{
  "id": 17869872,
  "title": "Nike’s Fall, Netflix Growth, and What We Learned in Q3",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/nikes-fall-netflix-growth-and-what-we-learned-in-q3",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-02T22:35:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/11/02/nikes-fall-netflix-growth-and-what-we-learned-in-q3/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In this episode of Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing, Motley Fool contributors Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jason Hall discuss the recent performance of Nike and Netflix, as well as lessons learned from the third quarter market. Nike's numbers were disappointing after the market closed yesterday, but the broader market trends are what the trio focuses on.\n\nHoium believes that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been driving the market, but it may not be the key to future profits. He points out that while AI is exciting, real companies are finding ways to implement lesser models for real efficiencies. Hoium also notes that Anthropic and OpenAI are trying to slow spending to prepare for a potential IPO, which may explain their cautious approach to the frontier.\n\nHall agrees that AI is driving the market and the economy, but emphasizes that it's not lifting all boats. He explains that the big boats, such as hyperscalers and big tech companies, are being lifted, while some smaller companies are not performing as well. Hall highlights that this is an early stage for AI, and while some companies like Anthropic and OpenAI are seeing impressive revenue growth rates, the business model is still unclear.\n\nWhiteman adds that the business model for AI is still experimental, with companies trying various approaches to see what works. She mentions that Apollo Global Management estimates AI end-user revenue needs to reach between $1.5 and $2 trillion annually by 2030 for companies to justify their build-out spending. Currently, worldwide spending on software, both business and consumer, totals $1.47 trillion, which would need to increase significantly to justify the AI investments.\n\nThe trio concludes that while AI is transforming the economy and creating new opportunities, it's still too early to determine which companies will succeed in the long run. They emphasize that while there will be disruption and challenges, the overall economic impact is expected to be positive.",
  "summary": "A review of the lessons about the economy and markets through the first three quarters of 2026.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}