Why It’s Premature to Cancel Google Search
Google changed the world forever. It has been the guardian of information and knowledge for over two decades. Across hundreds of millions of websites, that tiny search engine bar took…
Paycom: Revenue Reaccelerates in Q4 as Enterprise Strategy Takes Hold
From my December 2024 report, “Paycom: Navigating a Strategic Pivot”: “Paycom’s challenges are not structural—they’re executional. Paycom can likely achieve a turnaround by actively listening to customer feedback and adjusting…
PayPal Q4 2024: A Strategic Shift
PayPal’s Q4 2024 results present a mixed picture, reflecting a significant strategic shift under new leadership. We’ll begin by examining the challenges within the unbranded solutions segment. Unbranded Solution: The…
Meta Q4 2024: Firing on All Cylinders
Meta is operating like a finely tuned machine. In today’s article, I’ll delve into Meta’s financial performance, analyze key business highlights, provide insights from management’s commentary, and conclude with a…
Netflix: The Moat Widens
Meta’s AI-Powered Future
Meta’s stock performance has been remarkable, surging by over 70% in the past year, significantly outpacing the broader market. This resurgence is fueled by strategic investments toward Artificial Intelligence, a…
2024 Insider Stock Recap: Key Challenges, Lessons, and Looking Ahead
Despite 2023’s strong market performance, 2024 has presented compelling opportunities to acquire high-quality businesses at attractive valuations. As we’ve seen repeatedly, investor time horizons compress to zero during drawdowns, and…
Lululemon: Market is Optimistic About Q4 and Beyond
After the company’s third-quarter results, Mr. Market found its groove and sent Lululemon’s share price soaring over 20%. Concerns about intense competition in the high-end athleisure market seem to have…
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…