In this episode of Mark’s Morning Call, Mark and Dr. Jennifer break down one of the most powerful tools in stock investing — the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio.

You’ll discover how the P/E ratio helps investors decide whether a stock is cheap or expensive, and why share price alone can be misleading without understanding earnings power. From tech giants like Apple and the Magnificent 7 to financials such as HSBC and global names like AstraZeneca and Berkshire Hathaway, we unpack what different P/E levels really mean.

What you’ll learn:

• Why the P/E ratio is a key tool for market analysis.

• How to compare “cheap vs. expensive” stocks across industries.

• Why high-growth companies trade on higher multiples.

• How to spot when a P/E ratio is justified — or a red flag.

By the end, you’ll walk away with 3 practical takeaways for using P/E ratios as part of your own investment strategy.

✨ Perfect for anyone curious about stock investing, financial growth, and smarter investment strategies.

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Want to be a millionaire?
As Richard Branson famously quipped, “The best way to become a millionaire is to start as a billionaire and then buy an airline.”

On this episode, Mark takes you inside the world of airline investing. He unpacks why airlines are considered among the most capital-intensive industries in the world, how high fixed costs and capacity utilization shape profitability, and why dynamic pricing is the lifeblood of revenue management.

You’ll also hear a comparative look at major players — from British Airways’ yield advantage to Ryanair’s industry-leading operating margins — plus how AI could transform pricing strategies. Finally, Mark explores valuations across IAG, EasyJet, and Ryanair, and what investors should weigh before making a move.

Key takeaways:

• Airlines are capital intensive with high fixed costs

• Capacity utilization drives profitability

• Dynamic pricing can make or break revenues

• BA leads in yield, Ryanair leads in margins

• Market conditions & valuations matter

🎙️ Tune in to Mark’s Morning Call for a grounded look at the key factors that impact airlines' profitability and how you can use those information to make your own research.

Chapters

 00:00 Introduction to Airline Investments

01:54 Understanding Airline Economics

02:21 Capital intensive

04:22 Quantity Load factor

07:54 Dynamic Pricing

10:51 Ryanair and British Airways

14:23 Valuation and Investment Considerations

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Welcome to a new term with Mark’s Morning Call! In this episode, Dr. Jennifer and Mark dive into the fundamentals of investing and what it really means to buy stocks. They unpack why owning shares is owning a piece of a company, and how understanding your risk profile can guide your first steps in building a portfolio.

From stock prices vs. company value to the role of market capitalization, this conversation highlights the essentials every new investor should know. Plus, why starting with familiar companies and embracing a buy-and-hold strategy can build confidence and set the stage for long-term success.

🎯 Key Takeaways

• Stock prices don’t equal company size or value

• Market capitalization is crucial in assessing a company

• Risk profile matters in shaping your portfolio

• Investing in familiar companies builds early confidence

• Buy-and-hold is a proven strategy for many investors

• Volatility is part of short-term trading—but long-term holding helps

📌 Keywords: investing, stock market, buy and hold, market capitalization, risk profile, investment strategy, stock prices, company value, financial literacy, investment mindset

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The program combines 📚 workshops, 📈 a real-time StockTrak competition, and 🎙️ this weekly podcast—your guide to learning how markets really move.

Hosted by Dr. Jennifer Huang and Mark Coggins (ex-investment banker & former Asia CEO of Kaplan), this podcast is about real markets, real thinking, and real-time investing—not formulas or textbooks.

👉 Follow along each week to build your first portfolio, sharpen your instincts, and learn smarter investing in practice.

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