Berkshire Bets on AI and Housing as Canadian Banks Keep Delivering

Berkshire Bets on AI and Housing as Canadian Banks Keep Delivering

June 4, 2026 · 33 min · Episode 604

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The episode discusses major developments in AI, tech, Berkshire Hathaway's housing acquisition, and the performance of Canadian banks.

In this episode, we cover several major stories across AI, tech, Berkshire Hathaway, housing, and Canadian banks. We start with Anthropic reportedly moving closer to a potential IPO and what that could mean for the broader AI IPO race. We also break down the latest SpaceX IPO update, including its massive expected valuation and why investors appear to be valuing the company as much more than just a rocket launch business. We then look at Alphabet’s major equity raise and what it says about the rising cost of the AI infrastructure race. From there, we discuss Berkshire Hathaway’s planned acquisition of homebuilder Taylor Morrison and why the deal is notable under Greg Abel’s leadership. Finally, we wrap up with Canadian bank earnings, where results were better than feared, dividends were raised, capital markets helped, and credit remains the key risk to watch over the next few quarters. Tickers of stocks discussed: GOOG, GOOGL, BRK.B, TMHC, LEN, RY.TO, TD.TO, BMO.TO, BNS.TO, CM.TO, NA.TO, TSLA, SPCX Subscribe to Our New Youtube Channel! Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing…

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Hosts: Braden Dennis, Simon Belanger

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Organizations: Berkshire Hathaway, Anthropic, SpaceX, Alphabet, Taylor Morrison, Canadian banks, Canadian Investor Podcast Network, Jointci.com, Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast

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