The Joseph Carlson Show

A rapid breakdown of a massive two-day market surge and what may have triggered it. Discussion of differing expert takes on buying the index after geopolitical shocks. A look at Warren Buffett’s perspective on market pullbacks. A skeptical take on a headline-grabbing study claiming kids are unaffordable, plus personal parenting experience. Replies to viewer comments on timing and oil supply.

Discussion of why now might be the best time to buy and which stocks have held up or fallen. Analysis of technical signals suggesting many names are oversold. Critique of a costly AI product shutdown and its opportunity cost. A data-driven takedown of complaints about streaming pricing and a comparison of content spend versus hours watched.

They dig into a once‑loved stock that has plunged over 50% and why investors turned away. Discussion covers competitive threats, pricing fights, and political scrutiny around credit scoring. They also examine an ambitious $9 trillion market cap target from a major tech company. The segment ends with a comical fail about a dancing robot gone wrong.

They break down Meta’s five-year metaverse flop and the $80 billion write-off. They talk about a sudden corporate pivot to AI and a quirky plan for an AI “CEO” agent. There's coverage of Uber’s big Rivian robotaxi deal and a movie success tied to a streaming win. Plus a nostalgic Costco hot dog stunt and a controversial take on introspection.

A deep dive into Apple’s device-first AI strategy and its M5 chip ambitions. A debate over whether devices can undercut cloud giants and threaten social platforms. News on Intuit’s aggressive buybacks and halted exec sales. A look at Adobe’s cash flow versus slowing growth. Netflix’s pricey AI acquisition decoded. Critique of an SEC reporting change labeled a transparency risk.

A deep dive into why a major social media stock has become a buy-the-dip opportunity. A timeline of purchases and position sizing is laid out. Discussion of an influential NYT AI article and whether its reporting mischaracterized product delays. Comparison of AI offerings and valuation contrasts with a high-profile auto tech company. A firm conviction to keep buying on dips.

Six resilient compounders that recently dipped are reviewed, including why a credit scoring firm, a ride-hailing giant, and a tax-software leader still matter. A software titan and an asset manager face valuation and macro questions. S&P Global’s buybacks and AI fears get scrutiny. Forecasts for a near-term rally and later weakness are debated, and lively pushback on AI doom narratives wraps things up.

Oil surges past $100 after the Strait of Hormuz closure and global shipments grind to a halt. A major AI company sues the Trump administration over blacklist designation and contract risks. Netflix buys Ben Affleck’s AI studio to boost in-house production tools. Viral CEO food-review videos spark a contest of authenticity, with one clearly standing out.

A deep walkthrough of valuing every stock in a $1.3M portfolio using historical multiples and DCF models. Individual company checks include Meta, Amazon, ASML, Costco, Google, Microsoft, Netflix and more. The host compares growth assumptions, target returns and where positions look cheap or pricey. A practical tour of portfolio-wide valuation decisions and future watchlist plans.

Discussion of market reactions to geopolitical conflict and whether investors should stay the course. Debate over short-term volatility versus long-term buying, and one investor’s unchanged portfolio strategy. Deep dive into Netflix walking away from a major deal and the financial implications. Examination of Duolingo’s earnings shock, growth metrics, and strategic focus on engagement. A humorous takedown of a fast food CEO’s awkward PR moment.