The Real Eisman Playbook

On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by Lakshmi Ganapathi (Unicus Research) to discuss the growing stress among consumers in the US economy and whether or not the "silent recession" is already here. They also discuss the problems within the used car business, the Yen Carry Trade, private credit concerns, and much more.

00:00 - Intro

01:34 - The Health of the US Consumer

08:35 - Is There Already a Recession?

16:02 - Problems with Carvana & the Used Car Business

20:58 - Commercial Real Estate

25:56 - The Yen Carry Trade

30:10 - FICO

33:56 - Digital Realty

37:39 - GE Vernova

39:37 - Private Credit Concerns

43:25 - The Problem with the US Consumer Today

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In this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman discusses silver’s collapse and forced liquidations, crypto's plunge, and the obliteration of software stocks. He also recommends two stocks (Charter & Meritage) and breaks down another week of earnings.

00:00 - Intro

01:30 - A Personal Health Update

02:15 - Silver Collapsed

03:34 - Crypto's Decline

05:18 - The Obliteration of Software Stocks

07:22 - Charter Communications

13:13 - Meritage Homes

15:14 - Waymo & Tesla

15:42 - Earnings: Palantir, PayPal, Disney, AMD, Eli Lilly, Google, Qualcomm, & Amazon



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On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by Jason Trennert (Strategas). The two of them beak down how populism, policy decisions, and private capital have reshaped today’s market system. Trennert explains the long-term implications for investors navigating a market that no longer behaves the way it used to.

00:00 - Intro

01:52 - Jason's Journey with Cancer

04:47 - Trump's Latest Tariff Threat

06:52 - Populism

12:04 - Crypto

13:45 - The Current Economy

16:15 - The AI Bubble (Or Non-Bubble)

18:10 - Affordability

20:51 - Trump's Credit Card Proposal

23:46 - Is the Market Expensive Or Not?

30:34 - Private Equity

36:34 - Financials

40:05 - Retail & Meme Stocks

42:55 - General Thoughts & Outro

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Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content.

Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.

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In this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the recent chaos surrounding silver and how it's been impacted by China’s new export ban. He also discusses the collapse of UnitedHealthcare, the explosive AI CapEx forecasts from Meta and Microsoft, and much more.

00:00 - Intro

01:10 - Some Thoughts on the Market & The Surge of Silver

04:37 - Greenland & The Fed

05:41 - Procter & Gamble & McCormick Struggle

06:30 - State of the Market

07:25 - Earnings: UnitedHealthcare, Starbucks, GE Vernova, Amphenol, Meta, ServiceNow, Microsoft, Tesla, Apple

20:44 - Mailbag

22:39 - Outro

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Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content.
Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.

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On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by analyst Ken Suchoski to break down the world of payments. The two of them discuss the benefits and risks of stablecoins, why Visa and Mastercard are still dominant, the collapse of Fiserv, and much more.

00:00 - Intro

01:20 - What Are Stablecoins?

08:50 - Tether, Circle, & Potential Risks

20:33 - Consumer Payments vs Commercial Payments

28:39 - Back to Circle's Stock

30:35 - Traditional Payments: Visa & Mastercard

40:15 - Investing Outside of Visa & Mastercard

42:45 - What's Happened with Fiserv?

48:41 - PayPal, Block, Toast, & More

57:05 - Outro

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Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content.

Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.

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