SpaceX to the Moon, But Can Elon Catch the Falling AI Rockets?

AI demand remains strong, but growing credit concerns, rising bond yields and inflation fears are putting pressure on some of the market's biggest technology names. Is this simply a buying opportunity, or are deeper risks beginning to emerge? In this episode of The Long & Short, Rich McDonald and Piers Buckworth unpack the AI sell-off, examining the financial pressures facing CoreWeave, NVIDIA's expanding role in AI financing and what upcoming earnings from Meta could mean for the sector. They also explore Elon Musk's ambitious growth plans, opportunities in short selling, and how oil prices, geopolitical tensions and shifting market sentiment could shape the next big market move. In this episode: - Why AI stocks are falling despite continued strong demand - The growing credit risks facing CoreWeave and other AI infrastructure providers - How NVIDIA's financing commitments are changing its investment outlook - Elon Musk's ambitious growth plans and potential Tesla merger discussions - What Meta's upcoming earnings could reveal about AI spending - Why Microsoft is regaining investor confidence while Apple looks expensive - The risks of crowded trades and opportunities in short selling - How oil prices, inflation and geopolitical developments could influence markets - Why US Treasuries and defensive positioning remain important - Potential opportunities in undervalued stocks including Pfizer 📖 Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: Is the AI Trade in Trouble? 02:10 – AI Demand vs Credit Risk: What's Really Driving the Sell-Off? 04:03 – CoreWeave, Nebius & IREN: Understanding AI Infrastructure Debt 13:57 – NVIDIA's Growing Role as an AI Financier 17:16 – Elon Musk, AI Growth & the Tesla Merger Question 25:43 – Meta Earnings: The Next Big Test for AI Spending 30:51 – Microsoft, Apple & the Outlook for Big Tech 35:23 – CrowdStrike, Palantir & Managing Short Positions 38:06 – Oil Refiners, Inflation & Geopolitical Risks 41:43 – Treasuries, Market Rotation & Opportunities in Undervalued Stocks 📲 Stay connected: Subscribe to The Long & Short for weekly discussions on financial markets, trading opportunities and the forces shaping global investing. Rich McDonald 🌐 richonmarkets.com – Market commentary and newsletters. 📱@richonmarkets on all social platforms. Piers Buckworth 🌐 apex-trading.co.uk – Trading insights, market analysis and professional trading education. 📱: Instagram @apextradingdesk | TikTok & Substack @apexalphatrading | X @ApexTradingDesk | YouTube @ApexTradingChannel For a longer-term perspective on investing, ETFs and portfolio construction, check out The Art of Investing podcast released every Friday! 🎧 TAoI on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... 🎧 TAoI on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4bmvfbD... Your capital is at risk. 70% of retail investors lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.