Jensen Huang's AI Capex Pulse Check
Aug 28, 2026 · 40m
Summary
Host John Quast and guests Jason Hall and Matt Frankel analyze NVIDIA’s AI capex forecasts and Marvell’s growth potential. They discuss CrowdStrike’s strong earnings amid the Mythos cyber threat, contrasting it with SentinelOne’s performance. The panel evaluates turnaround prospects for PayPal, AppLovin, Sterling Infrastructure, and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Finally, they highlight Atlanta Braves Holdings and Forgent as radar picks.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest introductions
NVIDIA's role in the $1.3T AI infrastructure build-out
Hyperscaler capex spending and NVIDIA valuation metrics
Marvell Technology: The central nervous system of data centers
Sponsor segment: Fundrise venture capital access
CrowdStrike earnings, Mythos AI, and valuation debate
SentinelOne vs. CrowdStrike: Growth and competitive dynamics
Sponsor segment: Claude AI for investors
Turnaround candidate: PayPal under new CEO leadership
AppLovin: Mobile ad growth vs. regulatory risks
Sterling Infrastructure: AI data center construction boom
DICK'S Sporting Goods: Foot Locker acquisition challenges
Sponsor segments: Vanguard and Charles Schwab
Disclaimer and show notes reminder
Atlanta Braves Holdings: Owning a professional sports team
Final pick: Fortune Brands Innovations
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