Mad Money 6/23/25 | Audio Only

Market Trends & Geopolitical Impact - The market initially reacted negatively to the US attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, with oil prices surging, but then reversed as Iran's response appeared limited, leading to a drop in oil prices and a bullish market sentiment [1][3][10][27] - Iran's potential closure of the Straits of Hormuz is unlikely due to their own reliance on it for 170万 barrels per day of exports [1][4] - US ethane exports to China are being used as a bargaining chip in the rare earth minerals debate, causing uncertainty for US energy exporters [3][4][5] Investment Opportunities & Company Performance - Darden Restaurants presents a compelling investment opportunity due to strong performance, especially at Olive Garden and Longhorn Steakhouse, a $1 billion buyback program, and a 71% dividend increase [11][12][13][14] - Darden's blended same store sales were up 46%, exceeding Wall Street's expectation of 35% [13] - Longhorn Steakhouse surpassed $3 billion in annual revenue for the first time in fiscal year 2025 [18] - Arlo Technologies' subscription business is experiencing insane growth, with subscriber count breaking through 5 million users and aiming for 10 million by 2030 [40][41] - Arlo Technologies' gross margin expanded by 600 basis points year-over-year, reaching 83% [43] Individual Stock Analysis & Recommendations - Circle Internet Group: Sell 50% of your position tomorrow morning and let the rest run [3][33] - Palantir: Jim Kramer said at 50, it's going to 100, at 100, it's going to 200 [3] - Haiko: Take some off tomorrow just because you're going to be a good soldier, but I like the stock [3] - Arlo Technologies: Put on a small position here, but you got to wait for a buyback before you buy more [52]