The Modern Investor

Alphabet’s had a big year. 

The stock’s surged, the AI fears have faded, and even regulators have eased off, turning what once looked like a risky bet into one of the market’s standout performers.

But after a 60%-plus rally, the obvious question is: what now?

Today, Finimize Analyst Russell Burns joins the pod to reassess Alphabet from the ground up.

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Trend following sounds like something only quants, hedge funds, and giant computer systems can pull off - but it doesn’t have to be. 

In this episode, Finimize Analyst Stéphane Renevier breaks down a surprisingly simple version of the strategy that anyone can run in just ten minutes a month.

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What can two centuries of market data tell us about investing today? 

In this episode, Reda Farran walks through a landmark study covering 200 years and 56 economies - and the 13 lessons that consistently hold up across cycles, regimes, bubbles, crashes, and inflation. 

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TikTok’s parent company danced its way to a $480 billion valuation – and investors were falling over each other to get in – while India’s Nifty 50 stock market index just hit an all-time high.

Today’s stories:

• A New Stake Sale Valued ByteDance – TikTok’s Parent Company – At $480 Billion
• India’s Stock Index Hit An All-Time High, Leaving Investors Feeling Pretty Nifty

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Nvidia smashed all the market’s expectations and raised its forecasts for the rest of the year, while Xiaomi’s EV unit just crossed the profit finish line – and did it faster than Tesla.

Today’s stories:

• Nvidia’s Been Keeping Things Chipshape, With Results That Sparkled Across The Board
• Xiaomi’s EV Business Turned Its First Profit At Warp Speed, Making Tesla Look Slow

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Volatility’s back – and technical analysis might be having a moment.

In this episode, Finimize analyst Russell Burns digs into how simple tools like moving averages and MACD are helping make sense of the market’s latest zigzags.

 It’s a look at how old-school charting can offer fresh signals – and how planning your exit might just be the best entry point.

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Not every investment needs a headline-grabbing story. Some just need great economics. 

In this episode,  Finimize Analyst Theodora Lee Joseph explains why Copart - a company that makes money from totaled cars - might be one of the market’s most overlooked compounders. No hype, no buzzwords - just a scrap-heap stock with serious staying power.

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Ray Dalio's All-Weather Portfolio is famous for its resilience, but Finimize Analyst Reda Farran's discovered how to make it smarter. 

In this episode, we break down how one trend-following tweak can turn a classic strategy into an even stronger, more consistent performer.

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Markets are flying high...but so are the warning signs. 

In today’s episode, we bring in Finimize Analyst Stéphane Renevier to share five trades for investors who want to stay in the game - but with a safety net. 

These aren’t your classic doomsday bets: they’re pragmatic, low-cost hedges for a bubble era. 

And, sure, they’ll help if the rally rolls on. But if it doesn’t - that’s when they really shine.

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SoftBank’s stock has doubled, AI’s still red-hot, and Finimize Analyst Russell Burns is back to explain what’s really driving both. 

In today’s episode, we revisit his original SoftBank call, explore how the story’s evolved, and reveal the new AI power play he’s turning to next. It’s not another chipmaker - and that’s exactly the point.

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