Stock Picking with Fexingo: Individual Equities, Research, and Building a Concentrated Portfolio

In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine the rising scrutiny around stock buybacks in mid-2026. With the S&P 500 at 7,501 and the Dow at 51,565, companies are sitting on record cash, but investors are increasingly punishing those that repurchase shares at the wrong time or for the wrong reasons. The hosts zero in on two contrasting cases: a large tech firm whose buyback timing backfired, and a consumer staples company that uses buybacks as a disciplined capital-return tool alongside dividends. They discuss why the market is now treating buyback announcements as a signal of management quality, and how the new Fed chair's hawkish stance is forcing CFOs to rethink their allocation priorities. The conversation includes a look at how buyback activity affects EPS growth and valuation multiples, and why some analysts argue that buybacks can mask underlying business deterioration. Lucas and Luna also touch on the broader ETF crowding effect and how it amplifies buyback-driven stock moves. This episode is grounded in current data and offers a practical framework for evaluating buyback programs as part of a stock-picking process.

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Lucas and Luna dig into the widening gap between traditional hotel stocks and Airbnb in mid-2026. With the S&P 500 near 7,500 and consumer spending shifting, Lucas argues that hotel REITs and legacy chains are facing a structural threat from Airbnb's expanding inventory and lower costs. They discuss how Airbnb's supply growth is pressuring occupancy rates at companies like Marriott and Hilton, and what that means for dividend-focused investors. Lucas points to specific data: while the S&P 500 is up, hotel stocks have underperformed by nearly 8% year-to-date. Luna questions whether the disruption is already priced in. The conversation also touches on the broader implications for the travel and leisure sector, including cruise lines and booking platforms. A focused look at one corner of the market where the old guard is losing ground.

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As the S&P 500 hovers near all-time highs and the Fed holds steady, one chipmaker is quietly riding a wave that's bigger than any single product cycle: memory. In this episode of Stock Picking with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dig into Micron Technology — the only major US-based manufacturer of DRAM and NAND flash. We break down how the AI boom is transforming demand for high-bandwidth memory, why Micron's latest earnings beat shows a structural shift rather than a cyclical spike, and how it compares to legacy giants like Intel. Plus, we explore the risks: a potential oversupply in NAND, exposure to China, and whether the stock's current price-to-earnings ratio of 18 times forward earnings leaves room for upside. If you're looking for a fresh angle on the semiconductor space beyond NVIDIA, this episode is your starting point.

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Lucas and Luna dig into why consumer defensive stocks—think utilities, household goods, and healthcare—have quietly outperformed Big Tech over the past month. With the S&P 500 at 7,420 and the NASDAQ at 26,022, the rotation out of growth and into staples has accelerated after the Fed's latest rate decision. Lucas walks through specific names like Procter & Gamble and Johnson & Johnson, showing how their price-to-earnings ratios have compressed while their earnings have held steady. Luna challenges whether this is a short-term fear trade or a signal that the market is repricing risk for the second half of 2026. They also touch on the Vanguard Value ETF (IWD) up 0.6% over five days versus the tech-heavy NASDAQ's 0.8%—a narrow gap that masks a deeper divergence. If you're trying to decide whether to rotate into defensives or stick with tech, this episode gives you the fundamental checklist to make that call.

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Episode 58 of Stock Picking with Fexingo examines the growing dominance of index funds and what it means for active investors. Lucas and Luna discuss how passive flows are distorting stock prices, using the recent JPMorgan surge as a case study. They explore the concept of 'active share' and why concentrated portfolios may have a structural advantage in a market driven by ETF inflows. With the S&P 500 near 7,500 and passive strategies capturing over 50% of assets, the hosts debate whether stock picking is becoming a contrarian bet. Luna shares a study showing that high-active-share funds have outperformed by 2.3% annually over the past decade. The episode concludes with a look at how disciplined research can exploit the inefficiencies created by index-driven trading. A light donation segment ties the value of independent analysis to listener support.

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In this episode of Stock Picking with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dig into the sharp divergence between energy stocks and the broader market in June 2026. With the S&P 500 at 7,511 and the Dow above 52,000, ExxonMobil and Chevron have dropped over 5% in just five days. Lucas traces the collapse to falling crude prices, a shifting Fed narrative, and a structural worry: is the energy supercycle already fading? Luna pushes back with a counterpoint on valuations and buybacks. They discuss how the sector historically leads late-cycle moves, what the options market is pricing, and whether this is a buying opportunity or a value trap. The episode includes a brief, natural mention of listener support at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo.

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NVIDIA's stock is up more than 4% in the past five days, even as Microsoft slips. But Lucas argues the real story isn't the latest GPU cycle; it's the quiet shift in NVIDIA's business model toward becoming a provider of AI infrastructure as a service. Drawing on NVIDIA's recent move to offer DGX Cloud and its partnership with major cloud providers, Lucas explains why this transformation could decouple NVIDIA's revenue from the volatile chip-buying cycle. Luna challenges him on the threat from hyperscalers building their own chips, and Lucas responds with data on NVIDIA's software moat through CUDA and its enterprise ecosystem. The hosts also discuss what the recent headline about AI computing power becoming a tradeable commodity means for NVIDIA's long-term positioning. This episode offers a concrete lens for understanding NVIDIA not as a chip stock but as an emerging infrastructure giant.

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On this episode of Stock Picking with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore why mid-cap stocks are outperforming both large caps and small caps in June 2026. They dive into the specific structural advantages—less index-fund crowding, more analyst coverage gaps, and a sweet spot in the economic cycle—and highlight a concrete example with the iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Index ETF (ticker I-J-H). The conversation also touches on how the SpaceX IPO frenzy is drawing attention away from this steady, fundamentals-driven part of the market.

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The S&P 500 is up 2.5% in five days, and small caps are surging 4%. But ExxonMobil has fallen 5% and Chevron 3.3% in the same stretch. Lucas and Luna dig into the divergence, arguing that the market is pricing in a recession that hasn't happened yet — and what it means for income-focused investors. They break down the yield spread between energy and utilities, the role of a potential OPEC+ supply boost, and why this isn't a 'buy the dip' moment for everyone. Plus, how the same logic applies to Pfizer's recent underperformance versus the broader market. A focused look at one sector's strange disconnect.

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the quiet outperformance of dividend growth stocks during the tech selloff in mid-2026. With the S&P 500 at 7,431 but the NASDAQ slipping, they dive into specific names like Broadcom and Procter & Gamble, discussing how rising dividends signal corporate confidence and provide a cushion in volatile markets. They also touch on the broader macro backdrop, including rate-cut expectations and the rotation into value. The conversation is grounded in real data: Broadcom's recent dividend hike, P&G's 68-year streak, and the relative performance of the Dow versus the NASDAQ. Listeners get a concrete framework for identifying dividend growers worth owning, plus a peek behind the curtain at how listener support through buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo keeps the show ad-free.

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