Market News with Rodney Lake
Market News with Rodney Lake is the leading university-run finance podcast, combining rigorous academic analysis with real-world investing. Hosted by Rodney Lake, a finance professor and director of the George Washington University Investment Institute (GWII). Professor Lake delivers weekly breakdowns of companies in the GWII’s student-managed funds.
The podcast features guests from rising students and faculty to experienced professionals, offering insight into macro trends, stock analysis, and portfolio strategy. Listeners hear how students and faculty apply academic frameworks to real investment decisions, offering educational and practical insights from the front lines of academic investing.
Podcasting since 2022 • 73 episodes
Market News with Rodney Lake
Latest Episodes
Episode 73 | Investing in AI: 2025’s Leading U.S. AI Stocks
In Episode 73 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Professor Lake, director of the GW Investment Institute, delivers a comprehensive overview of the nine leading U.S. AI stocks on the public market. He highlights Google’s strong 2025 performance,...
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Episode 72 | Equity Strength, Energy Shifts, and Investment in “Trump Accounts”
In Episode 72 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Professor Lake, director of the GW Investment Institute, covers the equity markets, interest rates, energy trends, and market headlines. He reviews strong year-to-date performance in the S&P ...
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Episode 71 | Google’s Resilience in the AI Era
In Episode 71 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Professor Lake, director of the GW Investment Institute, reevaluates Alphabet (Google) through the BMPB framework, highlighting the company’s dominance in search, advertising, and cloud services ...
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Episode 70 | AI Deals, Market Momentum, and the 10-Year
In Episode 70 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Professor Lake, director of the GW Investment Institute, delivers a comprehensive market update, highlighting Microsoft, Nvidia, and Anthropic’s major AI partnership, rising investment pressures ...
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Episode 69 | Earnings Season Highlights from Alphabet, Microsoft, and Berkshire Hathaway
In Episode 69 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Professor Lake, director of the GW Investment Institute, examines earnings from Alphabet, Microsoft, and Berkshire Hathaway. He highlights Alphabet’s standout quarter, backed by strong advertisin...
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