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The SpaceX IPO Explained | The Complete Deep Dive
In this episode of The Market Maker Podcast, we break down everything you need to know about Elon Musk’s $2 trillion SpaceX empire, the IPO frenzy surrounding the deal, and whether this is the investment opportunity of a generation or the biggest bubble on Wall Street.We analyse the real numbers behind Starlink, XAI, rockets, satellites, AI infrastructure, and the hidden strategy driving Musk’s masterplan.If there’s one video to watch before the SpaceX IPO launches, this is it.(00:00) SpaceX Deep Dive Intro<...
How Banks Make Billions From Market Volatility
Oil is surging toward $100. Inflation fears are back. The Middle East remains highly unstable. Yet Wall Street trading desks are making record billions and major banks are raising their S&P 500 targets above 8,000.In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, Anthony Cheung and Piers Curran break down how geopolitical volatility is creating huge profits for banks like J.P. Morgan and Bank of America through market making, flow trading and hedging strategies.They also explore whether the AI rally is becoming another dot-com bubble, why semiconductor stocks continue...
Student to Corporate Finance Analyst: Networking & Career Advice That Works
Most students know they need to “network” to break into finance. Very few are told how to actually do it properly.In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, Anthony Cheung sits down with corporate finance analyst Liam Edward Proctor to break down how students can build relationships, stand out in applications and navigate finance careers without coming from a traditional background.Liam shares how he went from a non-target university into corporate finance, common networking mistakes students make, how to approach coffee chats, LinkedIn strategies that actually work and...
Inside the Biggest M&A Deals You Need to Know (NextEra, Dominion, Magnum Ice Cream, UK Takeovers Up 250%)
In this episode, we break down a surge in global dealmaking, from a $67 billion mega-merger in US utilities to private equity circling Magnum Ice Cream, and why UK takeovers are suddenly booming despite negative headlines.We explain how AI demand is reshaping entire industries, especially energy, infrastructure, and data centres, and why that’s triggering a new wave of consolidation. You’ll also learn how deals are actually financed, using a real-world bond issuance example to connect the dots between M&A and capital markets.And to finish, we look...
AI vs Macro: What’s Really Driving the Market Rally?
Markets are ripping higher, but why? In this episode, we break down the relentless rally in US equities and why the AI boom is overpowering inflation fears, geopolitics, and rising yields.We explain what’s really driving the S&P 500, why market breadth is narrowing, and whether this rally is starting to look fragile. Then we dive into the IPO frenzy around SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic and what it means for investors and liquidity.Finally, we simplify Nvidia’s latest earnings and its next-gen “Vera Rubin” system, explaining why this cou...
Anthropic $900B, BuzzBallz Boom & Private Credit Warning Signs
In this week’s episode, we break down one of the wildest stories in AI right now, Anthropic’s eye-watering $900 billion valuation, and ask whether fundamentals still matter in a market driven by momentum and FOMO. We also dive into the surprising shift in global drinking habits, why giants like Diageo are struggling, and how viral products like BuzzBallz are reshaping the alcohol industry.Finally, we revisit the private credit boom and explore whether cracks are starting to show, as banks step back in and investor sentiment begins to turn...
How to Stand Out in Finance in the Age of AI (Students Must Watch)
In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, Anthony Cheung sits down with Ignacio Ramirez Moreno, fixed income advisor, CFA Charterholder, LinkedIn creator, and host of The Blunt Dollar podcast.They discuss how to stand out in finance in the age of AI, Bloomberg Terminal tips and hidden functions, why curiosity matters more than technical skills, and how to build a personal brand on LinkedIn.Ignacio also shares CFA advice for students and professionals, the daily habits and mindset of successful finance professionals, how to turn market news into...
GameStop’s $55BN eBay Bid, Europe’s Banking War & Eli Lilly’s Trillion-Dollar
This week on the Market Maker deals show, Anthony and Stephen break down the biggest corporate finance stories moving global markets. They unpack UniCredit’s hostile takeover battle for Commerzbank and why CEO Andrea Orcel is being labelled “The Shark” as European banking consolidation heats up again. They also dive into GameStop’s shocking $55bn bid for eBay, Ryan Cohen’s chaotic CNBC interview, and the mechanics behind meme-stock dealmaking. Finally, they explore how Eli Lilly became one of the world’s most valuable companies, why it just raised $9bn in bonds...
The 5% Yield Warning: What Bond Markets Are Telling Us
Bond yields are surging, with the US 30-year pushing 5% and UK yields near multi-decade highs but why does it matter?In this episode of the AmplifyME Market Maker Podcast, we explain how rising yields impact your mortgage, stock valuations, and the global economy. From the “risk-free rate” to inflation expectations and central bank policy, we break down the key drivers behind one of the most important forces in markets right now.Despite booming stock markets, bond markets are signalling risk. The question is: who’s right?...
Private Credit Explained: Why It’s Booming (And What Could Go Wrong)
Private credit is one of the fastest-growing areas in global finance but what actually is it, and why is everyone talking about it?In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, we break down private credit in simple terms: how it works, why it’s grown into a $3 trillion market, and the key players driving it, including Blackstone and Blue Owl.We also go deeper into:Why private credit exploded after the 2008 financial crisisHow it differs from traditional bank lending and pu...
IPO Market Update 2026: Why Asia Is Winning & UK IPOs Are Struggling
This week, we unpack what’s really happening in IPO markets.From a Hong Kong listing surging nearly 400%, to breaking down how IPOs actually work (including the “green shoe” mechanism), to Revolut’s long-term IPO ambitions — and why UK listings like RAC are being delayed.If you’re trying to understand how companies go public and what’s driving today’s market, this is a simple, real-world walkthrough.(00:00) IPO market overview(02:41) Hong Kong’s IPO surge(12:05) How IPOs work (green shoe explained)</p...
Fed Split, Oil Surge & AI War: Why Markets Are On Edge Right Now
What’s driving markets right now? In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, we break down the Fed’s policy split, oil prices surging above $120, and the growing risk of stagflation. We also analyse Big Tech earnings, why Google outperformed Meta, and the escalating AI battle between OpenAI, Anthropic, and major tech giants. If you want clear insights on markets, inflation, and where things are heading next, this episode has you covered.(00:00) Intro & Market Overview(01:52) Fed Decision & Rate Outlook(11:29) Oil Surge & Geopolitics(19:19) OPEC, UAE & Supply Dynamics(2...