the catalysts that fueled 20% revenue growth in the recent quarter. With host J.D. Durkin. Guests and hosts are not affiliated with or endorsed by Public Holdings or its subsidiaries. You should make your own financial and investment decisions or consult respective professionals. Full disclosures are in the channel...

Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO & Chief Strategist at QI Research LLC & Fmr Federal Reserve insider, breaks down the unsettling layoff numbers this Spring and why weakening job data could push the Fed into potentially cutting rates three times this year. DiMartino Booth also discusses recent inflation trends, the Fed's balance sheet plans, & her outlook for recession. The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect...

Joseph Wang, CIO of Monetary Macro, weighs in on why this Fed meeting matters even though it’s almost a sure thing that rates are held steady. Plus, should the President have a hand in the Federal Reserve’s policymaking? Wang explains what it would mean if the Fed lost its independence, and how the election factors into upcoming rate decisions. Hosted by Kyla Scanlon.

Ross Gerber, President and CEO at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, is a long-time Tesla investor. Gerber reacts to Tesla's plunging profits, accelerated timeline for a mass market EV model, a potential autonomous ride-sharing app, and the consequences of what he says is divisive commentary from Elon Musk. The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the opinions of the guest and the host. You should not...

Farzad Mesbahi, former Tesla insider, breaks down recent EV battery demand trends and why nosediving prices could help make the company's new affordable vehicle more profitable. Mesbahi also provides insights related to Tesla's Robotaxi plans, the future of autonomy at the company, & more. The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the opinions of the guest and the host. You should not take a mention of any asset, be...

Mark Mahaney, Senior Managing Director at EvercoreISI, breaks down Netflix crushing expectations for subscriber growth in the recent quarter, its decision to no longer share subscriber data, and its high-stakes venture into live events. Mark has been a top-rated tech analyst for more than two decades. Hosted by Ann Berry.

Matt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise, explains why big banks aren't currently allowed to buy Bitcoin ETFs. Hougan believes that banks will soon hurdle this barrier which could bring a demand boost to Bitcoin. Hougan also breaks down the upcoming Bitcoin halving event and what a supply shock could mean for the digital asset in the wake of increased institutional demand. The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the opinions of...

Cem Karsan, Founder & CIO, Kai Volatility breaks down why the Fed will continue to support U.S. economic growth even in the wake of hotter inflation due to political pressures from this year's upcoming November elections. Karsan also provides his thoughts on the future of market volatility, options trading strategies, & more. Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of...

Intergenerational theft and the cramming of prosperity into seniors’ pockets is creating a flawed economy that is weaponized by rich people and broken for young people, says NYU Professor and serial entrepreneur Scott Galloway. Galloway spoke with Kyla Scanlon about worrisome trends he sees for young Americans, the formula for becoming wealthy, and how to win in a capitalist society. His new book, The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial Security, is available for...

Mike McGlone, Senior Commodity Strategist at Bloomberg, talks with Kyla Scanlon about demand drivers for gold including increased buying from central banks, anticipation for potential interest rate cuts, & more.  McGlone also breaks down the relationship between gold and Bitcoin, recent inflation trends, and bond market indicators that could point toward a shift in economic sentiment.  The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this...

Reddit just made its public market debut, opening well above its $34 IPO price. Tech journalist Alex Heath from The Verge joins to discuss why he's surprised about the demand for the stock and explains how NSFW content and reliance on Google for traffic and revenue are risks that investors should pay attention to.

Kara Swisher holds nothing back as she shares her POV on the future of media & tech. The award-winning tech journalist discusses what Donald Trump got right about Meta, why we can't trust China with TikTok, the possibility of running for political office, and the problem with a culture that turns rich people into gods. Plus, Swisher shares other highlights from her new book, 'Burn Book: A Tech Love Story.' Hosted by Ann Berry. Chapters 0:00 Kara's career 3:40 POV journalism 5:25 Kara...

Cathie Wood, Founder and CEO of ARK Invest, explains the decision to trim ARK's $NVDA stake & lays out the competitive risks the company faces. Wood also says she thinks Tesla is the largest AI project in the world, adding that Tesla's AI chip will redefine transportation from human-driven to autonomous. (Recorded 3/11/24) Chapters 00:00 Monetary Policy's Impact on Tech 5:08 Cyclical Correction for AI? 7:27 Selling Nvidia 11:07 Tesla's AI 12:33 Elon Musk & AI 14:40 Humanoid...

Michael Green, Chief Strategist at Simplify Asset Management talks with J.D. Durkin about the impacts of the large fiscal spending gap on the economy, as well as his expectations for inflation and real estate prices. Public Lives are designed to help you be a better investor through access to context, information, execs, and analysts. This content is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. Open To The Public Investing is member of FINRA and SIPC. See...

Joseph Wang, Chief Investment Officer at Monetary Macro, joins Kyla Scanlon to break down the Federal Reserve's decision to raise rates to the highest level in 22 years, and what to expect from monetary policy moving forward. Wang also weighs in on the how the central bank will balance the trade-offs between lowering inflation and unemployment, which believes is a "political decision" that the Fed will struggle with in the future. Fed policy aside, Wang calls out other factors that will...

Nasdaq’s Chief Economist Phil Mackintosh joins Leading Indicator to discuss his macroeconomic outlook and break down why retail investors are piling back into Tesla stock. Mackintosh also talks about why certain economic conditions are causing the Fed to be more bullish than companies, the risk that the Fed has a policy error, and the main obstacle holding stocks back from returning to peak levels. Hosted by Kyla Scanlon.

With the Federal Reserve potentially nearing its last rate hike & fears of a hard landing beginning to dissolve, there could be more "violent rotations" in stocks during 2H 2023, according to Corey Hoffstein, CIO at Newfound Research. Hoffstein joins Leading Indicator to talk about the impact of less Fed interference, the flight to passive investing, & more.

Lyn Alden, Founder of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy, breaks down the concept of fiscal dominance & its relationship w/ inflation + interest rates. Alden says the Fed's ability to combat inflation is muted because the source of inflation is fiscal-driven, & breaks down why high public debt could cause higher rates to force higher inflation.