Markets rise and fall, booms come and go, and the world keeps ticking. Ultimately, I believe observing megatrends, as difficult as they can be to spot, let alone fully comprehend, can yield insights into the advance of human society, which in turn could pave the way for many useful investment insights. As society and technologies evolve, companies and other stakeholders will seize advantages. Figuring out which companies will take the best advantage of any given opportunities is not easy. I am especially in ...

I either put my money into low cost funds or in single stocks that (I think) are asymmetric bets. My portfolio is roughly 50/50 between the two. I like to write about Macro and Fundamentals, with the (painful) awareness that Momentum and Sentiment are what really matters. That’s the reason I never try to time the market and I only buy stocks if I am willing to hold them for at least 10 years.When it comes to fundamentals, I think everybody knows the market is forward looking, but few truly understand what t ...

Hi everyone. Who here has set a goal before. I love it.Goal setters in the room. As you heard, when I was 19 years old, I had set a goal to sell $100,000 in real estate. I had just moved across the country.I was knowing nobody except college students and other professors. I remember when I set this goal, I didn't really know why I was working towards it. But I know now that it was the start of this journey that I'm here today.I'm going to talk to you today about how to work towards feeling confident to purs ...

Key Takeaways JPMorgan plans 500 new branches by 2027 and expects 2025 NII of $94.5B, up nearly 2% year over year. Wells Fargo can now grow beyond its lifted asset cap, aiding NII and fee-based business expansion. JPM holds the top spot for global IB fees, supporting performance despite near-term economic uncertainty.JPMorgan (JPM) and Wells Fargo (WFC) are major U.S. banking giants with strong retail and commercial banking operations and are impacted by interest rate trends and economic cycles.JPMorgan i ...

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Core Viewpoint - Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been viewed with caution due to high expectations that are priced for perfection, despite its technological leadership [1]. Company Analysis - Nvidia is recognized for its strong technological position in the market, which remains undisputed [1]. - The current market sentiment reflects a high level of optimism, which may not be sustainable if performance does not meet these elevated expectations [1]. Investment Insights - The analysis emphasizes the importance of understanding market trends and corporate earnings to identify potential investment opportunities [1]. - A long-term perspective on value creation is highlighted as essential for investors aiming to outperform the market [1].

Most of us have heard the dictum "the trend is your friend." And this is undeniably the key to success when it comes to short-term investing or trading. But it isn't easy to ensure the sustainability of a trend and profit from it.The trend often reverses before exiting the trade, leading to a short-term capital loss for investors. So, for a profitable trade, one should confirm factors such as sound fundamentals, positive earnings estimate revisions, etc. that could keep the momentum in the stock alive.Inves ...

When it comes to short-term investing or trading, they say "the trend is your friend." And there's no denying that this is the most profitable strategy. But making sure of the sustainability of a trend to profit from it is easier said than done.Often, the direction of a stock's price movement reverses quickly after taking a position in it, making investors incur a short-term capital loss. So, it's important to ensure that there are enough factors -- such as sound fundamentals, positive earnings estimate rev ...

I conduct deep research into two main types of situations. The first type of situation is deep value stocks that are set to grow and underappreciated by the market. The second type of situation is when a change in the world kicks off an investment trend that we expect to continue for the medium-term. I spend time in understanding both change and growth. Change is important because it often marks the beginning of a new trend. While I am sector agnostic, I research the companies and themes with which we inves ...

Core Insights - DFDS reported a decline in ferry freight volumes in June 2025, with total volumes of 3.4 million lane metres, which is 1.7% lower than 2024 and down 3.7% when adjusted for route changes [1][5] - The year-to-date (YTD) growth rates for freight volumes were -0.2% and -1.3% respectively, indicating a challenging market environment [1] - Passenger volumes also saw a significant decrease, with June 2025 passenger numbers adjusted for route changes down 7.1% to 414,000 compared to 2024 [3][5] Freight Volumes - North Sea freight volumes were negatively impacted by a national strike in Sweden affecting Gothenburg port operations, while Mediterranean volumes decreased due to new ferry competition between Türkiye and Italy [1] - Channel volumes were also below 2024 levels, influenced by a decrease in the total Dover Strait market [2] - For the last twelve months, total transported freight lane metres increased by 3.7% to 41.5 million from 40.0 million in the previous year, with a 0.3% increase when adjusted for route changes [2] Passenger Volumes - The number of cars transported in June 2025 was 9.3% below 2024 when adjusted for route changes [3] - Over the last twelve months, the total number of passengers increased by 10.4% to 6.1 million compared to 5.5 million for the previous year, although the growth rate adjusted for route changes was -0.7% [3][5] Company Overview - DFDS operates a transport network in Europe with an annual revenue of DKK 30 billion and employs 16,500 full-time staff [7] - The company provides ferry services for goods and passengers, facilitating trade and travel across Europe [7]