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Stef from Invest Slow

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I run the Invest Slow YouTube channel where I share free education. Never advice. Check out my website below for more about me. Do your research. #Invest
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I'll be watching a few earnings reports in the next 24 hours including $RIVN and $SHAK and $BAND and $XYZ . Here some thoughts on why these are interesting to me: Rivian’s report is another journey into finding out how their financial situation is progressing. The stock is down a lot and I know many people would like to see a little more stability on the financial side of things.See more
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Most investors focus on the same 2-3 stocks and miss everything else happening in the market. While NVIDIA $NVDA gets all the hype, Walmart $WMT has been quietly ripping to all-time highs. The stock recently hit a record high, fueled by strong earnings and expanding revenue streams. Walmart’s e-commerce business grew quite a bit last quarter, and it seems they are finally competing with Amazon. ItsSee more
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The small cap index $IWM is almost green today and I’ll tell you why I think that’s happening despite the large cap tech stocks getting hammered: What I find most fascinating about AI, at this stage, is the way it’s leveling the playing field, especially for small cap companies. With what is now the ongoing cost war over AI models, smaller firms have unheard of access to expertise, knowledge, anSee more
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As I head into the weekend, I’ve been reflecting on $TWLO and its recent resurgence as its niche within the communications industry starts to gain traction once again. This space has always fascinated me—not just for its ability to connect phones to applications or services, but for its potential to expand into anything requiring a “voice” for communication. Whether it’s sending text messages, voiSee more
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I just read about the new $META AI data center and wanted to reshare these incredible findings about the size and scale of it: 1. Scale: The facility will span approximately 4 million square feet, making it Meta's largest data center to date, though not larger than Langfang, China’s 6.3 million square feet. 2. Compute Power: By 2025, the data center is expected to deliver around 1 GW of compute cSee more
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The charts of companies like $APP and $CVNA and $TWLO are all companies that, at one point, were high flyers during the 2020/21 bull market. However, they are also poster children for its subsequent collapse. But then again, something is brewing. Applovin: A Sudden Vertical Surge Applovin has gone vertical recently, and what’s most fascinating is that the naysayers calling it a bubble have been proSee more
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I am pretty amazed by the return of companies like Twilio $TWLO (and more) since they crashed a few years ago. Twilio has had a remarkable resurgence, up 50% year-to-date and 80% in just the last six months. What’s driving this rally? The answer lies in the evolving communication infrastructure that's quietly becoming the backbone of AI-driven automation among everything we do. Also, credit to theSee more
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As we approach December, the stock market's final month of the year, and kick off Thanksgiving week, here’s what the data tells me after doing some quick research: December Gains: The market $SPY $VOO averages a 1.3% gain in December, making it the third-best month historically since 1928. Santa Claus Rally: Stocks tend to rise during the last 5 trading days of December and the first 2 of January,See more
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I was reflecting the other day on how few assets in history can rival Bitcoin’s extraordinary journey. Think about it: how many assets have gone from mere cents to nearly $100,000 in just over a decade? I don’t think we’ve ever seen anything like it. We are truly witnessing financial history in the making. Before diving into the key point of this post, I want to give a shoutout to all the long-teSee more
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This stat itself is as remarkable as any stat you'll hear in markets: 99% of Warren Buffett’s wealth was created after he turned 50. This is one of my favorite stats, and simply put, it’s a powerful reminder to keep going—you never know what you might achieve by sticking with something. And, this stat, naturally, illustrates the magic of compounding returns. There are countless stories of peoplSee more
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I really like Rivian $RIVN cars. Their look and feel remind me of what Tesla achieved when they first started. The cars simply catch everyone’s eye. I see it first hand when I’m on the road. The software is also on the rise. This seems to be an underrated angle and more on this below. However, after writing all this and examining their financial situation, I just don’t see how they can keep goinSee more
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What’s the most interesting play in the markets right now? For me, it’s those stocks that went absolutely wild during Covid—back when expectations soared, and everyone thought they’d found the next NVIDIA before NVIDIA even became a thing. The reason this is such an intriguing trade? If you sift through these stocks—there are at least 200—you’ll find that much of the hype has finally settled. ManSee more
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While many investors spend weeks or even months searching for the next big AI stock, a company from a different sector has quietly taken the spotlight since the start of the year. With Mediterranean rice bowls as their signature offering, $CAVA has surged to a market value of $15 billion and has become one of the top-performing stocks of the year up 200% since its IPO and even more than that sinceSee more
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It might surprise you, but the charts I’m sharing below are not from an AI stock. It’s not a software company or even a tech giant. In fact, it has nothing to do with artificial intelligence at all. What these companies are known for is weight loss drugs. And as of today, it’s easily a $1 trillion industry: $LLY and $NVO Eli Lilly’s new drug, Tirzepatide—marketed under the names Mounjaro and ZeSee more
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When was the last time you look at $WBA - This is a major story in the make. Just look at the chart below. Where should I begin? Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) is experiencing a dramatic collapse in its stock price, plummeting from nearly $90 in 2015 to just $8.25 per share currently. This steep decline reflects some kind of significant market pressure and a fundamental unraveling of the companySee more
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You often hear about equity markets at all-time highs, and some of the excitement in crypto, but today I just have to showcase the recent move in gold. You can measure gold in terms of its ETFS like $GLD or individual miners including the $GDX ETF and/or stocks like $WPM $NEM or $KGC .See more
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I was fairly surprosed to see the news of Verizon's $VZ acquisition of Frontier Communications $FYBR . If you pay close attention, a smaller and smaller group of companies are owning the entire digital landscape for internet and wireless conversation. $VZ $T $TMUS and $VOD See more
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This chart, tracking the performance of PayPal $PYPL Coinbase $COIN and Robinhood $HOOD over the past year, is a fascinating snapshot of the evolving landscape of individual investing. It tells a story of resilience and potential, even in the face of market volatility. The recent rebound of PayPal, following a significant dip, is particularly noteworthy. It underscores the enduring appeal of estaSee more
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After an excellent vacation, I am back. It is quite important to say that everyone needs to take a break from markets. Get outside and put down the screens.
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There have been 85 IPOs this year that have raised a combined $23.3 billion. The 85 IPOs are a 25% increase from last year's sea of red. $23.3 billion in funds raised is a 100%+ change from last year's desert. While all that may sound good, this is still well below 2020, 2019, 2018, and even 2017 IPO levels. So there's a long way to go. But the key thing here is that it is something to keep inSee more
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I run the Invest Slow YouTube channel where I share free education. Never advice. Check out my website below for more about me. Do your research. #Invest

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