🎬 Netflix: Sowing seeds for future

🎬 Netflix: Sowing seeds for future

TLDR; Opening doors for Ad tier accounts. Password cracking is boosting subscription + revenue. Pre-ping to build ad tech platform to meet ads demand globally. Export of local content globally. Netflix to start on live sports (WWE, NFL), with Netflix buying deal of $5B for 10 year period. Licensed content is competitive moat to bring ... Read more
Bitcoin: Huge dump incoming 🤔?

Bitcoin: Huge dump incoming 🤔?

TLDR; Dump due to many factors Mt. Gox, ETFs, halving, Germany, and interest rate cuts. Bitcoin has dropped from $71k to $57k, a decline of around 20%. If $57,800 levels are not sustained with good volume, then we would end up $45-55k zone. Social media 'buy the dip' calls on rise. As Trump being in ... Read more
Nike: A Comeback Takes Time!

Nike: A Comeback Takes Time!

TLDR; Jordan Brand was 17% of Nike’s overall revenue in FY24, growing 6% Y/Y. In 2023, Nike footwear sales were greater than Adidas, Under Armour and Puma combined. NKE has a forward P/E of 22.15x, well below the average 5 year P/E of 35.60x. FY25 revenue guidance down to single digit. Shares price down by ... Read more
Alibaba: Undervalued Technically But Not Politically

Alibaba: Undervalued Technically But Not Politically

TLDR; Undervalued based on financial metrics. Track record of CCP on anti-globalization and dismantling Deng Xiaoping’s economic reforms. Politicians are actively discouraging the leadership of the company from rewarding (foreign) shareholders. Uncertain long shot on economic policies pursued by China as its almost impossible to foresee political risks, and it would be best to stay ... Read more
Palantir: Too Much Hype But Solid Fundamentals

Palantir: Too Much Hype But Solid Fundamentals

What does Palantir do? Palantir is a provider of data analytics services which build tools for private and governmental structures with proprietary AI algorithms to find inefficiencies and streamline operations. Palantir achieves revenue by providing subscription data solutions hence repeat transactions involved forming lasting relationships with clients hence a steady flow of income. How They ... Read more
Starbucks: Brewing Coffee Dominance?

Starbucks: Brewing Coffee Dominance?

TLDR; When it was cheap to get loans (3.6% Interest), company borrowed a lot of money for growth to open up more stores across globe, which was great a move. Global avg ticket size : Starbucks($7.85), Dunkin'($4.22), McDonald's($5.20) and Luckin Coffee($2.17) High interest environment is restricting consumers with discretionary spends. Diversify more stores outside US. ... Read more