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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

OpenAI scraps for-profit plans 5/6/25

OpenAI is now trying to balance the interests of its biggest backers after the AI darling announced their restructuring plan to remain under non-profit control. We look at where that leaves its major investors like Microsoft and Softbank. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 06, 20256 min

The Rise of AI Vibe-Coding 5/5/25

One of AI's emerging superpowers is writing software, as shown by the rapidly climbing valuation of Anysphere, which makes one of the leading tools in the space. But now, we're also seeing big tech jump in, with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon all saying that 30% of their code is being written by AI. We dive into when we'll start seeing evidence of the boom impacting profits. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

May 05, 20257 min

Big tech earnings signal tariff resilience 5/2/25

As Apple and Amazon mark the tail end of the big tech earnings season, megacaps are sending bullish signals about their ability to weather the tariff storm. Amazon's CEO said AI demand is growing triple digits while Apple shifts production to India and Vietnam. But it might also be too early to capture the full impact of macro uncertainties, and quarters ahead could be messier. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal ...

May 02, 20255 min

Meta, Microsoft boost AI bulls 5/1/25

AI stocks moving sharply higher after Meta and Microsoft posted strong results and doubled-down on AI spending plans. We dig into why the AI bull case may be more complicated than it seems. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 01, 20256 min

TechCheck Takes: Justice for AI “wrappers” — the rise of the app layer 4/30/25

Early in the AI race, apps like Perplexity, Cursor, Sesame and Abridge were known pejoratively as “wrappers,” describing the way their either app or business was wrapped around existing AI models. Critics called them as second-rate middlemen, slapping an interface on someone else’s technology while companies like OpenAI, Google, Meta and Anthropic developed their own models. Now, that thesis is changing. Wrappers have changed the way Silicon Valley builds, ushering in the era of vibe-coding. Hos...

Apr 30, 202539 min

AI gets caught in trade war crossfire 04/30/25

Shares of Nvidia under pressure after reporting that Trump administration officials are considering changes to chip export laws that would lead to country-by-country deals. We dig into how AI is getting caught in the crossfire of the trade war. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 30, 20258 min

100 days in, cracks showing in Trump, tech relationship 04/29/25

The White House slamming Amazon today over reports that Amazon was considering showing the added price of tariffs next to products. We dig into how the spat highlights the cracks showing in the relationship between President Trump and big tech. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 29, 20257 min

Silicon Valley split on China 4/28/25

Shares of Nvidia sliding today after reports that Chinese rival Huawei is developing a new AI chip. We dig into how the news is adding fuel to the debate in Silicon Valley over the best strategy in the AI arms race against China. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 28, 20257 min

Pichai: Alphabet may offer personal robotaxis 4/25/25

Alphabet shares up after reporting stronger than expected Q1 results. We dig into how new numbers around Waymo showing the robotaxi company could most undervalued part of the tech giant. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 25, 20257 min

What to watch in Alphabet results 4/24/25

Alphabet kicks off earnings season for the hyperscalers after the bell today. We dig into what investors are looking for, from ad revenue to color around capital expenditures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 24, 202512 min

Tesla’s ambitious robotaxi goals 4/23/25

Elon Musk reiterating his plan to launch paid, driverless Robotaxis in Austing by the end of June on the Tesla earnings call. We look at Musk’s robotaxi ambitions and why he believes Tesla has an edge on rival Waymo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 23, 20256 min

DOJ Now Targeting Google’s Future, Not Just Its Past 4/22/25

Google back in court today for day two of the search remedies trial, where the DOJ is arguing that AI could help the tech giant expand its search monopoly. We look at how regulators are moving past playing catch-up with big tech, and going on the offense. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 22, 20257 min

Nvidia shares slide report of new Huawei chip, Plus hints of data center pullback 4/21/25

Tech stocks continuing their steep decline amid Monday’s selloff, with Nvidia down after reports that Huawei is planning mass shipments of its own AI chip. Plus, we look at reports that Amazon is joining Microsoft in pausing some data center leases, and what it means for the AI trade. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 21, 20256 min

Why Trump’s chip ban could help Chinese Nvidia rival 4/16/25

Nvidia shares falling and dragging down the rest of semis after a surprise reveal of a $5.5 billion hit tied to China chip export controls. We look at why the restrictions may be the opening a Chinese rival needs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 16, 20254 min

Why Trump is backing Nvidia, Plus the tech earnings mirage 04/15/25

President Trump promising to expedite permits for Nvidia after the chip giant announced plans to build AI supercomputers in the United States. We look at how Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg offer two very different case studies on how CEOs are gaming out the Trump 2.0 playbook. Plus, with Tariff uncertainty already impacting behavior, could we see an earnings mirage as big tech begins to report next week? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...

Apr 15, 20257 min

AI startups set funding records 4/14/25

As big tech continues to feel the whiplash from Trump’s tariff policy, one pocket of tech has remained insulted. We look at the AI startups that are setting funding records and what they mean for Megacap tech. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 14, 20256 min

Tech CEOs still waiting for return on Trump bet 04/11/25

Tech COEs flipped the script for Trump 2.0 and played nice with millions in donations to Trump’s inauguration and visits to Mar-a-Lago. We look at why they are still waiting for a return on their charm offensive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 11, 20255 min

Big Tech digs in on AI Capex amid tariff whiplash 4/10/25

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy affirming the company will continue it’s AI spend the day after Google CEO Sundar Pichai recommitted Google to $75 Billion in Capex for 2025. We look at what it means amid tariff whiplash and what Amazon’s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 10, 20254 min

Google's cloud strategy amid tariff turmoil 04/09/25

Deirdre Bosa sat down with Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian to talk the announcements coming out of Google Cloud Next, and how the tech giant could leverage AI to navigate tariff uncertainty roiling the market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 09, 20255 min

Tariffs threaten AI data center build 4/8/25

Tech stocks tried to make a comeback Tuesday led by AI names. We look at how Trump’s tariffs could put a dent in plans for AI data center buildout. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 08, 20255 min

How Tariffs could threaten the AI Boom 4/4/25

Magnificent 7 stocks down again today as markets reel from President Trump’s tariff announcement. We look at how tariffs could hit the hyperscalers where it counts, threatening to dent multi-billion dollar data center plans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 04, 20252 min

Magnificent 7 stocks slide as tariffs hammer big tech

The Magnificent seven losing more than $800 billion in Market cap today as President Trump’s tariffs sparked a selloff on wall street. We look at what Megacaps are in the best position to weather the tariff fallout. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 03, 20255 min

TikTok deadline looms as Meta faces key AI test 4/2/25

Amazon and AppLovin are just two of the many names reportedly jumping in to try and buy TikTok as the deadline looms. We look at how no matter who buys TikTok, it could have a huge impact for competitor Meta and 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.

Apr 02, 20256 min

OpenAI to launch open-weight model 4/1/25

OpenAI raising a record-setting $40 Billion in its latest funding round, and announcing a new open-weight model in the works. We look at what OpenAI stands to gain from its shift in strategy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 01, 20256 min

Justice for the AI Wrappers 3/31/25

In Silicon Valley calling a startup a "wrapper" used to be one of the worst digs you could make. But with increasing model commoditization and costs plummeting, it just might be time for Justice for the Wrappers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 31, 20256 min

Meta readies for another EU fine, plus Oracle’s role in TikTok’s future 3/28/25

The European Union is set to fine Meta up to $1 billion for violating the Digital Markets Act, expected to come down before next week. The fines come despite Meta's changes of offering consumers the option of paying for an ad-free subscription or less personalized ads. Plus, Oracle is largely seen as the frontrunner to win the bid for TikTok, since Bytedance already relies heavily on Oracle's Texas servers to store customer data. We look at what's at stake and what an actual deal would look like...

Mar 28, 20254 min

Robinhood goes from meme stock to maturity 3/27/25

Robinhood made its name as the place to trade meme stocks. Now, it's looking to grow with its customers, launching a suite of new products aimed at the more mature, high net worth investor including wealth management, private banking and a low-cost, actively managed robo-advisor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 27, 20257 min

Big Tech’s AI Spending Spree & The Rise of Special Purpose Vehicles 3/26/25

After years on the sidelines, Apple is finally making a move in the data center race, according to Loop Capital. The shift could have implications for AI spending—just as Wall Street grows skeptical—while also reshaping its partnership with OpenAI and serving as a last-ditch effort to revive Siri. Plus, CNBC’s Kate Rooney reports on the rise of special purpose vehicles and private market access for smaller investors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

Mar 26, 20256 min

Google: practical quantum applications 5 years away 3/25/25

Google telling CNBC that practical quantum computing applications could be only 5 years away. We look at what the Quantum breakthrough would mean plus the announcements on Gemini 2.5 and Waymo’s expansion to Washington D.C. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 25, 20254 min
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