Investor Placeยท2025-11-02 17:00Core Insights - The article discusses the collaboration between TradeSmith and InvestorPlace to create a stock selection system that combines popularity among retail traders with strong fundamentals, leading to significant stock gains [2][4] Group 1: Stock Strategy and Performance - The combined system has already identified stocks that have risen double-digits, with one stock increasing over 25% [2] - The system aims to uncover companies that are often overlooked by Wall Street, suggesting potential for further gains as mainstream media catches up [3] - The strategy claims to generate total returns 15 times higher than the S&P 500 [4] Group 2: Consumer Trends and E-commerce - Gen Z Americans are projected to spend an average of $1,357 on gifts, travel, and entertainment this holiday season, which is 15% more than baby boomers [5] - Over half of Gen Z have purchased products from TikTok Shop, with 97% researching products on social media before buying [7] Group 3: Company Spotlight - ThredUp - ThredUp, an online resale platform, has pivoted to a consignment model to cater to Gen Z, leading to a projected revenue growth of 16% this year, up from 0.6% the previous year [8][9] - The company has a Social Heat Score of 78.4, indicating that concerns about a Gen Z spending pullback are likely exaggerated [10] - Google search volumes for ThredUp are currently 46% higher than a year ago, supporting its growth potential [11] Group 4: Company Spotlight - Alphabet Inc. - Alphabet has integrated AI products into its smart home devices, contributing to a surge in monthly users for its Gemini app, which increased by 200 million to 650 million [15] - The company achieved its first-ever quarter of $100 billion in sales, with a Social Heat Score of 83.8 indicating further upside potential [16] - Alphabet is recognized for strong returns on equity and solid earnings growth, earning a "B" grade from Louis' Stock Grader [16]