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Friday · 1 hr 7 min
Jensen's Shocking Ouster (What Now?); Neocloud Madness; $RKLB, $ASTS, $ABNB, and $MELI Earnings
The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 5:00 PM EST. This week we discussed: (00:00) Introduction (01:02) The Jensen Huang scandal and the timeline behind it (06:59) Jensen forced to resign and the board debate (11:49) Why it took so long to surface, and the Lutnick pushback (15:23) Investing implications for Nvidia, TSMC, and AMD (23:15) Airbnb earnings (29:47) Software sector scatter plot and the Fiscal MCP (34:13) MercadoLibre earnings and Snap’s stock-based comp fight (44:06) Neoclouds, Anthropic IPO, and Micron vs Nvidia (57:55) Rocket Lab, AST SpaceMobile, and wrap-up ***************************************************** Email us with any questions: chitchatmoneypodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to our newsletter and join our FREE chat community: emergingmoats.com ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday · 1 hr 3 min
Characteristics Of The Top Performing Software Stocks Ever (Insulation From AI Disruption)
On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan do a sector overview of software. We discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:12) Defining the software sector and historical delivery methods (07:42) The underrated role of relationships and sales in enterprise software (12:28) What makes a successful software investment and the importance of switching costs (19:36) Four key characteristics that protect software businesses from AI disruption (24:06) Case study on Oracle riding the on-premises database wave (31:09) Case study on Autodesk adapting to the cloud and bundling products (39:13) Case study on Salesforce pioneering cloud software and upselling (47:58) Case study on Monday.com and its vulnerability to AI coding (52:43) How to identify the underlying signs of a struggling software company (56:28) Future software stock candidates and concluding thoughts ***************************************************** Subscribe to our newsletter and join our interactive chat community: emergingmoats.com ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
November 6 · 1 hr 5 min
The AI Market Crash Is Here; Reddit, Axon, And Uber Earnings; Asymmetric Stocks With Travis Hoium
The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 5:00 PM EST. This week we discussed: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Discussion on market turmoil, debt markets closing for AI build-outs, and the potential popping of the AI bubble. (04:59) Identifying stocks to watch during an AI downturn and evaluating Palantir's valuation. (08:03) The importance of not price anchoring and waiting for favorable fundamentals during a market downturn. (14:26) Analyzing Reddit's earnings, ARPU expansion, user base growth limitations, and AI data licensing potential. (25:29) Hims & Hers operational success, the upcoming launch of peptide products, and disrupting the medical field. (39:20) Axon's earnings report, stock-based compensation headwinds, and its post-earnings stock drop. (44:14) Analyzing Uber, ride-sharing moats, and the limitations of using AI agents to book physical rides. (52:20) Zillow's recent earnings, the strength of its rental business, and its position as an aggregator of demand. (55:47) Exploring SoFi's product cross-selling, deposit growth, and the broader shift toward digital-first banking. Asymmetric Investing: https://www.youtube.com/@asymmetricinvesting ***************************************************** Email us with any questions: chitchatmoneypodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to our newsletter and join our FREE chat community: emergingmoats.com ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
November 4 · 57 min
Why This AI Software Stock Just Might Be The Next Palantir
On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we speak with new guest Nick from Wealthmatica about an interesting investing opportunity in enterprise software. We discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:01) How Nick initially discovered the highlighted stock via a screener and recognized its proprietary data advantage. (03:02) Discussion on the stock's recent performance and an overview of its core business model serving large enterprise clients. (10:01) Explanation of how the business acquires its proprietary data through historical acquisitions and tracking pixels. (15:53) Breakdown of the primary drivers behind the business's strong historical revenue growth. (21:05) Exploring future growth opportunities, specifically regarding increasing the wallet share among existing enterprise customers. (23:27) Analysis of the company's take rates, margin profile, and recent inflection into profitability. (27:15) Overview of the revenue structure, breaking down subscription access fees versus usage-based fees. (28:30) Identification of primary legacy competitors in the sector and the challenges of unseating entrenched enterprise software. (30:06) Deep dive into the strategic go-to-market partnership with Palantir and how it creates a joint client flywheel. (33:43) Expanding into new verticals, including generative engine optimization (GEO) and upcoming government defense contracts. (38:45) Analyzing the stock's valuation, price-to-free cash flow metrics, and long-term financial projections. (43:31) Listener Question: Is it problematic that some of the company's partners are also competitors in the software space? (47:15) Listener Question: What is the primary purpose and expected return on investment (ROI) of the company's annual live marketing conference? (51:17) Red teaming the investment thesis by highlighting potential failure points and the overarching risk of new privacy regulations. Nick's Twitter: https://x.com/wealthmatica Nick's Substack: https://wealthmatica.substack.com/ ***************************************************** Subscribe to our newsletter and join our interactive chat community: emergingmoats.com ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 30 · 1 hr 4 min
Amazon and Google Earnings Crash; Crocs Rebound; Buying The Adyen Dip? $CROX $ADYEN $AMZN
The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 5:00 PM EST. This week we discussed: (00:00) - Introduction (01:08) - Amazon earnings breakdown. (05:10) - Potential recession indicators. (13:40) - Alphabet (Google) earnings. (26:20) - Brazilian election market reaction. (32:27) - Crocs earnings and buybacks. (37:07) - Apple's new touchscreen device. (37:51) - DoorDash acquiring Instacart. (43:37) - Adyen earnings and acquisitions. (51:14) - Brokerage margin loan concerns. (55:19) - SoFi's strong quarter. (57:05) - Small Cap: Zotefoams PLC. ***************************************************** Email us with any questions: chitchatmoneypodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to our newsletter and join our FREE chat community: emergingmoats.com ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 26 · 1 hr 5 min
EMERGENCY ANTHROPIC S-1 BREAKDOWN
On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we break down the Anthropic S-1 released today. This will serve as the Wednesday episode for this week! We discuss: (00:00) - Introduction (03:09) - Breakdown of Anthropic's consumption-based versus subscription-based revenue model. (11:28) - Analysis of compute costs and required spending commitments with major cloud providers. (16:44) - Review of Anthropic's balance sheet and clarification on cash burn rumors. (19:05) - Highlights of staggering S1 statistics, including an approximate 900% net revenue retention rate. (25:04) - Discussion on the company's $6.6 million revenue per employee and expanding margins. (28:37) - Deep dive into financial statements, convertible notes charges, and operating profitability. (34:45) - Concerns regarding corporate governance, five classes of stock, and the Public Benefit Corporation structure. (41:15) - Debate on whether Anthropic has a durable competitive moat or just a temporary technological lead. (49:23) - Identification of key risks, particularly the heavy reliance on cloud competitors for infrastructure. (52:32) - Final verdicts on whether they would buy the stock and expectations for the IPO valuation. (58:08) - Breakdown of the ultimate winners and losers from the S1 release, including Amazon and NVIDIA. ***************************************************** Subscribe to our newsletter and join our interactive chat community: emergingmoats.com ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 23 · 1 hr 8 min
SpaceX Monster Quarter; CoreWeave's Collapsing Narrative; Buy The Dip on Netflix, Hermes, and Wise?
The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 5:00 PM EST. This week we discussed: (00:00) - Introduction (02:54) - Meta's earnings, Reality Labs losses, and AI capital expenditures (12:04) - Semiconductor stocks selloff, TSMC, and the AI buildout (21:48) - Rollins' slowing organic growth and AI search headwinds (25:01) - SpaceX earnings, Starlink subscriber growth, and AI infrastructure (35:38) - Speculation on a SpaceX and Tesla merger (36:40) - Netflix earnings, watch hour stagnation, and content strategy (44:41) - Trivia game: The cheapest forward-earnings stocks in the S&P 500 (47:38) - Hermès earnings, price resilience, and regional sales performance (53:00) - Wise metrics, take rates, and multiple compression (57:51) - CoreWeave's debt profile and the neo-cloud market ***************************************************** Email us with any questions: chitchatmoneypodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to our newsletter and join our FREE chat community: emergingmoats.com ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 21 · 1 hr 5 min
Ben Graham: Learning From The Dean of Wall Street (Warren Buffett's Mentor)
On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan discuss the life and investing journey of Ben Graham, who is considered the inventor of modern financial analysis and value investing. We discuss: (00:00) - Introduction (02:48) - Ben Graham's early life, overcoming the Panic of 1907, and entering Wall Street. (10:33) - Breaking down Graham's famous "net-net" framework and margin of safety approach. (16:35) - The Graham-Newman Corporation's track record and teaching legendary investors at Columbia. (20:47) - Case Study 1: General Motors and the DuPont Stub risk-free investment. (30:02) - Case Study 2: Montgomery Ward as a deep-value net-net during the Great Depression. (36:10) - Case Study 3: GEICO and how a massive compounder drove the majority of his career returns. (40:56) - Case Study 4: Northern Pipeline and launching one of Wall Street's earliest proxy fights. (49:12) - Core lessons learned from Graham, The Intelligent Investor, and dealing with the psychology of "Mr. Market". (55:47) - Searching for modern "GEICO candidates" in the hosts' portfolios and episode wrap-up ***************************************************** Subscribe to our newsletter and join our interactive chat community: emergingmoats.com ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 17 · 1 hr 5 min
Value Play or Value Trap?; 134 Stocks in the S&P 500 are in a 40% Drawdown; $TSMC Earnings
In this episode, Ryan Henderson and Jason Hall take a look at the 134 stocks in the S&P 500 currently in a 40% drawdown or worse. They also dive into the recent underperformance of homebuilders and wrap the episode with a game of rapid fire value play or value trap? (00:00) Introduction (02:24) Market Concentration in AI and Tech Giants (04:46) Opportunities in Oracle and Legacy Tech (07:36) Performance of Top Stocks and Sector Trends (10:10) Valuations and Future Outlook for Home Builders (15:12) Earnings Season Insights and Bank Security Issues (22:04) Berkshire Hathaway's Private Equity Strategy (26:37) Home Builders and Market Conditions (33:13) Impact of Interest Rates on Housing Market (40:32) Investment Positioning and Future Returns (47:51) Discussion on Taiwan Semiconductor and Industry Outlook (55:00) Value Play or Value Trap? ***************************************************** Email us: ⁠chitchatmoneypodcast@gmail.com⁠ Subscribe to our newsletter and join our FREE chat community: ⁠emergingmoats.com⁠ ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: ⁠https://www.interactivebrokers.com/⁠ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat⁠ ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 14 · 1 hr 12 min
Winners & Losers in the AI Agent Economy (ABNB, GOOGL, PGR, BKNG, & more)
On this episode, Brett and Ryan explore the potential impacts of AI agents on various industries: Travel, search, online shopping, insurance, banking, and more. (00:00) Introduction (02:29) Initial impressions of Muse and consumer AI agents (09:27) AI impact on the travel industry and online booking (20:38) Risks to Google search and advertising revenue (33:39) AI in online shopping and consumer behavior (43:52) Insurance, banking, and financial services in the AI era (58:46) The broader implications for legacy internet businesses (01:08:36) Final thoughts on AI adoption and market risks ***************************************************** Subscribe to our newsletter, Emerging Moats: ⁠emergingmoats.com⁠ ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: ⁠https://www.interactivebrokers.com/⁠ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat⁠ ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 9 · 1 hr 4 min
Brazilian Stock Breakout; Diving Into More Small Caps; Uber's Latest Acquisition $NU $MELI $UBER
The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 5:00 PM EST. This week we discussed: (00:00) - Introduction (01:42) - Hermes stock drop and the luxury market (07:19) - Tech versus defensives valuation chart discussion (18:36) - Brazilian elections and Latin American stocks (Mercado Libre, Inter, Nubank) (25:09) - Uber's $2.3 billion acquisition of Easy Cater (32:41) - Small Cap of the Week: EVI Industries (35:59) - Schneider Electric's acquisition of PTC (39:46) - Trump accounts and gifting individual stocks to children (43:17) - Warren Buffett's YouTube viewing habits (46:06) - Constellation Brands earnings and beer shipment volumes (49:39) - Oura Ring shelving its IPO (54:43) - Small Cap of the Week: Mama's Creations ***************************************************** Email us: chitchatmoneypodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to our newsletter and join our FREE chat community: emergingmoats.com ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 7 · 1 hr 3 min
Exterminating the Premium: Is Rollins (NYSE: ROL) Finally a Buy? - Full Analysis
On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Ryan dives into another research episode covering the stock Rollins (NYSE: ROL). We discuss: (00:00) Introduction (04:50) History of Rollins and its founder, Otto Orkin (11:07) The evolution of Rollins' business model and growth strategy (14:48) Industry overview: size, competition, and customer demand (20:03) Resilience of the pest control industry through economic cycles (24:55) Details of Rollins' acquisition approach and portfolio management (30:06) Financials: margins, costs, and operational efficiency (37:04) Valuation analysis and why the stock has fallen (45:01) Risks and opportunities: AI, digital marketing, and market dynamics (54:59) Conclusion: Is Rollins a good investment today? ***************************************************** Subscribe to our newsletter and join our interactive chat community: emergingmoats.com ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 2 · 1 hr 9 min
FICO and Nike Tumble; Burry Accelerates AI Short Bet; Compounders Out of Favor $NKE $FICO $DPZ
The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 5:00 PM EST. This week we discussed: (00:00) Introduction (01:06) Meta Poaches MongoDB CEO Ahead of Investor Day (04:18) Nike Earnings & Strategy Review (12:54) AI Agent Landscape & Funding Round Updates (17:47) Muse, Agent Commerce, & Online Platform Moats (29:06) "Compounders" Trading at Multi-Year Valuation Lows (39:09) FICO's 72% Drawdown & Mortgage Scoring Overhaul (51:04) Fixed Income: 30-Year TIPS at 3.25% Real Yield (53:40) AI Bubble Watch: Burry's Puts & GPU Leverage (58:19) Live Chat Q&A: Crypto Threats to Remitly & Interest Rates on Adyen ***************************************************** Email us with any questions: chitchatmoneypodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to our newsletter and join our FREE chat community: emergingmoats.com ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 30 · 1 hr 17 min
Jim Gillies Tells Us How To Win With Hidden Gem Investing (Multibagger Returns)
On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett speaks with Jim Gillies from Motley Fool Canada on how to invest in hidden gems in 2026. We discuss: (00:00) - Introduction (00:58) - Reviewing Nelnet: Operations, the Huddle stake, and its Berkshire-esque qualities (06:04) - Investing philosophy: Absolute vs. relative returns and Peter Lynch's portfolio accuracy principle (10:48) - The impact of gold mining stocks on the TSX index performance (14:47) - Analyzing Nelnet's dividend growth, cash-flowing assets, and conservative lending (18:23) - Reviewing RCI Hospitality: Examining a portfolio loser and navigating corporate fraud (24:27) - Reviewing International Petroleum: The Lundin family, share buybacks, and the Blackrod project (34:39) - Portfolio strategy: How to manage massive winners and establish allocation limits (40:02) - Checking in on winners: Re-evaluating Shopify's valuation and growth story (45:27) - Reviewing Winmark: Franchise cash flows and capital allocation through special dividends (51:10) - Reviewing TFS Financial: Boring mortgage lending and buying during bank panics (57:10) - Jim's current watchlist: Auxly Cannabis Group (XLY), accelerating free cash flow (01:02:31) - A bizarre microcap: Vitreous Glass (VCI), the "management avarice" thesis, and beating the S&P 500 (01:11:03) - Closing words, Dumbledore quotes, and where to follow Jim's work Hidden Gems Canada: https://www.fool.ca/premium/ ***************************************************** Subscribe to our newsletter and join our interactive chat community, Emerging Moats: emergingmoats.com ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 25 · 1 hr 4 min
Meta Muse Winners and Losers; Google's Risk; Zeta Global and Adobe $ZETA $ADBE
The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 5:00 PM EST. This week we discussed: (00:00) - Introduction (02:02) - Zeta Global (ZETA) Business Overview (07:00) - Meta Muse and Consumer AI Agents (11:07) - Airbnb, Expedia, and the Threat to Online Travel Aggregators (13:32) - Google and Apple's Position in the AI Agent Space (17:05) - Meta's Potential Take-Rate Monetization Model (20:50) - Amazon's Resistance to AI Commerce Interfaces (24:22) - The Threat of AI Agents to Uber Eats Advertising (33:54) - Small Cap of the Week: CI&T (CINT) (41:10) - Costco (COST) Growth and Valuation Multiples (45:29) - Cava (CAVA) and the Danger of Restaurant Stocks (51:46) - Adobe (ADBE) Sell Decision and Executive Turnover (56:18) - CrowdStrike (CRWD) Enters the "Palantir Zone" (58:00) - AppLovin (APP) Shift and Episode Outro Aria's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@QualityInvest5 ***************************************************** Subscribe to our newsletter and join our FREE chat community: emergingmoats.com ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 23 · 1 hr 3 min
Drew Cohen Tells Us Whether Software Stocks Are Dead (Agents, Models, Moats, and More)
On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Drew Cohen of Speedwell Research returns to tell us about his comprehensive research into software's AI risk. We discuss: 00:00 Introduction 02:11 How AI advancements threaten traditional software companies 04:02 In-house AI development and enterprise software risks 07:05 The outer harness and AI interface evolution in enterprises 11:47 Risks of AI model commodification and competitive dynamics 20:09 Impact of AI on marketplace and ad tech businesses 30:06 Future of Google, Apple, and Microsoft in AI era 40:00 Most at-risk software subsectors and niche markets 49:53 Beneficiaries and winners in the AI-driven software landscape Speedwell's report: https://speedwellresearch.com/companies/ ***************************************************** Subscribe to our newsletter, Emerging Moats: emergingmoats.com ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 18 · 1 hr 8 min
Nu Bank's Territorial Expansion; LVMH + Stocks At Cheapest Valuations Ever; Fed Hikes Interest Rates
The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 5:00 PM EST. This week we discussed: (00:00) Introduction (02:23) NuBank's US Market Entry (21:38) Stocks Trading Near Historic Lows (23:12) Valuations of Consumer and Retail Stocks (34:34) Interest Rate Outlook and Bond Market (41:02) AI Regulation and Industry Slowdown (50:12) Small Cap of the Week Performances (52:38) Listener Questions (01:00:02) Luxury Brands and Market Valuations ***************************************************** Subscribe to our newsletter and join our FREE chat community: emergingmoats.com ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 16 · 54 min
Ian Bezek Returns to Discuss Why Brazilian Bank Inter Is Undervalued And The State of Investing In Latin America
On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we chat with recurring guest Ian Bezek of Ian's Insider Corner about Inter, a bank in Brazil. We cover: (00:00) Introduction (03:51) The Brazilian Lending Market (07:06) Inter's Growth & NuBank Comparison (10:08) The Brazilian Credit Market (14:42) Impact of the Brazilian Election (17:56) Inter's Credit Portfolio (20:40) Inter's Valuation & Earnings Multiple (28:10) Local Currency Government Bonds in Brazil and Mexico (31:40) Pair Trade: Long Airports vs. Short Airlines (36:00) Mercado Libre (MELI) & the Lending Environment (40:50) Argentina's Upcoming Election & Economic Outlook (44:29) Colombia's Election Shift & Investment Opportunities (49:59) Colombian Airport Operator Exposure Ian's newsletter: https://ianbezek.substack.com/ ***************************************************** Subscribe to our newsletter and join our FREE chat community: emergingmoats.com ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 11 · 1 hr 5 min
Stocks At 52-Week Lows; Meta's Agentic AI Push; 2 Under-Followed Small Caps
The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 5:00 PM EST. This week we discussed: (00:00) Introduction (01:14) Robinhood's Stock Tokenization Initiative (13:05) Oura Ring's IPO and Health Tech Market (22:32) Stocks Hitting 52 Week Lows and Market Cyclicality (25:49) Vici Properties and Vegas Market Outlook (28:27) Autozone and Builders First Source Analysis (38:30) Listener Questions and Small Cap of the Week (47:26) Small Cap Spotlight: NMI Holdings (55:36) Watches of Switzerland and Luxury Market (58:09) Meta's AI Agent and Future of AI Assistants (01:00:48) Market Leaders and Tech Giants in AI ***************************************************** Subscribe to Emerging Moats Research: emergingmoats.com ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 9 · 1 hr 4 min
BBB Foods + How To Invest For The Robotics Boom With Leandro From Best Anchor Stocks (Ticker: TBBB)
On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we speak with Leandro from Best Anchor Stocks. We discuss BBB Foods, and close with questions around his latest sector write-up on the robotics boom. Topics: (00:00) Introduction (02:12) History and origins of Tiendas 3B (06:18) What does a typical store look like? (11:41) Market environment in Mexico versus developed countries (16:27) Store opportunity and growth potential in Mexico (21:58) Margins, scale, and cash flow analysis (26:19) Competitive landscape and market share (31:26) Valuation and future growth assumptions (45:06) Robotics (48:39) Supply chain and investment opportunities in robotics (55:17) Key takeaways on robotics and AI advancements Robotics report: https://www.bestanchorstocks.com/p/the-durable-winners-of-the-robot BBB Foods: https://www.bestanchorstocks.com/p/30-revenue-cagr-emerging-market-a ***************************************************** Subscribe to our newsletter, Emerging Moats: emergingmoats.com ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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