Episode

Record national debt as stocks keep climbing…and retail investor playbook 8/13/26

Podcast: CNBC's "Fast Money"
Published: Aug 13, 2026
Duration seconds: 2611
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Summary

The national debt topping 40 trillion as stocks keep setting new records.The traders debate if the disconnect is too big to ignore. Then, MooMoo U.S. CEO Neil McDonald shares the latest read from the retail investor and how their strategies are changing thanks to AI. Plus, what’s next for Netflix after Pershing Square’s Bill Ackman new stake, Birkenstock finding its footing after earnings and Applied Materials latest quarterly results. Fast Money Disclaimer