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The episode discusses SpaceX's potential IPO, Canadian bank earnings, and market trends in consumer spending and AI infrastructure.

In this episode, we break down a wide range of market stories, starting with SpaceX’s potential IPO and what its S-1 reveals about the business. We look at the company’s major segments, including Starlink, launch services, and xAI, while discussing the massive valuation being floated and why investors may want to be cautious around the hype. We also cover Nvidia’s latest blockbuster earnings, the continued strength in AI infrastructure demand, and why the stock’s muted reaction says a lot about how much growth is already priced in. From there, we turn to Walmart, Lowe’s, and Home Depot to see what they are saying about the consumer, higher fuel costs, and the pressure still hitting DIY and housing-related spending. Finally, we discuss the start of Canadian bank earnings season with Scotiabank, including its improving return on equity, lower provisions, and why Canadian banks continue to show resilience despite concerns around the broader economy. Tickers of stocks discussed: NVDA, WMT, LOW, HD, BNS.TO Subscribe to Our New Youtube Channel! Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter…

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