About this episode

The episode discusses Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI and its implications, along with insights on South Korea's ETF issues and an update on Trump's strategy in the Strait of Hormuz.

Ed Elson speaks with Alex Kantrowitz about what Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI could mean for the startup’s hardware and IPO ambitions. Then, Luke Kawa returns to the show to break down South Korea’s leveraged ETF problem. Finally, Ed gives an update on Trump’s latest Strait of Hormuz strategy. Alex Kantrowitz is the author of the Big Technology newsletter and podcast. Luke Kawa is the Head of Markets at Sherwood News. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Ed Elson

Guests: Alex Kantrowitz, Luke Kawa

Topics covered

• Apple lawsuit
• OpenAI
• South Korea ETF
• Trump strategy
• technology
• business news

Keywords

• Apple
• OpenAI
• lawsuit
• ETF
• Trump
• Strait of Hormuz
• business
• technology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: OpenAI, Apple, Sherwood News

Places: Strait of Hormuz, South Korea

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