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  • The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed:

    (02:58) Oracle's AI Potential and Earnings Outlook

    (06:51) Snowflake's Caution on AI Spending

    (12:38) Boeing's Union Strike and Production Challenges

    (20:25) Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Merger

    (25:41) Uber and Waymo's Partnership

    (35:22) Small Cap of the Week: Dave, Inc.

    (47:59) Amazon's Return to Office Policy

    (55:47) Emerging Markets and Global Investment Perspectives

    *****************************************************Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChitChatStocks Follow us on Twitter/X: ⁠https://twitter.com/chitchatstocks Follow us on Substack: ⁠https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ *********************************************************************Sign-up for a bond account at Public.com/chitchatstocks A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6.9% yield is the average annualized yield to maturity (YTM) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 8/28/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore a bond’s YTM is “locked in” when the bond is purchased. Your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTM is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTM of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity, or if the issuer calls or defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. You should evaluate each bond before investing in a Bond Account. The bonds in your Bond Account will not be rebalanced and allocations will not be updated, except for Corporate Actions.Fractional Bonds also carry additional risks including that they are only available on Public and cannot be transferred to other brokerages. Read more about the risks associated with fixed income and fractional bonds. See Bond Account Disclosures to learn more.*********************************************************************FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors.With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use.Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://finchat.io/chitchat *********************************************************************Sign up for YellowBrick Investing to track the best investing pitches across the internet: joinyellowbrick.com/chitchat*********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

  • On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we talk with Simon Erickson from 7investing about Rocket Lab stock. We discuss:

    (04:25) Understanding Rocket Lab's Business Model

    (09:05) The Neutron Rocket: A Game Changer

    (13:36) Comparing Rocket Lab and SpaceX

    (21:24) Government Contracts and Defense Opportunities

    (24:42) Exploring the Spacecraft Segment

    (28:34) Future of Space Data and Services

    (33:08) Management Team and SPAC Insights

    (42:28) Risks and Concerns for Investors

    (46:06) Potential Upside and Valuation of Rocket Lab

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    Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. You should evaluate each bond before investing in a Bond Account. The bonds in your Bond Account will not be rebalanced and allocations will not be updated, except for Corporate Actions.

    Fractional Bonds also carry additional risks including that they are only available on Public and cannot be transferred to other brokerages. Read more about the risks associated with fixed income and fractional bonds. See Bond Account Disclosures to learn more.

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  • The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed:

    (03:25) Recession Fears in the Banking Sector

    (04:32) Weak Numbers in the Retail Industry

    (06:38) The Potential Impact of Waymo on Uber and Lyft

    (13:51) The Bear Case for Google

    (26:30) The Upcoming iPhone Event and AI Technology

    (36:11) The AI iPhone: A Game-Changer

    (36:54) The Declining Upgrade Rate for iPhones

    (38:01) Seven Industry Leaders at New 52-Week Lows

    (39:43) Grocery Outlet Bargain Market: Low Prices and Expansion Potential

    (52:37) Upcoming Episodes: Celsius, EV Stocks, and Rocket Lab

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    A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6.9% yield is the average annualized yield to maturity (YTM) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 8/28/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore a bond’s YTM is “locked in” when the bond is purchased. Your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTM is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTM of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity, or if the issuer calls or defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule.

    Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. You should evaluate each bond before investing in a Bond Account. The bonds in your Bond Account will not be rebalanced and allocations will not be updated, except for Corporate Actions.

    Fractional Bonds also carry additional risks including that they are only available on Public and cannot be transferred to other brokerages. Read more about the risks associated with fixed income and fractional bonds. See Bond Account Disclosures to learn more.

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  • (NOTE: for video watchers, Brett's power went out at the end of the video)

    On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan speak with Travis Hoium from Asymmetric Investing. They discuss:

    (02:19) Exploring Asymmetric Investing and the Challenges of the Automotive Industry

    (07:43) Analyzing Rivian's Business Model and Potential for Success

    (21:35) The Rise of Plug-in Hybrids and Stagnant Electric Vehicle Demand

    (27:43) Tesla's Price Cuts and the Implications for Demand

    (43:17) Supply and Demand Dynamics

    (44:37) China's EV Supply and US Tariffs

    (46:25) The Future of the EV Sector and Investment Opportunities

    (49:40) Challenges Faced by Charging Companies

    (51:08) Characteristics to Look for in EV Companies

    Follow Travis!

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    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@asymmetricinvesting

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    Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. You should evaluate each bond before investing in a Bond Account. The bonds in your Bond Account will not be rebalanced and allocations will not be updated, except for Corporate Actions.

    Fractional Bonds also carry additional risks including that they are only available on Public and cannot be transferred to other brokerages. Read more about the risks associated with fixed income and fractional bonds. See Bond Account Disclosures to learn more.

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  • The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed:

    (04:49) The Importance of Reviews for Show Growth

    (08:43) Founder Mode and the Challenges Faced by Airbnb

    (09:38) Exploring Dividend Growers: Attractive Yields and Consistent Growth

    (19:27) OTC Markets Group: A Small Cap with a Potential Moat

    (19:54) CME Group: A Wide Moat Business in the Derivatives Market

    (28:12) The Drop in Celsius Stock Price and the Competitive Energy Drink Market

    (31:49) Managing Expectations for High Valuation Stocks

    (32:49) The Performance of Celsius Holdings and Dollar Tree

    (45:41) Supermicro Computer's Response to a Short Seller Report

    (55:50) The Nature of OpenAI as a Nonprofit Organization

    (58:30) The Risks and Rewards of Investing in OpenAI

    *****************************************************Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChitChatStocks Follow us on Twitter/X: ⁠https://twitter.com/chitchatstocks Follow us on Substack: ⁠https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ *********************************************************************Sign-up for a bond account at Public.com/chitchatstocks A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6.9% yield is the average annualized yield to maturity (YTM) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 8/28/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore a bond’s YTM is “locked in” when the bond is purchased. Your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTM is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTM of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity, or if the issuer calls or defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. You should evaluate each bond before investing in a Bond Account. The bonds in your Bond Account will not be rebalanced and allocations will not be updated, except for Corporate Actions.Fractional Bonds also carry additional risks including that they are only available on Public and cannot be transferred to other brokerages. Read more about the risks associated with fixed income and fractional bonds. See Bond Account Disclosures to learn more.*********************************************************************FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors.With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use.Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://finchat.io/chitchat *********************************************************************Sign up for YellowBrick Investing to track the best investing pitches across the internet: joinyellowbrick.com/chitchat*********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

  • On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett goes through a report on the next stock he is buying and why:

    (04:35) History and Business Model

    (09:16) Product and User Experience

    (16:15) Business Model and Unit Economics

    (23:45) Growth Strategy and Marketing

    (30:07) Management and Trust

    (33:08) Motivated Management and Growth Potential

    (34:22) Financial Projections and Revenue Growth

    (37:59) Competitive Advantage and Moat Expansion

    (49:09) Risks to Watch

    (52:23) Confidence in Growth Potential

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    A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6.9% yield is the average annualized yield to maturity (YTM) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 8/28/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore a bond’s YTM is “locked in” when the bond is purchased. Your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTM is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTM of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity, or if the issuer calls or defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule.

    Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. You should evaluate each bond before investing in a Bond Account. The bonds in your Bond Account will not be rebalanced and allocations will not be updated, except for Corporate Actions.

    Fractional Bonds also carry additional risks including that they are only available on Public and cannot be transferred to other brokerages. Read more about the risks associated with fixed income and fractional bonds. See Bond Account Disclosures to learn more.

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  • The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed:

    (03:26) Discussion on Super Microcomputer

    (09:46) Acquisition of Seven and I Holdings

    (19:14) Microsoft's Reporting Changes

    (31:13) Carl Icahn's SEC Charge

    (39:25) Nerdy: Small Cap of the Week

    (40:25) Collapse of Pinduoduo's Stock

    (41:19) Analyzing Revenue Growth Slowdown

    (47:13) The Risks of Investing in Chinese Stocks

    (49:07) The Uncertain Future of Tesla's Full Self-Driving

    (50:06) The Performance and Concerns of Retail Companies

    (58:14) Updates on GoGo and ARK Innovation ETF

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  • On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we discuss Peter Lynch's investing strategy and what we can learn from the legendary investor. Topics include:

    (04:19) Beating the Market with Common Sense: Lynch's Focus on Growth and Earnings

    (08:28) Lynch's Replicable Approach and Process

    (13:36) Letting Winners Run: The Power of Long-Term Growth

    (28:08) Identifying Companies Before Their Growth Stage

    (33:52) The Attributes Lynch Looks for in a Stock

    (42:35) Staying Alert and Paying Attention to the World Around You

    (44:36) Letting Your Winners Run

    (1:00:40) Using the PEG Ratio for Valuation

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    Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.

    Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document

    Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.

    If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.

    Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.

    All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.

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  • The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we were joined by special guest Paul Cerro to discuss:

    (04:44) Hims & Hers: Flying Too Close to the Sun

    (11:58) The Risk of Regulation in the Healthcare Space

    (17:08) The Value Proposition of Hims & Hers in the Healthcare Industry

    (23:55) Hims & Hers' Competitive Advantage in Telehealth

    (33:34) Earnings Reports and Future Growth Potential

    (35:52) Navigating Uncertainty and Understanding Market Indicators

    (38:56) The Challenges and Opportunities for Lululemon and Celsius

    (42:28) Finding Hidden Gems in Less-Covered Names

    (45:53) The Value of Long-Term Optimism in Investing

    Follow Paul on Twitter/X: https://x.com/paulcerroPaul's Substack: https://www.cedargrovecm.com/Tickers discussed: HIMS, LULU, CELH, AAPL*****************************************************Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChitChatStocks Follow us on Twitter/X: ⁠https://twitter.com/chitchatstocks Follow us on Substack: ⁠https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ *********************************************************************Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-documentSupporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.*********************************************************************FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors.With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use.Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://finchat.io/chitchat *********************************************************************Sign up for YellowBrick Investing to track the best investing pitches across the internet: joinyellowbrick.com/chitchat*********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

  • On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Ryan discusses two software stocks he bought in August of 2024. Listen to find out the two companies and why he now owns them!

    (02:41) First Stock: A Leading Provider of Human Capital Management Software

    (34:20) Stock Two: An Online Visibility Management Platform

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    Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.

    Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document

    Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.

    If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.

    Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.

    All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.

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  • The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed:Introduction and Weekly NewsAntitrust Litigation and the Potential Breakup of GoogleCEO Poaching: Starbucks and ChipotleHighest Stocks on the WatchlistBumble's Stock Price Decline and Management ConcernsFuture Small Cap of the Week: BumbleThe Concerns and Future of the Dating App IndustryExploring Perion Network as an Advertising Technology CompanyNelnet's Share Repurchases and the Potential of 5GInsider Buying Activity in Various CompaniesGogo and the Potential Impact of 5G and the Galileo SatelliteTickers discussed: GOOG, BMBL, SBUX, CMG, DIS*****************************************************Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChitChatStocks Follow us on Twitter/X: ⁠https://twitter.com/chitchatstocks Follow us on Substack: ⁠https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ *********************************************************************Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-documentSupporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.*********************************************************************FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors.With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use.Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://finchat.io/chitchat *********************************************************************Sign up for YellowBrick Investing to track the best investing pitches across the internet: joinyellowbrick.com/chitchat*********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

  • On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan talk with Ian Bezek from Ian's Insider Corner on the Mexican economy as well as investing in airports, fast food, and water in the country.

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    Chapters

    The Mexican Election and Expectations for the New Administration

    Foreign Direct Investment and Nearshoring in Mexico

    Investment Ideas: Airports and Grupo Rotoplas

    Margin Expansion and Pricing Power of Mexican Companies

    Capital Allocation and Dividend Policy of Mexican Companies

    The Privatization of Airports in Mexico

    A Fast-Food Franchise Operator in Mexico

    Understanding the Changing Dynamics of the Mexican Market

    Consumer-Related Companies as Investment Opportunities in Mexico

    Tickers discussed: AGUA, ALSEA, ASR, PAC, OMAB

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    Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.

    Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document

    Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.

    If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.

    Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.

    All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.

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  • The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed:

    Introduction and Market Turmoil

    Warren Buffett's Apple Position

    Impact of Interest Rate Cuts

    Effects of a Recession on Real Estate

    Flash Crash and Market Volatility

    Measuring a Company's Buyback Capabilities

    Tickers discussed: CPNG, ABNB, PTLO, UBER, AMZN, AAPL

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    Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.

    Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document

    Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.

    If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.

    Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.

    All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.

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    With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use.

    Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://finchat.io/chitchat

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    Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

  • On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett updates his thesis on Nintendo. In the hour-long discussion, Ryan and Brett talk about:

    (07:04) The History of Nintendo and its Business Model

    (12:19) The Durability of Nintendo's Active Users

    (21:14) The Potential Impact of the New Nintendo Switch Console

    (31:39) Growing Conviction in Other Entertainment Segments

    (33:07) The Impact of the Super Mario Movie

    (34:07) Future Movies and Franchise Sales

    (35:33) Theme Parks as a Future Revenue Source

    (37:30) Key Factors in Nintendo's Thesis

    (39:22) The Need for Capital Returns

    (43:37) Undervalued Stock

    (51:33) Risk of a Hardware Flop

    Round 1: https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/p/why-we-own-nintendo-stock-ticker

    Tickers discussed: NTDOY

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    Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.

    Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document

    Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.

    If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.

    Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.

    All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.

    *********************************************************************

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    With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use.

    Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠finchat.io/chitchat

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    Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

  • The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed:

    (03:08) Challenges in the Fast Food Industry: McDonald's and Starbucks

    (11:07) The AI Bubble: Microsoft's Higher AI Capex Spending

    (19:24) Struggles in the Online Dating Market: Match Group's Tinder

    (19:54) Stocks That Dropped on Earnings: Dexcom, Universal Music Group, ASML, Caring, Lamb Weston, Burberry Group

    (26:13) The Market's Reaction to Earnings: Potential Buying Opportunities

    (35:33) Smoke Capital's Small-Cap Stock Recommendation

    (37:08) Analyzing Sprouts Farmers Market's Performance

    (48:01) Assessing PayPal's Earnings Report

    (52:59) Portfolio Management Strategies and Ethics in Short Selling

    (56:18) The Potential of Align Technology and the Andrew Left Controversy

    *****************************************************Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChitChatStocks Follow us on Twitter/X: ⁠https://twitter.com/chitchatstocks Follow us on Substack: ⁠https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ *********************************************************************Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-documentSupporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.*********************************************************************FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors.With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use.Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: finchat.io/chitchat *********************************************************************Sign up for YellowBrick Investing to track the best investing pitches across the internet: joinyellowbrick.com/chitchat*********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

  • On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan each pick two stocks they are following closely this earnings season. Find out what price they would buy shares:

    (02:26) Netflix: Challenges, Resilience, and Growth Prospects

    (21:17) Alphabet: Strong Performance in Google Search, YouTube, and Google Cloud

    (38:06) American Express: Leading Credit Card Issuer and Payments Network

    (42:14) Spotify: Global Leader in Audio Streaming

    (46:46) Ranking the Stocks

    Tickers discussed: NFLX, GOOG, GOOGL, SPOT, AXP

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    Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.

    Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document

    Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.

    If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.

    Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.

    All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.

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    With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use.

    Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: finchat.io/chitchat

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    Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

  • The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed:(03:25) Earnings Reports and IT Outage(11:01) The Balanced Housing Market and the Appeal of Homebuilders(25:51) Small Cap Stock Pick: Haypp Group(31:47) Utilizing Yellow Brick for Investment Research(33:23) Haypp Group's Success and SEO Landscape(35:35) Analyzing Haypp Group and Philip Morris Financials(36:06) Identifying 'Fat Pitches' in Investing(52:06) Evaluating Amazon's Devices Business(59:26) Assessing Visa's Earnings and Growth Potential*****************************************************Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChitChatStocks Follow us on Twitter/X: ⁠https://twitter.com/chitchatstocks Follow us on Substack: ⁠https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ *********************************************************************Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-documentSupporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.*********************************************************************FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors.With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use.Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: finchat.io/chitchat*********************************************************************Sign up for YellowBrick Investing to track the best investing pitches across the internet: joinyellowbrick.com/chitchat*********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

  • On this episode of the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast, Ryan and Brett talk with Phil Bak on all things Real Estate funds and Blackstone's BREIT story. We discuss:

    (00:00) Introduction and Background

    (02:32) Misconceptions about REITs

    (04:29) Armada Investors: A Quantitative Approach

    (07:46) HAUS: Pure Play Exposure to Residential Real Estate

    (12:10) REAL: A Multi-Factor Approach to Real Estate Investing

    (15:27) The BREIT Controversy

    (30:53) The Issues with BREIT: Elevated NAV, Redemptions, and Fake Dividends

    (37:15) Strategies to Address the BREIT Situation: Selling Properties and Raising New Money

    (40:25) The Material Impact of BREIT on Blackstone

    (45:10) The Logic of the BREIT Structure: Promising Liquidity in Illiquid Assets

    (47:42) The Importance of Understanding the Risks of Private Market Real Estate

    FIND MORE OF PHIL's WORK

    https://philbak.substack.com/

    https://www.armadainvestors.com/

    https://x.com/philbak1

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    Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.

    Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document

    Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.

    If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.

    Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.

    All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.

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    With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use.

    Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠finchat.io/chitchat

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    Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

  • The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed:

    (00:00) Earnings Season Kickoff: Banks and Brokerages

    (06:29) Sequoia's Investment in Stripe: A Benchmark for Payment Processors

    (09:38) The Momentum Swing: Unprofitable Small Caps vs Profitable Large Caps

    (18:06) Industry Leaders at 52-Week Lows: John Deere, McDonald's, Paycom, Nike, Winnebago, and Brown-Forman

    (33:00) Introduction and Discussion of Brokerages

    (35:02) Comparison of Orion and Brokerages

    (42:47) Discussion of Public Investing

    (43:50) Small Cap of the Week: IZEA Worldwide

    (51:08) Discussion of Ally Earnings

    (56:47) Overview of Big Banks' Net Interest Income

    (1:03:22) Discussion of the Celsius Scandal

    (1:04:23) Upcoming Events: Netflix Earnings and Big Tech Reports

    *****************************************************Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChitChatStocks Follow us on Twitter/X: ⁠https://twitter.com/chitchatstocks Follow us on Substack: ⁠https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ *********************************************************************Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-documentSupporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.*********************************************************************FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors.With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use.Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: finchat.io/chitchat*********************************************************************Sign up for YellowBrick Investing to track the best investing pitches across the internet: joinyellowbrick.com/chitchat*********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

  • On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan talk with Braden Dennis, host of the Canadian Investor Podcast and founder of Finchat.io.

    Braden's Twitter/X: https://x.com/BradoCapital

    Canadian Investor: https://thecanadianinvestorpodcast.com/

    They discuss:

    Chapters

    (00:00) Introduction and Background

    (04:32) Braden's Investment Approach

    (07:31) The Concentration in Constellation Software

    (22:00) Understanding Brookfield Corporation

    (28:02) Exploring Braden's Stock Portfolio

    (32:20) Opportunities in Small-Cap Stocks and Fintech

    (32:36) Terravest: A Serial Acquirer in Manufacturing and Distribution

    (37:19) Challenges and Surprises in Building a Software Business

    (45:17) Misconceptions About Software Stocks

    (48:53) The Importance of Efficient Operations in Software Companies

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    Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.

    Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document

    Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.

    If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.

    Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.

    All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.

    *********************************************************************

    FinChat.io is The Complete Stock Research Platform for fundamental investors.

    With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use.

    Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: finchat.io/chitchat

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    Sign up for YellowBrick Investing to track the best investing pitches across the internet: joinyellowbrick.com/chitchat

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    Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.