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Buy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 45: $MU Earnings, the Future of AI and Micron Deep Dive!It's Micron ($MU) earnings day, and the results did not disappoint! In Episode 45 of Buy Hold Rant, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper break down Micron's blowout Q3 2026 earnings report, discuss the company's growing role in the AI ecosystem, and examine the significance of its recently announced deal with Anthropic. In response to a listener question, the guys also speculate on why Nvidia ($NVDA) stock has been trading sideways despite continued AI momentum?đ„ Topics covered:đ Micron's massive Q3 2026 earnings resultsđ€ Pros and cons of the strategic Micron/Anthropic multi-year partnershipđ§ The latest AI infrastructu...
2026-06-251h 03Buy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 44: $MU Expectations Too High? $SPCX IPO, Revisiting $SMCI & $UBERWhat's the latest following the SpaceX IPO and Cursor acquisition? And how do we feel about Elon Musk becoming the first trillionaire? In Episode 44 of Buy Hold Rant, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper discuss the latest with all things Elon Musk, share portfolio updates, and answer listener questions as usual! They dive into the puzzling market reactions surrounding Meta ($META), examining why, even though the company has reported strong financial results, stock prices have struggled to gain momentum. Hamid also takes a look back at several of his past investment decisions including $SMCI, $UBER, and $NFLX...
2026-06-181h 11Buy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 43: Was $RIVN Launch Day a Success? $AAPL Dev Conference, OpenAI IPO and More!In this episode of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper discuss the major tech news from the past week, from the massive infrastructure spending fueling the AI boom to the latest developments at OpenAI, Rivian, and Apple. The guys share their perspectives on what matters, what doesn't, and where investors should be paying attention.đ„ In this episode:đ Google ($GOOG) reportedly spending $920M per month on AI computing capacity from SpaceX ($SPCX)đ€ OpenAI's move toward going public and what it could mean for the SpaceX and Anthropic IPOsđ Rivian's ($RIVN) June 9...
2026-06-111h 06Buy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 42: $MU Crosses $1K? Plus, 8 Bullish Reasons for RIVN, Anthropic IPO and More!Micron ($MU) crosses the $1,000 mark, Rivian's ($RIVN) future looks brighter than ever, and Wall Street is already dreaming about the next mega IPOs, including SpaceX and Anthropic. In Episode 42 of Buy Hold Rant, Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper break down some of the biggest stories in tech investing and the companies they can't stop watching.đ„ In this episode:đ Micron surges past $1,000 per share and Hamid explains why he decided to trim his position, despite remaining optimistic about the company's long-term prospects.đ Rivian continues to impress. Hamid lays out his bullish 8-point thesis, including the company's...
2026-06-041h 08Buy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 41: $MU $1.6k Target Too Low? SpaceX Numbers, $RACE New EV, $IMAX SaleIn this week's episode of Buy Hold Rant, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper are back with a full agenda, from Rivian's ($RIVN) launch announcement of the R2 on June 9th to Micron's ($MU) unbelievable surge to the potential effects on Rocket Lab ($RKLB) related to the upcoming SpaceX IPO.đ„ The guys discuss:đŸ Micron surges toward $1000đ Rocket Lab keeps climbingđ°ïž What happens to Rocket Lab if SpaceX launches an IPO?đ Rivian announces the R2 launch event for June 9đ Ferrari ($RACE) unveils its new EV and the specs are a major letdownđ° Discussion on...
2026-05-281h 03Buy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 40: $NVDA Reports Earnings! Plus $MU, $RKLB and $RIVN UpdatesBuy Hold Rant Podcast Episode 40 is here and hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper are breaking down the latest moves in their portfolios, discussing the biggest market stories and earnings reports, and answering listener questions.In this episode:đ Hamid explains why he trimmed Rocket Lab ($RKLB)⥠Dustin talks about buying Rivian ($RIVN)đ The guys try the Rivian R2 configurator and debate their ideal setupđŸ Micron continues to dominate, so should investors take profits or keep holding?đ€ The guys dive into Nvidia's ($NVDA) latest earnings report and discuss what it might mean for AI stocks
2026-05-211h 00Buy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 39: $MU and $RKLB Go Hyperbolic, Plus $IREN, $EOSE, and $ASTS EarningsEpisode 39 of the Buy Hold Rant podcast is here! On this episode, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper dive into the biggest investing stories of the week, including why they both decided to trim their Rocket Lab ($RKLB) positions. Whatâs really happening with Rocket Lab, and has the market gotten ahead of itself? They also break down AST SpaceMobile ($ASTS) earnings and compare and contrast ASTS and Rocket Lab. Plus, the guys discuss:đ§ What analysts may be getting wrong about Micronđ Why company valuations should be tied to revenues, profits, and future potential, not histor...
2026-05-141h 06Buy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 38: $MU Next $1 Trillion Company? $BMBL Earnings, $META RoboticsWelcome back to Episode 38 of the Buy Hold Rant Podcast with your hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper. This episode is packed with Q1 2026 earnings analysis, stock market talk and spicy rants on the latest in tech and investing:đ„ Key Topics:đ Could Micron ($MU) be the next $1 trillion company?đ Bumbleâs ($BMBL) Q1 earnings & subscriber strugglesđ Earnings roundup: $SMCI, $AMD, $UBER & $DISđ€ What does Meta's acquisition of a robotics company mean for the company's future?đŠ Amazon ($AMZN) opens up its logistics network: What does this mean for competitors and the broader e-commerce landscape...
2026-05-071h 07Buy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 37: Can Earnings Save the Market? $AMZN, $MSFT, $META, $GOOGL, & $HOODIn this episode of the Buy Hold Rant, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper dive into the biggest market-moving stories and ask the question everyoneâs thinking: can earnings keep this market going?đ„ Key Topics:đ Robinhood earnings â Hamid sells, but why?đ» Big Tech breakdown â $AMZN, $MSFT, $META, and $GOOGL earnings reportsâ ïž Memory shortage concerns â What a potential supply crunch could mean for Apple ($AAPL) and Micron ($MU)đŠ Roth IRA vs. Traditional IRA â Which one makes sense?âł Opportunity cost â How to think about what you might be giving up when you investđŹ Listener Q&ANO...
2026-04-301h 08Buy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 36: New $AAPL CEO, $AMZN & $HOOD Invest in AI and More!Lots to cover this week! In Episode 36 of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper dive into the surprising leadership shift at Apple ($AAPL), with Tim Cook stepping down as CEO and John Ternus taking the reins. The guys speculate what this could mean for Appleâs future, innovation strategy, and stock outlook. They also talk about Amazonâs ($AMZN) massive $25 billion investment in Anthropic and what it signals about the intensifying AI arms race. Plus, they unpack RVIâs $75 million investment in OpenAI and how capital continues to flood into artificial intelligence. And as usual...
2026-04-2357 minBuy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingFIXED: Ep 35: $HOOD & PDT Rule, $EOSE New Partner, Software Stocks with Poor MoatsThere's lots to talk about on Episode 35 of the Buy Hold Rant Podcast! Hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper discuss why the market has been flashing green and ask the big question: should we actually be excited, or is this just another head fake? The guys break down whatâs really driving the recent momentum and whether it has staying power. They also discuss why especially Robinhood ($HOOD) has benefitted from a recent SEC regulatory change and also talk about the guys' latest portfolio updates. đ„ Key Takeaways:đ Is the recent market rally signal or noise?đ Wh...
2026-04-1600 minBuy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 34: $META Muse Spark AI, $HOOD Named Trustee, $RKLB vs SpaceX and More!Markets are moving higher on news of an Iran ceasefire, and Hamid and Dustin break down whether this rally has staying power. They also dive into Hamidâs portfolio strategy and what he plans to do with his cash in this environment. The guys also discuss Robinhood ($HOOD) being named Initial Trustee for Trump Accounts and Meta's ($META) new Muse Spark AI model,. Plus, they compare Rocket Lab ($RKLB) vs SpaceX market caps and note the key red flags that can make you walk away from an investment even when the fundamentals look strong.đ„ Key Topics:đ...
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Excellence PodcastOn ĂDUQUE PAS Les Hommes Pour Le Mariage !On apprend aux femmes Ă cuisiner, Ă ĂȘtre patientes, Ă faire le lit. Mais les hommes ? Ils arrivent au mariage avec presque rien. ZĂ©ro Ă©ducation. ZĂ©ro prĂ©paration. Et on s'Ă©tonne que ça explose la premiĂšre nuit.AĂŻcha Macky est cinĂ©aste, sociologue et l'une des voix les plus puissantes du cinĂ©ma nigĂ©rien. Membre de l'AcadĂ©mie des Oscars, ChevaliĂšre des Arts et des Lettres de la RĂ©publique française, ChevaliĂšre des Palmes AcadĂ©miques du Niger, son film "L'Arbre sans fruit" sur l'infertilitĂ© au Niger a remportĂ© plus de 150 prix Ă travers le monde. Son court-mĂ©tr...
2026-04-0812 minExcellence PodcastARRĂTEZ De Vous MARIER Sans SAVOIR Ăa - Experte MatrimonialeContactez Agence ADAX : www.agence-adax.com--------------------------------------------------------------------Notre experte matrimoniale revient pour la deuxiĂšme fois sur Excellence Podcast. Et cette fois, on parle des choses sĂ©rieuses !Comment savoir si ta belle-famille t'accepte vraiment. Pourquoi il faut tester ton ou ta partenaire avant de s'engager. Ce que l'infertilitĂ© rĂ©vĂšle sur notre sociĂ©tĂ©. Pourquoi la sexualitĂ© reste le plus grand tabou des couples nigĂ©riens. Et comment l'argent transforme l'amour en rapport de force.Un Ă©pisode sans filtre sur la rĂ©alitĂ© du mariage au Niger.---------------------------------------------------------------------CRĂDITS :Producteur & Animateur : Hamid BIZOAgence de production : Agence ADAX ( https://www.agence-adax.c...
2026-04-041h 45Buy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 33: Increased $MU, $META, & $IREN Investments, AI CapEx Spending, & MoreIt's been a roller coaster of a week in the markets. In this episode, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper break down their latest stock portfolio updates, including why they both recently bought Micron (MU) and whatâs driving their conviction. They discuss whether they believe MU will be affected by helium shortages coming as a result of the war in Iran and if that will influence their buying decisions. The guys also dive into the upcoming SpaceX IPO and whether they're planning on getting in on the action. And, as usual, they answer listener questions!đĄ In this...
2026-04-0358 minExcellence PodcastLe fĂ©minisme, ce n'est PAS un combat contre les hommes ! MaĂŻmou WaliUne femme qu'on a voulu marier Ă 15 ans. Une femme qu'on a orientĂ©e de force loin de ses rĂȘves. Une femme qui a quand mĂȘme tout construit.Dans cet Ă©pisode d'Excellence Podcast, nous recevons MaĂŻmou WALI, fondatrice de Cercle DEV. Une femme issue de la culture touarĂšgue, lĂ oĂč la femme n'est pas au second rang.Elle parle des droits des femmes sans dĂ©tour. Le fĂ©minisme, ce n'est pas un combat contre les hommes. Elle parle aussi de ce narratif nĂ©gatif que nous avons de nous-mĂȘmes. « Le NigĂ©rien est mĂ©chant », dit-on...
2026-03-2955 minBuy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 32: Increased $MU Investment, $RIVN & $UBER $1.25 Billion Deal, and More!The guys are back! In Episode 32 of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper break down some of the biggest stories shaking up the market right now and what they actually mean for investors.đĄ Key Takeawaysđ A deep dive into Micronâs ($MU) recent stellar earnings and why the market reacted negatively despite the strong resultsđ€ The surprising partnership between Rivian ($RIVN) and Uber, including Uberâs ($UBER) $1.25B investment in autonomous R2 vehiclesđ What it means for Uber to purchase 10,000 vehicles upfront (with plans for 40,000 more)đ° Hamidâs take on dividend st...
2026-03-2557 minBuy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 31: $MU Earnings, $META Layoffs, $HOOD's RVI, $RIVN R2 and More!Lots of news this week! In this episode of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper break down Meta's ($META) recent layoffs, Rocket Lab's ($RKLB) volatility and the latest Micron earnings results. Watch as the guys analyze live $MU's mind-blowing results that leave Hamid speechless. They also discuss the company's surprising stock drop in spite of the massive performance. Hamid explains his decision to invest in $RVI, Robinhood's ($HOOD) new Robinhood Ventures Fund I, which IPO'd earlier this month. Plus, Dustin grills Hamid about his latest social media post comparing Rivian ($RIVN)'s market cap...
2026-03-181h 03Excellence Podcast100k vs 1M vs 10M FCFA : Quel business lancer ? (on a tout calculé)Le diplÎme garantit-il la réussite au Niger ? Faut-il vraiment des millions pour lancer son business ? La partie 2 de notre grand débat est enfin disponible !Dans ce nouvel épisode d'Excellence Podcast, on s'attaque aux réalités de notre écosystÚme. On brise le mythe du fameux bureau climatisé face à la rentabilité des petits métiers de terrain. Nous avons également mis nos invités au défi avec le jeu des enveloppes : comment investir intelligemment 100 000 FCFA, 1 million ou 100 millions de francs CFA sur nos marchés locaux.Un épisode riche en stratégies d'investissement, en astuces pour se lancer san...
2026-03-1853 minExcellence PodcastUne JEUNESSE Sans RepĂšres : Est-ce la Faute Aux ANCIENS ?Plus d'informations sur Agence ADAX : https://agence-adax.com/La jeunesse est-elle vraiment fainĂ©ante ou simplement bloquĂ©e par un systĂšme fermĂ© ? La question peut dĂ©ranger.Mais câest exactement le dĂ©bat que nous avons ouvert dans ce nouvel Ă©pisode dâExcellence Podcast avec un tout nouveau format qui a rĂ©uni deux invitĂ©s avec deux parcours ayant deux visions diffĂ©rentes.Dâun cĂŽtĂ© Issaka ADAMOU, entrepreneur et fondateur de FME Consult, avec une expĂ©rience solide dans le monde du conseil.De lâautre Abdoul Karim SAYO, fondateur de SLAD (SociĂ©tĂ© de Lavage Ă Domicile...
2026-03-1857 minExcellence Podcast"La MENTALITĂ du NigĂ©rien" : Le DĂ©bat avec Khadijah Youssouf DialloEst-ce que les NigĂ©riens dĂ©testent vraiment voir les leurs rĂ©ussir ? đ€La question fait mal mais elle mĂ©rite dâĂȘtre posĂ©e.Dans cet Ă©pisode dâExcellence Podcast, nous recevons Mme Khadijah Youssouf Diallo. Une femme portĂ©e par des parents visionnaires. Une femme qui a travaillĂ© dur. Une femme qui a occupĂ© un poste important Ă la Banque Islamique de DĂ©veloppement. Elle aurait pu partir et ne jamais regarder en arriĂšre. Mais elle parle encore du Niger avec espoir.Elle raconte les dĂ©fis dâĂȘtre une femme leader dans la finance internationale.Elle parle aussi dâun sujet s...
2026-03-171h 05Buy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 30: $RIVN R2 Pricing, $HOOD Goes Platinum, $BMBL Earnings and More!In this week's episode of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper break down the major announcements from some of their biggest investments. First, the guys dive into a potential leak of Rivian's R2 pricing ahead of the company's upcoming R2 reveal event at SXSW on March 12. What does $RIVN enthusiast Hamid think of the numbers? They discuss Mind Robotics, Rivian's spin-off company, raising $500 million and what that says about Rivian CEO and Founder RJ Scaringe. The guys also look at Robinhood's ($HOOD) new Platinum card and make a case for why they think the...
2026-03-121h 02Buy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 29: New $AAPL MacBook! Plus $RKLB, $ASTS, $EOSE Earnings, and More!This week has been jam-packed with news from some of the biggest companies on the market. In this episode of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper break down the massive developments in tech, from Apple's ($AAPL) new product announcements to the the real winner in the Paramount/Warner Bros deal (spoiler: It's $NFLX). The guys also discuss the latest earnings from AST SpaceMobile ($ASTS), Eos Energy Enterprises ($EOSE) and Rocket Lab ($RKLB). They ask the questions we all want answers to, including: đ± Will ASTS be able to follow-through with its seemingly impossible pro...
2026-03-051h 12Excellence PodcastLES DIPLĂMES NE SUFFISENT PLUS ! Comment se dĂ©marquer ? - RAKIA BOUBĂ sur Excellence PodcastMerci Ă notre sponsor : Ambassade de l'Italie au NigerPlus d'informations sur l'agence ADAX : www.agence-adax.comOn dit souvent que la jeunesse est lâavenir. Mais combien passent vraiment Ă lâaction ? đ€ La question reste et restera toujours posĂ©e.Dans ce nouvel Ă©pisode dâExcellence, nous recevons Rakia BoubĂ©.Rakia nâa pas attendu quâon lui donne une place. Elle a commencĂ© Ă agir. Pas avec beaucoup de moyens. Mais avec une vision claire.Elle nous raconte comment son engagement associatif a changĂ© sa vie.Comment elle est passĂ©e dâune jeune ambitieuse Ă une femme qui impacte sa communautĂ©.On parle de leadership. On pa...
2026-02-271h 08Buy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 28: $META & $AMD Team Up & OpenAI Acquires OpenClaw. Plus $CRM, $HIMS Earnings & More!ed EpisodeThis week, Meta ($META) announced a massive AI chips deal with AMD ($AMD) and OpenAI acquires OpenClaw and hires its creator. In this week's episode of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper discuss these two major announcements and how they will impact the companies involved for better (or worse?) They also break down the latest earnings reports from Salesforce ($CRM) and Hims ($HIMS). Plus, the guys share portfolio updates and do a debrief from their interview with Rivian ($RIVN) Founder and CEO, RJ Scaringe.NOTE: This content is not investment advice. Always...
2026-02-2632 minBuy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 27: $HOOD Venture Fund, $RIVN Shoots up on Earnings, Portfolio Updates and More!Q4 earnings are still rolling out and Robinhood ($HOOD) makes a major announcement. In Episode 27 of Buy Hold Rant, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper do a deep dive into Robinhood's latest announcement that it will IPO its Robinhood Ventures Fund ($RVI), with Hamid making the case that this new fund is the very best possible way to invest in private companies. The guys also discuss Rivian's ($RIVN) stock bump after its latest earnings report, even though the company is still bleeding money. Are stockholders (including Hamid and Dustin) hopeful that the company is still on track to become...
2026-02-1851 minExcellence PodcastMon Voile Ou Mes Ătudes : Le Choix Quâon Mâa ImposĂ© En FranceEntrez en contact avec Mme Lamyatou : www.agence-adax.com/contactPendant ses Ă©tudes en France, elle a dĂ» faire face Ă un ultimatum quâaucune Ă©tudiante ne devrait recevoir.Mais derriĂšre cette pression visible, il y avait un autre combat, plus silencieux.Pendant 12 ans, elle a souffert sans diagnostic.Douleurs ignorĂ©es. Doutes. IncomprĂ©hension.Jusquâau jour oĂč un mot a enfin mis un nom sur ce quâelle vivait : lâendomĂ©triose.Dans cet Ă©pisode dâExcellence, nous parlons de :â Pression et identitĂ©â Douleur invisibleâ Ambition fĂ©minineâ Croyances limitantesâ RĂ©siliencePourquoi certaines femmes nâosent pas ĂȘtre ambitieuses ?DâoĂč vient ce sentiment...
2026-02-181h 21Excellence PodcastVos Reins Sont En Danger ! Voici Les Signes Que Vous NĂ©gligezPlus dâinformations sur Agence ADAX : www.agence-adax.comDans cet Ă©pisode dâExcellence Podcast, nous abordons un sujet de santĂ© souvent nĂ©gligĂ© : la santĂ© des reins.Fatigue chronique, douleurs, changements urinaires, hypertensionâŠBeaucoup de personnes ignorent ces signes, alors quâils peuvent rĂ©vĂ©ler des troubles rĂ©naux sĂ©rieux.Cet Ă©pisode a pour objectif de vous aider Ă :Comprendre le rĂŽle essentiel des reins dans lâorganismeIdentifier les signes dâalerte Ă ne pas nĂ©gligerMieux prĂ©venir les maladies rĂ©nales au quotidienAdopter de bons rĂ©flexes pour protĂ©ger votre santĂ© sur le long termeđŻ Un contenu accessible, Ă©ducatif et...
2026-02-1858 minBuy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 26: $HOOD Earnings, $RIVN R2, $BMBL Falling, Portfolio Updates and More!It was another rough day for the markets, but the guys are back to try to keep things in perspective. In Episode 26 of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper break down some of their portfolio updates, including Hamid's additional $HOOD buys and Dustin's $GOOGL and $AMZN buys. They also discuss the latest earnings reports from $SHOP and $SPOT and Dustin lays out how Iren's ($IREN) latest earnings call gave him optimism for the company's future. Plus, the guys discuss reviews of Rivian's ($RIVN) R2 test drives and Dustin reveals his love for America's Next T...
2026-02-1259 minBuy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 26: $HOOD Earnings, $RIVN R2, $BMBL Falling, Portfolio Updates and More!It was another rough day for the markets, but the guys are back to try to keep things in perspective. In Episode 26 of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper break down some of their portfolio updates, including Hamid's additional $HOOD buys and Dustin's $GOOGL and $AMZN buys. They also discuss the latest earnings reports from $SHOP and $SPOT and Dustin lays out how Iren's ($IREN) latest earnings call gave him optimism for the company's future. Plus, the guys discuss reviews of Rivian's ($RIVN) R2 test drives and Dustin reveals his love for America's Next T...
2026-02-1259 minExcellence PodcastOrpheline, Elle Travaillait Ă 17 ans Pour Aider Sa Famille - Excellence PodcastInscrivez-vous Ă P2E Niger : https://niger.passport2earning.org/Cet Ă©pisode spĂ©cial est rendu possible grĂące au soutien de l'UNICEF NigerĂ seulement 22 ans, Faiza porte dĂ©jĂ sur ses Ă©paules une responsabilitĂ© que beaucoup d'adultes redoutent : celle de soutenir financiĂšrement sa famille et d'aider sa mĂšre.Dans cet Ă©pisode d'Excellence Podcast, nous recevons une jeune femme exceptionnelle. Pas d'Ă©cole de commerce, pas de gros budget, mais une volontĂ© de fer. Faiza s'est formĂ©e au graphisme en autodidacte au Niger, transformant un simple "talent" en un vĂ©ritable levier Ă©conomique pour sa famille.CRĂDITS : Producteur...
2026-02-0924 minExcellence PodcastFaut-il QUITTER l'Afrique Pour RĂ©ussir ? Un NigĂ©rien Chez AMAZONPlus d'informations sur Agence ADAX : www.agence-adax.comComment passe-t-on des bancs de l'Ă©cole au Niger aux bureaux de direction d'Amazon Web Services (AWS) Ă Seattle ? đłđȘ đșđžDans cet Ă©pisode d'Excellence Podcast, nous recevons Idriss Laouali Abdou, Senior Product Manager Technical chez Amazon et fondateur de Karatou Post Bac. Son parcours est une vĂ©ritable "Masterclass" de rĂ©silience : du LycĂ©e au Niger, en passant par les classes prĂ©pas au Maroc, les Ă©coles d'ingĂ©nieurs en France (INSA), jusqu'au MBA aux Ătats-Unis.Idriss ne nous parle pas seulement de son succĂšs, il dĂ©cortique le "Mindset" nĂ©cessaire pour s'imposer Ă l'intern...
2026-02-081h 18Buy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 25: Market Selloff, $GOOGL $AMD $PLTR Earnings, Plus $MU & $HOOD BuyingThereâs no other way to put it: the market is in free fall. So, what is there to say? The guys of Buy Hold Rant are back to try to make sense of the past couple days. In this episode, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper talk the red market, what it means and how to not panic. They break down the weekâs biggest tech news, from SpaceX acquiring xAI to Tesla ($TSLA) cancelling the S and X models to the latest earnings results. They also share their latest portfolio moves, which include Hamid buying more Micron ($MU...
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Wisdom of CrowdsAmerican Exceptionalism on TrialThis episode features a full-length debate between Shadi Hamid and Trita Parsi âtwo thinkers who fundamentally disagree about the role of American power in the world. Released jointly with The Disagreement podcast and hosted by Alex Grodd, the conversation reflects a shared Wisdom of Crowds ethos â one that treats disagreement not as a failure of understanding, but as a tool for thinking more clearly about first principles. Rather than trading talking points, Hamid and Parsi engage each otherâs strongest arguments in a sustained, good-faith exchange.Shadi draws on themes from The Case for American Power to defend...
2026-02-0356 minBuy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 24: $TSLA $META $MSFT Earnings, Copper & Gold, Plus $MU & Portfolio UpdatesSome of the biggest companies reported Q4 earnings this week and the guys have LOTS to say. In this episode of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper break down the earnings results of some of the biggest companies, including some of the major holdings in each person's portfolio. The guys dive in to the latest copper trend thanks to headlines predicting a looming copper shortage. They also cover Rocket Labâs ($RKLB) recent test failure, its short-term stock reaction, and why both remain confident in the companyâs long-term satellite and space techn...
2026-01-291h 00Excellence PodcastIl S'est Fait Plus De 7 Millions En Un Mois Avec Le Trading ! Excellence PodcastPlus d'informations sur Agence ADAX : www.agence-adax.comMerci Ă M. Boulyaminou Maman, DG de Netracom Group et de Genius Trading, pour sa transparence et son parcours inspirant sur Excellence Podcast.Cet Ă©pisode est une vĂ©ritable masterclass pour toute personne souhaitant comprendre la rĂ©alitĂ© du trading, l'importance de la discipline et comment passer du salariat de haut niveau Ă l'entrepreneuriat. De son enfance difficile Ă Konni jusqu'Ă ses performances records sur les marchĂ©s financiers, dĂ©couvrez l'histoire d'un homme qui prouve que seuls les bosseurs rĂ©ussissent.đ Abonnez-vous Ă Excellence Podcast pour dĂ©couvrir chaque semaine des conversations profondes autour de la santĂ©, du bus...
2026-01-271h 25Buy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 23: $NFLX Earnings, $RKLB, $MU, $META Portfolio Updates and MoreEarnings season continues with some major tech companies reporting, including Netflix ($NFLX) and Intel ($INTC) later this week. In Episode 23 of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper discuss updates in some of their biggest holdings, including Rivian ($RIVN), Micron ($MU), and Meta ($META). They also discuss $NFLX earnings, which follow after Warner Bros. officially accepted Netflix's approx. $72B all-cash offer. Plus, they discuss the latest NYSE announcement of a new digital platform for trading digital tokens representing stocks, bonds, and other assets.đ„ In this episode:đ Rivian ($RIVN): EV design, delivery milest...
2026-01-2258 minBuy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 22: $APPL and $GOOGL Partner Up, $META, $RKLB, $MU Portfolio Updates, Plus 2025 Q4 Bank EarningsApple ($APPL) and Google ($GOOGL) become unlikely partners with a major announcement this week. In this episode of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper discuss the latest major tech news, which, of course, is Apple's announcement to use Google Gemini to run its AI-powered Siri. Is Steve Jobs rolling in his grave? Hamid and Dustin discuss the possible strategy behind the deal. The guys also dive into their latest portfolio moves, with Hamid doubling down on Micron ($MU) and Meta ($META) and Dustin rebalancing his portfolio. Plus, 2025 Q4 Earnings started with the banks reporting...
2026-01-1559 minBuy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 21: Is $MU a buy? $NVDA's Autonomy, Plus $EOSE, $IREN, $RIVN and more!The boys are back and ready to ring in the new year with updates on their latest portfolio buys, 2026 projections, and rants (as usual). In this episode of Buy Hold Rant, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper do a a deep dive into Micron ($MU) and the global memory shortage driven by AI, data centers, and storage demand. They break down why Micronâs growth trajectory could mirror earlier stages of Nvidiaâs ($NVDA) AI-driven expansion, while still trading at a much more attractive valuation. Plus, Hamid gives his Rocket Lab ($RKLB) projections and Dustin gives his outlook on cryp...
2026-01-081h 03Buy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 20: $TSLA Robotaxi Getting Real, Waymo Raising $15 Billion, plus Rivian and Ford newsIt's the last episode of 2025 and things are getting electric (vehicles, that is)! In Episode 20 of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper plug in (pun intended) to the rapidly changing electric vehicle (EV) landscape and return to the comparison between Tesla ($TSLA) and Rivian ($RIVN). They also speculate about the future of Ford ($F) and other legacy car makers and whether they will ultimately survive an electric car revolution. Plus, the guys analyze Waymo's massive $15B and who will win the self-driving taxi race. đ„ In this episode:đ Tesla ($TSLA) deep dive...
2025-12-181h 03Buy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingBONUS Pod: $RIVN Autonomy Day - The good AND the bad!Rivian's ($RIVN) Autonomy Day is here and Hamid is at the event in person! In this bonus episode of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee reports on Rivian's announcements, both the impressive and unimpressive. Hamid also covers his demo drive of Rivian's autonomous driving capabilities and his one-on-one conversation with Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe.#techstocks #rivian #ai #evs #evstocks #autonomousdriving #autonomy #rivn #investing
2025-12-1242 minBuy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 19: $NFLX and $WBD merger, $META slashing VR, Earnings from $ADBE & $ORCLThis week is packed with news! In Episode 19 of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper break it all down, from Rivianâs ($RIVN) upcoming Autonomy Day to Netflixâs ($NFLX) bold offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery ($WBD) to Metaâs ($META) evolving AI strategy. Plus, the guys describe their own paths to becoming investors and Hamid anticipates attending Autonomy Day. đ„ In this episode: đ Rivian Autonomy Day: Why are investors selling ahead of the company's major event and announcements?đ Rivian's Consumer Reports Results: What does it mean that Rivian comes out lowes...
2025-12-111h 02Excellence PodcastNEUROLOGUE : ArrĂȘtez Ces 3 Habitudes Si Vous Tenez Ă Votre CERVEAUMerci au Dr Zakaria Mamadou, Chef du service neurologie Ă lâHĂŽpital GĂ©nĂ©ral de RĂ©fĂ©rence de Niamey pour sa prĂ©sence exceptionnelle sur Excellence Podcast.Cet Ă©pisode est pensĂ© pour toute personne souhaitant comprendre comment fonctionne le cerveau et comment Ă©viter les maladies neurologiques les plus courantes.đ Abonnez-vous Ă Excellence Podcast pour dĂ©couvrir chaque semaine des conversations profondes autour de la santĂ©, du business et de lâinfluence.Votre soutien construit une communautĂ© qui veut grandir, comprendre et viser plus haut.Plus d'informations sur Dr ZAKARIA : âĄïž Son compte LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/zakaria-mamadou-53974779/CHAPITRAGE :CRĂDITS :Prod...
2025-12-101h 38Buy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 18: $RIVN Autonomy Day, $AEO Earnings, Bitcoin ETFs, Taxes and MoreYour favorite investors are back at it again! In Episode 18 of Buy Hold Rant, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper discuss Rivianâs ($RIVN) upcoming Autonomy Day on December 11, with Hamid anticipating attending and participating in a live demo of the company's latest product. Dustin also breaks down Vanguardâs surprising move to allow Bitcoin ETFs and what that means for the crypto market. Plus, the latest earnings from American Eagle, GitLab, Salesforce, and more! đ„ In this episode:⥠Rivian Autonomy Day Preview: Why $RIVN is pumping, what investors should expect, and how it compares to Teslaâs 2...
2025-12-041h 07Buy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 17: $GOOGL TPUs vs $NVDA GPUs, Portfolio Updates and the Michael Burry ShortIt's a shorter week with Thanksgiving coming up, but the week isn't short of news! In this episode of Buy Hold Rant, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper tackle the weekâs biggest market storiesâfrom holiday trading shifts to tech hardware battles and bold investor predictions. The guys break down NVIDIA ($NVDA) GPUs vs Google ($GOOG) TPUs, Metaâs ($META) rumored TPU orders, and Michael Burryâs latest shorts against Nvidia and Palantir ($PLTR). Plus, Hamid shares why he sold American Eagle ($AEO) and how heâs doubling down on a concentrated five-stock portfolio focused on fintech, space, EVs, AR, a...
2025-11-2759 minExcellence PodcastVotre CĆur Vieillit PLUS VITE Si Vous Ne Faites Pas de Sport â Dr DaoudaMerci au Dr Daouda Amadou, chirurgien cardio-vasculaire, pour sa prĂ©sence exceptionnelle sur Excellence Podcast.Dans cet Ă©pisode, il nous raconte son parcours en tant qu'Ă©tudiant en mĂ©decine, il nous explique ce qu'est l'internat. Il nous explique ce qui rend le coeur unique ainsi que les bonnes pratiques a adopter pour une meilleure santĂ© au quotidien.Si vous vous intĂ©ressez Ă :â la santĂ© du cĆur,â la prĂ©vention cardio-vasculaire,â le sport et la longĂ©vitĂ©,â la mĂ©decine moderne,â ou simplement Ă la maniĂšre de vivre plus longtemps et en meilleure santĂ©,cet Ă©pisode est fait pour vous.đ Abonnez-vous Ă ...
2025-11-2657 minBuy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 16: $NVDA Earnings - Plus $AAPL CEO Rumors, $RIVN, $BMBL and MoreThe market has been a little unstable this week to say the least, especially when it comes to tech stocks. But what does this mean for future performance? In this episode of Buy Hold Rant, Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper commiserate with each other about the recent market volatility and break down their outlook going forward. Plus, Nvidia's ($NVDA) Q3 earnings report, Tim Cook's possible Apple ($AAPL) departure, and examples of tax-loss harvesting strategies for the end of the year. đ„ Highlights include:đ What this week's market volatility might mean for long-term investorsđ Hamid's latest portfolio...
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Wisdom of CrowdsShadi Hamid on the Case for AmericaThis weekâs episode is a live recording of Wisdom of Crowds, where we celebrated a very special occasion: the publication of Shadi Hamidâs new book, The Case for American Power. The book is a soul-searching study about American power as a force for good in the world, and it combines memoir and foreign policy analysis. Shadiâs thesis is that if we want to make the world âmore just and more moral, more democratic and more respectful of human rights,â then backing the United States is both the âlast best hope and the least-bad option.âJoining Shadi...
2025-11-151h 05Buy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 15: $BMBL Crashes, $RKLB Beats, $RIVN Rips, Plus $GOOGL, $META and more!We're celebrating our 15th episode with a big one! This week, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper share portfolio updates and dig into some of the most interesting earnings reports and strategy updates across tech and space, including the latest with Rocket Lab ($RKLB) and AST SpaceMobile ($ASTS). Is the space race heating up? Also, Bumble ($BMBL) plummets and Hamid breaks down why. Plus, a quick look at Rivianâs ($RIVN) strategy and the marketâs reaction to its upcoming launches, including its highly anticipated Autonomy Day on December 11.đĄ In this episode:đ Rocket Lab & ASTS: The new sp...
2025-11-1350 minExcellence PodcastVoici Pourquoi Certains Ne Seront JAMAIS Riches ! Dr Mamane OumarouDr Mamane Oumarou est le fondateur du cabinet BEEXIT Consulting, titulaire d'un doctorat en gĂ©nie des matĂ©riaux, ancien expert industriel Ă international, et aujourdâhui coach en leadership, stratĂ©gie et nĂ©gociation. Il est lâarchitecte dâune approche quâil appelle « lâergonomie de la performance », qui vise Ă rendre mesurable ce qui restait trop flou : la confiance, le leadership, lâimpact. Et depuis le Niger comme en France, il sâimplique dans le changement individuel et collectif.Toutes les informations concernant Dr Mamane Oumarou : âĄïž Son compte LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/beexit-consultingâĄïž Site internet : https://beex-consulting.comCHAPITRAGE...
2025-11-121h 38Buy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 14: $RIVN Deep Dive, Plus Earnings from $HOOD, $AMD, $BMBL and more!Q3 2025 earnings continue with reports from major companies like Uber ($UBER), Rivian ($RIVN), Robinhood ($HOOD), AMD ($AMD), Bumble ($BMBL), and more. In Episode 14 of Buy Hold Rant, Dustin and Hamid do a portfolio check-in and Hamid reports his portfolio took a bit of a hit. He also does a deep dive into Rivian's earnings, stock performance, and company outlook. Plus, the guys discuss why Uber's stock dropped after solid beats and why Bumble continues to be undervalued when compared to Match ($MTCH) and Grindr ($GRND).đ In This Episode:đ Earnings Highlights from Uber, Shopify ($SHOP), SMCI ($SMCI...
2025-11-061h 01Buy Hold Rant - Stocks and InvestingEp 12: Tesla Q3 Report, ChatGPT Releases Atlas, Plus Netflix, Rivian and More!Teslaâs (TSLA) earnings brought mixed reactions as revenue beat expectations but EPS fell flat, while Netflix (NFLX) shares slipped after reports included a one-time tax hit from Brazil. Meanwhile, the AI race continues, with the new ChatGPT Atlas browser getting attention as a legit Google Chrome (GOOG) challenger. Plus, Hamid gives his review of the latest Meta AI glasses (META) and the guys discuss why analyst ratings are overrated.đ„ Key topics:đ Tesla's earnings lead to a stock dip amid concerns about slowing innovation, deliveries, and the delayed robotaxi rolloutâeven as the $7,500 tax credit continues t...
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