FSD’s Big Week, Abel Makes a Mark on Berkshire, and 24/7 Trading

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Jan 23, 2026

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Jon Quast

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Lou Whiteman

Jon Quast, Motley Fool analyst focused on company fundamentals, and Lou Whiteman, investment analyst tracking consumer and market trends, dig into Tesla’s first driverless robo‑taxi trials and potential business models. They discuss Greg Abel’s early moves at Berkshire, Apple’s Siri overhaul with Gemini, and the debate around tokenized stocks and 24/7 trading. Short, sharp takes on tech, finance, and market strategy.

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From Premium Features To Standard Safety

Auto features that start as premium often become standard over time, especially safety tech.
Lou Whiteman warns subscription revenue for FSD may be limited as the baseline of included features shifts.

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Abel Quietly Tidies Berkshire's Portfolio

Greg Abel is already reshaping Berkshire by trimming holdings tied to past mistakes.
Jon Quast and Lou Whiteman see the Kraft Heinz moves as portfolio tidying rather than radical strategy shifts.

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Apple's Siri Ambition Hinges On Execution

Apple aims to fold Gemini into Siri and device experiences but execution matters more than ads.
Lou Whiteman cautions Apple's ads promise consumer AI; the real test is real-time reliability.

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Tesla’s robotaxis are finally driving without a safety driver in the front seat (they are reportedly in a chase car) and we discussed the future business models for Tesla. Then, we covered Greg Abel making a mark on Berkshire Hathaway, Apple’s chatbot, and 24/7 trading.

Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jon Quast discuss:

- FSD is here…kind of

- Greg Abel cleans house

- Apple’s Siri chatbot

- NYSE tokenizing stocks

Companies discussed: Tesla (TSLA), Disney (DIS), Microsoft (MSFT), Berkshire (BRK), Spotify (SPOT), Sysco (SYY), Rocket Lab (RKLB), Elf Beauty (ELF), Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), Apple (AAPL).

Host: Travis Hoium

Guests: Lou Whiteman, Jon Quast

Engineer: Dan Boyd

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