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 • 12 episodes
Positively Sloped
Latest Episodes
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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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
8. Fed Cuts, Mag 7 Momentum & 2025 Market Shocks + NFL & World Series Reactions
Join us from V&M Bistro in Wilmington, Delaware as we break down the hottest market debates of November 2025. The government shutdown reaches record duration, the Fed’s path for the end of the year is uncertain and the consumer remains resi...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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51:26