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The Art of Value host JJ (John Johnston) breaks down the hottest political, business, tech and culture news daily. JJ offers unfiltered pro-liberal democracy commentary and insights.
Because of their global impact, recent videos have been largely focused on Elon Musk and his business and political activities, including: Tesla, Tesla Stock (TSLA), SpaceX and Starlink, X, xAI and his Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E) inside President Donald Trump's MAGA administration.
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Mar 13, 2024 • 11min
Alibaba Investing BIG in Hong Kong Film & TV | BABA Stock
I report and discuss the latest Alibaba stock news that Alibaba’s Digital Media & Entertainment Group will invest heavily in Hong Kong’s entertainment industry over the next five years. In addition, Alibaba’s Cainiao Smart Logistics Network is partnering with Chinese EV maker Geely.
Related episodes:
Alibaba Stock: Is The Bottom In? Chairman Joe Tsai Interview!
https://youtu.be/eZ4x8z2qjII
Alibaba Stock Earnings Summary + My Opinion | BABA Stock
https://youtu.be/TJnjxv8LNL0
The Art of Value Alibaba Stock Playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrNjj1l3MS7XjzElr0IE-E5uw5eAAtmmU&si=UX7hocmkh-Nx0fjE
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Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and/or seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

Mar 12, 2024 • 11min
Mohnish Pabrai on Tesla Stock vs BYD vs Stellantis
I react to part of a recent Mohnish Pabrai Q&A, in which Pabrai discusses the auto industry dynamics between Tesla, BYD Co, and Stellantis. He also compares the leaders of each company: Tesla’s Elon Musk, BYD’s Chuanfu Wang, and Stelantis’ Carlos Tavares.
Stock tickers: TSLA; STLA; OTCPK:BYDDY, SZSE:002594 (China).
Related episodes
Mohnish Pabrai Warns: Don’t Compete With Elon & Tesla
https://youtu.be/8gCgf383e4E
Reference video:
Mohnish Pabrai's Q&A at London School of Economics on January 30, 2024
https://youtu.be/1xpY7-uyPqo
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Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and/or seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

Mar 11, 2024 • 19min
Alibaba Stock: Is The Bottom In? Chairman Joe Tsai Interview!
I react to a recent interview with Alibaba Chairman Joe Tsai, who answers questions about the Alibaba stock (BABA stock) price, his recent stock purchases (along with Jack Ma’s), the outlook for Alibaba the company, the planned Alibaba business unit IPOs, and more.
Related episodes:
The Art of Value Alibaba Stock Playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrNjj1l3MS7XjzElr0IE-E5uw5eAAtmmU&si=UX7hocmkh-Nx0fjE
Alibaba Stock: Jack Ma Buying! + China Bazooka Stimulus?
https://youtu.be/uDZp77PyTT8
Alibaba Stock News: Surprise Jack Ma Memo! My Thoughts | BABA Stock
https://youtu.be/mp6SdoFt2iY
Alibaba Stock Earnings Summary + My Opinion | BABA Stock
https://youtu.be/TJnjxv8LNL0
Reference video clips:
CNBC International: Alibaba is focusing on performance amid increased competition, Joe Tsai says
https://youtu.be/SCeNTc1VXl4?si=Ge55G2-9tGtPIK6f
CNBC International: Alibaba's Joe Tsai says his investment is important for confidence
https://youtu.be/03_tGOQ_pe8?si=Cz4UwqV7_rvsxtvW
CNBC International: Alibaba's Joe Tsai says China-U.S. relations have reached a new normal
https://youtu.be/wWm7ZCuF1Wk?si=CJ4xCg6Jq88BR4h8
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Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and/or seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

Mar 7, 2024 • 14min
Tesla Stock: Is Tesla In Trouble?! Where Bottom?
I react to clip about the spate of unfortunate Tesla stock news that has seen the Tesla stock price (TSLA stock) languishing for well over three years now. Is Tesla in trouble and where will the bottom be?
Related episodes:
Aswath Damodaran: All Mag 7 Stocks Overpriced, NVDA INSANELY! (Buys Tesla at $180) https://youtu.be/CzKpib62RLQ
Tesla Stock Investors Must Know About Tesla Bot & Humanoids
https://youtu.be/dlBYMSQ-LFE
Palantir Stock: Major Game Changing News?
https://youtu.be/JimG3r00IHs
Reference video:
CNBC: WSJ's Tim Higgins: People want a Tesla, they don't necessarily want an EV
https://youtu.be/QlHmf8667PQ?si=F9UpsO7N7yy7Tvry
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Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and/or seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

Mar 7, 2024 • 9min
Palantir Stock: Major Game Changing News?
I react to the Palantir stock news (PLTR stock) that Palantir has just won a $178 million US military contract involving AI on the battlefield.
Related episodes:
Palantir Stock After Earnings - My Thoughts | PLTR Stock
https://youtu.be/JfciEKnOZ2Q
Reference video:
CNBC: Palantir wins $178 million Army contract
https://youtu.be/oxVysDOZpHw?si=Zcdwz1WWLtGALogh
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I use GuruFocus for historical, financial and valuation data, screeners, charts and comparison tools, to help me make smarter long-term investing decisions (referral link):
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Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and/or seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

Mar 6, 2024 • 7min
Sharing My Personal Investing Journey
I share some details about my personal investing journey so far.
Relevant topics: The Art of Value, investing, investors, value investing, stocks, stock market, investing books, financial education, investing education, saving money, investing mistakes, Columbia Business School, financial assets, Joel Greenblatt, contemporary art collecting.
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Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and/or seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

Mar 5, 2024 • 13min
Aswath Damodaran: All Mag 7 Stocks Overpriced, NVDA INSANELY
I react to a recent interview with Prof. Aswath Damodaran from NYU, "The Dean of Valuation", who asserts that Nvidia Stock (NVDA) is insanely overpriced, and that Tesla stock and Apple stock are the best value among the Magnificent 7 companies.
Magnificent 7 stocks: Nvidia stock (NVDA), Apple stock (AAPL), Tesla stock (TSLA), Microsoft stock (MSFT), Amazon stock (AMZN), Alphabet/Google stock (GOOG GOOGL stock), Meta stock (META).
Related episodes:
Aswath Damodaran: Nvidia Stock “Priced To The Point of Insanity”
https://youtu.be/DCI9iQC_hvs
Why Druckenmiller Owns Nvidia Despite "Nosebleed Territory"
https://youtu.be/QP496jwcumk
Reference video:
CNBC: All of the 'Mag 7' stocks look overpriced, says NYU's Aswath Damodaran
https://youtu.be/9lJG4GyRnq0
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Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and/or seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

Mar 4, 2024 • 11min
Aswath Damodaran: Nvidia Stock “Priced To The Point of Insanity”
I react to a recent interview with Prof. Aswath Damodaran from NYU, "The Dean of Valuation", who defends his contention that Nvidia Stock (NVDA) is currently "priced to the point of insanity".
Related episodes:
Why Druckenmiller Owns Nvidia Despite "Nosebleed Territory"
https://youtu.be/QP496jwcumk
Mohnish Pabrai on Mistakes, AI Euphoria, Nvidia, Microsoft
https://youtu.be/zs7pdV3fSJc
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Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and/or seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

Mar 2, 2024 • 9min
Super Investor Seth Klarman Bought These Stocks
This episode surveys the current stock portfolio of super-investor Seth Klarman, investigating which stocks value investor Klarman was buying and selling for the Baupost Group portfolio during Q4 2023. We also take a closer look at a small selection of them.
Related episodes:
Super Investor Stock Portfolios Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrNjj1l3MS7WB9vDpdIyccwd7mE69v1CX&si=AQexbPXo5jI6REAL
Investor Seth Klarman on the Everything Bubble
https://youtu.be/C4rs2M_lOKw
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I use GuruFocus for historical, financial and valuation data, screeners, charts and comparison tools, to help me make smarter long-term investing decisions (referral link):
https://www.gurufocus.com/?r=2c95d5930bb2537b2e0265075fb66581
Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and/or seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

Feb 29, 2024 • 21min
Market Crash? Meet Kevin + Jeremy Lefebvre Just Said What?
I react to well known finance and investing YouTubers Jeremy Lefebvre and Meet Kevin talking about whether there could be a “Great Crash” starting soon in the stock market.
Related episodes:
Super Investor Warren Buffett Just Bought These Stocks
https://youtu.be/sWq33fUbl9I
Will ARM Holdings Stock Crash? My Thoughts | ARM Stock
https://youtu.be/93M94NpBVk8
Super Investor Terry Smith (Fundsmith) is Investing For GROWTH
https://youtu.be/yihp2R1yxXk
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I use GuruFocus for historical, financial and valuation data, screeners, charts and comparison tools, to help me make smarter long-term investing decisions (referral link):
https://www.gurufocus.com/?r=2c95d5930bb2537b2e0265075fb66581
Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and/or seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.