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PodcastSquawk on the StreetOctober 16, 2026

11AM Hour: Apple’s iPhone Duo Goes on Sale, Tesla Unveils Roadster, Proofpoint CEO on $6.3B Cyber Security Deal 10/16/26

AI-trade weakness reflects a narrative and credit-spread reset, not a breakdown in underlying earnings fundamentals.

  • AI trade selloff called narrative-driven: Mike Santoli and Jeffries' Jason Greenberg argue fundamentals (S&P earnings +5% ex-Mag7) are intact; it's sentiment on hardware/credit-sensitive AI, with Oracle's BBB debt trading at 8%+ yields as a key stress point.
  • Apple's iPhone Duo sells out: Starting at $1,999 (up to $3,000+), foldable orders slipped to January 2027 within hours; IDC expects 10M units in year one, 70% growth next year, making Apple the top foldable brand.

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