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September 11, 20268 min

What the NFL Can Teach Us About Energy Markets & AI Infrastructure (September 10)

Here's what you'll learn: What August performance tells us about energy markets: How crude oil, natural gas, energy equities, midstream and utilities performed during the month What the new Fed chair could mean for markets: How Kevin Warsh’s more hawkish tone around inflation and interest rates is influencing market expectations Why markets can be streaky: What the Kansas City Chiefs’ turnaround can teach us about catalysts, mean reversion and what could shift momentum in data centers What could reignite data center growth: Why the November midterm elections may serve as a key clearing event for data center development What Nvidia earnings signal for AI infrastructure: How stronger-than-expected revenue growth and continued supply constraints point to sustained demand for data centers, compute and AI infrastructure Watch it now to help keep you and your clients on top of current events. Fan of the show? Make sure to like, subscribe and share the episode. Then tune in next week for more timely energy QuickTakes and market insights.

August 17, 202612 min

Tortoise AI Infrastructure Fund (TCAI) 1-Year Recap (August 17)

Here’s what you’ll learn: How the Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF (TCAI) has performed in its first year and what’s behind its strong growth in assets and flows Why AI infrastructure extends beyond semiconductors and software and the role energy, electricity and digital infrastructure play in powering AI How TCAI identifies the “picks and shovels” of AI infrastructure across data centers, power generation, electrification and digital infrastructure How companies are transforming their businesses to capitalize on AI , including Bitcoin miners transitioning to data centers and Modine’s evolution into a liquid cooling provider Why Tortoise Capital believes the AI infrastructure opportunity is still in its early stages and where investors may find opportunities as AI buildout continues Watch it now to help keep you and your clients on top of current events. Fan of the show? Make sure to like, subscribe and share the episode. Then tune in next week for more timely energy QuickTakes and market insights.

August 5, 202611 min

What Moved and What Stayed the Same for Energy Markets in Q2 (August 5)

Here's what you'll learn: Why the S&P 500 remained relatively flat in July and how the broader energy sector performed Why crude oil prices aren't higher after the Iran conflict hit its sixth month and flows through the Strait of Hormuz continually standstill How pipeline earning are beginning to shake out and a few initial takeaways What Williams sold 49% of their Power Innovation project portfolio for and our long-term read on what that could mean Why capital allocation into energy and utilities remains strong and what that all means for portfolios moving forward Watch it now to help keep you and your clients on top of current events. Fan of the show? Make sure to like

July 14, 202612 min

Mid-Year 2026 Investment Outlook: Pipelines, Gas, and Growth (July 14)

Here's what you'll learn: How the global AI race will fuel energy demand for many years in what we are calling "the age of electricity" Why natural gas is poised to be the biggest near-term winner for energy What additional forms of energy, like nuclear, are contributing to worldwide energy demand How U.S. energy security continues to create growth opportunities for many companies operating across the energy sector What regulatory actions have been implemented to help lower energy costs for consumers How commodity prices will likely remain sensitive to developments in the Iran conflict Why capital allocation into energy and utilities remains strong What that all means for portfolios moving forward into the second half of 2026 Watch it now to help keep you and your clients on top of current events. Fan of the show? Make sure to like, subscribe and share the episode. Then tune in next week for more timely energy QuickTakes and market insights. ---------- Chapters: 0:00: Intro 0:28 Mid-Year Investment Outlook 1:28 The Age of Electricity Strengthens by Demand 3:13 What's Fueling Natural Gas 4:38 Energy Demand Turns to Nuclear for Consistency 5:35 U.S. Supply Keeps Energy Pricing Secure 6:20 What to Watch in the Second Half of 2026 ---------- #pipeline #investmentoutlook #energydemand #energyinvestment #tortoisecapital #aiinfrastructure

June 15, 202614 min

Is AI Growth Really Constrained and What That Means For Investors: Energy QuickTake in 10 (June 15)

Here's what you'll learn: What’s driving recent volatility in AI infrastructure stocks: Why interest rates, capital markets activity, and investor positioning have pressured the sector. Why AI spending remains a powerful growth driver: How hyperscaler capital expenditures continue to rise, supporting long-term demand across the AI infrastructure value chain. Where AI’s next infrastructure bottleneck may emerge: Why memory and storage have become critical components as AI workloads require more data processing and capacity. What’s fueling the memory supply crunch: How limited new manufacturing capacity and rising demand are driving higher memory prices and creating opportunities for select companies. Why Dell has become an AI infrastructure beneficiary: How the company has evolved beyond PCs to capitalize on growing demand for AI servers, enterprise computing, and future AI-enabled devices. Watch it now to help keep you and your clients on top of current events. Fan of the show? Make sure to like, subscribe and share the episode. Then tune in next week for more timely energy QuickTakes and market insights. ---------- Chapters: 0:00 - 3:10 What's Going on in AI Infrastructure 3:11 - 4:11 What Did or Didn't Changed in AI Selloff 4:12 - 6:45 Is Memory and Storage a Bottleneck 6:46 - 8:17 On Incremental Supply and Demand from Hyperscalers 8:18 - 11:24 Why Dell Is Performing so Well 11:25 - 14:25 Growth Opportunities in AI Moving Forward ---------- #aiinfrastructure #aiinvestments #tortoisecapital #energymarkets #energyinfrastructure #aiinvesting

June 3, 202612 min

What Moved Energy Markets in May - 06.03.2026

From what drove energy markets in May (and what didn't) to earnings season insights, oil market developments, AI-driven power demand, and key themes to watch this summer, Brian recaps the month of May in energy. Here's what you'll learn: How energy performed in May: Why easing geopolitical tensions and lower oil prices weighed on energy stocks despite the sector’s strong year-to-date performance. What earnings season revealed: How capital discipline, LNG exports, refining margins, and utility investment continue to support long-term energy fundamentals. What to watch in oil markets: The latest on U.S.-Iran negotiations, global crude supply flows, and the factors helping keep oil prices relatively stable. Why NextEra’s acquisition matters: How growing AI-driven electricity demand is fueling utility consolidation and accelerating power infrastructure investment. What could shape the summer outlook: Key developments to watch across geopolitics, LNG exports, natural gas demand, and energy infrastructure growth. Watch it now to help keep you and your clients on top of current events. Fan of the show? Make sure to like, subscribe and share the episode. Then tune in next week for more timely energy QuickTakes and market insights.

May 18, 202611 min

What AI Buildout Could Really Look Like for Portfolios - 05.18.2026

Here's what you'll learn: Why natural gas demand may continue rising: From LNG exports to AI adoption and electrification trends What pipeline constraints are signaling: How the growing need for infrastructure can support U.S. production How AI is reshaping power demand: As more data centers arise, so does the need for reliable, around-the-clock electricity What’s supporting the AI infrastructure buildout: How we're seeing increased capital being spent across energy and technology How it all affects investors: And why energy infrastructure may remain a long-term strategic opportunity Watch it now to help keep you and your clients on top of current events. Fan of the show? Make sure to like, subscribe and share the episode. Then tune in next week for more timely energy QuickTakes and market insights.

May 6, 202615 min

Why the Crude Market Is Complacent and What That Means - 05.06.2026

Here's what you'll learn: Why crude markets may be too complacent: Which forward prices may not be reflecting tightening fundamentals What inventory data is signaling: The counter-seasonal draws and record exports reducing supply What’s happening with reserves: The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is trending toward historically low levels What’s driving volatility: Continued geopolitical happenings and flows through the Strait of Hormuz What’s supporting demand: How AI and electrification are accelerating power needs How it all effects investors: The improving fundamentals that may be supporting energy equities Watch it now to help keep you and your clients on top of current events. Fan of the show? Make sure to like, subscribe and share the episode. Then tune in next week for more timely energy QuickTakes and market insights.

April 24, 202612 min

Energy Markets Confront Escalating Strait Risks - 4.24.2026

Here's what you'll learn: What’s the latest in the Middle East: Escalating tensions, vessel seizures, and military activity are driving continued uncertainty What oil markets are signaling: Prices may not fully reflect the scale of supply loss and inventory drawdowns What the supply math looks like: Lost barrels, limited bypass capacity, and SPR releases are tightening global balances What resolution could look like: Reopening the Strait and restoring production may take months, not weeks What it means for the economy: Higher energy prices could feed into inflation and begin impacting sectors like airlines What investors may be missing: Why energy equities may present opportunity as markets appear disconnected from underlying fundamentals Watch it now to help keep you and your clients on top of current events. Fan of the show? Make sure to like, subscribe and share the episode. Then tune in next week for more timely energy QuickTakes and market insights.

April 17, 202612 min

Fragile Ceasefire, Meaningful Energy Implications

Here’s what you’ll learn: What’s the latest in the Middle East: How a fragile ceasefire and restricted Strait of Hormuz access are shaping global energy flows. What the crude curve is signaling: Is the market underpricing risk despite ongoing supply disruptions? What’s driving supply dynamics: How SPR releases are masking tighter underlying fundamentals. Why natural gas is diverging: What’s behind weaker U.S. prices despite significantly higher global demand. What investors may be missing: Is the market too complacent about the duration and impact of supply disruption? Watch it now to help keep you and your clients on top of current events. Fan of the show? Make sure to like, subscribe and share the episode. Then tune in next week for more timely energy QuickTakes and market insights.