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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 13 MIN

Markets Wrap: From YOLO to HALO

from Merryn Talks Money · host Bloomberg

From YOLO to HALO. In this week's markets wrap, hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek discuss why markets are ditching high multiple AI and software stocks, for "HALO" companies - heavy assets, low obsolescence - and why higher interest rates and even higher infrastructure costs may be behind the moves.To see the article Merryn references in the episode, please follow the link below.Special thanks to Joachim Klement who has allowed us to share this piece from his Klement on Investing Substack. https://klementoninvesting.substack.com/p/why-do-people-invest-in-expensiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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From YOLO to HALO. In this week's markets wrap, hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek discuss why markets are ditching high multiple AI and software stocks, for "HALO" companies - heavy assets, low obsolescence - and why higher interest rates...

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