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The Synopsis

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Speedwell Research spends hundreds of hours researching public businesses each month and in "The Synopsis" they share their key learnings. Most business podcasts are superficial and assume their listeners are unsophisticated. In contrast, The Synopsis trusts listeners are interested in learning about complex, industry-specific issues, so long as they are explained clearly. We cover businesses from inception to current day, coupling business analysis and an investors lens. Start listening tod ...
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Chit Chat Stocks

Chit Chat Stocks

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Researching stocks, interviewing people about stocks, and learning from investing legends. 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 speak with Drew Cohen of Speedwell Research about the future of Airbnb (ticker: ABNB). We discuss: (06:31) Understanding Airbnb's Business Model and Take Rate (09:05) Growth Opportunities: Short, Medium, and Long-Term (17:41) Speculative Future: The Super App Concept (23:36) Competitive Landscape:…
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On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Ryan goes through a research report on a burgeoning network effect business hiding in plain sight: Instacart (Ticker: CART). We discuss: (03:10) The Genesis of Instacart (07:20) Building the Marketplace Network (11:08) Understanding the Transaction Mechanics (22:04) Monetization Strategies and Advertising (27:14…
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The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 5:00 PM EST. This week we discussed: (02:27) Exploring Nu Bank's Growth and Market Potential (09:04) Instacart's Business Model and Market Position (16:50) Airbnb's New Services and Market Strategy (33:41) Challenges Facing UnitedHealth and I…
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In this Dialogue episode of The Synopsis, we give an update on Meta and Coupang after 1Q25 earnings. We also make some comments post Airbnb new summer announcement. Check out our written business updates for $META and $CPNG below! Meta 1Q25 Update Coupang 1Q25 Update Meta Company Deep Dive Podcast Episode (Apple, Spotify) Coupang Company Deep Dive …
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The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 5:00 PM EST. This week we discussed: (03:52) Warren Buffett's Retirement Announcement (11:02) Berkshire Hathaway's Future Leadership and Investment Strategy (13:40) Apple vs. Google: The Search Engine Battle (23:02) Apple's In-App Purchase Co…
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In this Dialogue episode of The Synopsis, we give an update on Airbnb after 1Q25 earnings. Check out our written business updates for $ABNB below! Airbnb 1Q25 Business Update ~*~ For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports, including our CoStar Group and Evolution Extensive Research Reports, become a Speedwell Member here. P…
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On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we discuss four stocks that fly under the radar but have delivered market-beating returns for investors. We discuss: (03:13) Stock 1: A Hidden Gem in Automotive (21:34) Stock 2: The Backbone of Small Banks (33:53) Understanding Roll-Up Strategies and Their Effectiveness (39:39) Stock 3: Pest Control (47:37) Stoc…
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The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 5:00 PM EST. This week we discussed: (03:18) Microsoft's Performance and Cloud Growth (15:14) Amazon's Earnings and Market Position (24:45) Apple's Challenges and Market Dynamics (33:11) Economic Indicators and Consumer Behavior (35:27) Fast …
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On this Dialogue episode of The Synopsis, we give an update on CoStar Group and Evolution after 1Q25 earnings. Check out our written business updates for $CSGP and $EVO below! CoStar Group 1Q25 Business Update Evolution 1Q25 Business Update ~*~ For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports, including our CoStar Group and Evolu…
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On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett dives into Interactive Brokers (IBKR) and why he has purchased the stock for his portfolio. We discuss: (03:33) The History and Evolution of IBKR (10:51) Understanding IBKR's Platform and User Experience (12:23) Growth and Market Share of IBKR (14:48) Personal Investing Journey and Transition to IBKR (21:5…
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The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 5:00 PM EST. This week we discussed: (01:27) Tesla Earnings: A Controversial Quarter (14:50) Alphabet Earnings: Growth and AI Integration (26:52) Philip Morris: Transitioning to Smoke-Free Products (33:38) Exploring Nathan's Famous: A Small C…
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In this brilliant interview with Blue Box Asset Mangement's William de Gale we talk about everything from how to account for growth and financial modeling to his own clever and insightful mental models for tech investing. William deGale is the Lead Portfolio Manger of the Blue Box Global Technology Fund and, as of the end of March 2025, the fund ha…
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On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we talk with Buyback Capital about Grinder (TICKER: GRND), the leading LGBTQ dating app. We discuss: (12:45) Understanding Grindr's Unique Value Proposition (24:19) Monetization Strategies and Revenue Growth (31:56) Future Prospects and Advertising Opportunities (32:25) Navigating Risks in Dating App Development…
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In this episode of The Synopsis we read an excerpt from our extensive research report of Airbnb! If you prefer to read instead of listen to the memo, you can find access to the article below. Read the Excerpt here: https://www.speedwellmemos.com/p/airbnb-business-history *~* *Become a Speedwell Member or Purchase the Airbnb Single Report Here* -*-*…
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New release time! We are releasing the Power Hours Friday mornings going forward. The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 5:00 PM EST. This week we discussed: (03:51) Netflix Earnings Report Analysis (13:33) Impact of Tariffs on Big Tech (18:10) TSMC's Growth and Market Position (2…
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In this interview we talk to Simon Kold, author of On the Hunt for Great Companies. We talk about creating value versus extracting it, network effects, as well as specific businesses like Dolby Atmos and Ryanair. We hope you enjoy! *~*~*~*~* ~Speedwell Mentioned Memos~ The Piton Network: Decisions that Simultaneously Support and Limit the Future De…
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Li Lu is the only investment manager Charlie Munger gave outside capital to. He has invested in multiple 100 baggers in China and introduced BYD to Warren Buffett. On this episode, we discuss: (00:00) Introduction to Li Lu: The Mysterious Investor (04:45) Li Lu's Fascinating Background and Early Life (09:35) The Formation of Himalaya Capital and In…
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We are releasing this Investing Power Hour the day after recording due to the market's tariff rollercoaster. In the future, we plan on recording the Investing Power Hour Thursday afternoon and releasing the podcast early Friday morning. On this episode, we discuss: (03:36) Portfolio Impacts of Tariffs (06:32) Direct and Secondary Effects on Compani…
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On this Dialogue episode of The Synopsis, we talk about the the potential impact of tarifs and the trade war, in addition to a RH 4Q24 Business Update. ~*~ For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports, including our CoStar Group and Copart Extensive Research Reports, become a Speedwell Member here. Please reach out to info@sp…
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On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Ryan gives a pitch on S&P Global (ticker: SPGI), one of the highest quality businesses in the world. We discuss: (03:33) Historical Overview of S&P Global (11:44) Business Segments of S&P Global (12:47) The Ratings Segment and Its Moat (18:52) Software and Market Intelligence (24:46) Commodities and Mobility Seg…
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The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed: (03:15) Elon Musk's Business Moves (06:21) AI Developments and Industry Dynamics (09:38) SoftBank and OpenAI Partnership (12:38) Dollar Tree's Strategic Shift (18:24) Spotify vs. Music Labels (31:45) Mark…
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On this Dialogue episode of The Synopsis, we answer listener questions and talk about RH, APi Global, Constellation Software, NVR, Dream Finder Homes, Axon, Copart, and a recent interview Drew Cohen gave with Compounding Quality. We hope you enjoy! Mentioned Memo: An Interview on Investing with Speedwell's Drew Cohen ~*~ For full access to all of o…
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On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan speak with Luis Sanchez to discuss Medpace Holdings (Ticker: MEDP). We discuss: (00:00) Introduction to MedPace Holdings (10:51) Understanding the CRO Business Model (21:54) Medpace's Unique Positioning and Growth (33:05) Industry Trends and Future Outlook (42:16) Leadership and Company Culture (4…
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The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed: (03:13) IPO Market Insights (06:19) Collateralized Burrito Obligations Explained (09:24) Klarna's Financials and Business Model (12:34) eToro's Public Offering and Business Model (15:26) Nike's Struggles …
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In this episode of The Synopsis we read our latest Speedwell Research memo. If you prefer to read instead of listen to the memo, you can find access to the article below. This weeks memo is an unedited reproduction of an interview with Speedwell's Drew Cohen that was orginally featured on Compounding Quality's newsletter. All questions are from Pie…
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On this Dialogue episode of The Synopsis, we give an update on CoStar Group and Copart. Check out our written business updates for $CSGP and $CPRT below! CoStar Group 4Q24 Business Update Copart: 2Q25 Business Update (Calendar 4Q24) ~Mentioned Memos~ Accounting Memo: Alibaba, JD, and the $330bn Footnote ~*~ For full access to all of our updates and…
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On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett gives a research report on Nu Holdings (ticker: NU). We discuss: (04:08) The Founding Story of Nu Holdings (07:31) Personal Anecdotes and User Experience in Banking (11:53) Management Team and Leadership Insights (18:44) Business Model Overview of Nu Holdings (31:12) Geographic Opportunities: Brazil and Me…
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In this interview we talk to Right Tail Capital's Founder, Jeremy Kokemor. Jeremy has been in the investment world for almost 3 decades and started his own investment firm back in 2022. In this conversation, he shares his experience running an investment advisory firm, how he picks stocks, and talks about 3 of his past investments in quality busine…
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The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed: (04:16) Google's Major Acquisition of Wiz (20:19) Stocks at Their Lowest Valuations (30:38) Evaluating Hyperscalers: Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft (33:11( The Wild Card of Nvidia (34:14) Exploring Small…
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On this Dialogue episode of The Synopsis, we give an update on Dream Finders Homes and Floor & Decor. Check out our written business updates for $FND and $DFH below! Dream Finders Homes 4Q24 Business Update Floor & Decor 4Q24 Business Update ~Mentioned Memos~ Home Depot Memo: Priced to Outperform Perfection For full access to all of our updates and…
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On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we talk with Brian Stoffel from Stock Investing Mentor on all things MercadoLibre (ticker: MELI). We discuss: (04:22) The Evolution of Mercado Libre's Business Model (07:21) Competitive Landscape: Mercado Libre vs. Amazon (10:34) E-commerce Penetration in Latin America (13:22) The Role of Mercado Pago in E-comme…
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The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed: (03:41) Analyzing Short Reports and Company Trustworthiness (16:28) Concerns from the Short Report (21:14) Market Turmoil and Stock Performance (25:15) Recession Impacts on Holdings (34:25) Delta Airlines…
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On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan each force-rank their personal portfolio stocks from least favorite to top stock they'd buy today. We discuss: (03:46) Ranking Stocks: Methodology and Approach (05:15) Stock Analysis: Semrush and Autodesk (07:38) Ally Financial: Challenges and Future Outlook (11:31) Middle of the Pack: Adobe, O'Re…
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On this Company episode of The Synopsis we draw on our 75-page research report on Axon Enterprises, a leading law enforcement technology provider, for a very in-depth break down of the company. Founder Rick Smith took a failed concept—the TASER—and not only created a succesful business around it, but made it become a mainstay of policing. Not conte…
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The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed: (03:16) Analyzing Google's Stock Performance (14:38) Waymo's Growth and Future Potential (20:29) CoreWeave's Impressive Growth and IPO Discussion (31:24) Navigating Market Dynamics and Investment Strategi…
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Today, we bring you an episode from our friends at the Investing Unscripted Podcast. This episode is titled "Back to Basics." We hope you give it a listen. FOLLOW THE INVESTING UNSCRIPTED PODCAST WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mbqwY9bh2JeNAOi7rBDRo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/investi…
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In this episode of The Synopsis we read an excerpt from our extensive research report of CoStar Group! If you prefer to read instead of listen to the memo, you can find access to the article below. Subscribe to Drew Cohen's YouTube Channel Here CoStar Group Memo Link: https://www.speedwellmemos.com/p/costar-business-history *~* *Become a Speedwell …
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On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan give a comprehensive update on Nelnet after reading its 2024 annual report and shareholder letter. We discuss: (03:31) Overview of Nelnet's Business Model (08:43) Financial Services Segment Analysis (24:01) Nelnet Business Services: A High-Quality Business (39:40) Investments and Future Prospects …
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On this Dialogue episode of The Synopsis, we give an update on Coupang and Perimeter Solutions. Check out our written business updates for $CPNG and $PRM below! Coupang 4Q24 Business Update Perimeter Solutions 4Q24 Business Update For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports, including our Airbnb and Evolution Extensive Resea…
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The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed: (03:18) Celsius Acquisition and Market Dynamics (06:26) Coupang Earnings and Growth Potential (15:29) Costco Valuation Insights (24:24) Comparing Booking Holdings and Airbnb (32:42) Airbnb's Growth Potent…
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In this insightful conversation we talk with Philz Coffee Cofounder, Jacob Jaber, on what it was like to build and operate a coffee business from a single counter in a bodega to chain of 75 stores. Jacob talks about the many things he learned operating in the extremely competitive food and beverage industry, while also distilling his experience dow…
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On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we talk with Whit Huguley of River Oaks Capital on all things microcap investing. We discuss: (11:01) The Importance of Due Diligence (21:41) Idea Generation and Research Process (32:42) Suggestive Investing and Capital Allocation (37:58) Understanding Margin of Safety in Micro Caps (39:01) The Importance of Sug…
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On this Dialogue episode of The Synopsis, we debreif on our Todd Haushalter interview and give an update on Evolution and Airbnb. We also talk about the "blue sky" scenario of Airbnb's ambitions. Check out our written business updates for $ABNB and $EVO below! Evolution 4Q24 Business Update Airbnb 4Q24 Business Update For full access to all of our …
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The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed: (03:14) Investor Sentiment: Fear and Greed Index (06:28) Analyzing Super Investor Buys and Sells (09:28) The Case of Chinese Stocks: Pinduoduo and Others (12:37) Earnings Reports and Company Valuations (1…
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On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Ryan details his thesis on Adobe (ticker: ADBE) and Brett asks him questions about his research report. They discuss: (03:20) Adobe's Historical Performance and Business Model (08:40) Understanding Adobe's Product Segments (16:10) Pricing Power and Customer Retention (17:55) The Impact of AI on Adobe's Business …
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In this wildly insighful conversation with Evolution's Chief Product Officer Todd Haushalter, we have a wide ranging conversation on everything from Evolution's moats and why its so hard to make great product to game innovation and how Evolution plans to stay ahead of the competition. Todd Haushalter joined Evolution in 2015 and is responsible for …
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The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed: (04:37) Capital Expenditures and AI Investments (24:16) Match Group's New CEO and Stock Purchase (27:29) Philip Morris Earnings and Future Outlook (35:37) Meta's Performance and Alphabet's Misunderstandin…
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On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we discuss Michael Burry. The deep value investor and famous Big Short character is more than just his housing short thesis. We discuss: (03:32) Michael Burry's Early Life and Career (07:25) Investment Strategy and Philosophy (13:26) Case Studies: Masaba Holdings (30:12) Case Studies: Industrious Pachoco (40:21)…
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The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Wednesday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 1:30 PM EST. This week we discussed: (04:20) Tariff Monday and Market Reactions (09:33) The Apple Dilemma: Growth vs. Valuation (21:33) Earnings Roundup: Best and Worst Reports (26:05) Spotify's Exceptional Earnings Report (34:06) Palantir's…
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In this episode of The Synopsis we read our latest Speedwell Research memo. If you prefer to read instead of listen to the memo, you can find access to the article below. This weeks memo is "The Invisible Competitor: When Creating Value is Better than Fighting for It " Memo Link: https://www.speedwellmemos.com/p/the-invisible-competitor-when-creati…
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