The Real Eisman Playbook

On episode 60 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Bob Brackett, the energy and mining analyst at Bernstein, to break down the energy landscape and discuss why energy stocks are down even as oil sits near $100 a barrel in the wake of the Iran war. Bob also explains where the opportunities are, which companies are best positioned, and why the forward curve is confusing even the most seasoned investors. They also explore the AI connection to energy demand, the UAE leaving OPEC, and much more.

0:00:00 - Intro

0:00:55 - Bob's Background

0:01:50 - What's Happening in This Sector?

0:07:15 - Exxon, Oil Prices, & The Forward Curve

0:18:52 - UAE Dropping Out of OPEC

0:22:04 - Natural Gas

0:35:12 - Miners & Copper

0:40:32 - Lithium

0:46:10 - Analyzing the Main Groups & Companies of the Sector

0:55:14 - Drillers

1:02:00 - Which Companies Does Bob Like?

1:06:20 - EOG

1:08:40 - Back to Miners

1:10:15 - L&G

1:14:32 - Outro

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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman explains why the market’s recent “melt-up” is starting to feel frothy as AI stocks surge and defensive sectors continue to shrink inside the S&P 500. Steve breaks down rising inflation concerns, the growing risks in private credit, and key earnings reactions from companies including Cisco, Coinbase, Toast, Block, Expedia, Trade Desk and CoreWeave.

00:00 - Intro

00:50 - Sign Up For The Real Eisman Playbook Premium

05:50 - Trump Rejects Iran's Peace Proposal

06:10 - Signs of Frothiness in the Market

08:07 - More Inflation Signs

08:42 - Ebay Rejects GameStop

09:00 - More Bad News in Private Equity

12:17 - Payments: PayPal, Fiserv, Toast, Bill, & Block

14:14 - Expedia

14:45 - The Trade Desk

15:20 - CoreWeave

15:56 - CoinBase

16:24 - Constellation

17:10 - Cisco

18:06 - Aevex

18:28 - Mailbag: FICO's Scoring Monopoly

20:00 - Outro

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On episode 59 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Kelsey Zhu of Autonomous to discuss the collapse of FICO's decades-long monopoly on credit scores and what it means for homebuyers, lenders, and investors. Kelsey breaks down how FICO raised its mortgage score pricing from 60 cents to $10 per pull and why that aggressive pricing opened the door for Vantage. They also explore the broader financial data sector and discuss how AI is reshaping the competitive landscape for every company in the group.

00:00 - The Real Eisman Playbook Premium

02:20 - Intro

04:35 - An Overview of the FICO Situation

13:40 - Destroying a Monopoly

20:05 - FICO vs Vantage Pricing

27:42 - The Credit Bureaus

30:39 - Kelsey's Call with a Private Mortgage Lender

35:09 - Outside the Mortgage Industry

37:00 - Going Back to the Price Increase

38:06 - Monopolies vs Duopolies

40:11 - Good & Bad Business Models

45:15 - Businesses of the Credit Bureaus

49:23 - How AI Factors In

51:20 - Verisk's Business Model

54:10 - MSCI

59:03 - FactSet

1:03:25 - Summarizing the FICO Situation & Lessons Learned

1:03:32 - Outro

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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down why strong earnings, surging AI investment, and dominant tech leadership continue to push the market higher despite ongoing concerns about consumer weakness, war in Iran, and elevated valuations. Steve analyzes the latest results from companies including Palantir, AMD, Disney, Shopify, PayPal, Apollo, KKR, and Arista Networks, while also explaining why semiconductors, industrial power plays, and financials remain the market’s biggest drivers. Plus, Steve discusses Amazon’s expansion into logistics, GameStop’s surprise bid for eBay, private credit risks, and why traditional recession indicators still aren’t flashing red.

00:00 - Intro

00:53 - The Real Eisman Playbook Premium

03:42 - Iran War Updates

04:17 - Amazon vs FedEx & UPS

04:54 - GameStop vs eBay, Why Michael Burry Just Sold Everything

05:28 - Quarter Overview & Revenue/Earnings Growth,

08:34 - The S&P 500 Hits a 20% Operating Margin

10:21 - Palantir

12:16 - Transdigm

12:53 - KKR

13:19 - Apollo & Private Credit Fears Fade

15:19 - Eaton

15:52 - Rockwell Automation

16:22 - Diamondback Energy

16:53 - PayPal

17:43 - Fiserv

18:59 - Shopify

19:50 - Arista

20:30 - AMD

21:07 - Disney

22:25 - McDonald's & Shake Shack

22:55 - Whirlpool & Zillow

23:35 - Mailbag: Is a Shiller PE of 40 a Death Sentence for the Market?

25:36 - Outro

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On episode 58 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Chris Verrone and Todd Sohn of Strategas to break down what the charts are really saying about this market in the aftermath of the Iran war swoon and rapid recovery. They discuss why semis, AI, banks, and power have come roaring back, why gold has struggled, and whether or not we're heading for a market melt-up.

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00:00 - Intro

01:08 - What Has Happened in Recent Weeks?

08:37 - Tech: Semis, Equipment, & Software

21:30 - Financials: Banks & Private Equity

26:38 - Which Sectors Are Not Working: Healthcare & Defense Stocks

29:51 - Industrials: GE Vernova, Vertiv, & More

34:30 - The Energy Sector

35:35 - Last Words: Are We in a Melt-Up?

36:35 - Outro

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Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content.

Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.

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