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Big energy getting bigger
22:18|Atlantic coast power companies NextEra and Dominion have announced plans to merge, possibly creating a $420bn energy giant along much of the east coast. Is this a good idea? Today on the show, Robert Armstrong speaks with deal reporters James Fontanella-Khan and Oliver Barnes about how AI is creating a new energy landscape. Also they go long Brazil winning the World Cup and long gating private credit. For a free 30-day trial to the Unhedged newsletter go to: https://www.ft.com/unhedgedoffer.You can email Robert Armstrong and Katie Martin at unhedged@ft.com.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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Could we interest you in $675bn in tech stocks?
21:36|An estimated $675bn in new equity is hitting the market in the next few weeks. And yes, it is all tech-related. Today on the show, Katie Martin and Rob Armstrong ask why so many companies are selling so much stock to so many people. Also, they go long unusual weather and long the cubicle hero meeting corporate AI-usage metrics by generating AI tools to mimic corporate usage. For a free 30-day trial to the Unhedged newsletter go to: https://www.ft.com/unhedgedoffer.You can email Robert Armstrong and Katie Martin at unhedged@ft.com.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.comThe chip and memory stock frenzy
24:18|Are chip and memory stocks in a bubble? Or just rationally riding an ever-increasing demand for AI infrastructure? Today on the show, Rob Armstrong and Katie Martin unpack the rally in chip and memory stocks. Also they go long a stalemate in the Middle East and long the fracas surrounding the new Ferrari. For a free 30-day trial to the Unhedged newsletter go to: https://www.ft.com/unhedgedoffer.You can email Robert Armstrong and Katie Martin at unhedged@ft.com.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.comSpaceX nears lift-off
25:34|SpaceX is set to be the largest listing of all time. But it might not be just the launch of a new publicly traded stock. It might be a reorganisation of how indexes treat new entrants. Today on the show, Katie Martin and Rob Armstrong are joined by Lex editor John Foley to discuss a most unusual IPO. Also, they go long horror films and long the Iranian news media. For a free 30-day trial to the Unhedged newsletter go to: https://www.ft.com/unhedgedoffer.You can email Robert Armstrong and Katie Martin at unhedged@ft.com.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.comThe oil reserves dwindle
22:09|As the Iran war hits three months, oil and gas reserves are running out. Today on the show, Katie Martin speaks with the FT’s energy editor Malcolm Moore about what happens when the world’s energy supply buffers are gone. Also, they go long “lower-value” human capital and short barnacles. For a free 30-day trial to the Unhedged newsletter go to: https://www.ft.com/unhedgedoffer.You can email Robert Armstrong and Katie Martin at unhedged@ft.com.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.comLuxury during wartime
25:32|Luxury goods are both an indulgence and a store of value. And those uses are completely different. Today on the show, Rob Armstrong talks with Katie Martin about his trip to the FT Business of Luxury Summit in Puglia, Italy, and what he learned there about the highest end of the economy. Also, they go long a rates crisis and short exams. For a free 30-day trial to the Unhedged newsletter go to: https://www.ft.com/unhedgedoffer.You can email Robert Armstrong and Katie Martin at unhedged@ft.com.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.comWhat’s bothering bonds?
24:17|Yields on UK gilts are skyrocketing. But the UK is not the only country facing rising borrowing costs. Today on the show, Katie Martin and Rob Armstrong talk to new Unhedged contributor and former Bank of England employee Daire MacFadden about the new landscape of borrowing. Also, they go short the Lime e-bike IPO and long macarons. For a free 30-day trial to the Unhedged newsletter go to: https://www.ft.com/unhedgedoffer.You can email Robert Armstrong and Katie Martin at unhedged@ft.com.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com