Podcast from BlackRock, The Bid

The Bid

Podcast from BlackRock

The Bid breaks down what’s happening in the world of investing and explores the forces changing the economy and finance. From stock market outlooks and megatrends to geopolitics and technology, BlackRock speaks to thought leaders and industry experts from around the globe about the biggest trends moving markets.

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<ul><li>AI is being recognized as a megaforce with trillions of dollars of impact on the global economy and broad implications across various sectors</li><li>Investors are increasingly interested in the AI theme and its potential impact on portfolios, with a focus on what's next in AI development</li><li>The AI theme is still in its early stages, with advancements in technology, data growth, and computing power expected to drive exponential growth and value in AI over the next decade.</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

AI is being recognized as a megaforce with trillions of dollars of impact on the global economy and broad implications across various sectorsInvestors are increasingly interested in the AI theme and its potential impact on portfolios, with a focus on what's next in AI developmentThe AI theme is still in its early stages, with advancements in technology, data growth, and computing power expected to drive exponential growth and value in AI over the next decade.This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

How To Invest In AI vs Tech In A Portfolio

<ul><li>AI has become a dominant topic of discussion among industry leaders, signaling a significant shift in focus over the past year</li><li>Investment opportunities in AI extend beyond just a few mega cap stocks, with opportunities in chips, infrastructure, data and models, software applications, and services and solutions</li><li>Tony emphasizes the importance of building a new computing infrastructure for AI, which is transforming industries and creating new opportunities for tech investors.</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

AI has become a dominant topic of discussion among industry leaders, signaling a significant shift in focus over the past yearInvestment opportunities in AI extend beyond just a few mega cap stocks, with opportunities in chips, infrastructure, data and models, software applications, and services and solutionsTony emphasizes the importance of building a new computing infrastructure for AI, which is transforming industries and creating new opportunities for tech investors.This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Tech and AI Investing Trends: A Stock Picker’s Take

Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

A full service Thai brokerage

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring is a full service broker. The company provides a wide range of investment services such as Securities Brokerage, Derivative Agent Business, Securities Borrowing and Lending, Securities Trading, Underwriting, Financial Advisory, Wealth Advisory, Private Fund Management and International Markets Securities Trading. 

In terms of credibility, Fitch Ratings has assigned Krunghtai XSpring a long-term rating of AA- and a national short-term rating of F1+ with stable outlook.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Recommend opening an investment position in MICRON80, a Depositary Receipt (DR) underlying the US memory chip company.</li><li>The KTX Tactical DR Port generated a total return of -0.31%, impacted by the decline in software stocks such as NET03 and NOW19.</li><li>However, this was offset by gains in the technology and Al sectors following OpenAI's launch of the GPT-6 Astra model.</li></ul>

Recommend opening an investment position in MICRON80, a Depositary Receipt (DR) underlying the US memory chip company.The KTX Tactical DR Port generated a total return of -0.31%, impacted by the decline in software stocks such as NET03 and NOW19.However, this was offset by gains in the technology and Al sectors following OpenAI's launch of the GPT-6 Astra model.

KTX Tactical DR Picks - September 7, 2026 (Eng.)

Private Markets, Angel and Secondary Investing, Sacra

Sacra

Private Markets, Angel and Secondary Investing

Bringing transparency to private markets so investors, founders, and employees can build on conviction. Sacra delivers deeply researched insights on the private companies shaping tomorrow's markets. By surfacing the data, context, and operator perspective that are missing from private markets today, we help secondary buyers and sellers price equity accurately and unlock liquidity for the people building these businesses.

Private Capital Markets

<ul><li>Sacra estimates that Fyxer AI hit $35M in annualized revenue in February 2026, up from $30M at the end of 2025.</li><li>Fyxer AI Limited raised $10 million in a Series A round in March 2025, valuing the company at approximately $60 million post-money.</li><li>The upcoming Memory module launching in H2 2025 transforms Fyxer from a point solution into a comprehensive knowledge platform by creating searchable organizational graphs from every email and meeting interaction.</li></ul>

Sacra estimates that Fyxer AI hit $35M in annualized revenue in February 2026, up from $30M at the end of 2025.Fyxer AI Limited raised $10 million in a Series A round in March 2025, valuing the company at approximately $60 million post-money.The upcoming Memory module launching in H2 2025 transforms Fyxer from a point solution into a comprehensive knowledge platform by creating searchable organizational graphs from every email and meeting interaction.

AI and Global Deep Tech, Mint Finance

Uttkarsh Kohli

AI and Global Deep Tech

Deep Fundamental Analysis

Mint Finance

Mint Finance's investment research blends deep fundamental analysis with technical & quant insights. Investment strategies straddle across multiple asset classes with risk management embedded into every trade to deliver an outsized reward-to-risk ratio.

Mint Finance's research is centered around three key themes. First, energy transition and climate change. Second, artificial intelligence. Third, shifting world order with its impact across politics and monetary economics.

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<li>The EU AI Act’s strict testing for high-risk AI may increase compliance costs for tech firms, forcing them to slow down releases or invest more in safety protocols. </li>
<li>California’s AI Bill anticipates future advancements, putting tech firms on notice, driving pre emptive transparency efforts, and likely raising operational costs for scaling AI systems. </li>
<li>Tech giants like Meta and OpenAI, with democrats like Pelosi oppose California's SB 1047, citing risks to open-source AI and innovation. Prominent figures like Musk and Anthropic AI support regulation.</li>
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The EU AI Act’s strict testing for high-risk AI may increase compliance costs for tech firms, forcing them to slow down releases or invest more in safety protocols. 
California’s AI Bill anticipates future advancements, putting tech firms on notice, driving pre emptive transparency efforts, and likely raising operational costs for scaling AI systems. 
Tech giants like Meta and OpenAI, with democrats like Pelosi oppose California's SB 1047, citing risks to open-source AI and innovation. Prominent figures like Musk and Anthropic AI support regulation.


Global AI Regulations: Big Tech Braces for New Compliance and Innovation Challenges [Part 1]

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OpenAI, L.P. operates as a software company. The Company specializes in AI research and deployment that aims to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. OpenAI serves customers worldwide.

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KTX Tactical DR Picks - September 7, 2026 (Eng.)

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Primer: Fyxer AI - 07 Sep 2026

AI-powered executive assistant that organizes inboxes, drafts emails, and generates meeting notes

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Global AI Regulations: Big Tech Braces for New Compliance and Innovation Challenges [Part 1]

AI regulations tighten worldwide, with the EU and California leading the charge. Tech giants face mounting compliance costs, operational changes,...

Mint Finance

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