Behind the Markets Podcast: Dom Rizzo

Show from 8/11/23 Prof. Siegel joins Jeremy Schwartz to dissect the current state of the economy. They discuss everything from jobless claims and inflation to the roles of major companies like Tesla and Ford. With an optimistic yet cautious tone, Prof. Siegel offers a glimpse into what the future may hold for the markets. (10:07) Dom Rizzo, a portfolio manager for T Rowe Price, discusses his career and the global technology equity strategy with particular focus on the semiconductor industry. He highlights Nvidia's powerful GPU technology and its linchpin status, predicting the AI chip market's significant growth. The conversation also covers the potential for a second source in the market, such as AMD, and the need for continuous innovation within the semiconductor space. AI is viewed as a major productivity boost, impacting areas like natural language processing and cybersecurity. Large companies with data and distribution are expected to benefit, with AI augmenting tasks rather than replacing them in the short term, offering efficiency gains across various industries. Guest: Dominic Rizzo is the portfolio manager of the Global Technology Equity Strategy. He is a vice president of T. Rowe Price Group, Inc., and T. Rowe Price International Ltd. Learn more at: https://www.troweprice.com/financial-intermediary/au/en/bios/dom-rizzo.html Chris Gannatti is Head of Research at WisdomTree Europe Follow him on Twitter: @CGannatti