Positively Sloped
Positively Sloped is where markets, culture, and momentum collide — because the most interesting things in the world are the ones trending up and to the right. Jake and Scott break down what’s moving — in the markets, in the headlines, and in your group chat — with sharp insights, real opinions, and just enough irreverence to make finance actually fun. These are the conversations we’ve been having for years — debates, hot takes, and deep dives — just now with a mic in front of us.
Podcasting since 2025 • 13 episodes
Positively Sloped
Latest Episodes
13. 2026 Market Outlook: Tech Stocks, AI Earnings, and the Precious Metals Trade
We're back on Positively Sloped after a six-week hiatus to break down the 2026 market outlook. Fresh off Indiana’s national title and ahead of the Super Bowl, we analyze the 'great rotation' from tech to the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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44:18
12. Market Rotation Takes Hold, Costco Signals Consumer Strength, and AI’s Next Phase
In this episode of Positively Sloped, Scott and Jake break down the market’s late-year sector rotation, Costco’s earnings and what they reveal about high-income consumers, and why financials, industrials, and consumer staples are gaini...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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47:29
11. Black Friday Records, Fed Rate Cuts & Tech Giants Driving Market Shifts
In this episode of Positively Sloped, we break down record-setting Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, the surprising drop in consumer confidence, and what it means for the economy. We dive into the Federal Reserve’s potential rate cu...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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48:16
10. Markets Tank After Government Reopens | Nvidia Earnings, AI Jobs & NFL Week 11
The government reopens but Wall Street sinks—major indices slide, the VIX spikes, and investors brace for Nvidia’s blockbuster earnings. We break down tech volatility, AI’s impact on jobs, inflation data delays, and what smart money moves from ...
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56:06
9. Government Reopening, Tesla’s 8.5T Market Cap Target, and AMD’s Earnings Ahead
In this week’s Positively Sloped, Scott and Jake break down eight hot topics commanding headlines — from the U.S. government reopening and airline chaos to Elon Musk's $1 trillion incentive package, and AMD’s upcoming earnings report. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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23:34