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▶ 27:00 · Robotics & Physical AI · Gerber: Humanoid robots (Optimus) face insurmountable hardware challenges, no near-term revenue
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U.S. Investigates Chinese AI Companies, Google Cloud Revenue Rises 82%, Anthropic’s Unusual IPO Plan

2026-07-24 · 4 company · 4 thematic
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ross gerber

Ross Gerber is the president and CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, an investment advisory firm. He is a frequent market commentator on Tesla, SpaceX, and technology stocks.

dan flax

Analyzes internet and technology stocks for Neuberger Berman.

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