In Episode 45 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Professor Lake, Director of the GW Investment Institute, provides an in-depth analysis of Coca-Cola’s current financial and strategic position. He highlights the company’s strong brand, solid gro...

In Episode 44 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Professor Lake, Director of the GW Investment Institute, discusses the transition at Berkshire Hathaway following Warren Buffett’s announcement that he will step down as CEO by the end of 2025. T...

In Episode 43 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Professor Lake, Director of the GW Investment Institute (GWII), interviews Laura Null, a graduating senior from GW’s School of Business majoring in finance and minoring in statistics. Drawn to th...

In Episode 42 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Professor Lake, Director of the GW Investment Institute, provides a broad overview of current market conditions, emphasizing the significant influence of tariffs and trade tensions, particularly ...

In Episode 41 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Professor Lake, Director of the GW Investment Institute, welcomes Greg Wong, GW alum and advisory board member of the GW Investment Institute. They discuss Greg's unique career path—from studying...

In Episode 40 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Rodney provides a timely and insightful overview of market activity amid ongoing volatility, focusing on the Magnificent 7—Amazon, Nvidia, Meta, Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet, and Tesla. He discusse...

In Episode 39 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Rodney Lake, Director of the GW Investment Institute, offers a deep dive into Google’s current business performance and challenges. He emphasizes that while Google's core advertising business rem...

In Episode 38 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Professor Lake, Director of the GW Investment Institute, dives into recent market developments focusing on the ongoing impact of tariffs under the Trump administration. Lake examines how major co...

In Episode 37 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Professor Lake, Director of the GW Investment Institute, interviews Dan Ives, Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst at Wedbush Securities, focusing on the transformative impact of ...

In Episode 36 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Rodney Lake, Director of the GW Investment Institute, analyzes Salesforce's current business performance. Salesforce’s management, led by co-founder Marc Benioff, receives high marks for its impr...

In Episode 35 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Rodney Lake, Director of the GW Investment Institute, provides an in-depth analysis of CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity company. With impressive 30% revenue growth, CrowdStrike’s subscription...

In Episode 34 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Rodney Lake, Director of the GW Investment Institute, provides a market update, focusing on key developments in Apple, Berkshire Hathaway, and Walmart. Apple’s $500 billion investment over the ne...

In Episode 33 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Rodney Lake, Director of the GW Investment Institute, discusses Fortinet, a cybersecurity company performing well, recently hitting a 52-week high. The company has demonstrated consistent growth,...

In Episode 32 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Rodney Lake, Director of the GW Investment Institute, explores Spotify's business model, which revolves around two main revenue streams: premium subscriptions and ad-supported services. The compa...

In Episode 31 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Rodney Lake, Director of the GW Investment Institute, covers Oracle’s ambitious push into the cloud, positioning itself as a top contender alongside Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. Despite slower ...

In Episode 30 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Rodney Lake, Director of the GW Investment Institute, speaks with Professor David Halliday about the complexities of the grocery industry. Halliday explains how the grocery sector operates with r...

In Episode 29 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Rodney Lake, Director of the GW Investment Institute, discusses Tesla’s potential, highlighting Elon Musk’s significant stake in the company and his ability to drive its success despite managing ...

In Episode 28 of Market News with Rodney Lake, Rodney Lake, Director of the GW Investment Institute, analyzes Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSM) performance and its critical role in the semiconductor industry. Professor Lake exp...

In Episode 27 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Rodney Lake, Director of the GW Investment Institute, sits down with economist and GW Professor Tara Sinclair. They discuss the importance of early work experience for students and how internship...

In Episode 26 of "Market News with Rodney Lake," Rodney Lake, Director of the GW Investment Institute (GWII), sets the stage for 2025 by exploring key investment trends in artificial intelligence and the space industry. Lake emphasizes GWII’s p...

In Episode 25 of "Market News with Rodney Lake," Rodney Lake dives into Walmart's financial performance and strategic outlook. Lake discusses key metrics, including Walmart's net debt, capital allocation, and recent management decisions under C...

In Episode 24 of "Market News with Rodney Lake," Rodney Lake, Director of the GW Investment Institute, dives into Nike's current challenges and opportunities. From iconic brandings like the Nike Swoosh, Jordan, and Air Force 1 to revenue declin...

In Episode 23 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Rodney Lake, Director of the GW Investment Institute, sits down with Professor Bill Collier, a seasoned venture capitalist and GW alumnus, to explore the world of entrepreneurship and venture cap...

In Episode 22 of "Market News with Rodney Lake," Rodney Lake, Director of the GW Investment Institute, analyzes Mastercard's financial health, focusing on its balance sheet, margins, and management. Professor Lake discusses Mastercard's impress...

In Episode 21 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Rodney Lake, Director of the GW Investment Institute, sits down with GW Investment Institute Advisory Board Member and Partner & Senior Portfolio Manager at Corient, John Roberts, to explore ...