The Market Ear
May 15, 2026
Ford is an AI Company Now
Market ReportEquitiesMacro Economic IndicatorsCryptoInformation TechnologyConsumer Discretionary
The report argues that the current AI boom is a bubble mirroring the late-1990s dot-com era, specifically the 1998 stage. It highlights speculative behavior in stocks like Ford and extreme momentum in the Nasdaq as indicators of this cycle.
Key Takeaways
- 1.The current AI market cycle is drawing strong parallels to the 1995-2000 internet bubble, specifically mimicking the 'May 1998' phase.
- 2.Speculative excess is reaching extreme levels, exemplified by Ford being re-rated as an AI play and massive inflows into memory ETFs.
- 3.Momentum indicators like 'Dirty Sharpe' are at record highs, signaling extreme complacency and a lack of market drawdowns.
Table of Contents
- May 1998 or February 2000?
- Are we in a bubble?
- Wild
- Can you find the A & the I in Ford?
- Dirty Sharpe
- That indicator
- Hindenburg, perhaps
- 0 FCF is now ok
- Holding on for that last blow-off top?
- A lot more blow-off top ahead
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Authors
Joe ShooenthalBrian Garrett
Securities
FDRAMNDXSOXCerebras
Themes
Dot-com Bubble AnalogiesSpeculative ExcessAI Infrastructure Capex
Regions
North AmericaUnited States
