Best Cwm Podcasts (2025)

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9 Simple Ways to Lose Weight Without Willpower | CWM EP 473 12:46

11d ago12:46

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What if the secret to losing weight isn't about willpower or dealing with deep emotional trauma, but simply changing what you see every day? This episode reveals 9 practical strategies that work by removing temptation from your environment rather than forcing you to resist it. These simple environmental changes can help you naturally eat less sugar…

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AWS, Microsoft, Google, Oracle Daily CapEx Spending Hits $1 Billion! 5:04

1h ago5:04

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I look at how the four hyperscalers are now spending a billion dollars every day on CapEx to keep up with explosive AI demand. Highlights 00:19 — The four hyperscalers — AWS, Microsoft, Google, and Oracle — are now spending, as of Q2, a combined billion dollars a day on CapEx to try to keep up with explosive AI demand.…

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Big Beautiful Bill: 7 Tax Moves to Consider Making Before 2028 15:03

9h ago15:03

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📞✨ Get in touch with Chessman Wealth: https://www.chessmanwealth.com/ The Big Beautiful Bill may not have overhauled the entire tax system, but it quietly introduced a wave of limited-time tax opportunities, and the clock is already ticking. In this episode, Wade shares seven strategic tax moves to consider before many of these provisions expire in…

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AWS Grants $1B in Credits to U.S. Government to Accelerate Cloud and AI Adoption 1:59

3h ago1:59

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I break down a major move by the U.S. government and AWS. Highlights 00:02 —The U.S. government is being given access to $1 billion in AWS credits for use until the close of 2028 to help bolster federal cloud adoption and IT modernization efforts. 00:38 — We're seeing companies in the Cloud Wars Top 10 and beyond offer…

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The Fed Has an Inflation Problem (Ep. 149) 52:42

1d ago52:42

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In the latest episode of Facts vs Feelings, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist, break down the latest market moves, the outlook for rate cuts, and what the data is really telling us about inflation and growth. From cooling economic numbers to investor sentiment, this week’s conversation highlights …

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The Blue Zones Scam: Plant Based Lies You Need To Know with Belinda Fettke | EP 474 1:05:35

2d ago1:05:35

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Are Blue Zones really the gold standard of health — or is it just brilliant marketing with a religious agenda? In this explosive episode, Belinda Fettke exposes the uncomfortable truth behind the Blue Zones narrative, how cereal companies and religious ideology shaped what we believe about longevity, and why the health advice we’re given is often a…

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Oracle’s Wei Hu Talks Raft Replication, Vector Search, and Global Resilience | Cloud Wars Live 23:10

1d ago23:10

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Wei Hu is the Senior Vice President, High Availability Technologies, at Oracle. In today's Cloud Wars Live, Hu sits down with Bob Evans for a wide-ranging discussion on Oracle’s globally distributed database, AI-native workloads, and how Oracle is helping businesses meet data sovereignty requirements while delivering high performance, elasticity, a…

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Oracle + Google Cloud: 'Multi-AI' Partnership, Brilliant + Transformative 4:50

1d ago4:50

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I explored why the groundbreaking Oracle–Google Cloud partnership around Gemini AI marks a bold new era for multi-cloud collaboration. Highlights 00:14 — It's a brilliant move by Oracle and Google Cloud to form a partnership where Gemini AI is now available on the Oracle Cloud. Gemini on OCI is pretty wild. Both Oracle…

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Dear Andy Jassy: Your Microsoft Numbers Are Full of Holes 6:11

2d ago6:11

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I take a closer look at AWS’s market positioning and the narrative shared during its recent earnings call. Highlights 00:36 — I was puzzled by some of the math and the numbers that Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, speaking on behalf of AWS on the Amazon earnings call, used in trying to describe the competitive position that AWS …

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Say Goodbye to AI Hallucinations: AWS Unveils New Accuracy Tools 2:03

5d ago2:03

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I explore AWS's bold new approach to eliminating AI hallucinations using automated reasoning and formal logic. Highlights 00:04 — AWS has announced that automated reasoning checks, a new Amazon Bedrock guardrails policy, are now generally available. In a blog post, AWS's Chief Evangelist (EMEA), Danilo Poccia said that…

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Nadella Explains: What Made Azure Soar in Microsoft Big Q4 4:50

6d ago4:50

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I unpack the strategy behind Microsoft’s $368B in contracted cloud business and Q4 surge. Highlights 00:39— CEO Satya Nadella explained what was behind this huge growth in Microsoft's Azure revenue in Q4, which ended June 30. Overall cloud revenue for the quarter was up 27% to $46.7 billion. This is the first time it's…

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Snowflake Ventures & Capital One Back Hightouch to Advance Agentic AI in Marketing 2:14

7d ago2:14

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In today’s Cloud Wars Minute, I cover Snowflake’s investment in Hightouch to advance agentic AI for personalized marketing. Highlights 00:03 — Snowflake Ventures, the investment arm of Snowflake, alongside Capital One Ventures, has announced an investment in Hightouch, a data and AI platform focused on personalized, targeted marketing. In 2024, Hig…

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Talking Charts with J.C. Parets (Ep. 148) 57:18

8d ago57:18

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In the latest episode of Facts vs Feelings, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist, sit down with veteran market technician JC Parets, founder of TrendLabs, for a fast-moving discussion on technical analysis, market sentiment, gold, global equities, crypto, and the discipline of changing your mind when…

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Still working with a 401K. Stay tuned for an important update on a significant change that could be just a signature away. 53:54

9d ago53:54

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In this episode, Grant and bill discuss working with a 401K. Stay tuned for an important update on a significant change that could be just a signature awa, the US credit rating is down, and passing along your prized collections.By Grant Dorhout

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Larry Ellison's $100B Deal With OpenAI: Biggest Tech Contract Ever? 5:47

8d ago5:47

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I take a closer look at what may be the biggest B2B deal in tech history, Larry Ellison’s $100B+ agreement with OpenAI. Highlights 00:15 — We've seen some extraordinary things happen with OpenAI and the alliances it has had. For the first several years of its existence, it was tightly paired with Microsoft. That has ch…

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Oracle’s Kris Rice Talks AI, MCP Integration, and the Future of Cloud | Cloud Wars Live 16:16

9d ago16:16

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In today's special edition of Cloud Wars Live, Bob Evans talks with Kris Rice, Senior Vice President, Software Development, Oracle Database, about the rapid rise of AI, the strategic impact of the new MCP Server, Oracle’s unique approach to integrating LLMs with private data, and what to expect at this year’s CloudWorld. Rice shares how Oracle is m…

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Satya Nadella to Competitors: “MSFT Is #1; You Can All Fight for Runner-Up” 5:12

9d ago5:12

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In today’s Cloud Wars Minute, I discuss Satya Nadella’s bold Q4 claim that Microsoft is the #1 cloud provider, leaving rivals to fight for second place. Highlights 00:12 — Microsoft laid out a very clear, unmistakable story in Q4 that it is the biggest and right now certainly the most powerful, most influential cloud provider. CEO Satya Nadella use…

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From Soccer Chants to Civic Change 54:05

10d ago54:05

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What happens when you blend civic leadership, marketing savvy, soccer fandom, and a deep love for Austin? You get Jeremiah Bentley. In this episode, Adam talks with Jeremiah, as he shares his remarkable journey from a small Texas town to becoming a major force in Austin’s business and nonprofit scenes. As VP of Marketing and Community Affairs at Te…

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Latest estimate cuts 9 months off Social Security solvency and what to do. 53:55

13d ago53:55

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In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss the latest estimate cuts 9 months off Social Security solvency and what to do, 403b plans, and the number one state for retirement.By Grant Dorhout

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Could 90 be the new 60? 53:55

13d ago53:55

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In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss could 90 be the new 60, lose a job in your 60's...3 questions to ask yourself, and who is benefiting from all this volatility.By Grant Dorhout

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IBM Data Breach Report Exposes AI Governance Gaps 3:05

12d ago3:05

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In today’s Cloud Wars Minute, I highlight how the rapid rise of AI — without the right security in place — could be the biggest unseen threat to your business. Highlights 00:03 — IBM's new "Cost of a Data Breach" report has revealed that while AI adoption is on the rise, AI security and governance are lagging significantly. Suja Viswesan, Vice Pres…

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AI Hyperscaler Race: Sprinting — Microsoft, Google, Oracle; Strolling — AWS 6:11

13d ago6:11

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I reveal why AWS’s growth, though strong in isolation, looks sluggish compared to its peers. Highlights 00:29 — We're seeing a distinct split looking at the Q2 numbers. We've got three sprinters — Microsoft, Google, and Oracle — and we've got one stroller, which is AWS. Now, also, just a quick detail: the first three c…

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What The “Big Beautiful Bill” Means For Your Retirement Plan 13:30

14d ago13:30

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📞✨ Get in touch with Chessman Wealth: https://www.chessmanwealth.com/ A new tax bill has officially passed (you’ve probably heard it mentioned as the “Big Beautiful Bill”). And while most headlines are focused on politics, Wade is focused on what really matters: how it impacts your retirement and financial plan. The choices you make in the next yea…

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You're Fired! (Ep. 147) 43:48

15d ago43:48

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In the latest episode of Facts vs Feelings, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist, discuss the latest surprising jobs data, significant payroll revisions, and President Trump's controversial firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erica Groshen. Ryan and Sonu also provide insights into the F…

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The Real Causes of ADHD and Attention Disorders with Pia Kynoch | EP 472 1:07:04

16d ago1:07:04

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Are you unknowingly poisoning your child's developing brain with everyday household items? This conversation with naturopath Pia Kynoch reveals the truth about ADHD diagnoses and explores why we're seeing an unprecedented explosion of attention disorders in modern society. From heavy metal toxicity hiding in your morning cereal to the surprising co…

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Inside the Google Cloud–ServiceNow $1.2 Billion Partnership 1:32

16d ago1:32

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I break down reports of a potential $1.2 billion cloud deal between Google Cloud and ServiceNow, and what it means for the ever-intensifying battle among the cloud giants. Highlights 00:04 — Google Cloud has just secured a massive cloud deal with ServiceNow worth an estimated $1.2 billion over five years. In its latest…

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Microsoft Q4: The Greatest of All Time!! 5:49

17d ago5:49

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business history. Highlights 00:14 — Now, any question about this greatest growth market the world has ever known was blown away last week, when Microsoft reported its fiscal Q4 earnings. And I think Microsoft's Q4 results have to be regarded as the greatest quarterly results of any company in any industry of all time. 00:40 — Now, I cannot say tha…

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Microsoft Taps Former Google AI VP as Talent Wars Intensify 2:14

20d ago2:14

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Welcome to the Cloud Wars Minute — your daily cloud news and commentary show. Each episode provides insights and perspectives around the “reimagination machine” that is the cloud. In today’s Cloud Wars Minute, I explore the fierce competition among tech giants to attract the brightest minds in AI as the race for dominance ramps up a gear. Highlight…

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IBM: $7.5 Billion GenAI Business Drives Innovation in Mainframe, Soft., Consulting 5:07

21d ago5:07

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I share how IBM has built a $7.5 billion GenAI business in just 18 months, transforming everything from mainframes to consulting under the bold leadership of CEO Arvind Krishna. Highlights 00:13 — IBM last week reported its Q2 numbers. Very impressive. I thought one of the most interesting points was that in just 18 mo…

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AI Is Reshaping Consulting | Tinder on Customers 20:01

22d ago20:01

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Bonnie Tinder is the founder and CEO of Raven Intelligence, an independent B2B peer review site that amplifies the voice of the customer. She focuses on software customers, consulting partners, and software vendors, and helps identify the best partners for their needs. In this episode, she joins Bob Evans to talk about the shifting landscape of ent…

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Tech Giants Siemens and SAP Urge Pro-Innovation AI Regulations in Europe 1:54

22d ago1:54

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I spotlight a powerful joint message from two of Europe’s top tech CEOs, Siemens CEO Roland Busch and SAP CEO Christian Klein, who are urging the European Union to reconsider its AI legislation. Highlights 00:03 — The CEOs of Siemens and SAP have urged the EU to reconsider its AI legislation, expressing concerns that t…

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Au Revoir, Trade War (Ep. 146) 52:23

22d ago52:23

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In the latest episode of Facts vs Feelings, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist, discuss the recent easing of global trade tensions and how markets have responded positively. They dive into three popular market myths currently being debated, analyze corporate earnings, and provide their reasoning on…

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How Oracle Is Powering Government Transformation with AI, Cloud, & Defense Innovation | Cloud Wars Live 20:53

23d ago20:53

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Kim Lynch is the Executive Vice President of Government, Defense, and Intelligence, Oracle. She and Bob Evans sit down to discuss how public sector organizations are accelerating digital transformation with AI, cloud, and secure infrastructure. They explore critical challenges like regulatory compliance, procurement complexity, and legacy system mo…

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ServiceNow Rocks Q2; McDermott: 'AI Unlike Anything in Human History' 5:14

23d ago5:14

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I spotlight the 30% surge in $20M+ customers as proof of ServiceNow’s enterprise momentum. Highlights 00:48 — Let me briefly touch on some of the key numbers from ServiceNow in Q2. So, the top line there: Subscription revenue was up 22.5% to $3.11 billion. Big jump in total RPO, or Remaining Performance Obligation, up …

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Google Cloud Q2 Boom Shows Big Momentum Among AI-Hungry Customers 5:36

24d ago5:36

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I break down Google Cloud’s explosive Q2 performance — including a 32% revenue jump, a $106 billion backlog, and a surge in billion-dollar deals. Highlights 00:14 — We saw a great re-acceleration by Google Cloud. In Q2, it recorded great numbers across the board. I think what this shows is that large enterprises are bu…

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The Gender Gap: Why Men and Women Need Opposite Motivation Strategies | CWM EP 471 11:28

25d ago11:28

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What if everything you thought you knew about motivation was backwards? This episode talks truth about how men and women approach health goals completely differently. We explore why traditional one-size-fits-all advice might be sabotaging your success and reveal the fundamental psychological differences that could transform your relationship with f…

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Google Cloud: While Oracle Stuck in Past, We Are Building Future 5:09

27d ago5:09

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Visit Cloud Wars for more.By Bob Evans

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SAP Still #1 in Apps Growth, but Big Backlog Slowdown 5:09

28d ago5:09

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Welcome to the Cloud Wars Minute — your daily cloud news and commentary show. Each episode provides insights and perspectives around the “reimagination machine” that is the cloud. In today’s Cloud Wars Minute, I take a closer look at SAP’s Q2 cloud performance—24% revenue growth and a 22% rise in current cloud backlog—slower than past quarters, but…

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Leadership, Marriage & Building a Life in Austin 1:11:02

28d ago1:11:02

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In this episode, Adam sits down with Austin-based power couple Billy Moyer and Ashley Alaniz Moyer for a conversation about leadership, marriage, and community. Billy, founder of SOS Leadership and a keynote speaker since age seven (yes, really), shares how a childhood goal turned into a lifelong mission to empower others. Ashley, Executive Directo…

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Thailand Turns to Microsoft Azure AI for Legal System Overhaul 1:42

29d ago1:42

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I explore how Microsoft is helping Thailand modernize its legal system using AI and cloud technologies to support its bid for OECD membership. Highlights 00:03 — Microsoft is helping to transform Thailand's legal system using AI and cloud technologies. The company is working closely with the Office of the Council of St…

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What Goes Around...and Up, Up, Up (Ep. 145) 42:48

29d ago42:48

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In Episode 145 of Facts vs Feelings, hosts Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist unpack recent market reactions, Trump's potential impact on Jerome Powell's Fed tenure, and new inflation data that surprised most economists. Key Takeaways Event Study on Powell's Potential Firing: Markets briefly reacte…

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Personal Development OR Spiritual Narcissism & Emotional Avoidance? with Cate Zoltan | EP 470 50:13

30d ago50:13

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What if everything you've been told about healing your mental health is actually making you worse? In this eye-opening conversation with Kate Zoltan, co-founder of the Undo App and Quiet Retreats, we dive deep into why traditional approaches to meditation, therapy, and spirituality might be keeping you stuck. Kate shares her radical perspective on …

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Forced into retirement 53:59

30d ago53:59

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In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss one TV personality's fears that could be in her future, tips on handling a big win, and the value of shopping around.By Grant Dorhout

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SAP Q2 Preview: Cloud Revenue Will Grow 27%, Cloud Backlog 29% 4:29

1M ago4:29

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Highlights 00:14 — Later today, we will hear from SAP about its Q2 financial results. So the cloud revenue for the past six quarters: 24%, 25%, 27%, 20%, 27%, 27%. I’m projecting 27% for Q2. It's even been stronger in its cloud backlog numbers: 27%, 28%, 29%, up to 32% in the giant Q4 numbers, 28% in Q1. I’m projecting the backlog will go up 29% fo…

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Oracle: No One Can Match Us in Cloud Infrastructure 3:20

1M ago3:20

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Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, and Google Cloud. Oracle is the newest member of that elite club and recently claimed that none of the others can match them in the cloud. This is a timely topic, as business leaders accelerate their move into the cloud to harness AI and innovation. 01:00 — Recently Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's President Clay Magouyrk state…

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Oracle’s $30B Cloud Deal Marks Historic Growth Shift 1:40

1M ago1:40

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Highlights 00:03 — Oracle shares jumped 4% following news that the company is poised to sign a massive cloud deal expected to generate $30 billion annually, starting in fiscal year 2028. It's a potential game-changer for the company's revenue and growth. The announcement of the deal has already been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission…

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Google Cloud: U.K. Customers Showcase Power of AI and Cloud 5:07

1M ago5:07

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closely with the U.K. government, which feels it's got a lot of "ball-and-chain technology" hampering the ability of its employees but also governments themselves to move into the future and deliver greater service to their constituents. It is looking to cut expenses via modern technology by up to $50 billion, and it's enlisted Google Cloud's help …

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Retirement Assassins: The Silent Killers of Your Financial Future 16:20

1M ago16:20

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📞✨ Get in touch with Chessman Wealth: https://www.chessmanwealth.com/ The thing about assassins in the real world is that they’re sneaky and you don’t see them coming. The same is true for retirement planning. It’s not always the obvious threats that do the most damage. It’s the ones that creep in quietly, unnoticed, and unplanned for. In this epis…

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AWS Launches Project Rainier: Massive AI Supercomputing Cluster for Anthropic 1:54

1M ago1:54

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I explore Amazon’s massive new AI infrastructure project, Project Rainier, built for Anthropic and the largest-ever deployment of Trainium2 chips by Annapurna Labs. Highlights 00:03 — AWS is building a colossal supercomputing cluster for Anthropic, a company that has received a total of $8 billion in backing from Amazo…

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Jerome on the Ropes (Ep. 144) 43:34

1M ago43:34

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In the latest episode of Facts vs Feelings, hosts Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist dive into the recent controversy surrounding Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, exploring potential political pressures, the Fed's massive headquarters renovation project, and the broader implications for monetar…

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