The Business Brew

Bespoke Investing and Unconventional Wisdom with Le Shrub


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Join host Bill Brewster as he converses with the intriguing and often humorous anonymous guest, Le Shrub, in this episode of 'The Business Brew'. Le Shrub's writings can be found at https://www.shrubstack.com/ He can also be followed on Twitter/X at https://x.com/agnostoxxx


With a unique approach to investing, Le Shrub shares his thoughts on market trends, stock picks, and the rationale behind them. From discussing the importance of avoiding investment stupidity, analyzing specific stocks like Archer Aviation and Alibaba, to speculating on the economic impacts of a potential Ukraine ceasefire, this episode is packed with insightful observations and strategic thinking. Be prepared for an engaging mix of entertainment, education, and parody, underlined with Le Shrub's distinct charm.


Disclaimer: This is all for entertainment purposes and not financial advice.  Recorded 2/14/25

 

00:00 Introduction to the Business Brew 

00:54 Meet Les Shrub: The Anonymous Guest 

01:24 Investment Philosophy: Don't Be Stupid 

03:35 The Spinny Ponzi: A Deep Dive into Archer 

17:15 Biotech Investments: Blood in the Tweets 

21:00 The Future of Cancer Vaccines 

22:55 ClearPoint and Gene Therapy 

30:02 The Power of Community in Investing 

33:19 Navigating the Risks of Small Cap Stocks 

34:07 Options Trading Strategies 

35:36 The Risks of Investing in Alibaba 

36:13 Reasons for Investing in Alibaba 

36:38 China's Economic Strategies and Stimulus 

37:27 Alibaba's AI and Cloud Ventures 

39:00 Apple's Partnership with Alibaba 

40:31 The Impact of U.S. CapEx on AI 

41:19 Investing in Energy and Natural Gas 

44:38 The Barbell Portfolio Strategy 

45:17 Emerging Markets and Currency Devaluation 

52:53 The Potential Ceasefire in Ukraine 

59:15 Valuation and Investment Strategies 

01:04:19 Avoiding Shorts on Meme Stocks 

01:06:50 Recommended Reading: Capital Returns 

01:07:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 


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