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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 40 MIN

More Layoffs, Acquisitions, and SpaceX Becomes AI Company

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Are layoffs starting to backfire in Silicon Valley? As Robinhood and Rivian announce job cuts, employees at Meta Platforms are starting to revolt against job cuts and reassignments into jobs they didn’t sign up for. Plus, we discuss Fox buying Roku, SpaceX’s $60 billion acquisition, and play the World Cup of Investing. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Emily Flippen discuss: - Robinhood and Rivian Layoffs - Are Layoffs Backfiring? - Fox Buys Roku, But Why? - SpaceX Buys Cursor - World Cup of Investing - Stocks On Our Radar Companies discussed: Petrobras (PBR), Mercado Libre (MELI), ASML (ASML), Spotify (SPOT), Samsung, Tencent (TCEHY), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), NVIDIA (NVDA), Life Time Holdings (LTH), Rivian (RIVN), Meta Platforms (META), Robinhood (HOOD), Roku (ROKU), Fox (FOXA), SpaceX (SPCX). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, and Emily Flippen Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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