meta_pixel
Tapesearch Logo
Log in
Earn Your Leisure

War Is Big Business: Defense Tech Booms as Investors Weigh Returns vs Morals

Earn Your Leisure

EYL Network

Education, Entrepreneurship, News, Business News, Investing, Careers, Business

4.8 • 7.8K Ratings

🗓️ 29 June 2025

⏱️ 9 minutes

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

Welcome to another insightful Market Mondays clip! In this discussion, Ian Dunlap, Troy Millings, and Rashad Bilal break down the major players driving the surge in defense technology and the moral dilemmas facing investors today.


This week, we focus on Meta, Palantir, and OpenAI—three giants shaping not just the tech world but the future of defense and AI. The hosts address why Meta and Palantir stocks are on the rise, with Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg rumored to be cozying up to political power, and Palantir increasingly seen as a force in modern warfare scenarios. There’s also talk about OpenAI’s potential as a future public market player and how Anduril, another defense tech company not yet publicly traded, is pushing the boundaries of the industry.


Ian, Troy, and Rashad explore the shift in Silicon Valley, where defense tech has gone from “antiquated” to trendy, with CEOs turning into celebrities—and wars discussed not just as tragedies, but as investment opportunities. They dive into why RTX (Raytheon Technologies) has outpaced other traditional defense stocks and discuss how the IPO market is heating up for these types of companies.


But with these meteoric rises come tough questions. As defense becomes big tech’s next growth sector, is it moral to invest in companies profiting from conflict? The trio comments on the dilemma of investing for growth versus navigating personal and societal ethics. They also touch on the personal stories behind the companies—like how Palmer Luckey’s firing from Meta allegedly for supporting Trump fuels the "revenge story" of Anduril, and what it means for today’s business and political climate.


If you’re interested in the intersection of tech, war, and Wall Street, this clip is for you. Discover how the investment landscape is changing, which companies are set to skyrocket, and why defense tech is no longer operating in the shadows.


*Key Topics in this Clip:*

  • Meta, Palantir & OpenAI: What’s driving their dominance?
  • Why traditional defense stocks like Raytheon aren’t moving as expected
  • Emerging companies (like Anduril) and their potential IPOs
  • The celebrity CEOs of defense tech and the mainstreaming of war
  • Moral dilemmas: investing for profit vs. personal ethics in defense tech
  • Behind the business: Palmer Luckey, Mark Zuckerberg & political power moves


Join the conversation with Ian, Troy, and Rashad as they challenge you to think about your role—and your responsibility—as an investor in today’s volatile world.


*Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and let us know your thoughts in the comments!*


#MarketMondays #DefenseTech #Palantir #Meta #OpenAI #Anduril #Investing #TechStocks #AI #WallStreet #MoralInvesting #IPO #Finance #WarEconomy



Our Sponsors:
* Check out PNC Bank: https://www.pnc.com
* Check out PNC Bank: https://www.pnc.com
* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com


Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0

This episode is brought to you by PNC Bank. A lot of people think podcasts about work or boring. And sure,

0:07.6

they definitely can be. But understanding a professional's routine shows us how they achieve their

0:12.7

success little by little day after day. It's like banking with PNC Bank. It might seem boring to

0:19.8

save plan and make calculated decisions

0:21.7

with your bank, but keeping your money boring is what helps you live on more happily fulfilled

0:26.8

life. PNC Bank, brilliantly boring since 1865. Brilliantly boring since 1865 is a service

0:35.1

mark of the PNC Financial Service Group, Inc. PNC Bank, National Association

0:40.1

member FDIC.

0:42.9

Ever wanted to explore the world of online trading but haven't dared try?

0:47.5

The futures market is more active now than ever, and plus 500 futures is the perfect place

0:52.7

to start.

0:53.3

Plus 500 gives you access to a wide range of instruments, S&P 500, NASDAQ, Bitcoin, gas, and much more.

1:01.0

Explore equity, indices, energy, metals, 4X, crypto, and beyond.

1:06.0

With a simple and intuitive platform you can trade from anywhere right from your phone.

1:12.5

Deposit with a minimum of $100 and experience the fast, accessible futures trading you've been waiting for. See a trading

1:17.4

opportunity? You will be able to trade it in just two clicks once your account is open. Not sure

1:22.5

if you're ready? Not a problem. Plus 500 gives you an unlimited risk-free demo count with charts and analytic

1:28.9

tools for you to practice on. With over 20 years of experience, Plus 500 is your gateway to the

1:35.2

markets. Visit us.plus500.com to learn more. Trading in futures involves the risk of loss

1:42.2

and is not suitable for everyone. Not all applicants will

1:46.0

qualify. Plus 500. It's trading with a plus. Okay. So meta. You said meta? You said

1:54.9

Open AI. Open AI. Palantir. And there's one more company, right? Is it or just those three?

...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from EYL Network, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of EYL Network and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Copyright © Tapesearch 2025.