Analysis

In-depth, data-driven breakdowns of companies, sectors, and market trends.
05
Nov
Shocked businessman with round glasses on dark blue background with text 'Palantir Brilliant Company, Bad Price

Palantir: The Cult Stock That Forgot It’s Not a Religion

The fundamentals scream brilliance. The price screams mania.
4 min read
09
Oct
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$NVDA: Hold — AI Powerhouse, But Perfection Is Already Priced In

NVIDIA’s still the AI powerhouse — but perfection is already priced in. Record revenue and elite margins can’t defy gravity forever. Here’s why I’m holding, not chasing.
3 min read
07
Oct
Portrait of a man in a dark background with the text “Tesla Crash?” — representing investor anxiety over Tesla’s valuation and future performance.

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA): Priced for Perfection, Delivering Automaker Economics

Tesla is still the world’s most exciting car company. But at $440 a share, investors aren’t buying cars—they’re buying science fiction.
8 min read
04
Oct
JNJ thumbnail with bold text ‘Dividend King or Lawsuit Trap?’ over a gavel and pill bottle.

$JNJ: Dividend King or Lawsuit Trap?

JNJ isn’t broken. But at $188, you’re paying growth multiples for a dividend stock with unlimited liability. That’s not prudent — that’s hopeful.
2 min read
27
Sep
Costco Membership Moat logo graphic

The Costco Thesis

Bottom line: the fees pay for low prices, and low prices keep members hooked. My $1,200-$1,300 target for Costco by 2028.
4 min read
26
Sep
Graphic with bold text “Make Diversification Work,” a pie chart split between growth and dividends in bright colors, symbolizing balanced investing strategy.

How Diversification Plays Out in Real Markets

Diversification isn’t theory — it’s survival. From the tech crash to 2008 to COVID, real markets prove why spreading your bets keeps you in the game.
2 min read
25
Sep
Dark navy thumbnail with neon text “INVEST ≠ GAMBLE” and subtle corner brackets; reminder the market isn’t a casino.

The Market Isn't a Casino. Stop Treating It Like One.

Over 35 years, I've seen markets make and break fortunes. In 2021, social media hyped meme stocks, luring people to bet rent money and lose big. The market rewards discipline and punishes impulse. Here are eight traps to dodge and practical steps to invest wisely.
6 min read
20
Sep
AMD processor chip with red circuit board design and text reading 'AMD and the GPU Revolution Everyone is Missing"

AMD: The GPU Revolution Everyone's Missing

While markets focus on AMD's CPU gains, they're missing the GPU revolution. With Nvidia's RTX cards literally melting and crashing, AMD's stable $599 alternative creates a rare 12-18% upside opportunity.
4 min read
10
Sep
Amazon logo over candlestick stock chart showing downward trend, symbolizing valuation pressure and investment risk.

Amazon Stock: Moat, Trade-Offs, and Valuation Reality

Amazon runs e-commerce, cloud, streaming, and AI — but being everywhere doesn’t make it a buy. Here’s where it fits in a portfolio, and why valuation still matters.
2 min read
05
Sep
Dark-blue thumbnail with bold “CAR LOAN” title, car silhouette, percent sign, and a 48–60 mo term bar.

Car Loan: Best Rates, Terms & Avoiding Debt Traps

Most buyers finance—don’t get fleeced. Compare APRs, fees, and term length; put 10–20% down and keep terms 48–60 months so you don’t end up upside-down.
2 min read
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