# The AI Semiconductor Boom and What Could End It with Stacy Rasgon | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 63

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Published: 2026-06-08T16:06:00+00:00
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## Resource

On episode 63 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Stacy Rasgon, semiconductor analyst at Bernstein, to break down the AI semiconductor boom that has sent the sector up 60% year to date. They explain who is winning, who is playing catch-up, and they close with the most important question in markets right now: what would actually have to happen to derail this boom? 00:00 - Intro 02:17 - What's Happened in the Last 7 Months? 06:02 - Nvidia & GPU vs CPU 19:46 - Michael Burry's Argument 22:29 - AMD 27:50 - Intel 32:38 - Broadcom & Qualcomm 39:06 - ASML, Lam, KLA, & Other Companies 42:27 - What Could Derail the Boom? 50:24 - Power 52:27 - Outro Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The Eisman Playbook: 🌐 https://linktr.ee/realeismanplaybook → Follow on socials, watch episodes, and get the latest updates — all in one place. Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content. Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and inv…

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