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On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we discuss Michael Burry. The deep value investor and famous Big Short character is more than just his housing short thesis. We discuss:(03:32) Michael Burry's Early Life and Career(07:25) Investment Strategy and Philosophy(13:26) Case Studies: Masaba Holdings(30:12) Case Studies: Industrious Pachoco(40:21) The Rise of Michael Burry(41:45) Understanding the Big Short Bet(45:29) Burry's Strategy and Risk Management(54:50) Investor Reactions and Burry's Communication(58:22) Burry's Performance and Market Comparison(01:01:55) Current Holdings and Investment Strategy(01:03:54) Key Takeaways from Michael Burry's Approach*****************************************************JOIN OUR FREE CHAT COMMUNITY:https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ *********************************************************************Sign-up for a bond account atPublic.com/chitchatstocks A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See ourFee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. Seehttps://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more.*********************************************************************FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors.With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use.Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan:⁠finchat.io/chitchat *********************************************************************Sign up for YellowBrick Investing to track the best investing pitches across the internet:joinyellowbrick.com/chitchat*********************************************************************Bluechippers Club is a tight-knit community of stock focused investors. Members share ideas, participate in weekly calls, and compete in portfolio competitions.To join, go to ⁠Blue Chippers and apply! Link: ⁠https://bluechippersclub.com/*********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

Dive into the latest market turbulence as hosts dissect 'Tariff Monday' effects on stocks like NVIDIA. Explore Apple’s growth dilemma amidst fierce competition. Spotify shines with impressive earnings, revealing strategic moves for profitability. Palantir’s noteworthy performance raises questions on stock valuation. The rise of financial scams is alarming, paired with insights on Meta’s struggles in augmented reality. Disney's inconsistent reports contrast its performance with Nintendo, igniting debates on the evolving entertainment landscape.

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we are joined by Krzysztof and Luke from the Wall Street Wildlife Podcast to discuss Nvidia. We discuss:(04:21) The AI Paradigm Shift and Nvidia's Role(07:28) Understanding Nvidia's Market Dominance(10:20) Competitive Landscape: Who's Challenging Nvidia?(13:27) The Importance of Nvidia's Culture and Innovation(16:39) The Role of TSMC in Nvidia's Success(19:24) Future Demand and Market Potential for AI(22:22) Conclusion: Nvidia's Position in the AI Landscape(35:03) The Accelerating Power of AI(37:04) Nvidia's Blackwell System and Market Demand(40:40) Long-Term Vision vs. Short-Term Goals(47:16) The Shift from CPUs to GPUs(50:05) Understanding Nvidia's Moat(54:19) Nvidia's Unique Culture and Work Ethic(58:15) Succession Planning and Future Risks(01:01:43) Potential Risks and Market CyclicalityListen to Wall Street Wildlife Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts:https://open.spotify.com/show/27AqyYq2a8KOwse0KyO8iz*****************************************************JOIN OUR FREE CHAT COMMUNITY:https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ *********************************************************************Sign-up for a bond account atPublic.com/chitchatstocks A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See ourFee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. Seehttps://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more.*********************************************************************FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors.With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use.Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan:⁠finchat.io/chitchat *********************************************************************Sign up for YellowBrick Investing to track the best investing pitches across the internet:joinyellowbrick.com/chitchat*********************************************************************Bluechippers Club is a tight-knit community of stock focused investors. Members share ideas, participate in weekly calls, and compete in portfolio competitions.To join, go to ⁠Blue Chippers and apply! Link:⁠https://bluechippersclub.com/*********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed:(03:26) DeepSeek and Its Implications(16:28) Earnings Season Insights(30:16) Market Predictions and Future Outlook(33:14) Bubble Watch: Market Trends and Anecdotes(38:56) Small Cap of the Week: Cakebox's Growth Potential(44:34) Stock Performance Insights: Ups and Downs(52:11) American Express Earnings and Economic Indicators(57:35) Celsius and Competitive Positioning in Energy Drinks(01:01:34) Equity Risk Premium: Caution in Current Markets*****************************************************JOIN OUR CHAT COMMUNITY:https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ *********************************************************************Sign-up for a bond account atPublic.com/chitchatstocks A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6.9% yield is the average annualized yield to maturity (YTM) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 8/28/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore a bond’s YTM is “locked in” when the bond is purchased. Your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTM is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTM of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity, or if the issuer calls or defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. You should evaluate each bond before investing in a Bond Account.  The bonds in your Bond Account will not be rebalanced and allocations will not be updated, except for Corporate Actions.Fractional Bonds also carry additional risks including that they are only available on Public and cannot be transferred to other brokerages. Read more about the risks associated with fixed income and fractional bonds. See Bond Account Disclosures to learn more.*********************************************************************FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors.With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use.Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan:⁠https://finchat.io/chitchat *********************************************************************Sign up for YellowBrick Investing to track the best investing pitches across the internet:joinyellowbrick.com/chitchat*********************************************************************Bluechippers Club is a tight-knit community of stock focused investors. Members share ideas, participate in weekly calls, and compete in portfolio competitions.To join, go to ⁠Blue Chippers and apply! Link:⁠https://bluechippersclub.com/*********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

Discover the intriguing investment potential of Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, a key player in Mexico's airport operations. The discussion covers impressive revenue streams, soaring operating margins, and the impact of passenger fees. Learn about the booming growth in Monterrey and the challenges facing Mexico City's airports. The hosts delve into local economic trends and provide valuable insights into this high-quality stock's return on investment and dividend prospects, all against the backdrop of evolving international travel demand.

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed:(03:30) Anecdotal Insights from Texas(06:39) Netflix Earnings and Subscriber Growth(12:26) Exploring Netflix's Future Strategies(18:25) IBKR Earnings and Market Dynamics(24:32) Bubble Watch: Signs of Market Sentiment(30:17) Cultural Reflections on Investing(34:05) Introduction to Sponsors and Community Engagement(35:39) Small Cap of the Week: Rev Group Analysis(41:59) Project Stargate: AI Infrastructure Investment(50:28) Nintendo Switch 2: Anticipated Release and Market Impact(54:54) Dating Apps: Bumble and Grindr Investment Insights*****************************************************JOIN OUR CHAT COMMUNITY: https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ *********************************************************************Sign-up for a bond account at Public.com/chitchatstocks A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6.9% yield is the average annualized yield to maturity (YTM) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 8/28/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore a bond’s YTM is “locked in” when the bond is purchased. Your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTM is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTM of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity, or if the issuer calls or defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. You should evaluate each bond before investing in a Bond Account. The bonds in your Bond Account will not be rebalanced and allocations will not be updated, except for Corporate Actions.Fractional Bonds also carry additional risks including that they are only available on Public and cannot be transferred to other brokerages. Read more about the risks associated with fixed income and fractional bonds. See Bond Account Disclosures to learn more.*********************************************************************FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors.With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use.Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://finchat.io/chitchat *********************************************************************Sign up for YellowBrick Investing to track the best investing pitches across the internet: joinyellowbrick.com/chitchat*********************************************************************Bluechippers Club is a tight-knit community of stock focused investors. Members share ideas, participate in weekly calls, and compete in portfolio competitions.To join, go to ⁠Blue Chippers and apply! Link:⁠https://bluechippersclub.com/*********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan speak with Alex Morris from the TSOH Investing Research Service about his new bookBuffett and Munger Unscripted: Three Decades of Investment and Business Insights from the Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meetings.They discuss:(02:55) Inspiration Behind the Book(05:04) Target Audience for the Book(06:59) Compiling Insights from Annual Meetings(09:40) Repetitive Themes in Buffett and Munger's Talks(11:43) Favorite Timeframes of Meetings(13:17) Key Lessons from the Book(13:46) Incentive Structures in Business(21:09) Continual Learning as an Investor(24:36) Avoiding Difficult Decisions(28:10) Lessons Learned About Buffett and Munger(30:28) Understanding Buffett and Munger's Philosophy(33:43) Applying Lessons from Buffett and Munger(35:08) The Debate on Diversification vs. Concentration(37:14) Interpreting Investment Styles and Risk(40:18) Exploring TSOH Investment Research(46:01) Future Coverage and Insights on CompaniesBUY THE BOOK OUT NOW:https://www.amazon.com/Buffett-Munger-Unscripted-Investment-Shareholder/dp/1804090670TSOH Investing Research Service:https://thescienceofhitting.com/*****************************************************JOIN OUR FREE CHAT COMMUNITY:https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ *********************************************************************Sign-up for a bond account atPublic.com/chitchatstocks A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See ourFee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. Seehttps://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more.*********************************************************************FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors.With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use.Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan:⁠finchat.io/chitchat *********************************************************************Sign up for YellowBrick Investing to track the best investing pitches across the internet:joinyellowbrick.com/chitchat*********************************************************************Bluechippers Club is a tight-knit community of stock focused investors. Members share ideas, participate in weekly calls, and compete in portfolio competitions.To join, go to ⁠Blue Chippers and apply! Link:⁠https://bluechippersclub.com/*********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

The hosts dive into the implications of a potential TikTok ban and its effects on ByteDance, sparking lively discussions about tech layoffs and corporate efficiency. They spotlight the beverage industry with insights into evolving alcohol consumption trends among Gen Z, highlighting the rise of celebrity brands and the preference for premium spirits over beer. The conversation also touches on Bill Ackman’s recent activities and the impact of management changes in companies like IAC, all while maintaining a humorous tone.

Brett and Ryan dive deep into their personal stock portfolios, analyzing strategies and holdings for 2025. They discuss key companies like Nelnet and Philip Morris, evaluating their growth potential and risk factors. Insights into market dynamics reveal surprising challenges in portfolio management. The conversation also touches on investment philosophies, emphasizing a disciplined approach and the impact of cash positions. With an eye on future opportunities, the hosts explore intricate details on individual stocks, providing valuable lessons for investors.

Disney shakes things up with its acquisition of FuboTV, but the challenges of its business model are under scrutiny. Trevor Milton's controversial return stirs debate around accountability in the industry. Investors are introduced to emerging share cannibals, while market psychology reveals the impacts of loss aversion. Adobe's AI innovations spark discussions on disruption, and the B2B SaaS landscape gets a spotlight with Paycom. Plus, affordable computing rises with Raspberry Pi, showcasing the shift towards simpler tech solutions.