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TechCheck

Where Silicon Valley meets Wall Street, TechCheck dives deep into stocks, trades, trends and opportunities focused on new technologies while highlighting news from mega-cap heavyweights, social media darlings, streaming giants, growth software and red-hot disruptors. Everyday TechCheck delivers investors what they need to know with compelling in-depth reporting and analysis from investors, analysts and leaders in the industry.
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Episodes

Softbank’s $2B Intel Investment 8/19/25

Shares of Intel are soaring after the announcement of a $2B investment from Softbank. We dig into what the deal means as the Trump administration considers a 10% stake in the chipmaker. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 19, 202511 min

Hollywood’s high-stakes AI moment 8/18/25

The Annual “AI film festival” hosted by startup Runway kicking off this weekend in partnership with IMAX. We dig into how the even exemplifies Hollywood’s increasingly complicated relationship with the artificial intelligence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 18, 20255 min

Trump administration eyes Intel stake - Reports 8/15/25

Intel stocks soaring to end the week after news that the Trump administration is considering a stake in the chipmaker. We dig into what the deal would mean and how it came to be just days after Trump called on Intel’s CEO to resign. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 15, 20257 min

GPT-5 spurs enterprise AI battle 8/14/25

OpenAI’s rollout of GPT-5 came with some bumps for users, but we dig into how the new model could be boosting the company’s enterprise business. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 14, 20255 min

China tech's lock-in to Nvidia chips 8/11/25

President Trump said in a press conference today that Nvidia's H20 chips meant for China were obsolete, but that there was still a market for them. We look at why H20s are still considered the industry standard in China, and how competitors are slow to catch up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 11, 20257 min

Sam Altman on OpenAI's path to IPO, plus the tenth anniversary of Alphabet's restructuring 8/8/25

Sam Altman joined CNBC and discussed his path to IPO and OpenAI's new enterprise push. We look at why Silicon Valley startups have been staying private for longer and why OpenAI needs to catch up in enterprise. Plus, this weekend is the tenth anniversary of Google's reorganization under parent company Alphabet. Analysts say a break-up could unlock new value. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising...

Aug 08, 20257 min

OpenAI launches GPT-5, plus Apple’s diplomat-in-chief 8/7/25

OpenAI announcing its highly-anticipated ChatGPT-5 model today – hailing it as its fastest and most useful yet. Plus, Apple getting a tariff exemption after CEO Tim Cook pledged another $100B in U.S. investment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 07, 20256 min

OpenAI eyes $500B valuation deal 8/6/25

OpenAI is eyeing a blockbuster $500B valuation in new talks for an employee share sale. We dig into the details and who stands to gain the most in any potential deal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 06, 20256 min

OpenAI launches its first Open Weight models, plus Palantir’s efficiency strategy 8/5/25

OpenAI is launching two new open-weight models in years as the company looks to attract more developers. Plus, Palantir shares surging after a strong report, we look at the defense-tech’s efficiency strategy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 05, 20256 min

Tim Cook hints at AI acquisitions 8/4/25

Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly holding a rare all-hands Friday amid concerns over the company’s AI strategy. We dig into what an Apple AI turn around could look like, and how acquisitions could be key. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 04, 20255 min

CEO Tim Cook: Apple "significantly increasing" AI spend 8/1/25

Major tech earnings out this giving us a clearer picture of how the Megacaps are spending to meet AI demand. We dig into how Apple is upping its own spending as it looks for an AI turnaround. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 01, 20255 min

Meta eyes AI-powered ad growth 7/29/25

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg laying out his new vision for ‘personal superintelligence’ on social media. We dig into what investors will be looking for as Meta reports earnings after the bell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 30, 20257 min

Spotify’s AI advertising potential 7/28/25

Spotify is pointing to AI as a potential driver of user engagement. We dig into why the technology may be a new threat to its business. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 29, 20254 min

Apple’s China turnaround, and Tesla’s new chips deal 7/28/25

New data shows iPhone sales are on the rise in China again just as Apple prepares to report earnings this Thursday. Plus, a look into the impact of the new $16.5B chip deal between Tesla and Samsung. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 28, 20257 min

Apple’s AI strategy in focus 7/25/25

A blockbuster week ahead for big tech earnings, with Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and Apple all set to report. We dig into what investors will be looking for in the iPhone maker’s Q3 earnings, and whether it can change the narrative around its AI strategy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 25, 20254 min

Broadcom Boosted by Google's AI Spend 7/24/25

OpenAI and Oracle announced a major expansion, set to develop 4.5GW of additional data center capacity in a push to power surging AI demand. It positions Oracle as the reliable data center fallback as OpenAI and Softbank's relationship reportedly faces new hurdles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 24, 20255 min

How Oracle could benefit from OpenAI's data center ambitions 7/22/25

OpenAI and Oracle announced a major expansion, set to develop 4.5GW of additional data center capacity in a push to power surging AI demand. It positions Oracle as the reliable data center fallback as OpenAI and Softbank's relationship reportedly faces new hurdles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 22, 20255 min

Nvidia's H20 China delays, plus the rise of AI companions 7/21/25

Nvidia said it expected to be able to resume sales of its H20 AI chip in China, but the chip giant is still facing significant roadblocks to its restart there, including cancelled orders and supply chain obstacles. Plus, Elon Musk's AI model Grok has launched two new AI companions, just the latest in the rise of more social AI. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jul 21, 20256 min

Impact of Nvidia’s return to China 7/18/25

Impact of Nvidia’s return to China Description: Shares of chip giant Nvidia up this week after the company announced it expects the U.S. government to greenlight the export of its H20 chips to China. We dig into what that could mean for China’s AI ambitions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 18, 20256 min

How European tariffs could backfire on U.S. chipmaking plans 7/16/25

Shares of ASML took a dive today after warning it may not see growth next year due to tariff uncertainty. The Dutch chip equipment-maker is a chokepoint in advanced chip manufacturing, the only company in the world that makes the tools needed to produce cutting-edge semiconductors. We dive into how it could have a boomerang effect on U.S. chip strategy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jul 16, 20253 min

Nvidia's walled garden, plus Jensen Huang the diplomat 7/15/25

Nvidia scored a potential win today, after announcing that it expected to be able to sell its AI chips in China again after the Trump administration seemed ready to reverse course on its ban in April. Though Nvidia's less-performant chips give fast-growing rivals in China a chance to catch up, Nvidia also has an edge they don't: its software ecosystem. Plus, CEO Jensen Huang is in China today, marking his third visit to the country this year. It could signal a new era for the chipmaker chief, on...

Jul 15, 20254 min

Cracks in the AI productivity bull case 7/11/25

Tech giants like Microsoft and Google are outsourcing more and more coding to AI in a productivity push. We dig into how new research suggests the tools might not be as helpful as expected. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 11, 20257 min

Nvidia's next catalysts after $4 trillion milestone 7/9/25

After being the first company ever to top the $4 trillion market cap milestone, Nvidia still has a long runway ahead for growth, according to analysts. CEO Jensen Huang has been emphasizing how the company is evolving past chips. its full-stack solution includes autonomous vehicles and networking. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 09, 20254 min

Meta poaches top Apple AI researcher 7/8/25

Meta is notching another name in its expensive hunt for top AI talent, poaching a top Apple executive for reportedly tens of millions of dollars. We dig into how the cost of staffing Meta’s superintelligence lab is adding up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 08, 20258 min

How the GOP bill could slow U.S. AI innovation 7/7/25

President Trump's newly-signed spending bill slashes tax credits for renewable energy, which could have a massive and unexpected impact on big tech's development of AI, especially as China ramps up its electricity generation compared to the U.S. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 07, 20256 min

Google promotes “AI Mode” on homepage 7/2/25

The talent wars between OpenAI and Meta are drawing headlines but Google is quietly making an AI move that could put the tech giant ahead. We dig into Google’s AI mode and how distribution will be crucial to the next stage of the AI race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 02, 20254 min

Threats to SpaceX & Tesla as Musk, Trump feud heats up 7/1/25

Tesla is the worst performer in the Magnificent 7 this year as the feud between President Trump and Elon Musk heats up. We dig into which parts of Musk’s empire could be the most at risk from the fallout. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 01, 20257 min

Zuckerberg poaches AI talent as Meta chases superintelligence 6/30/25

Shares of Meta hitting a fresh all-time high today as it pushes full steam ahead on its AI talent spending spree. We dig into why Zuckerberg is poaching top AI names and how Meta is planning on reaching superintelligence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 30, 20255 min

OpenAI raises alarm over Chinese startup Zhipu AI 6/27/25

OpenAI is warning an emerging Chinese startup that it says is catching up quickly. We dig into how China’s rapid spread of AI infrastructure could be the biggest threat to U.S. AI dominance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 27, 20258 min

AI’s reasoning blind spot 6/26/25

Tech stocks continuing to rally this week, the NASDAQ 100 hitting another record high today as AI optimism buoys big tech names. We dig into why the market could be overlooking a major risk propping up the next leg of the AI trade. Check out the full deep dive on CNBC.com/tctakes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 26, 20258 min
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