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Apple's Alibaba Partnership and Market Volatility Insights

Traders discuss Apple's new AI deal with Alibaba, market volatility, and insights from PEAK6 Investments co-founder Matt Hulsizer.

Apple shares are surging after striking a deal with Alibaba to use its Qwen AI model in Apple services in China, while traders analyze broader market volatility and economic trends.

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44 minJul 15, 2026CNBC's "Fast Money"

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Key takeaways

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Apple and Alibaba AI Partnership

Apple shares are surging after striking a deal with Alibaba to use its Qwen AI model in Apple services in China.

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China's Economic Outlook

Traders break down where tech giants are heading after the historic deal and China’s broader outlook after its GDP slows.

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Market Volatility and Fed Policies

PEAK6 Investments co-founder Matt Hulsizer provides insights on AI shortages, market volatility, and Federal Reserve policies.

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Corporate Earnings Updates

The episode covers United Airlines' second quarter earnings report, IBM falling further, and expectations for Netflix earnings.

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How does the Apple-Alibaba partnership impact the competitive landscape of AI in China?

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How do AI shortages influence Federal Reserve policy decisions?

Background reading

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Market Context

Tech Giants and Economic Trends

The discussion focuses on the trajectory of tech giants following the Apple-Alibaba deal and the broader economic implications of slowing GDP in China.

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Questions

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What is the significance of the Apple-Alibaba deal?

Apple shares are surging after striking a deal with Alibaba to use its Qwen AI model in Apple services in China.

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How is China's economy performing?

Traders analyze China’s broader outlook after its GDP slows.

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What factors are driving market volatility?

PEAK6 Investments co-founder Matt Hulsizer discusses AI shortages, market volatility, and Fed policies.

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What are the recent earnings highlights?

The episode covers United Airlines' second quarter earnings report, IBM falling further, and expectations for Netflix earnings.

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Experts

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Matt Hulsizer

Co-founder of PEAK6 Investments

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  1. Publisher show notes

    Apple shares surging after striking a deal with Alibaba to use its Qwen AI model in Apple services in China.

  2. Publisher show notes

    The traders break down where the tech giants are heading after the historic deal, and China’s broader outlook after its GDP slows.

  3. Publisher show notes

    Co-founder of PEAK6 Investments Matt Hulsizer gives his take on AI shortages, market volatility and Fed policies.

  4. Publisher show notes

    Plus, United Airlines XXX after its second quarter earnings report after the bell, IBM falling further, what to expect from Netflix earnings.

  5. Publisher show notes

    Fast Money Disclaimer

  6. Publisher show notes

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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