In this episode of Non Consensus Investing, host Ram Ahluwalia, CIO at Lumida Wealth, with guest Michael, a retired Goldman Sachs partner, explores the complex terrain of alternative investments. They dissect Tesla's latest earnings and Elon Musk’s plans for robotics and full self-driving technology, along with Google’s growth in YouTube and Google Cloud, emphasizing their AI strategies. The episode also delves into the broader semiconductor market and the emergence of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Furthermore, they navigate investment strategies amidst political shifts, analyzing the impact of data centers' carbon neutrality efforts by tech giants and energy policies on investments. They highlight market breadth expansion strategies and regulatory environments globally, providing essential insights for investors navigating these evolving markets
00:00 Introduction to Non Consensus Investing
00:42 Welcoming the Guest: Michael's Background
01:39 Tesla Earnings and Elon Musk's Vision
03:51 Humanoids and Future Prospects
05:39 Challenges and Competition for Tesla
07:58 AI and Robotics: The Bigger Picture
18:48 Conflicts of Interest in Financial Analysis
21:03 Sovereign AI and Global Implications
31:07 Google's Earnings and Cloud Business
46:03 Generative AI and CapEx Dynamics
47:34 Positioning in Mag7: NVIDIA, Meta, and Google
49:34 Meta's Open Source Strategy with Llama 3
53:59 AI's Impact on Business Models and CapEx
01:00:44 Crypto and Digital Assets in the Political Landscape
01:02:53 Tech Market Trends and Predictions
01:11:46 Energy Sector Outlook in a Trump Presidency
01:20:53 Investment Strategies and Market Sentiment
01:26:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts