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Why Does McDonalds Still Exist?
Stock Stories - July 18, 2022 14:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsMcDonald's was once the most loved fast food brand in America. They practically invented modern fast food. But times have changed. A lot of people are eating healthier, and many more fast casual and affordable food options are out there. So as investors, we have to ask ourselves the question...
Hyatt vs Marriott: Which Stock Is Better?
Stock Stories - July 14, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIt’s not enough to look at a stock and decide whether it's a buy or not. We have to look at it in context with other investing opportunities. Let’s look at Hyatt stock and compare it to its rival Marriott, in order to find out which one is the better buy. Link to Marriott podcast: https://sto...
The Profit Engine Behind Hyatt Hotels
Stock Stories - July 11, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsAs one of largest hotel chains in the world, Hyatt has become known for its luxury brands in both the Americas and across the world. But is the stock as good as the business seems? Today we’re covering the history, business model, and financials of Hyatt Hotels ($H). 0:00 - On Vacation! 0:50...
The No Brainer Investing Insight (You Probably Never Thought Of)
Stock Stories - July 07, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsEvery intelligent investor wants to know the key principles they need to see success with their investments. Today, we talk about one simple principle that is often overlooked, and discuss some examples (and an anti-example) of this principle in action. 0:00 - It’s Hard Enough 1:21 - An Examp...
Harley-Davidson ($HOG), American Muscle, and Roller Coaster Investor Returns
Stock Stories - July 04, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsOver the past century, Harley-Davidson has made a name for itself as an iconic American motorcycle brand. It helped grow and maintain biker culture all over the world. Where does Harley-Davidson come from, and from an investor’s perspective, what kinds of things should we think about with th...
The 5 Types of Investors
Stock Stories - June 30, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsWhat are the 5 types of investors? Whether you invest in stocks, real estate, crypto, etc. you NEED to understand these investor archetypes, and the pros and cons of each. 0:00 - Different Investors Have Different Approaches 0:44 - Type #1 2:17 - Type #2 4:00 - Type #3 5:28 - Type #4 6:40...
Church and Dwight, A Defensive Stock To Last Centuries | $CHD Analysis
Stock Stories - June 27, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsWhy Church and Dwight? That’s where Arm and Hammer baking soda, Trojan condoms, First Response pregnancy tests, Xtra laundry detergent, and so many other products come from. They make so many things that you and I probably use every day. Today we’ll learn about the history, business model, an...
Broadcom - Cable, WiFi, And Connecting The Internet | $AVGO Analysis
Stock Stories - June 23, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsBroadcom is all about connectivity. Everything from Wifi Routers, to smartphones, to data centers use their products. Today we’ll learn about the history, business model, and financials of Broadcom (formerly Avago Technologies). 0:00 - Why Broadcom? 0:58 - How Did Broadcom Get Started? 3:30...
How ‘Big Tech’ Got Started - International Business Machines (IBM) | $IBM Analysis
Stock Stories - June 20, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsBig tech, now known more commonly by names such as Apple and Amazon, used to simply be ‘IBM’. International Business Machines began a huge wave of computer science innovation and ushered the world into a new era. Today we discuss the history, business model, and financials of IBM, and whether o...
Nvidia Is Powering The AI Revolution | $NVDA Analysis
Stock Stories - June 16, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsNvidia has made a name for itself in the arena of graphic cards, having invented the GPU. They’ve expanded into professional visualization, the auto market, and are helping power the artificial intelligence revolution. Today we learn about the history, business model, and financials of Nvidia ...
Intel, Moore’s Law, And The Birth Of The Microprocessor | $INTC Analysis
Stock Stories - June 13, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIntel has helped power the rise of the personal computer, birthing the microprocessor and bringing computers to life. Today we’re studying the history, business model, and financials of Intel Corporation ($INTC). 0:00 - Start 0:56 - How Did Intel Get Started? 4:08 - Intel’s Business Model 8...
Advanced Micro Devices, The Triumph Of The Underdog | $AMD Analysis
Stock Stories - June 08, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsAdvanced Micro Devices started out as just a small competitor to its bigger brother, Intel. After developing competing microprocessors, AMD made a name for itself and began to flourish as a company. In today’s episode, we’ll look at the history, business model, and financials of Advanced Micro...
Lowe’s And The Business of Do-It-Yourself | $LOW Analysis
Stock Stories - June 01, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsWhere did Lowe’s come from and how did they come to become a huge player in the home improvement space? Today we look at the history, business model, and financials for Home Depot’s biggest competitor, Lowe’s. 0:00 - Start 1:13 - How Did Lowe’s Get Started? 6:06 - Lowe’s Business Model 7:32...
The Blessings and Curses of Commitment and Consistency For Investors | Mental Model
Stock Stories - May 25, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsWhen we commit to something, we’re more likely to follow through with it. This is especially true when we commit for long periods of time. But how does this work for or against us as investors? We explore this concept in today’s show. Link to Robert Cialdini’s book Influence here: https://t...
Home Depot Has Historically Crushed The S&P 500 | $HD Analysis
Stock Stories - May 18, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsHome Depot has dominated the home improvement industry, but how did it happen? In today’s episode we look at Home Depot’s modest beginnings, how it grew into a powerhouse, and what the business offers for investors today. 0:00 - Start 3:00 - Home Depot Beginnings 5:10 - How Home Depot Works ...
6 Lessons From My Worst Investment
Stock Stories - May 11, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsAs an investor, failure at some point is inevitable…especially when you’re just getting started! What separates great investors from those who never make money is what you LEARN from your failures. This one has been a long time in the making, but today we look at not only what my worst inves...
Should You Invest In The Lighting Industry With Acuity Brands? | $AYI Analysis
Stock Stories - May 04, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsCan you imagine a world without light? Electricity is an essential part of modern life, and lighting products play an essential role in it. Acuity Brands is one of the largest lighting manufacturers in North America - let’s learn about their history and economic characteristics in today’s epis...
Etsy Deep Dive Company Analysis
Stock Stories - April 27, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsWhat is Etsy’s business model and how does it make money? Though a few weeks ago we broadly covered this business, today we’re doing a deeper dive to understand some of the financials in order to understand Etsy’s investment thesis. 0:00 - Start 3:15 - What Does Etsy Do? 8:20 - Metcalfe’s La...
Accenture And The Beginning Of Consulting
Stock Stories - April 20, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsWhat is consulting, and how did one of the largest consulting firms in America get its start? Find out in today’s episode, as we explore the history, business model, and financials of Accenture. 0:00 - Start 1:42 - The Big 8 3:42 - Trouble Was Brewing 6:31 - Change Specialists 10:29 - Fina...
How To Invest When Stocks Are Down
Stock Stories - April 15, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsHow do we choose between stocks when the whole market is down? Often, during corrections, there are multiple seemingly good stocks to buy. How do we think about the trade-offs? 0:00 - Start 2:35 - Deciding Between Two Stocks 5:45 - Avoiding Investor FOMO 7:18 - Not Every Stock Drops Propor...
AbbVie And Pharmaceutical Industry Basics
Stock Stories - April 13, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsSome businesses rise on their own as the result of a spin-off from a larger business. AbbVie is one of these! In today’s episode we learn about what AbbVie has going for it as well as some of the risks investors should consider. 0:00 - Start 1:18 - How Did AbbVie Get Started? 2:10 - Tax Inv...
Stock Market Rotation Strategy
Stock Stories - April 08, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsSector rotation is a stock market strategy that some investors believe will increase returns. Let’s look at the basics today and learn what it is and how we can consider applying it to our portfolio. 0:00 - Start 1:15 - What Are Stock Market Sectors? 3:52 - Sector Rotation Basics 5:30 - Sec...
Abbott Laboratories, A Company Built For A Global Pandemic
Stock Stories - April 06, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsFew companies can say that they’re truly built for a pandemic - Abbott Laboratories is one of these. With products ranging from COVID tests to medical devices to nutrition products, Abbott is a diversified large cap with international operations and a solid growth rate. 0:00 - Start 2:00 - Hi...
AirBnB Revenue Fell Only 30% During COVID
Stock Stories - March 30, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsStaying in hotels, motels, and other similar businesses has been the norm for travelers for many decades. AirBnB changed that. Now, you can rent someone’s existing real estate on a nightly basis - whether it’s a condo on a Hawaiian island, a cabin in the woods, or simply a home in a regular su...
The Horns Effect (And What It Means For Investors)
Stock Stories - March 23, 2022 10:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsWhen you think negatively about a person or a company just because it’s associated with something else you consider negative, you’re experiencing The Horns Effect. It’s a mental model that biases you against something just because of its association with something else. Learn today how we can ...
Atlassian's Dominance Of Project Management Software
Stock Stories - March 16, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsCan project management tasks ever be easy and fun? Atlassian Corporation thinks so. With tools like Jira and Confluence, it becomes easier to manage large projects within teams. In today’s episode we’re learning about a fast growing software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that focuses on buildin...
Stock Market VOLATILITY. We Need To Talk.
Stock Stories - March 11, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsThe stock market has been a crazy place in recent weeks! Growth stocks are down, as well as the general market. Inflation is up. Interest rates are going up. And there’s a war that Russia is waging against Ukraine. Today I’m joined by my wife where we discuss all of these topics, and more. ...
Stocks vs Gold: A Discussion With David McAlvany
Stock Stories - March 09, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsWhat characteristics does gold have compared to stocks, how do we understand its value, and what are the best ways to own it? All of these questions and more are answered on today’s episode with precious metals expert David McAlvany. David runs the McAlvany family of companies, including Inter...
Shopify And The Evolution Of Commerce
Stock Stories - March 02, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsShopify is making it easier for people to buy and sell things online. Learn about the fundamentals of Shopify's business and its history. 01:23 - How Shopify Got Started 04:00 - How Shopify Works 08:12 - Does Shopify Have A Competitive Advantage? 11:11 - Shopify’s Financials 17:00 - What A...
The Halo Effect And What It Means For Investors
Stock Stories - February 23, 2022 11:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsThe Halo Effect is a mental model that distorts reality in your mind...see how it applies to the investing process in today's video. 👀 Watch on YouTube 🎧 Listen to 200+ episodes on other companies and mental models here: https://stockstoryteller.com/podcast/ Email: [email protected]
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