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What History Teaches Us About Today’s Market

Travis Hoium, Andy Cross, and Lou Whitman analyze historical technology shifts to inform current AI investment strategies.

The episode explores how historical technology paradigms, including the PC era, internet boom, and mobile phone era, provide context for understanding the current artificial intelligence shift and its impact on investors.

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41 minJul 10, 2026Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing

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Historical Tech Paradigms

The discussion draws lessons from the PC era, the internet boom and bust, and the mobile phone era to understand the current AI shift.

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AI Investment Implications

How the artificial intelligence shift plays out will determine how investors can make money, requiring analysis of past technological disruptions.

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Specific Companies Analyzed

The hosts discuss specific stocks on their radar, including Delta, Primo Brands, Aritzia, NVIDIA, Apple, TSMC, and Intuit.

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Episode Participants

The episode features host Travis Hoium and guests Andy Cross and Lou Whitman discussing these market trends.

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How did the internet boom and bust compare to the current AI market?

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What historical eras are compared to the current AI shift?

The PC era, the internet boom and bust, and the mobile phone era.

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Which companies are discussed in the episode?

Delta (DAL), Primo Brands (PRMB), Aritzia (ATZ), NVIDIA (NVDA), Apple (AAPL), TSMC (TSM), and Intuit (INTU).

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Who are the hosts and guests?

Host Travis Hoium, and guests Andy Cross and Lou Whitman.

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    There’s no question artificial intelligence is the next big paradigm shift in technology, but how that shift plays out could determine how investors can make money. We discuss what we can learn from the PC era, the internet boom and bust, and the mobile phone era in technology. Plus, we discuss our hidden gems and stocks on our radar.

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    Travis Hoium, Andy Cross, and Lou Whitman discuss:

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    - 80s Lessons

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    - .com Infrastrucuture

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    - Internet Disruptors

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    - How AI Plays Out

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    - Hidden Gems

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    - Stocks on our Radar

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    Companies discussed: Delta (DAL), Primo Brands (PRMB), Aritzia (ATZ), NVIDIA (NVDA), Apple (AAPL), TSMC (TSM), Intuit (INTU).

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    Host: Travis Hoium

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    Guests: Andy Cross, Lou Whitman

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    Engineer: Dan Boyd

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