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.
Episodes
8 episodes
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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Episode 8
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51:26
7. Apple Stock Surges, Government Shutdown Impact, and NFL/NCAAF Catchup
In this episode of Positively Sloped, we break down Apple’s surprising iPhone 17 sales boom and what it means for the stock market, tech competition, and consumer demand. We also dive into the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, its econ...
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Episode 7
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53:33
6. NFL Update, AI Mega-Deals, Government Shutdown, and Q4 Outlook
Markets are hitting record highs as AI mega‑deals dominate headlines. In this episode, we break down OpenAI’s path to a potential $1T IPO, AMD’s challenge to Nvidia, and what Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Oracle moves mean for investors. We al...
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Episode 6
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45:55
5. Oracle’s Surge, Fed Cut Buzz, NVIDIA Tensions & Soda Wars Revived
This episode is packed with heavyweight market matchups. The Fed’s set to cut rates — but will Wall Street buy or sell the news? Oracle just dropped jaw-dropping earnings and a $300B OpenAI deal that sent its stock into orbit. NVIDIA’s under fi...
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Episode 5
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42:11
4. The Bears Can't Be Saved, But Can The US Economy?
Bears meltdown, Packers hype, and shocking Week 1 NFL takeaways — plus why the Fed’s next move could shake markets. Scott and Jake break down the latest jobs data, inflation trends, and what it means for stocks like Nvidia (NVDA), Mic...
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Episode 4
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42:23
3. The Fed is Poised to Cut, Tech Stocks in Question, and our NFL Preview
On this episode of Positively Sloped, Jake and Scott break down the Fed's policy framework shift, what it means for potential September rate cuts, and the ripple effects on tech stocks. We preview the NFL and NCAA football seasons before we div...
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Episode 3
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2. To Cut or Not to Cut, Earnings Wrap-Up & More | Positively Sloped
We are back in studio to discuss the fallout over job revisions from the BLS, and President Trump's new nominations at the BLS and Federal Reserve. Nvidia remains in the headline after their deals with the administration and China. To cut or no...
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Episode 2
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38:43
1. Blowout Tech Earnings, the Fed & More | Positively Sloped
Join Scott Martin and Jake Bauer on the very first episode of Positively Sloped. From stocks, to sports, music, and everything in between. Tune in every other Tuesday to get some hot takes and deep dives in some of biggest topics in the headlin...
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Episode 1
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