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Warren Buffett's insights on humility and mistakes take center stage, emphasizing patience in volatile markets. The hosts dive into Bitcoin’s rollercoaster, exploring investor behavior and the potential for buying opportunities amidst drawdowns. NVIDIA's staggering revenue growth and its critical role in AI spark discussion about valuation and competitive risks. A heated debate on bankers in parliament reveals frustrations with regulatory capture and the responsibilities of financial institutions. The episode wraps up with rants on market reactions and sector dynamics.

Benny Ou, a Motley Fool analyst and the mind behind the Extreme Opportunities service, dives into the intricacies of Flight Centre’s business model. He explores how the company reinvented itself post-COVID and shifted to an omni-channel approach. Benny highlights the importance of founder leadership in expanding their corporate and luxury travel sectors. He discusses the risks from cyclical demand and geopolitical uncertainties, and the pressure on margins from evolving industry trends and AI competitors. Can Flight Centre navigate its challenges and hold its market value?

Andrew Page, founder of the Australian investment club Strawman.com, dives into a range of fascinating investing topics. He discusses the implications of rising house prices and the math behind unlocking home equity, while warning about the risks of leverage. Andrew also explores the pros and cons of Bitcoin-only exchanges against mainstream platforms, highlighting transaction fees and their impact on Bitcoin's use as money. Plus, he rants about bureaucracy and evaluates the possibilities of superannuation for kids.

Could 50-year mortgages be the worst idea ever? Experts hashed out how they might hurt economic stability and burden future homeowners. They delved into the implications of supermarket price-gouging regulations and debated why these controls may backfire. In a surprising twist, Scott revealed he bought Bitcoin, discussing its potential driven by rising adoption and scarcity. The hosts explored how real-world usage and merchant acceptance could redefine Bitcoin's role as sound money in our future financial landscape.

The hosts delve into whether government stakes in private companies are beneficial or risky for taxpayers. They discuss the booming AI landscape, emphasizing key considerations for retail investors eyeing mega-deals. There's an intriguing debate on how the CBOE's expansion could impact ASX listings and competition among exchanges. Listeners ponder the best strategies for staying in cash when the market seems pricey, and insights are shared on navigating stock mergers and effectively dollar-cost averaging between investments.

Delve into the intriguing world of investing as hosts discuss the significance of emotional temperament over IQ for long-term success. They analyze Michael Burry's monumental $1.5 billion bearish bet and the risks of contrarian investing. The conversation also covers Westpac's performance challenges amid its legacy tech issues and Macquarie's innovative mortgage strategy. Additionally, the hosts contemplate whether central banks will hold interest rates steady or respond to market fluctuations, highlighting the importance of staying invested to capture the best market days.

This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Darius Zarghami about consumer electronics retailer JB HiFi (ASX:JBH)... with a guest appearance from Chief Investment Puppy, Diesel!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– How can I crystallise a loss from a delisted company? – Don’t we have a ‘real’ sovereign wealth fund? – What should we do with the surplus? – We’re measuring the wrong things.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– The power of incentives – WiseTech CEO in the spotlight again – Is Domino’s about to be taken over? – Are we due for a pullback?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool Director of Research Ryan Newman about Australian battery minerals miner, IGO (ASX:IGO).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.