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Episode Synopsis
Doug and Greg are back after a Holiday break. They continue the weekly AI conversation with 2026 predictions, potential IPOs, and Google’s rising market strength. They also discuss recent geopolitical events in Venezuela and the strategic U.S. interests in the region, amidst rising tensions with China.
Key Takeaways
[00:16] - Our predictions on the AI bubble in 2026
[06:08] - Google's resurgence in the AI space
[11:00] - Oil, narcotics, and China/US influence in Latin America
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Anthropic reportedly preparing for one of the largest IPOs ever in race with OpenAI: FT
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Greg Stokes
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Disclosure
The information in this podcast is educational and general in nature and does not take into consideration the listener's personal circumstances. Therefore, it is not intended to be a substitute for specific, individualized financial, legal, or tax advice. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult the appropriate, qualified professional prior to making a final decision.
Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk. Therefore, it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy (including the investments and/or investment strategies referenced in our blogs/podcasts) or any other investment and/or non-investment-related content or services will be profitable, equal any historical performance level(s), be suitable or appropriate for a reader/listener’s individual situation, or prove successful. Moreover, no portion of the blog/podcast content should be construed as a substitute for individual advice or services from the financial professional(s) of a reader/listener’s choosing, including Stokes Family, LLC, a registered investment adviser with the SEC, with which the blogger/podcasters are affiliated.
Key Takeaways
[00:16] - Our predictions on the AI bubble in 2026
[06:08] - Google's resurgence in the AI space
[11:00] - Oil, narcotics, and China/US influence in Latin America
View Transcript
Links
Anthropic reportedly preparing for one of the largest IPOs ever in race with OpenAI: FT
Welcome to America! Captured Drug Lords Choose: Snitch or Suffer
Connect with our hosts
Doug Stokes
Greg Stokes
Stokes Family Office
Subscribe and stay in touch
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
lagniappe.stokesfamilyoffice.com
Disclosure
The information in this podcast is educational and general in nature and does not take into consideration the listener's personal circumstances. Therefore, it is not intended to be a substitute for specific, individualized financial, legal, or tax advice. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult the appropriate, qualified professional prior to making a final decision.
Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk. Therefore, it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy (including the investments and/or investment strategies referenced in our blogs/podcasts) or any other investment and/or non-investment-related content or services will be profitable, equal any historical performance level(s), be suitable or appropriate for a reader/listener’s individual situation, or prove successful. Moreover, no portion of the blog/podcast content should be construed as a substitute for individual advice or services from the financial professional(s) of a reader/listener’s choosing, including Stokes Family, LLC, a registered investment adviser with the SEC, with which the blogger/podcasters are affiliated.
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