Price Matters: AI Mania and Investing in Market Highs

NVIDIA is the story of the week. We’ll look at their rising market cap and why price matters more than hype when it comes to new hot sectors like AI. We’ll also discuss practical AI uses, from big banks to our personal relationships. We end with our suggested advice on how to handle thinking about peaks vs. cliffs during market highs. 

Key Takeaways

• [00:16] - AI is becoming the new hot topic
• [03:57] - NVIDIA’s exploding market cap
• [07:22] - NVIDIA’s dependence on the Magnificent 7
• [08:01] - After 34 years, Japan’s market hits record close
• [13:25] - Growing, practical use cases for AI 
• [17:50] - What should the investment mindset be with markets at all-time highs?
• [22:13] - Stocks and bonds correlation

Links

• Lex Fridman podcast with Bill Ackman 
• Nvidia's market cap is over $200B higher than all of the companies in the S&P 500 Energy sector...combined
• Japan’s Nikkei, after 34 Years, briefly tops record close in intraday trading
• Timmer: The macro narrative is unfolding as expected
• Sora, Open AI’s text-to-video technology
• Why a stock peak isn’t a cliff

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• Greg Stokes
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The information in this podcast is educational and general in nature and does not take into consideration the listener's personal circumstances. Therefore, it is not intended to be a substitute for specific, individualized financial, legal, or tax advice. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult the appropriate, qualified professional prior to making a final decision.