The 7investing Podcast

Not too long ago, software was sold with perpetual licenses. Often, software was bundled with hardware. In some cases, an annual maintenance contract was added to the perpetual license, which provided the buyer with software updates and patches. This sales motion meant significant upfront costs for the purchaser. Every few years, a new major upgrade landed, and the whole process repeated itself. S...

Apple has spent billions of dollars on its streaming TV service but its goals for that product may not be the same as its rivals. For the technology giant, it’s not all about subscriber counts. In fact, it’s not entirely easy for people to judge whether Apple is on the right track with Apple TV+ or if the company has fallen behind its goals (partially because Apple does not share much information...

Danielle Ecuyer has decades of equities experience that spans the globe. She completed a Commerce degree at the UNSW in the early 1980’s and then trained in Australian equities. In the 1990s, Danielle moved to the UK and worked in senior positions at some of the world’s pre-eminent financial firms, where she specialized in emerging markets. She retired when she had her son and transitioned to beco...

We don’t advocate waiting for the stock market to fall to buy shares in good companies, but when it does that creates buying opportunities. It’s always great to be able to add shares or even start a position when the market gives you a favorable entry point. We’ll also look at what’s next for China’s Evergrande, which could begin defaulting on its debt as soon as Thursday. And, we’ll explain why s...

We've written quite extensively about what to look for when buying a new stock. Great management, a vast market opportunity, and scalable margins are all accolades to consider when evaluating a company's future upside potential.   But something we discuss less frequently is when it might be time to sell.   Just as there are indicators that suggest when it's time to buy a stock, there are...

We’ve heard a lot about COVID boosters and the latest FDA ruling saying that only the elderly and people with certain underlying conditions should get them. That’s almost certainly not the last word and Maxx Chatsko joins 7investing Now to explain what’s happening and what might happen. We’ll also discuss the debt ceiling -- something you’re likely going to hear about a lot over the next few weeks...

Intuit plans to buy Mailchimp for $12 billion in order to enhance its services for small businesses. Do we like the deal? Does it make sense? We’ll have most of the 7investing Team on Friday’s “7investing Now” to break down this surprise purchase. We’ll also discuss Apple’s new iPhones and whether we’re excited by them or find them a tad underwhelming live on Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. Welcome to 7investi...

Sports betting has been a bit of a holy grail for investors. It’s an area that clearly presents a lot of opportunities, but it’s also a crowded space where many of the top players have struggled to have a differentiated product.   Quarter4 CEO Kelly Brooks brings a different perspective to the space. She’s a technology leader who has driven the development of hundreds of innovative software a...

We've all experienced it. That favorite pair of sneakers or trusty yoga mat, both of which have soaked up who-knows-what over the years, eventually begs for retirement. You probably toss these items into the trash and never think about them again. The same is true for clothing, furniture, and thousands of other items that get us through everyday life, although some can be donated for a useful seco...

It’s a health-focused Monday show as we examine the growing trend of at-home testing for everything from COVID to other contagious diseases. We’ll also look at hybrid telemedicine where a nurse visits your home as part of your telemedicine appointment. In addition we will take a look at what might be next for MRNA vaccines, Moderna, Pfizer, and whether any other companies have shown promise in tha...

You've heard us speak quite a bit recently about the space economy, and that's for good reason. The final frontier is opening up a trillion-dollar commercial opportunity for ambitious entrepreneurs to launch new businesses into. Some companies are deriving revenue directly as the picks-and-shovel providers -- building the rockets, satellites, or space-related hardware and infrastructure. Others ar...

We’ve all heard automakers talk about how a shortage of chips/semiconductors has caused production delays and, in some cases, has led to actual shutdowns. It’s a problem that’s not easy to solve and one that impacts pretty much all technology, not just cars. Computers and televisions, for example, use chips and a number of companies are taking steps to address the shortage. Simon Erickson and Stev...

The commercial space economy is taking off, and it's capturing the imagination of entrepreneurs everywhere. This trillion dollar new horizon is unlocking opportunities that span across the globe and will fundamentally change many industries.   But while the potential is certainly there, actually setting up shop in outer space remains very challenging. Companies today need to draw up a busines...

Rumors of an Apple car have been around for quite a while but the noise got a little louder this week with DigiTimes reporting that the company has been working with Toyota to mass produce an “Apple  Car” by 2024. Apple has been working on a car since 2014, though at various times it has also been reported that it dropped those efforts to focus on creating software for vehicles. Matt Cochrane...

Are robots going to gobble up all of the jobs for restaurant workers? 7investing Lead Advisors Dana Abramovitz and Dan Kline sit down to discuss the impact automation will have on retail. Welcome to 7investing. We are here to empower you to invest in your future! We publish our 7 best ideas in the stock market to our subscribers for just $49 per month or $399 per year. Start your journey toward's...

Chinese stocks have been rallying, as investors have shown greater optimism for their long-term potential. Is this trend sustainable? Join Lead Advisors Anirban Mahanti and Simon Erickson and the two take a closer look on 7investing Market Focus. Welcome to 7investing. We are here to empower you to invest in your future! We publish our 7 best ideas in the stock market to our subscribers for just $...

News that the FDA gave Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) full approval for its COVID-19 vaccine, as well as crude prices rallying caused all the major indexes to end the day in the green.  Join Maxx Chatsko and Steve Symington as the two discuss why investors are so optimistic. Welcome to 7investing. We are here to empower you to invest in your future! We publish our 7 best ideas in the stock market to our...

Giri Devanur, the CEO of reAlpha, a “real estate investing start-up that is looking to democratize the $1.2 trillion short-term rental market and create accessible investing opportunities for Main Street,” joined the 7investing podcast to talk about his company and the real estate market in general. Devanur has led multiple companies reAlpha uses Registration A or “Reg A” financing to allow regula...

The semiconductor industry is undergoing a supply shortage, and Intel’s CEO says he’s a “willing buyer” of chip manufacturers who are interested in being acquired. What will consolidation in the space mean for chip designers, the “Big 3” global producers, or for demanding customers like Apple and Tesla? 7investing lead advisors Simon Erickson and Anirban Mahanti discuss the chipmaking oligopoly, w...

Tesla’s AI Day will showcase the company’s technical details and opportunities for self-driving cars. But where does Tesla really stand in the race to full autonomy? What is the role in the advancements in AI? And bigger picture, is there a permanent change taking place in the concept of ‘driving’? 7investing lead advisors Anirban Mahanti and Dana Abramovitz discuss Tesla’s approach, the improveme...

If there is one thing investors can predict, it is that there will be volatility in the stock market.   Stocks can plummet 20% or more in a single day on no news.   While that can be frustrating, it's imperative that investors keep their heads down and remain focused on the long-term.  As long as your thesis is still intact, a temporary drawdown means nothing when you look at t...

Even the most confident investor has concerns. There are things that even long-term investors don’t control (global pandemics come sadly to mind) and other factors that keep us up at night (to varying degrees). We asked you to share your concerns and we’ll go over those, share our own and take your questions live on the Sept. 1 edition of 7investing Now with Steve Symington and Dan Kline. Welcome...

The world's undergoing a serious chip shortage, and its having a negative impact on businesses everywhere.   Automakers like Toyota are cutting their production forecasts by 40% based on the tightness of supply. Appliance makers like Whirlpool are claiming "the perfect storm" of supply issues have caused them to slash projections by around 10%. And Internet of Things providers like Synaptics...

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)  has been quickly growing in popularity. Offered by a number of companies and credit card providers, BNPL allows customers to split up payments into multiple installments, often without an interest charge. Amazon has offered BNPL through its branded credit card, but it has never offered it its broader U.S. customer base. That will change as the online giant has partn...

Quantum computing's has the world's attention, as investors turn a curious eye toward one of the semiconductor industry's most difficult-to-understand new trends.   This is a completely different approach to computing that is built upon quantum physics principles like superposition and entanglement. Because of its different architecture and design, quantum computers can solve incredibly compl...