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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.
Nike: Just Buy It?
April 13, 2025 | Nike is one of those rare businesses that doesn't just sell products — it shapes culture, identity, and aspiration. But despite that iconic status, the company is facing one of the most challenging stretches in its modern history.
Reddit: The Front Page of the Internet
April 6, 2025 | It’s a special thing to redefine what it means to be part of a “community.” Yet, that’s exactly what Reddit, known colloquially as “the Front Page of the Internet,” has done. The future is promising, but is the stock too richly priced? Let’s find out!
Moncler: Zipped For Success
March 30, 2025 | Luxury is about more than just price — it’s about identity, status, and quality. Few brands have managed to scale those qualities as effectively as Moncler.
Hershey’s: Deliciously Beaten Down?
March 23, 2025 | They say to never try and catch a falling knife when investing. That’s probably good advice. But when you see a company with as much nostalgia and brand recognition as Hershey’s get cut in half over the last two years, it’s at least worth a second look.
Nintendo: Switching It Up!
March 16, 2025 | Mario, Donkey Kong, Zelda, Super Smash Brothers, Kirby, Pokemon — the list of Nintendo’s iconic franchises is remarkable, rivaled only by Disney’s portfolio of beloved brands.
Airbnb: The Future of Hospitality
March 9, 2025 | I’ve got a fun one for ya today, folks: Silicon Valley meets hospitality, the hotel industry’s worst nightmare — Airbnb 🏡
Blue Owl: The Next Blackstone?
March 2, 2025 | This week, I’m diving into one of the few SPACs from the 2020-era Lollapalooza in financial markets that has actually worked out: a fast-growing alternative asset manager humbly named Blue Owl that, perhaps, has its eyes set on being the next Blackstone?
Nubank: Berkshire’s Bet on Latin America
June 8, 2025 | How often are Berkshire Hathaway and Cathie Wood invested in the same thing? Today, we’ll be telling the story of one such company: Nubank, going through its incredible growth, still promising prospects, and trying to reconcile what it means for the company’s valuation.
Amazon: Is It Prime Time for Investors?
June 1, 2025 | I know… Amazon is hardly an insider tip. But take a look at the stock chart, and you might be surprised to see that it’s gone nowhere over the last four years.
Shopify: Can It Win The E-Commerce Wars?
May 25, 2025 | We’ll dive into Shopify’s evolution, breaking down how it earns money, its relationship with Amazon in the battle for the future of e-Commerce, and its valuation — as always, we’ll also decide whether the company deserves a spot in our Intrinsic Value Portfolio.
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