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**Young Fighters Morning Brief (Hosts: Julie Hyman & Co-host)**
* **Market Sentiment:**
* General feeling: "Vibes stink" – negative sentiment due to current market conditions.
* Market indicators: Nasdaq in correction, futures lower. S&P 500 is below its 200-day moving average again.
* **VIX:** Currently around 28, up from mid-teens before the current conflict. It's "grinding higher," which is unusual as it typically spikes and then falls. This pattern was also seen in 2022.
* **Market Regime Change:** Suggestion that this is a "very different overall market regime" not saved by a single headline; 2022 feels analogous.
* **Investor Behavior:** People are not eager to buy; looking to "soften" portfolios or sell. No positive trends reversing.
* **Market Performance (since war began / month-to-date):**
* **S&P 500:** Down 5.8%.
* **10-year yield:** Up 47 basis points (implies bondholders are "getting crushed"). Many bought bonds expecting rate cuts, but rates went higher.
* **Oil (WTI):** Up 41%.
* **Oil (Brent):** Up 49%.
* **Gold:** Down almost 17%.
* **Bitcoin:** Up about 5% (with significant volatility).
* **MSCI World Index (ex-US):** Down 9.8%.
* **S&P 500 Sectors (this week):** Technology (XLK) down 3.3%, Communication Services down nearly 4%. Energy, Materials, Utilities are outperformers.
* **S&P 500 Sectors (month-to-date/since war):** Only Energy is up (10%). Communication Services, Consumer Discretionary, Real Estate (due to bond yields), and Tech are significantly down.
* **Analyst/Strategist Views (Mixed):**
* **Torsten Slok (Apollo Global Management):** Market is "overreacting to what will likely be a four to six-week period of volatility which will ultimately result in 50 years of stability." Believes the Iran shock isn't big enough to offset "strong tailwinds from the economy, AI spending, the Joshua Renaissance, and the One Big Beautiful Bill." Title of his note: "Sentiment destruction not demand destruction."
* **Keith Learner:** Equity risk rewards are "at their lowest." Tech stock valuations are back to the lows seen around the April 2020 COVID shock.
* **Chris Harvey (CIBC):** Sees "double digit upside" to S&P 500 target of 4750.
* **Earnings:** Expected Q1 earnings growth is 12%, and 15% for 2025. Underlying economy is still strong.
* **Market Disconnect:** Many analysts were bullish mid-February despite S&P 500 being flat while many underlying stocks were down 20-40%. This seems to be resolving with the index coming down.
* **Private Credit Discussion:**
* Funds' structure: Redeem up to 5% of fund value quarterly.
* Current situation: Funds are receiving capital calls for *more* than 5%. Most are sticking to the 5% rule.
* Debate: Should funds stick to rules to prevent a "run on the bank," or bend rules to accommodate investors who "didn't understand" the investment?
* Opaqueness: Difficulty in knowing the true percentage of bad loans, but it might be ticking up due to economic cycle.
* Underlying Investments: Many private credit funds invest in software companies, implying if "Mag 7" are struggling, "Joe Software" companies are likely doing worse.
* **Wealth Inequality & Cost of Living:**
* **Facts (from Wall Street Journal/Federal Reserve data via ZIDAR):** 430,000 US households worth $30 million or more. 74,000 worth $100 million or more.
* **David French (NYT columnist):** "America is a multi-tiered society," high income buys visible prosperity, decent income buys nothing special. Economy warping to accommodate the minority.
* **Inflation & CPI:** CPI doesn't fully capture the true cost of living. Large nominal dollar amounts (e.g., 2% on $4000 rent is $800, $80 to fill a gas tank) feel significant despite lower percentage increases.
**Opening Bid Segment (Host: Brian Sozzi)**
* **Meta Platforms:** $100 billion market cap went "up in smoke" after an unfavorable jury ruling. Lack of aggressive buying on the dip suggests fresh concerns about near-term fundamentals.
* **Michelle Schneider (MarketGauge.com):** This is the third "massive crash" for Meta (previously 2018, 2022). Suggests it might have a chance if it holds $480-500 (2020 lows). Zuckerberg's AI investments are notable.
* **Brooke DiPalma:** Meta's selloff is in the context of a broader "Mag 7" selloff. Trial news caused investors to re-crunch numbers and realize high CapEx could lead to margin pressure.
* **Tom Hayes (Great Hill Capital):** Not a buyer of Meta. Believes tech and software are due for a bounce, but institutions will use relief rallies to exit due to high CapEx (over 90% of operating cash flow for Mag 7 this year) and no immediate return on invested capital. Better prices expected later in the year.
* **Restaurant Industry Sales:** Declined throughout February (Bernstein data). Attributed to winter storms and surging gas prices.
* **Bullish vs. Bearish Sentiment:**
* **Tom Hayes:** Despite concerns, believes the economy is still strong, with rising earnings estimates (12% Q1, 15% 2025). High put buying (insurance after the house is on fire) often precedes a "rip your face off rally" where short sellers lose. Believes current high oil prices are a short-term shock.
* **Technical Indicators:**
* **Michelle Schneider:** Consumer-related ETF (XRT) has broken down below 50-week moving average and 200-day moving average. Russell 2000 and Transportation (IYT) are above their 200-day/50-week averages. This creates a "war between manufacturing/small caps and the consumer."
* **Google:** Despite selloff, some optimism remains on the street regarding its legal case. The share of users under 18 on YouTube is small, potentially limiting the impact of the lawsuit.
* **Netflix:** Announced price hikes again, 15 months after the last increase. Oppenheimer bullish on revenue impact.
* **Energy/Commodities (Michelle Schneider's charts):**
* **Oil & Gas:** WTI needs to break $100 to see sustained higher prices. Natural Gas (around $2.80-2.90, now over $3) could be a buying opportunity.
* **Food Prices (DBA ETF):** Shows a "pretty major breakout," implying rising agricultural commodities.
* **"Vanity Trade":** Mentions potential opportunities in stocks like Novo Nordisk (FDA approval for insulin) and Ulta Beauty (from $700 to $500, could be a good trade even in recession).
* **Restaurant Brands (Burger King parent):** One restaurant stock performing well. Attributed to Burger King's innovation and consumers returning to value in this environment.
**Interview with David Techo (Bare Knuckle Boxing CEO, Lights Out Productions President)**
* **Appeal:** "Gladiatorial nature," "visceral offering" attracts both male and female fans.
* **Growth:** Coming up on one year as CEO (joined June) after Triller. Owner Mike Vasquez (started 2014) has invested significantly, including acquiring UK's BKB (Bare Knuckle Boxing).
* **Operations:**
* 22 events per year (16 numbered events, championship/contender series).
* Upcoming event tomorrow night at Foxwoods (Cub Hawkins vs. Jesse Ronson).
* Distribution: Vice (English), Telemundo (Spanish) at 8 PM Eastern; also Bally's Live, Astraya.
* Ticket prices: $115-200.
* New Activation Series: "360" partnership with Bally's and Sukem (casinos, platforms).
* Technology: Integrating sensors into wrist wraps to track punches, create fan engagement, betting opportunities, and new storytelling with graphic pop-ups.
* **Safety/Perception:**
* Recently did a "fair and balanced" documentary with BBC.
* While brutal (lacerations), fights are faster, fewer rounds, and concussions are "way down" (proven fact) compared to traditional boxing.
* **Regulation:** Cleared in close to 40 states. Benefited from the groundwork laid by Dana White and UFC regarding medical requirements and regulation.
* **Fighter Pay:** Pays "significant purses" across all spectrums (prospects, contenders, champions). Recently signed former boxers like Victor Ortiz, Lee Selby, John Molina Jr.
* **Funding:** Currently funded by owner Mike Vasquez. Not in a fundraising phase but open to it if necessary. Focus is on building a "broadcast-ready product."
* **Fascination:** Combat sports offer a visceral experience, are easy to understand, and attract a broad audience. Emphasizes the "significant skill" involved in bare-knuckle boxing.
**Market Catalyst Segment (Host: Julie Hyman)**
* **Current Market:** Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq all down about 1-1.4% currently.
* **University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment (Final March):**
* Fell to 53.3 (estimate 54).
* One-year inflation expectations: 3.8% (preliminary 3.4%).
* **Reason:** Strong break in trend "right around the time of the start of the military conflict in Iran." Consumers worried about war consequences, primarily through gas prices. Five-fold surge in one-year gas price expectations.
* **Impact on Different Incomes:** Middle and higher-income consumers affected by stock market turbulence in addition to gas prices. Lower-income consumers disproportionately hit by gas prices as a larger budget share.
* **Spending Impact:** Sentiment scores in the 50s are "not good numbers." Evidence of pullback in consumer spending, GDP revisions down. Consumers perceive labor markets as weaker than in 2022.
* **Historical Rebound:** If economic effects dissipate quickly, sentiment recovers quickly. Unlike Russia-Ukraine (which fueled existing inflation), this could rebound faster if gas prices recover and overall inflation isn't significantly impacted.
* **Iran Conflict & US Response:**
* President Trump gave Iran a 10-day extension to reopen the Strait of Hormuz (new deadline April 6). This delays his threats to strike Iranian energy facilities.
* Iran denies asking for a pause.
* US continues to strike military targets in Iran during this period.
* Strait of Hormuz Situation: Iran is still controlling shipping, implementing fees, and allowing passage for "friendly countries" (e.g., Chinese container ship turned around, mostly Pakistani ships passing). Daily ship traffic is ~7, down from 130-150.
* **Oil Market Reaction:** Prices rose despite Trump's extension, indicating market skepticism about quick resolution. Macquarie warns of $200 oil if conflict goes through June.
* **TSA Funding Breakthrough:**
* Senate passed a compromise bill at 2:21 AM to end the partial shutdown for most of DHS (including TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard).
* Leaves ICE and Customs and Border Patrol for future debate.
* House Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges to get it through, with conservative Republicans opposing it for not fully funding border agencies.
* Trump has previously rejected similar deals but last night threatened an executive order to fund TSA workers (unclear legal authority, possibly from the "One Big Beautiful Bill").
* Today is TSA workers' payday, making it a pressing issue.
* This increases chances of "One Big Beautiful Bill 2.0" for border funding.
**Interview with Mike Belche (BitGo Co-founder & CEO)**
* **First Earnings Report Post-IPO:**
* Revenue growth >400% (last quarter).
* Posted a net loss: Due to maintaining Bitcoin on balance sheets, affected by Bitcoin price downturns.
* Adjusted EBITDA was positive.
* Belche emphasizes BitGo is an operating company, not a treasury company, and is long-term bullish on digital assets.
* **Business Growth:**
* **Derivatives Trading:** Launched this year, seeing significant volume. Gives a much stronger trading platform.
* **Prime Brokerage:** Goal is to grow towards a full prime brokerage element (trading, custody, staking, borrow/lend).
* **Spot vs. Derivatives:** Derivatives' notional trading volumes are much larger than spot. Saw $3 billion notional value in derivatives since January. Helps bring more clients.
* **Relationship to Crypto Prices:**
* Acknowledges stock pulls back with crypto prices. Calls it "one of the most challenging parts of being on this call" as company performance is conflated with market performance.
* Crypto is high volatility. BitGo is long-term bullish, having been in the space for 13 years through cycles. Believes current despair signals a bottom.
* Predicts another "blow-off top" eventually.
* Foresees continued deflation of the dollar / inflation of the dollar proving Bitcoin's thesis.
* **Clarity Act:**
* Sees it as providing a "regulatory green light and acceptance" for crypto as a real asset class.
* Helps new traditional financial participants (Morgan Stanley, Citi, BlackRock, Fidelity) enter the space.
* Believes debates over stablecoins are "small road bumps."
* It will lead to a year and a half to two years of CFTC formulating actual crypto regulations.
* **Prediction Markets (Susquehanna Crypto Deal):**
* BitGo is not a prediction market itself but provides a conduit for clients to access them through Susquehanna.
* Allows assets to stay on BitGo's regulated platform (OCC-regulated bank).
* Sees prediction markets as valuable tools, but acknowledges the line with gambling. Expects regulators to figure out the right mix.
**Top Analyst Calls & Trending Tickers (Host: Brooke DiPalma)**
* **Top Analyst Calls:**
* **Netflix:** Oppenheimer raised price target to $135 (from $125). Analyst expects higher revenue from recent price increases. Street has 49 buys, 15 holds, 0 sells.
* **TripAdvisor:** Bank of America upgraded to "buy." Analyst sees "clear catalyst path for value realization" boosted by activist engagement (Starboard Value took 9% stake in July 2025). Street has 4 buys, 9 holds, 4 sells.
* **Vital Farms (egg/butter brand):** Telsey Advisory Group cut price target to $26 (from $35). Analyst cites uncertain macro environment and increased availability of specialty eggs at promotional prices, pressuring leading brands. Street has 10 buys, 2 holds, 0 sells.
* **Trending Tickers:**
* **Carnival Cruise Lines:** Raising expected fuel cost for the year to $2.15 billion (up by a third). Assumes Brent crude averaging $90/barrel (March/early April), $85 (Q3), $80 (Q4). Full-year earnings will be lower. Q1 profit was best since 2020, indicating strong underlying demand.
* **Cybersecurity Stocks (e.g., CrowdStrike):** Declining after a Fortune report that Anthropic (AI company) is testing a new AI model with powerful cybersecurity capabilities. This highlights how generative AI news impacts different sectors.
* **Unity Software (gaming software):** Stock up almost 8%. Released preliminary Q1 results ahead of forecast. Planning to sell a video game publisher and closing an advertising unit.
**Interview with Joanne Hsu (University of Michigan, Director of Surveys of Consumers)**
* **Consumer Sentiment:** Fell to 53.3 in March.
* **Cause:** Strong break in trend linked to the start of the Iran conflict. Consumers worried about war consequences on the economy.
* **Gas Prices:** Primary pass-through. "Enormous five-fold surge" in one-year gas price expectations.
* **Inflation Expectations:** Short-run expectations for inflation picked up significantly (3.8% for one year, up from 3.4%). Long-run inflation expectations only ticked up slightly.
* **Impact on Different Groups:**
* Middle/higher-income consumers: Buffeted by stock market turbulence AND escalating prices.
* Lower-income consumers: Gas prices are a much larger part of their budget; stock market doesn't affect them as much.
* **Impact on Spending:** Sentiment scores in the 50s are "not good." Evidence of pullback in spending. GDP growth revised down.
* **Labor Market:** Consumers perceive labor markets as weaker now than in 2022, adding to stress.
* **Survey Period:** Two-thirds of the survey (Feb 17 - Mar 23) was completed *after* the conflict began.
* **Historical Rebound:** If economic effects of conflict dissipate quickly (e.g., gas prices recover, no overall inflation pass-through), sentiment can recover quickly. Contrasts with Russia-Ukraine, which happened during rising inflation and continued.
**Interview with Ariel Cohen (Navan CEO)**
* **Company Overview:** Digital infrastructure company for business travel and expense. Achieved first full year positive cash flow a year ahead of target.
* **Performance:**
* Revenue up 35%.
* Gross Booking Volume (GBV) up 40%.
* Attributes success to saving companies 15% on travel budget and supporting travelers with AI during disruptions.
* **Navigating Uncertainty:**
* Platform designed to support travelers during interruptions (Middle East conflict, storms, TSA lines).
* Provides information like weather delays, TSA line times, Clear lane status.
* "More loyal" customers during tough times.
* **Client Needs:** Companies prioritize both cost control and employee performance/time.
* **AI Assistant (Ava):**
* Helps with support: 55% of support during two major storms was handled by AI, with 85% satisfaction.
* Orchestrates AI agents and human agents for smooth, fast service in complex, stressful travel situations.
* **Corporate Travel Trends:**
* No evidence of companies pulling back on travel budget. GBV growth of 42% in Q4.
* Increased trip changes (day before/after, missed flights).
* **"Bleisure" (business + leisure):** Strong use case, indicates people invest in themselves and travel experience.
* Platform offers full experience: planning, on-road support, restaurant bookings, automatic expensing.
* **Competitive Edge:**
* Massive savings for customers.
* High retention: 98% (over four years).
* High NPS (satisfaction score): 47.
* New sales growth (new companies joining): 50% in Q4 compared to last year. "Taking a lot of share from competitors."
* **Analyst Ratings:** All 13 Wall Street analysts covering Navan have a "buy" rating (0 holds, 0 sells).
**FA Corner (Guest: Matt Powers, Managing Partner, Power Advisory Group)**
* **Market Driver:** Market is currently driven by geopolitics and energy, not earnings or the Fed.
* **Oil Prices:** Back above $100, touched $110. Feeds into inflation, pushes rate expectations, drives volatility. Bear market territory for Dow and Nasdaq possible.
* **Two Paths for Resolution:**
1. **Quick Resolution:** Shipping normalizes, oil comes down, market snaps back. Don't be on the sidelines.
2. **Prolonged Conflict:** Macro issue, higher inflation, slower growth, potential stagflation. Market not fully pricing this in.
* **Portfolio Positioning:** Be more defensive and selective; shift in leadership.
* **Investment Picks:**
* **Defense Stocks:** Multi-year global spending cycle, demand stable, spending not slowing. Likes Raytheon (broad-based, big backlog, dividend grower) and Lockheed Martin (gold standard in missile defense, consistent dividend, predictable cash flow).
* **Staples:** Good for dampening volatility. Likes Proctor & Gamble (strong, consistent cash flow, dividend grower) and Pepsi (well-diversified). Costco mentioned as a "growth play."
* **Cybersecurity:** If conflict escalates, battlefield may go digital. Spending will accelerate. Likes Crowdstrike (leader in endpoint security, growth via acquisitions) and Palo Alto (platform play, broad range).
* **Staples Vulnerability:** Acknowledges concerns about rising costs and consumers trading down to generics, but believes staples have pricing power and offer stable cash flow and dividend growth, making them good for equity investing and dampening volatility.