AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) is a retailer specializing in automotive parts and accessories, with a vast network of stores serving do-it-yourself and professional customers, but also navigating challenges from competition, shifts in consumer behavior, and technological advancements in the automotive industry. At the end of the month, we will publish an Arch Capital episode that will cover the company: Sprouts Farmers Market. Listen closely as Brett and Ryan go through the history, financials, and future prospects of WeWork. Enjoy the show!
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Company Background | (3:22)
Industry | (14:33)
Management & Ownership | (22:15)
Earnings | (28:05)
Balance Sheet | (32:32)
Valuation | (35:00)
Our Analysis | (36:21)
Disclosure: Chit Chat Money hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Brett Schafer and Ryan Henderson are general partners and portfolio managers at Arch Capital. Arch Capital and its partners may hold securities discussed on this show.

AutoZone (Ticker: AZO) Not So Deep Dive

Discussing stocks, investing, financial markets, and more. For new listeners, expect episodes in your feed every Wednesday and Sunday. Hosted by Ryan Henderson and Brett Schafer.

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On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan discuss their portfolio rankings and the stocks they are buying and selling. They use a ranking system to evaluate their holdings and discuss the details of each stock. They cover companies like Nelnet, Coupang, Philip Morris, and Harbor Diversified. They analyze the financials, competitive advantages, and potential risks of each company. They also discuss their concerns about management and the importance of trusting the management team.


(03:44) Ranking Portfolios and Holdings
(07:49) Nelnet: Diversified Holding Company
(15:48) Coupang: Leading E-commerce Company in South Korea
(29:58) Harbor Diversified: Potential for Big Upside
(37:48) IAC: Discounted Valuation and Management Concerns
(41:41) Analyzing Ally Financial
(45:51) Discussing Match Group
(53:38) Exploring Nintendo's Potential
(57:51) Undervalued Stock: Portillo's
(01:01:18) Top-Ranked Stock: Philip Morris International
(01:05:03) The Potential of Visa



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Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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Portfolio Rankings: What Stocks Are We Buying and Selling?

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel at 12:30 PM EST. This week we discussed:


(03:14) Uncovering Corporate Malfeasance: The Red Lobster Bankruptcy
(11:01) Retailers in Focus: Analyzing the Performance of Target and Lululemon
(35:38) Target's Performance and Market Share
(44:19) Dutch Bros vs. Starbucks: A Competitor Analysis
(52:21) eDreams Subscription Service and Ryanair's Response
(57:26) The Rabbit AI Scam and the Importance of Caution
(01:00:22) Transparency in the Markets and Investor Awareness


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Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk.  Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date.  Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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Dutch Bros vs. Starbucks; Red Lobster Bankruptcy; Retail Consumer Recession? (ULTA, LULU + More)

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Ryan gives a research report on Wise, the remittance and payment transfers upstart. We discuss:


(04:41) Wise: The Fintech and Remittance Disruptor
(06:37) The Low-Cost Provider for Transfers
(12:18) Expanding Beyond Transfers: Debit Card and High-Yield Cash Account
(16:22) The Wise Platform: Plugging into the Payments Network
(37:01) Customer Growth and Revenue Growth
(39:57) Gross Margins and Cost Structure
(43:49) Management and Proxy
(47:12) Share Structure
(52:23) Valuation
(57:51) Competition and Risks
(01:03:36) Advantages of Wise's Business Model
(01:07:36) Final Thoughts and Buying Decision


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Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk.  Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date.  Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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Why Ryan Is Buying This European Fintech Disruptor (WISE Stock Report)

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks YouTube channel at 12:30 PM EST. This week we discussed:


(00:00) Introduction and Special Guest
(02:30) Analyzing the Departure of Alex Rozek from Boston Omaha
(06:34) Roaring Kitty and the Meme Stock Phenomenon
(26:38) Defensive Investing: Evaluating Portfolio Allocations
(32:05) Cautionary Signals in a Frothy Market
(36:06) Updates in the AI Space: OpenAI and Google
(43:53) Identifying Opportunities: Home Builders and Banks
(50:13) Exploring Small-Cap Value Stocks
(52:57) Investing Unscripted: Insights and Resources
(58:37) Closing Thoughts and Q&A;


CHECK OUT INVESTING UNSCRIPTED: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mbqwY9bh2JeNAOi7rBDRo


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Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk.  Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date.  Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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Roaring Kitty is BACK (maybe?); Executive Turmoil At Boston Omaha; Is Google Winning The AI War? (BOC, GOOG)

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett gives a research report on Portillo's, a Chicago-style restaurant chain looking to expand nationally. Apologies, no chapters again (blame our recording software). We discuss:


- Portillo's founding and history
- Why it went public and wants to expand nationally
- Unit economics and return on invested capital
- Is the stock cheap?
- Do we trust management and gripes about private equity owners 
- Is Brett buying shares for his portfolio?


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Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk.  Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date.  Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use.
Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://finchat.io/chitchat/?lmref=J3bklw 
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Check out https://www.firmreturns.com/ for value-focused equity research 
Use our link and get a 20% discount on a premium plan: firmreturns.com/chitchat 
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Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

AutoZone (Ticker: AZO) Not So Deep Dive

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