Chit Chat Stocks

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) Earnings Season Insights (05:49) Taiwan Semiconductor's Performance (11:45) Growth Stock Discussion Begins (18:02) Top Growth Stocks (41:41) Cash Levels and Market Sentiment (43:31) Interactive Brokers: A High-Margin Business...

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Ryan goes through a research report on a small-cap stock trading at under 10x earnings hiding in plain sight: Yelp (ticker: YELP). We discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:48) History (09:24) Business model (18:00) Competition Landscape: (24:23) Competitive advantage (31:30) Financial Performance (32:28) User Growth Trends and Insights (37:39) Advertising Dynamics:...

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 (02:14) Bezos and AI bubbles (10:20) The AI Infrastructure Boom: Opportunities and Risks (18:28) Value Plays vs. Value Traps (36:58) Argentina update (40:55) Pepsi's Earnings (45:55) Delta Airlines (48:47) Brett's new stock (53:57) Ra...

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we cover Super Investor George Soros. We discuss: (00:00) Introduction (03:28) Early Life and Influences (09:14) Quantum Fund (12:39) Investment Philosophy and Position Sizing (19:27) Understanding Reflexivity in Markets (28:02) Case Study: Breaking the Bank of England (34:42) The Mechanics of Currency Devaluation (39:23) Soros' Bet Against the Thai Baht (44:47...

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 (01:13) AI and E-commerce: Shopify's Partnership with OpenAI (07:25) Nike's Earnings Report: Challenges and Market Position (14:09) The Emergence of the Texas Stock Exchange (22:58) Never Sell Stocks: Criteria and Personal Picks (44:4...

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan speak to Stephen, otherwise known as Unemployed Value Degen, on his investments in Opendoor Technologies (Ticker: OPEN) and Portillo's (Ticker: PTLO). We discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:25) The Appeal of Small Cap Investments (05:12) Opendoor (31:37) Portillo's Value Degen Substack: https://unemployedvaluedegen.substack.com/ *******************...

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 (02:26) AI Boom and Market Implications (08:35) Electricity Consumption and AI (16:43) Drafting Future Share Cannibals (21:09) Criteria for Selecting Share Cannibals (41:39) Mark Leonard's Legacy and Constellation Software (47:10) Yel...

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett provides a comprehensive research report on a small-cap stock seeing rapid revenue growth due to changing dynamics in the defense sector. Subscribe to our newsletter for the full report, out Friday. We discuss: (00:00) Introduction (06:02) A New Player in Defense (10:47) Innovations in Subsea Technology (19:44) Product Categories and Market Applications (...

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) Nvidia's Strategic Investment in Intel (03:08) The Semiconductor Supply Chain Dilemma (10:21) The Future of Intel and TSMC (22:21) Airbnb's Growth Strategies and Advertising (31:57) Mark Zuckerberg's $600 Billion Commitment (3...

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we have our semi-regular update on holdings, returns, and buy/sell decisions for our personal portfolios. Plus, we dive into our favorite stocks to buy today. We discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:55) Brett's Portfolio Performance (10:01) Ryan's Portfolio Performance (15:59) Analysis of Top Positions (21:54) Best Buys and Future Considerations (49:30) Stocks on...

The Investing Power Hour was recorded on Tuesday this week. Back to our regular time of 5pm EST on Thursday next week. We discussed: (00:00) Introduction (02:06) Analyzing Chipotle's Performance (11:04) Duolingo's Disruption Concerns (19:39) AI Infrastructure and OpenAI's Cash Burn (31:50) Emerging Players in AI: Nebius (34:22) Shorting Stocks: Risks and Strategies (37:13) Exploring Cybersecurity...

You'll want to listen to this one. We discuss: (00:00) Introduction (05:19) Navigating the Dotcom bust (10:00) The Entrepreneurial Mindset in Investing (16:29) Investing books misleading investors (21:30) Understanding Rule Breaker Investing (27:59) Building a Rule Breaker portfolio (28:36) The Habits of a Rule Breaker Investor (32:57) Portfolio management and position sizing (38:53) The Psycholog...

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 (02:01) Google's Favorable Court Ruling (12:40) C3 AI's Disappointing Quarter (17:26) Lululemon's Earnings Report (28:08) Drafting the Top 10 Widest Moats ***************************************************** JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER AND C...

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Ryan gives a research report on SoFi Technologies (Ticker: SOFI). We discuss:(00:00) Introduction (01:38) SoFi's Emergence as a Leading Neo Bank(03:27) The Evolution of SoFi: From Peer-to-Peer Lending to Full-Service Bank(10:41) SoFi's Competitive Advantages in the Banking Sector(34:36) Understanding SoFi's Revenue Streams and Loan Portfolio(48:52) Valuation In...

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 (01:27) Deep Dive into Nvidia's Earnings (10:34) The Importance of Federal Reserve Independence (21:50) Market Reactions and Future Predictions (29:06) Autodesk Earnings and Market Implications (31:38) Autodesk's Financial Performance...

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we continue our Super Investor series by covering Dev Kantesaria of Valley Forge Capital. The Buffett disciple has invested in huge winners over the last two decades including S&P Global, Fico, and Mastercard. We discuss: (03:37) Dev Kantesaria's Unique Background (06:20) Investment Philosophy and Approach (09:23) Portfolio Analysis and Key Metrics (12:38) Case...

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: (01:05) Intel Nationalization and Government Involvement (10:01) Zoom Earnings Review and Market Position (15:37) Super Investors: 13F Season Insights (27:52) Warren Buffett's Investment in United Health (34:58) Buffett's Influence and Retirement (41:00)...

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan speak with Simon Erickson of 7investing to give an update on Rocket Lab (Ticker: RKLB). Simon came on the show a year ago to discuss Rocket Lab stock, and it has crushed the market since then. We discuss: (02:55) Rocket Lab's Methodical Approach to Space (05:14) The Neutron Rocket: A Game Changer? (08:47) Financial Implications of Neutron's Launc...

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: (02:58) AI's Impact on Software Companies (11:52) Trends in Alcohol Consumption (21:02) Amazon's Grocery Delivery and Instacart's Challenges (30:41) Cava's Earnings and Restaurant Industry Trends (36:14) Analyzing Restaurant Performance Amid Economic Chal...

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan speak with Andrew Marshall from Capital Mindset about Dave Inc. (Ticker: DAVE). They discuss: (03:48) The History of Dave: From SPAC to Recovery (08:56) Understanding the Business Model: Micro Lending Explained (16:15) Competition and Market Positioning: Who Does Dave Compete With? (16:54) Operational Structure: Partner Banks and Expenses (22:08)...

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: (02:52) Cloud Providers: AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Analysis (12:19) Figma IPO: Valuation and Market Implications (28:38) Remitly's Growth Amidst Market Challenges (34:21) Evaluating Growth Potential in Stocks (36:26) Innovations in Digital Finance and...

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett speaks with Laks from Unicus Research on data their research firm is tracking in regards to car loans (including Carvana), student loan impact on credit scores, and deteriorating consumer balance sheets. They discuss: (03:45) Exploring the Used Car Lending Market (07:10) Analyzing Ally's Position in the Market (15:26) Understanding Asset-Backed Securities...

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 with special guest John Rotonti: (02:54) Navigating Market Challenges (05:57) The AI Spending Boom (08:54) Data Center Dynamics (12:00) Valuations and Market Trends (15:00) Speculation and Market Sentiment (18:08) Long-Term Investment Strategies (20:57) Th...

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett gives a research report on Oscar Health (ticker: OSCR). We discuss: (03:05) Understanding the Affordable Care Act (05:57) Oscar Health's Business Model and Market Position (09:03) User Experience in Health Insurance (12:15) Profitability Challenges in Health Insurance (15:42) Oscar Health's Growth and Market Share (18:42) Management Changes and Leadership...

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: (01:24) Meme Stocks and American Eagle (03:02) Alphabet's Earnings Report (23:24) Philip Morris: Market Trends and Performance (29:00) OpenDoor: A Meme Stock Analysis (36:59) Tesla: Market Reactions and Insights (47:13) Chipotle's Declining Performance an...