Cloudflare: AI Traffic And Workers Driving Upside

Group 1 - Cloudflare (NET) reported strong results in the fourth quarter, leading to a modest rebound in its stock price after a recent decline [1] - The current strength in Cloudflare appears to be broad-based, with application services showing particular strength [1] - Narweena, an asset manager led by Richard Durant, focuses on identifying market dislocations due to misunderstandings of long-term business prospects [1] Group 2 - Narweena believes excess risk-adjusted returns can be achieved by identifying businesses with secular growth opportunities in markets with barriers to entry [1] - The research process at Narweena emphasizes company and industry fundamentals to uncover unique insights [1] - Narweena has a high risk appetite and a long-term investment horizon, targeting deeply undervalued stocks, particularly in smaller cap markets [1] Group 3 - The aging population, low population growth, and stagnating productivity growth are expected to create new investment opportunities distinct from past trends [1] - Many industries may face stagnation or secular decline, which could paradoxically enhance business performance due to reduced competition [1] - Conversely, some businesses may encounter rising costs and diseconomies of scale, impacting their performance negatively [1] Group 4 - Economies are increasingly dominated by asset-light businesses, leading to a declining need for infrastructure investments over time [1] - A large pool of capital is pursuing a limited set of investment opportunities, resulting in rising asset prices and compressed risk premia [1] - Richard Durant holds undergraduate degrees in engineering and finance and an MBA, and has passed the CFA exams, indicating a strong educational background [1]