Brookfield: Ackman’s Big Bet and an Updated Valuation
Brookfield made headlines recently when Bill Ackman, renowned investor and founder of Pershing Square Capital Management, revealed Brookfield Corporation (BN) as his fund’s largest holding. As of his latest 13F…
Sea Limited: Profitable Growth Arc
This marks the second consecutive quarter in which I’m happy with all three segments of Sea Limited’s business—digital entertainment, e-commerce, and digital financial services. From my earlier article in March…
Paycom: Turning the Corner?
Before diving into Paycom’s latest earnings, let’s recap the challenges that led the stock to trade at a forward PE multiple of just 17x when we first covered it in…
Stocks that I’m selling, trimming, or holding. And why.
I’m pretty happy with the companies in my portfolio right now; most are hitting their stride, and the strong business performance is reflected in rising stock prices. Over the long…
Wise: Scaling Towards Zero Fees
Wise’s relentless focus on driving down fees is reminiscent of Costco’s approach. In every earnings call, Wise’s management faces repeated questions about its profitability, and its answer remains consistent: its…
Sea Limited: From Struggles to Strength
From “A turnaround in sight?” (March 2024): “With Garena and SeaMoney, the company has a twin engine that’s gushing cash, giving it the edge Shopee needs to boost its active…
Airbnb Next Moves: Can Chesky’s Vision Deliver Long-Term Value?
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky on the next chapter: “We’re now beginning to prepare the next chapter of Airbnb, and I want Airbnb to be one of the most important companies…
PayPal’s Turnaround: Promising Signs in Q2 2024
“However, nothing happens overnight. It will take time for some of our initiatives to scale and move the needle, but the initial customer reaction and merchant demand for our new…
Meta’s rock solid earnings for Q2 2024
The narrative surrounding Meta has taken a sharp turn. The company, once perceived as past its prime after facing revenue declines in 2022, has staged a remarkable resurgence. The Q2…
Adobe: Strong Q2 Results and Upgraded Guidance
Despite the noise surrounding Adobe—from the abandoned Figma acquisition and AI disruption concerns to a recent lawsuit from the US government accusing Adobe of ‘trapping subscribers’—the company continues to thrive. …
Netflix: A Masterclass in Strategic Pivots
One of the traits I admire most about Netflix is its willingness to change and pivot when necessary. From a DVD-by-mail service to streaming. From licensing content to producing original…
Is Lululemon on the Road to Recovery? Analyzing Q1 2024