Stock Picking with Fexingo: Individual Equities, Research, and Building a Concentrated Portfolio

In this episode of Stock Picking with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dig into the sharp divergence between energy stocks and the broader market in June 2026. With the S&P 500 at 7,511 and the Dow above 52,000, ExxonMobil and Chevron have dropped over 5% in just five days. Lucas traces the collapse to falling crude prices, a shifting Fed narrative, and a structural worry: is the energy supercycle already...

NVIDIA's stock is up more than 4% in the past five days, even as Microsoft slips. But Lucas argues the real story isn't the latest GPU cycle; it's the quiet shift in NVIDIA's business model toward becoming a provider of AI infrastructure as a service. Drawing on NVIDIA's recent move to offer DGX Cloud and its partnership with major cloud providers, Lucas explains why this transformation could deco...

On this episode of Stock Picking with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore why mid-cap stocks are outperforming both large caps and small caps in June 2026. They dive into the specific structural advantages—less index-fund crowding, more analyst coverage gaps, and a sweet spot in the economic cycle—and highlight a concrete example with the iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Index ETF (ticker I-J-H). The conversat...

The S&P 500 is up 2.5% in five days, and small caps are surging 4%. But ExxonMobil has fallen 5% and Chevron 3.3% in the same stretch. Lucas and Luna dig into the divergence, arguing that the market is pricing in a recession that hasn't happened yet — and what it means for income-focused investors. They break down the yield spread between energy and utilities, the role of a potential OPEC+ supply...

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the quiet outperformance of dividend growth stocks during the tech selloff in mid-2026. With the S&P 500 at 7,431 but the NASDAQ slipping, they dive into specific names like Broadcom and Procter & Gamble, discussing how rising dividends signal corporate confidence and provide a cushion in volatile markets. They also touch on the broader macro backdrop, inclu...

On this episode of Stock Picking with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the rotation out of mega-cap tech into often-overlooked mid-cap stocks. With the S&P 500 at 7,431 but the Russell 2000 surging 3.1% in the past five days, they discuss why companies like Copart, a $54 billion auto-auction platform, and Williams-Sonoma, a premium home goods retailer, are drawing fundamental investor attention. Lu...

The SpaceX IPO is the biggest public listing in history, raising $75 billion and debuting on the Nasdaq. But beyond the headlines, its inclusion in the S&P 500 and other indexes is forcing a rethink of passive investing. Lucas and Luna dig into the mechanics: how index funds will absorb a company with a market cap larger than most entire sectors, the ripple effects for active managers, and what it...

In this episode of Stock Picking with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into Berkshire Hathaway's latest cash hoard—now over $350 billion—and what it signals for value investors in mid-2026. With the S&P 500 hovering near 7,430 and small caps surging 3.1% in the past week, why is Warren Buffett's firm sitting on record liquidity? Lucas breaks down the implications for the broader market, including the...

Lucas and Luna make the case for dividend growth stocks as a tactical core in mid-2026, anchored by the recent outperformance of value-oriented sectors like financials and energy. With the S&P 500 hovering near 7,431 and small caps up over 3% in the past week, the hosts drill into why companies with consistent dividend increases — think Bank of America, up 4.5% in five days, or JPMorgan at 3.1% —...

Lucas and Luna dig into Adobe's AI strategy, questioning whether the market has mispriced the stock. With a price-to-earnings ratio near 25, down from 45 in 2022, and a fresh product cycle around Firefly and Express, Adobe looks like a rare blend of AI growth and value. They compare it to Microsoft and Google, noting that Adobe's moat in creative software hasn't cracked. The hosts also touch on th...

Lucas and Luna unpack the SpaceX IPO on Nasdaq, a record-setting $75 billion raise that values the company above $180 billion before its debut. They discuss how retail investors got only 20% of the allocation, whether the hype is justified, and what this means for the future of space investing. With the S&P 500 near 7,400 and small caps surging 3.1% in a week, they explore how a single stock can r...

Lucas and Luna break down the SpaceX IPO, the most anticipated listing in history. With a $75 billion raise and predictions of a $2 trillion market cap, they explore what this means for retail investors, the broader IPO market, and how SpaceX's unique capital structure—like its high retail allocation cut to the low 20% range—signals a new era. Lucas argues this IPO is both a validation of private...

While mega-cap tech stocks like Apple, Microsoft, and Google have been hit hard this week — with the Nasdaq down 1.5% in five days — small-cap stocks are staging a quiet rally. The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is up 1.5% over the same period, and value-oriented ETFs like Vanguard's VTV have gained 0.5%. Lucas and Luna explore the rotation underway: why cyclical companies with domestic revenue exposure are...

In this episode of Stock Picking with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dig into the case for Pfizer as a potential turnaround stock in mid-2026. With shares trading around $25, down from pandemic highs, they discuss the company's pipeline catalysts, cost-cutting efforts, and the role of its dividend in a volatile market. Lucas explains why the market's pessimism might be overdone, while Luna pushes back on...

While big tech stocks get hammered and the broader market stumbles, Costco Wholesale shares have barely budged. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down the specific mechanics behind Costco's defensive strength: its membership model, inventory turns, and the surprising role of its gold bullion sales. They examine how Costco's zero-markup structure and subscription-style revenue create a differen...

China's BYD predicts 80% of new car sales in China will be electric by 2030. Lucas and Luna examine what this means for legacy automakers like Ford and Volkswagen, and why BYD's vertical integration gives it a structural cost advantage. They discuss the company's battery technology, its expansion into Europe and Southeast Asia, and the implications for investors watching the EV transition. Specifi...

Lucas and Luna dive into Bank of America's surprising lead over JPMorgan in 2026, focusing on BAC's efficiency ratio and consumer banking strategy. With JPMorgan down slightly and BAC up over 3% in the past week, they explore how BAC's focus on high-net-worth clients and digital efficiency is driving profitability. Lucas breaks down the numbers: BAC's efficiency ratio of 58% vs JPMorgan's 62%, and...

In this episode of Stock Picking with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dig into why dividend growth stocks are catching investors' attention in mid-2026. With the Nasdaq down over 4% in the past five days and mega-cap tech names like Microsoft and Nvidia falling sharply, Lucas makes the case for companies that consistently raise their payouts. He zeroes in on a specific example: a well-known consumer stapl...

In an episode recorded on June 8, 2026, Lucas and Luna unpack why Berkshire Hathaway's stock is up 3.4 percent in the past five days while the NASDAQ has dropped 3.8 percent. They drill into the conglomerate's massive buyback program, its growing cash pile, and how its portfolio of traditional businesses is shielding it from the AI-driven rout hitting Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla. The conversation...

In this episode of Stock Picking with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna examine a surprising trend in June 2026: value stocks are outperforming big tech. With the Nasdaq down over 5% in the last five days while value ETFs like VTV are flat to slightly up, they dig into why old-economy banks and energy companies are holding up. Lucas points to JPMorgan up 5.3% and Bank of America up 5.0% in the same period,...

While tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, and Nvidia have dropped 5-10% this week, Apple's stock has held nearly flat. Lucas and Luna dig into why: Apple's capital return program, its insulation from the AI capex cycle, and its Services revenue stream. They also look at how Berkshire's recent buying spree in financials is a bet on a different kind of growth, and what a hot jobs report and Fed paus...

The S&P 500 is down 2.8% over the past week, with the Nasdaq plunging 5.1% as big tech stocks like Microsoft, Nvidia, and Amazon get hammered. But two old-economy names—JPMorgan and Bank of America—are up more than 5% each. Why are banks suddenly the safe haven? Lucas and Luna dig into the hot jobs report that pushed rate-cut expectations further out, the surprising resilience of net interest inco...

Big Tech is getting hammered this week — the NASDAQ is down over 5 percent, Microsoft and Nvidia have lost 9-plus percent each — but value stocks and financials are holding steady or even gaining. On this episode of Stock Picking with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dig into the rotation: why the hot jobs report pushed rate-cut hopes further out, how Berkshire Hathaway, JPMorgan, and Bank of America are a...

Amazon's cloud business has long been the profit engine of the company. But in 2026, that engine is sputtering. While Microsoft and Google pour capital into AI infrastructure and see revenue accelerate, Amazon Web Services is growing slower and spending more. This episode unpacks the numbers: AWS operating margins have compressed by over 500 basis points year-over-year, capital expenditures have s...

Lucas and Luna dissect Berkshire Hathaway's accelerating share repurchase program in mid-2026. With Berkshire stock up over 4% in the last five days while the S&P 500 dropped 2%, they explore why Warren Buffett's firm is spending billions on its own shares. The conversation examines Berkshire's cash pile, the valuation signal, and how buybacks compare to other capital allocation moves like the rec...