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A podcast helping you find your next great investment. Episodes out Wednesday and Friday mornings. Hosted by Ryan Henderson and Brett Schafer.

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August 26, 20261 hr 12 min

Dissecting Hotel and Casino Stocks (Hilton, Marriott, MGM, and Wynn)

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we dive into a new sector coverage of hotels and casinos. We discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:28) Initial thoughts and biases about the sector (11:53) Marriott's business model and history (25:50) Wynn Resorts: A luxury casino case study (32:50) MGM Resorts: Transition to asset-light model (43:53) Risks and challenges in the casino sector (50:05) Future outlook for hotels and casinos ***************************************************** Subscribe to our newsletter, Emerging Moats: emergingmoats.com  ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today:  https://www.interactivebrokers.com/  Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC.  ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price.  Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 21, 20261 hr 5 min

OpenAI's Mounting Losses; Mark Walter's Crumbling Empire; Copart's Transformative Acquisition?

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 5:00 PM EST. This week we discussed: (00:00) Introduction (01:58) Copart's Acquisition of CCC Intelligent Solutions (08:04) Industry Trends and Market Headwinds (09:22) AI Revenue Growth and Profitability (13:07) Valuation and Profit Growth of Big Tech (18:52) Future of Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Nvidia (22:00) Private Equity in Sports Franchises and Insurance (30:07) Quantum Computing ***************************************************** Subscribe to Emerging Moats Research: emergingmoats.com  ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today:  https://www.interactivebrokers.com/  Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC.  ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price.  Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 19, 20261 hr 6 min

Costar Group: A Fallen Compounder Down 70% From Highs (Ticker: CSGP)

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we dive into another Ryan Research episode covering Costar Group (Ticker: CSGP). We discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:11) Founding of CoStar and Andy Florence's background (12:32) Industry landscape and CoStar's monopoly in commercial real estate data (19:37) Revenue growth, pricing power, and diversification (22:29) Major acquisitions: Loopnet, Apartments.com, and Homes.com (33:28) Competitive advantages and moat of CoStar (41:41) Comparison with Zillow and industry moat (49:25) Marketing spend, growth, and recent challenges (55:13) Valuation, activist involvement, and future outlook ***************************************************** Subscribe to our newsletter, Emerging Moats: emergingmoats.com  ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today:  https://www.interactivebrokers.com/  Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC.  ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price.  Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 14, 20261 hr 7 min

Nvidia's $500 Billion AI Consortium; Berkshire Buybacks; Ackman Buys Netflix $NVDA $NFLX $NU $TBBB

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 5:00 PM EST. This week we discussed: (00:00) Introduction (01:50) Bill Ackman's Netflix Investment (10:00) Private Equity's Role in AI Infrastructure Funding (12:02) Potential Software Take-Private Deals and Valuation Trends (13:55) BBB Foods: A Mexican Retail Growth Story (15:46) Airport Operator Diversification and Growth in Latin America (17:48) Discussion on Banking Sector Earnings and Financial Stability (20:14) Berkshire Hathaway's Stock Buyback and Capital Allocation (28:02) Predictions on Next Potential 'Trade Desk' Stock (31:56) Financial Results of Nu Bank and Growth in Mexico (50:01) Walmart, Costco, and Latin American Retail Opportunities (52:08) Sports Betting, Prediction Markets, and Investment Risks ***************************************************** Subscribe to Emerging Moats Research: emergingmoats.com  ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today:  https://www.interactivebrokers.com/  Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC.  ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price.  Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 12, 20261 hr 2 min

Netflix, Disney, And Investing In Media In 2026, With Alex Morris (NFLX, DIS)

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan speak with Alex Morris from TSOH Investing Research on the state of the media sector. We discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:09) Major changes in the media sector over recent years (08:12) Disney's current position (12:51) The challenges and opportunities in sports (22:40) Impacts of social media platforms on media consumption (34:38) The influence of platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Reels (44:24) Netflix's content strategy, gaming, and future directions (47:37) Netflix stock performance and valuation concerns (55:41) Regulatory and competitive landscape in media mergers TSOH Investing Research: ⁠https://thescienceofhitting.com/⁠ ***************************************************** Subscribe to our newsletter, Emerging Moats: ⁠emergingmoats.com⁠  ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today:  ⁠https://www.interactivebrokers.com/⁠  Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC.  ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price.  Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠⁠https://fiscal.ai/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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 7, 20261 hr 7 min

SpaceX Earnings and Musk's $1 Trillion Update; Mega Earnings Round-Up $RELY $MELI $CPNG $PLTR + More

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 5:00 PM EST. This week we discussed: (00:00) Introduction (02:03) SpaceX's revenue projections and funding challenges (15:08) Uber's recent earnings and growth metrics (25:49) Trade Desk's earnings and market position (28:57) Coupon's earnings, challenges, and future prospects (33:45) Remitly's strong quarter and market position (36:53) Google's AI talent loss and its impact (50:04) Mercado Libre's growth, margins, and Latin American opportunity (01:00:11) Michael Saylor's Bitcoin song ***************************************************** Subscribe to Emerging Moats Research: emergingmoats.com  ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today:  https://www.interactivebrokers.com/  Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC.  ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price.  Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 5, 202651 min

How To Find The Best Dividend Stocks

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Dave Ahern returns to the show to discuss dividend investing. (00:00) Introduction (01:25) How Dave Got Started with Dividends (02:52) Lessons Learned from 15 Years of Dividend Investing (08:41) Growth in Dividend Stocks and Organic Growth Expectations (13:51) Why Pepsi Might Be a Value Trap (27:45) Why Visa and Mastercard Are Ideal Dividend Growers (33:24) The Power of Dividend Growth and Reinvestment (41:10) The Myth of Beating the Index and Focus on Lifestyle Funding (43:45) One dividend stock on his radar (48:36) Key Takeaways Dividend School: https://www.dividend.school/ Dave's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@dividend.school ***************************************************** Subscribe to our newsletter, Emerging Moats: emergingmoats.com  ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today:  https://www.interactivebrokers.com/  Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC.  ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price.  Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 31, 20261 hr 5 min

Citadel's Masterstroke; Apple, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft Mega Earnings Week; Luxury Stock Round-Up

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 5:00 PM EST. This week we discussed: (00:00) Introduction (02:31) AI Hedge Fund 'Situational Awareness' Sells Major Holdings (14:44) Amazon's Impressive Quarterly Results and Growth Drivers (17:10) Google Cloud and Cloud Revenue Growth Insights (21:52) Microsoft Earnings: Cloud, Office, and Gaming Performance (26:36) Korean Market Volatility and Degenerate Trading Culture (35:01) Robinhood's Prediction Markets and Trading Incentives (40:21) Meta's Earnings: Spending, AI, and Metaverse Investments (50:23) Luxury Goods Earnings: Hermes, Ferrari, and LVMH (59:25) Insider Trading and Political Connections in Stocks (01:01:21) NVIDIA's Support for OpenAI and Data Center Projects (01:02:06) Market Bubble Indicators and Blow-Off Tops ***************************************************** Subscribe to Emerging Moats Research: emergingmoats.com  ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today:  https://www.interactivebrokers.com/  Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC.  ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price.  Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 29, 202655 min

David Tepper: The Bounce Back King (Hedge Fund Legend)

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan continue their study of super investors by looking at David Tepper. We discuss: (00:00) Introduction (07:40) Founding of Appaloosa and initial investment philosophy (10:01) Tepper's track record and notable returns (18:48) Case study: Russian 1998 financial crisis (24:09) Investing during the Enron and dot-com busts (32:07) The GFC rebound: Tepper's boldest move (40:22) Recent macro bets: China (46:19) Lessons from Tepper's investment approach and philosophy (52:29) Portfolio overview ***************************************************** Subscribe to our newsletter, Emerging Moats: emergingmoats.com  ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today:  https://www.interactivebrokers.com/  Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC.  ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price.  Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 24, 20261 hr 6 min

Buy The Dip On Netflix And Google? Intel's Rebound Report; Earnings Season Starting Gun

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 5:00 PM EST. This week we discussed: (00:00) Introduction (01:23) Google's Earnings (16:42) Uber's Acquisition of Delivery Hero (28:35) Netflix Earnings: Growth, Content, and AI (39:06) Intel's Revenue Growth and CapEx (45:10) Lockheed Martin's Defense Orders and Market Signals (49:20) Market Top Indicators and Investment Strategies (52:44) Reddit's Data Deal and AI Content Sources (55:18) Bubble Watch ***************************************************** Subscribe to Emerging Moats Research: emergingmoats.com  ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today:  https://www.interactivebrokers.com/  Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC.  ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price.  Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices