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The Driver’s Seat
October 4, 2024 | The AI vs. human debate isn’t going anywhere, and a relatively new development suggests that artificial intelligence might already be better than humans in predicting the earnings of publicly traded companies.
High-Growth Paradox
October 2, 2024 | Based on first-order thinking, stocks would perform well in high-growth countries with strong GDP growth. But it’s worth reconsidering that notion.
A Golden Moment
September 30, 2024 | Gold isn’t the only precious metal on a hot streak. Silver is having a golden moment of its own. The commodity’s price has jumped roughly 32% this year, beating out gold, which is hitting record highs.
Outsized Returns
September 29, 2024 | Today, we'll discuss the journey of another investor: Lance Jubel of Aberrant Capital Management. All this, and more, in just 6 minutes to read.
Million-Dollar Cities
September 27, 2024 | We’re highlighting some of our top podcasts, YouTube videos, and social posts in recent months. Enjoy!
Gold Goes Higher
September 25, 2024 | Gold keeps rallying in 2024, outpacing the S&P 500 with a nearly 30% gain. It’s up over 34% in the past 12 months dating back to fall 2023.
Essential Intelligence
September 23, 2024 | Today is a special edition centered on discussing the business and valuation of S&P Global, the company behind the S&P 500 index. You can check out the companion podcast episode here to dive even deeper.
How Emotions Are Made
September 22, 2024 | Getting a handle on our complex emotions is a superpower. Managing our emotions in helpful ways can do wonders for us, whether at home, in relationships, or in the stock market. It’s not easy. Fortunately, we can turn to all kinds of research.
Endless Patience
September 20, 2024 | The Messi effect rages on. Since the global soccer superstar joined Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami last year, MLS team values have surged $3.2 billion.
Mercedes-Benz: Can Benz Reinvent the Car Again?
May 4, 2025 | In this issue, I break down what’s really going on at Mercedes. And beyond the company itself, we ask the bigger question: is the car industry — with all its capital intensity and volatility — just too tough for long-term investors?
Comfort Systems: Blue-Collar Compounder
April 27, 2025 | What is a “serial acquirer,” you ask? Good question. This term has come to describe decentralized holding companies, where there’s a parent company at the top that oversees a number of subsidiary businesses.
Uber: Cash Burner to Compounder?
April 20, 2025 | I was actually one such investor who, when researching Alphabet previously, suggested Waymo could and should eventually cut Uber out instead of partnering with them. After having studied Uber, I now see it differently. Let’s discuss.
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