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Fed Shake-Up, Tech Earnings Divergence & Tesla’s Strategic Pivot

02 February 2026 42:35 AmplifyME

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This week on the Market Maker Podcast, Anthony and Piers unpack one of the most eventful weeks in global markets and business strategy.


Donald Trump nominates Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair. What does this mean for inflation, rate cut expectations, and the sharp reversal in gold and silver?


Microsoft and Meta post strong earnings - but only one stock soars. Why did investors rotate out of Microsoft and into Meta, and what role does OpenAI play?


Tesla announces a major strategic shift, ending Model S/X production and pivoting toward robotics and robo-taxis. Is this a bold long-term play or a risky execution challenge?


Apple delivers a record-breaking quarter but faces investor hesitation amid rising costs and muted AI positioning.


A deep dive into ANTA Sports’ $2.2B acquisition of a 29% stake in Puma — and what it tells us about global brand strategy, China’s sportswear ambitions, and geographic arbitrage.


Ideal for finance professionals, students, and anyone tracking markets, tech, and M&A trends.


(00:00) Fed Chair Shake-Up: Kevin Warsh Named

(04:01) Big M&A Moves: Clorox, CVC, Alibaba, Carlyle

(06:37) Microsoft vs Meta: A Tale of Two Earnings

(09:48) Azure Growth, Copilot Struggles, OpenAI Exposure

(15:12) Meta’s AI Spend Pays Off

(18:59) Tesla’s Strategic Pivot to Robotics

(24:53) CapEx Surge, Optimus, and Execution Risk

(31:50) Apple’s Record Quarter & AI Gaps

(33:26) ANTA’s Puma Deal: Global Brand Strategy

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