A Language Guide for Financial Stocks

A Language Guide for Financial Stocks

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The Might (and Myths) of Economic Moats

For many buy-and-hold investors out there just getting started, knowing how to understand businesses better is one of the first skills to develop. One term that the financial media world has developed for business strengths is economic moat: that “it factor” that keeps its compet ...  Show more

Is the AI Bubble About to Burst? Plus, Apple Bets on Doorbells

Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jon Quast debate whether the AI boom is becoming a bubble and what could eventually cause it to burst. They also look at how investors can position portfolios when AI valuations look stretched and massive spending continues. Then, the team breaks d ...  Show more

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