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Google Goes All-In on the AI Arms Race

February 11, 2026

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🎙️ The Speakers & Context

  • The Format: Host-led interviews with two expert guests, interspersed with market updates and host monologue.
  • The Key Players:
    • Gil Luria: Head of Technology Research at DA Davidson; credible for upgrading Oracle amid AI concerns, long-time software analyst spotting capex signals and valuation dislocations.
    • Doug O'Loughlin: President of Semi-Analysis; expert in semiconductors/AI chip dynamics, provides supply-chain forecasts on memory cycles.
    • Ed Elson: Host of Prof G Markets; delivers data-driven market vitals and contrarian takes on AI sentiment.
  • The Vibe: Technical, bullish on AI infrastructure execution, skeptical of over-optimism ignoring politics and cycles.

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (02:23) **Market Vitals**
  • 2 (03:13) **Google's Record Debt Raise**
  • 3 (04:14) **🎙️ Gil Luria (DA Davidson Tech Research)**
  • 4 (14:50) **Memory Chip Stocks Soar**
  • 5 (15:36) **🎙️ Doug O'Loughlin (SemiAnalysis President)**
  • 6 (22:38) **AI Public Skepticism and Data Center Backlash**

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Show Notes

Ed Elson discusses Google’s massive bond sale with Gil Luria, Head of Technology Research at D.A. Davidson. They also break down why D.A. Davidson upgraded Oracle’s stock. Then, Ed is joined by Doug O’Laughlin, President of Semianalysis, to examine why memory stocks are doing so well right now. Finally, Ed gives his take on why people have started to turn on AI. 

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