Been a big year for the tech trade. The question now, whether 2026 will be just as robust. Deep Waters Gene Monster joins us now with his very own outlook for that space.It's good to have you. Welcome back. >> Hi, Scott.>> Let's talk about something in the here and now before we look ahead. That's Broadcom, which you do own, Deep Water does after the bell today. So, we I think failed the test yesterday with Oracle.What do we do today. stay the course and not only because we're early in AI, but we're also ea ...

Competitive Positioning - OpenAI aims to attract enterprise customers from Anthropic and Google [2] - OpenAI is challenging the perception that Google's Gemini 3 is the superior model [2] - OpenAI claims its latest model outperforms Google's Gemini 3 in key benchmark tests [4] Product & Strategy - OpenAI is releasing its latest model, GPT 5.2%, for both consumers and enterprise clients, emphasizing its suitability for everyday professional use [1][2] - OpenAI anticipates significantly increasing revenue due to the perceived value and willingness to pay for its technology [3] - OpenAI expects to conclude its "code red phase" by January [4] Market Impact - Google's Gemini 3 launch had a smaller impact on OpenAI's metrics than initially anticipated [4] - OpenAI is experiencing rapid growth at a significant scale, according to current data [3]

Market Trends & Analysis - Small caps, represented by the Russell 2000, experienced a breakout in September, reaching new all-time highs, but the S&P 600, a small-cap index with a profitability component, lagged behind [2] - Recently, the S&P 600 has joined the Russell 2000 in its upward movement, nearing its own all-time highs, suggesting a potentially broader and more robust small-cap rally [2] - Small caps are currently at levels similar to those in November 2021, indicating potential for significant upside if the current breakout is sustained [2] - There is observed moderation or relative weakness in some of the MAG 7 stocks, such as Nvidia and Meta [2][3] - The ratio of small caps to MAG 7 is breaking out above a multi-year downtrend that began in 2022-2023, suggesting a possible shift in market leadership [3] Company Performance & Potential Risks - Meta's price is below its 200-day moving average, and the slope of the 200-day moving average is potentially inflecting lower, making it one of the weakest of the MAG 7 stocks [6] - If more MAG 7 stocks exhibit similar weakness, it could pose a greater concern for the overall market [6] Investment Opportunities - The alpha, or excess return, may be found in small caps, even if the S&P 500 continues to grind higher [7] - The current market environment may present a runway for small caps, contingent on continued participation from other market segments [4][5]

this record- setting rally and how far stocks can go. Let's ask Tom Lee. He is Funstrat's head of research, a CNBC contributor.He's with me at Post 9 because he is out with his 2026 outlook for stocks. Thanks for sharing it with us first. We appreciate you for that.So, let's get right to it. So, we're going to 7700. That's the headline. So, that's pretty decent year in in the year ahead.Not quite as robust as we had this year. Why that target. >> Uh well, we're three years of 20% gains because the S&P proba ...

On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, major cryptocurrencies fall the day after the Federal Reserve's latest rate cut. Plus, Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon appeared before a judge for his sentencing in New York federal court for fraud and conspiracy. And, 21shares Chief Investment Strategist Adrian Fritz breaks down the asset manager's new crypto outlook report for 2026 and discusses the launch of the firm's spot XRP ETF in the U.S. Chapters 00:00 - CNBC Crypto World, Dec 11, 2025 0:25 - Crypto prices fa ...

>> WE GOT TO HAVE SOME FUN RIGHT NOW. MCKEEL HAGERTY, CEO OF HAGERTY, WITH US, ALONG WITH ROBERT FRANK OF INSIDE WEALTH AND A MAN WHO KNOWS HOW TO GET SOME REALLY COOL CARS. MAN.>> WE HAVE SOME FOR THE BUSINESS RIGHT NOW. >> WELL, THERE'S A NEW GENERATION OF COLLECTORS COMING INTO THE SPACE, AND THEY. THEY LIKE NEWER, SPORTY CARS.AND IT'S NOT THAT THERE'S ANYTHING WRONG WITH ALL THE PREVIOUS GENERATIONS. IT'S JUST THE NEXT GENERATION IS SHOWING ITSELF. >> SO LIKE GEN X, MILLENNIALS, GEN ZERS THAT WE NEVER T ...

Joining us now is Rothschild and Redburn's Alex Hazel. He holds Wall Street's loan cell rating on the name. In fact, since his call back in September, Oracle has fallen 35%.So, round of applause, Alex. Welcome. Um, what why are they being differentiated or are they being differentiated for their heavy capex plans.>> Uh, thanks for having me on the show. I think there really two building blocks and the first one really applies also to other hyperscalers like these large scale GPU deployments overall generate ...

For more on this story and the tensions with Venezuela, let's bring in Michelle Cruer, CEO of MCC Global Enterprises, CBC contributor, former anchor of such shows as this one. Uh Michelle, this is escalating >> for sure. >> Probably no surprise.I would say it's fair to say that the the financial sanctions that were put on these countries a couple years ago that were lightly enforced, if at all, uh this is the next step. This is a a designed step to kill the cash flow I assume from Maduro and others. >> Yes, ...

It's that time this hour for our market navigator and with a third consecutive rate cut in the books now question is what impact that will all have on the private equity space. Our next guest says it'll be easier for companies to do their business and bring better returns to investors. He likes some of the names because of that.Bob Lang is founder and chief opt options analyst at explosive options. And Bob, you're looking specifically at Apollo. Why.>> Yeah. Hi Kelly, good to see you again. So I Apollo Glob ...

Vantage Score Overview - Vantage Score is a leading national credit score established approximately 20 years ago by Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion [2] - Over 220 million people use Vantage Score to check their credit score [3] - Vantage Score utilizes alternative data like rental payment history, giving credit to consumers who pay rent on time, unlike some competitors [3] K-Shaped Economy Impact - The dominant theme is the K-shaped economy, with higher and middle-income consumers continuing to shop while lower-income consumers are not shopping as much [5] - Higher and middle-income consumers' late payments have dropped in three of the last four months, while lower-income consumers' delinquencies have increased [7] - Homeownership is a significant driver of the K-shape, as homeowners have more of a cushion and are not as exposed to rising rent [8] Consumer Sentiment and Credit Health - The average Vantage Score was 701 through the end of October, indicating overall healthy credit for the average consumer [12] - However, this average masks the divergence between high and low-income consumers, with many lower-income consumers facing challenges [13] - Lowering interest rates and a resurgent housing market could help lower-income consumers [14] Future Outlook - Vantage Score aims to expand homeownership opportunities to millions more consumers [9] - Retail and consumer spending make up two-thirds of the US economy, and home purchases tend to stimulate spending in other areas [10]