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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.

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 🏡

Dell: Overlooked AI Growth Story?

September 7, 2025 | Dell has been around for a long time, over forty years, and it’s one of the rare hardware names that not only survived but actually emerged bigger than ever.

Ferrari: High-Speed Compounder

August 31, 2025 | Enzo Ferrari insisted his company would “always deliver one car fewer than the market demands.” That single sentence explains almost everything about a business that sells barely 14,000 automobiles a year, yet enjoys gross margins north of 50%, trades for a price-to-earnings ratio that would make most software founders blush, and has turned every dollar invested at its 2015 IPO into nearly ten today.

Crocs: Fashion Icon or Value Trap?

August 24, 2025 | Today’s company? Let’s just say its designs are far more polarizing. I’m talking about Crocs. But hear me out. If you liked Lululemon’s margin profile and returns on capital, then let me tell you, Crocs is right there.

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