The Exchange 10/16/25

Listen to the day's top stories, the must reads & a whole lot more for today's modern investor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rhetoric ramps up in trade talks between the U.S. and China. The small cap names to buy now as the Russell 2000 hits an all-time high. Plus, LVMH has its best day in over 20 years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

OpenAI reinforces its AI moat with a Broadcom deal. What’s next in America’s trade war with China after Pres. Trump threatened new tariffs. Plus, Melius calls Tesla a “must-own” stock. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stocks, bonds, and the dollar slide as President Trump threatens "massive" tariff hikes on China. We break down the impact on tech, energy and whether you should buy the dip. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gold, silver and copper all hitting new highs, but one commodity has yet to participate in the rally. Lululemon's founder says the company is in a nosedive. Plus, could the government take a stake in another rare earths company? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nvidia lending billions to OpenAI, xAI and CoreWeave...is the company now propping up demand for its own products? The trade on precious metals as gold and silver both hit new highs. Plus, the state of freight is not that great. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Box CEO Aaron Levie on partnering with OpenAI. Real estate gets hit by the government shutdown. Plus, three non-AI names that could pop on earnings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AMD surges as OpenAI enters another multi-billion dollar partnership, but one venture capitalist is watching for red flags. A technical check on gold as it hits its 42nd record high this year. Plus, can Fannie and Freddie help lower home prices? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the jobs number delayed due to the government shutdown, we dig into alternative data for a read on the economy.  Increased competition weighs on betting stocks. Plus, why the newest showgirl is duty-free. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Semis continue to rally as Nvidia hits an all-time high. FICO shakes up the credit score market. Plus, Jefferies puts three AI chat bots to the test. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.