Energy Ripples, Databricks Moves into Cybersecurity, and Anthropic vs. the Pentagon 3/24/26

Mounting inflation concerns could put Trump's pick for Fed Chair in a bind.  The company Wells Fargo says is the "best-positioned" name in the AI race. Plus, a rough week for memory stocks but will the dip be short-lived? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trump says negotiations have started, Iran denies that talks are taking place, but which one do markets believe? Memory stocks are under pressure after Google unveiled its new AI model, but Morgan Stanley sees underlying resilience in the space. Plus, a Fed hike is back on the table. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chevron says California risks a fuel crisis unless the Iran war ends. Ondas CEO Eric Brock talks autonomous drone usage in the ongoing conflict. Plus, OpenAI announces plans to shut down its popular AI video app just six months after its launch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carlyle's Jeff Currie says even if the Iran war stops now, surging oil prices will impact the economy for months. Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi on his new cybersecurity product and AI disruption within the space. Plus, Anthropic and the Department of Defense head to court. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump postponed strikes on Iranian power plants after saying negotiations were underway, but Iranian state media refuted those claims, triggering wild swings across asset classes. Markets now expect the Fed to hold rates steady, but HFE's Carl Weinberg makes the case for a hike. Plus, the airline bracing for oil prices to top $100 through 2027. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The energy complex keeps climbing as the Iran war enters its third week. Housing season officially kicks off, but rising mortgage rates could challenge the market. Plus, the Mag 7 name that Clockwise Capital thinks will come out on top this year.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oil prices spike after Iran strikes key energy infrastructure in Qatar, but is the end of the war on the horizon? Micron shares slide despite blowout earnings, but BofA is still bullish. Plus, why private equity's pain could be commercial real estate's gain. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As fuel costs spike and inflation proves sticky, our panel dissects the delicate balance Jay Powell has to strike in today's Fed decision. Brookings' Michael O'Hanlon on why the killing of more Iranian leadership could backfire. Plus, are higher food prices on the way? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Orlando Bravo talks uncertainty in private equity, private credit, and software. How will the Fed navigate oil's surging prices as their two-day meeting kicks off? Plus, American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says TSA workers deserved to be paid. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There’s “no need to worry” about the situation in the Strait of Hormuz according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Why RBC Capital Markets is playing hide and seek with consumer staples stocks. And one professor’s case for why the Trump Administration needs to tame, not topple, the Islamic Republic.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.