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Is OpenAI’s business model sustainable?
Behind the Money
02/28/24 • 17 min
OpenAI is one of the fastest-growing companies ever, thanks to its artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT. But costs to train and run the models that underpin that technology are steep. And chief executive Sam Altman has said he has even bigger aims. The FT’s Madhumita Murgia and George Hammond examine whether the start-up’s existing business model can achieve its long-term goals.
Plus, do you have a question about markets, finance or economics? Get in touch with Michela, and we may use it in an upcoming joint show with Unhedged.
Email Michela at [email protected], or message her on X at @mtindera07.
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For further reading:
Can OpenAI create superintelligence before it runs out of cash?
OpenAI on track to hit $2bn revenue milestone as growth rockets
OpenAI’s Sam Altman in talks with Middle East backers over chip venture
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On X, follow Madhumita Murgia (@madhumita29), George Hammond (@GeorgeNHammond) and Michela Tindera (@mtindera07), or follow Michela on LinkedIn for updates about the show and more.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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A surprising winner in the US-China chip wars
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04/03/24 • 18 min
The US and China’s battle for dominance in the semiconductor industry is having some surprising knock-on effects: Companies are looking to insulate their supply chains from rising geopolitical tensions. And many from around the world are setting their sights on Malaysia to set up or expand their chip factories. FT correspondent Mercedes Ruehl explains how the country earned a prized spot in the supply chain, and what it needs to do to keep hold of it.
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Malaysia: the surprise winner from US-China chip wars
Vietnam dangles semiconductor incentives to draw foreign companies
AI boom broadens out across Wall Street
Plus, sign up for the FT’s Alphaville pub quiz on April 9 in New York.
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On X, follow Mercedes Ruehl (@mjruehl) and Michela Tindera (@mtindera07), or follow Michela on LinkedIn for updates about the show and more.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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Are penny stocks getting the memestock treatment?
Behind the Money
03/13/24 • 17 min
Penny stocks are having a moment. In recent months, little-known companies with names such as Bit Brother and Phunware have been among the most traded stocks in America’s public markets, surpassing companies like Tesla and popular exchange traded funds. The FT’s US markets editor Jennifer Hughes explores why this is happening, and whether retail investors should think twice before diving in.
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We’re doing a special 2-part episode with the Unhedged podcast. One part will be in Unhedged’s feed and the other part will be right here, in Behind the Money’s feed.
We’ll be back to our regular Wednesday schedule the following week.
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For further reading:
The tiny Chinese tea seller whose shares trade more than Tesla’s
Stock markets undergo ‘risk reset’ as indices notch new records
Retail investors are in no rush to join the latest stock market rally
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On X, follow Jennifer Hughes (@jennhughes13) and Michela Tindera (@mtindera07), or follow Michela on LinkedIn for updates about the show and more.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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How JPMorgan thrived amid a banking crisis
Behind the Money
03/06/24 • 17 min
It’s been a year since Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse left everyone worried that the US’s banking sector sat on shaky ground. Despite that turmoil, one bank stands out: JPMorgan Chase. The largest bank in the country, JPMorgan took home record profits in 2023, and its dominance looks set to continue. The FT’s US banking editor Joshua Franklin walks through the reasons why JPMorgan flew past its competitors, and what threat its size could pose to smaller banks.
Clips from AP, CNBC, KTVU, KPIX
Plus, do you have a question about markets, finance or economics? Get in touch with Michela, and we may use it in an upcoming joint show with Unhedged.
Email Michela at [email protected], or message her on X at @mtindera07.
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JPMorgan takes almost a fifth of total US bank profits
US regional banks hope for profit revival as pain from SVB fallout eases
JPMorgan: the bank that never lets a crisis go to waste
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On X, follow Joshua Franklin (@FTJFranklin) and Michela Tindera (@mtindera07), or follow Michela on LinkedIn for updates about the show and more.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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Why Elon Musk is breaking up with Delaware
Behind the Money
02/14/24 • 15 min
A Delaware court recently struck down Elon Musk’s $56 billion Tesla pay package. Soon after, Musk took to his social network X and offered some advice: “Never incorporate your company in the state of Delaware.” But will anyone take it? The FT’s Wall Street editor Sujeet Indap explains how Delaware became the favourite place for big companies to incorporate and why that’s unlikely to change.
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Can Elon Musk derail Delaware?
Texas is throwing down a legal challenge to Delaware
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On X, follow Sujeet Indap (@sindap) and Michela Tindera (@mtindera07), or follow Michela on LinkedIn for updates about the show and more.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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Hedge fund pioneers face signs of a reckoning
Behind the Money
02/21/24 • 16 min
Billionaire financiers such as Ken Griffin pioneered what’s known as the multi-manager model for hedge funds, where big spending begets big returns. In 2022, Griffin’s Citadel became the best-performing hedge fund of all time. But now, cracks in the sector are beginning to form. The FT’s Harriet Agnew and Ortenca Aliaj examine what a downturn could mean for investors and the broader financial sector.
Plus, do you have a question about markets, finance or economics? Get in touch with Michela, and we may use it in an upcoming joint show with Unhedged.
Email Michela at [email protected], or message her on X at @mtindera07.
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Are hedge fund pioneers facing the end of a golden era?
Bobby Jain’s hedge fund launch falls short of $8bn-$10bn target
How Ken Griffin rebuilt Citadel’s ramparts
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On X, follow Harriet Agnew (@HarrietAgnew), Ortenca Aliaj (@OrtencaAl) and Michela Tindera (@mtindera07), or follow Michela on LinkedIn for updates about the show and more.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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The Russian Banker, Part 2: The Whistleblower
Behind the Money
09/06/23 • 17 min
Sergei Leontiev says he was a political victim of the Putin regime. But when we tracked down other people who used to work at the bank they had a different story about Leontiev — and the extent of his ties to Alexei Navalny.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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Frances Haugen’s lessons as a Facebook whistleblower
Behind the Money
07/12/23 • 22 min
Frances Haugen was just another Silicon Valley tech worker until she decided to speak up about what was happening inside Facebook. Now she’s written a book about her experience titled The Power of One: How I Found the Strength to Tell the Truth and Why I Blew the Whistle on Facebook. Frances talks to Michela about what she’s learned.
Clips from CBS, CNBC
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Who is Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen?
Facebook after the whistleblower: can Zuckerberg reboot the social network?
The FT’s 25 most influential women of 2021
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Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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Encore: how €200bn of ‘dirty money’ flowed through a Danish bank
Behind the Money
03/05/19 • 17 min
How did Denmark’s Danske Bank find itself at the centre of one of the largest money-laundering scandals the world has ever seen? The FT’s Richard Milne explains. This episode was originally published on October 30, 2018.
Read the latest on the Nordic money-laundering scandal at FT.com.
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Citigroup reboots
Behind the Money
11/15/23 • 17 min
In its early days Citigroup styled itself as a “financial supermarket”, a one-stop shop for all kinds of banking services around the world. But that plan has backfired in recent years. Stepping up to the challenge of repairing the bank is chief executive Jane Fraser, who announced her restructuring plan in September. The FT’s US banking correspondent Stephen Gandel and US banking editor Joshua Franklin discuss whether Fraser can turn the bank around, and if not, what happens to Citi.
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For further reading:
‘Get off the train’: Citi’s Jane Fraser sends tough message on big overhaul
Jane Fraser: the woman trying to turn Citi around
Citi: Fraser the Razor needs sharper edge in her battle with The Blob
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On X, follow Stephen Gandel, (@stephengandel), Joshua Franklin (@FTJFranklin) and Michela Tindera (@mtindera07), or follow Michela on LinkedIn for updates about the show and more.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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How many episodes does Behind the Money have?
Behind the Money currently has 234 episodes available.
What topics does Behind the Money cover?
The podcast is about News, Markets, Business News, Banking, Crypto, Podcasts, Finance and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Behind the Money?
The episode title 'A surprising winner in the US-China chip wars' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Behind the Money?
The average episode length on Behind the Money is 19 minutes.
How often are episodes of Behind the Money released?
Episodes of Behind the Money are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Behind the Money?
The first episode of Behind the Money was released on Apr 24, 2018.
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