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Max Chafkin

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Max Chafkin is a journalist and author who frequently appears as a guest on Bloomberg programs, including Bloomberg Businessweek Daily with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec, to discuss market-moving news and business topics.

What Max Chafkin has said on podcasts

6 statements

  1. on SpaceXMixedAug 4, 2026· Stock Movers

    SpaceX has a respected veteran operating executive, creating tension over Elon Musk’s role.

    “there's always been this tension with Space X because you know, unlike a Tesla, Space X has a long time veteran, well respected operating executive in President Gwynne Shotwell”

    Listen at 2:31

    Open the episode · SpaceX Slips After First Earnings Report; AMD Tumbles; Paramount Skydance Rallies
  2. on SpaceX data-center pivotNeutralAug 4, 2026· Stock Movers

    SpaceX’s data-center pivot increases Elon Musk’s centrality to the company.

    “as they pivoted towards data centers and so on, then it becomes the Elon Musk show”

    Listen at 3:07

    Open the episode · SpaceX Slips After First Earnings Report; AMD Tumbles; Paramount Skydance Rallies
  3. on SpaceX launch monopolyNegativeAug 4, 2026· Stock Movers

    SpaceX’s launch monopoly limits its growth potential.

    “the awkward thing about a monopoly is you don't have a lot of growth potential”

    Listen at 3:44

    Open the episode · SpaceX Slips After First Earnings Report; AMD Tumbles; Paramount Skydance Rallies
  4. on StarlinkPositiveAug 4, 2026· Stock Movers

    SpaceX is using Starlink to create a growth story around its launch business.

    “the way that they've opted to do that is via Starlink”

    Listen at 4:00

    Open the episode · SpaceX Slips After First Earnings Report; AMD Tumbles; Paramount Skydance Rallies
  5. on Paramount+PositiveAug 4, 2026· Stock Movers

    Paramount+ added two million new customers.

    “Even though 2 million new customers for Paramount. Paramount plus”

    Listen at 5:23

    Open the episode · SpaceX Slips After First Earnings Report; AMD Tumbles; Paramount Skydance Rallies
  6. on Paramount Skydance legal fightNeutralAug 4, 2026· Stock Movers

    Paramount Skydance’s legal fight will significantly influence the company’s direction.

    “I think this legal fight is going to be really interesting. Obviously, that is going to say a lot about where this company goes.”

    Listen at 6:29

    Open the episode · SpaceX Slips After First Earnings Report; AMD Tumbles; Paramount Skydance Rallies

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1 episode featuring Max Chafkin

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