Buy Hold Rant - Stocks and Investing

Hamid Shojaee & Dustin Alper
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Buy Hold Rant is a fast paced investing podcast that cuts through the noise of the markets. Each episode dives into stocks, company earnings, and the market moves that actually matter. Hosted by Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper, the show breaks down their latest investments, the thinking behind every buy and sell, and the surprises that shake markets in real time. Insightful, opinionated, and refreshingly honest, Buy Hold Rant is where real investors talk markets without the fluff.

  1. 2D AGO

    Ep 33: Increased $MU, $META, & $IREN Investments, AI CapEx Spending, & More

    It'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 what’s 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! 💡 In this episode: 📊 Micron stock deep dive – Bull vs. bear case ⚠️ Are recent Micron price fluctuations a red flag or opportunity? 🧪 Does the helium shortage actually impact chip production? 🤖 Is AI capital expenditure (capex) becoming unsustainable? 🚀 SpaceX IPO discussion – what investors need to know 🛰️ Comparing hype and opportunity: SpaceX vs. Rocket Lab (RKLB) ❓ Listener Q&A – answering your top investing questions NOTE: This content is not investment advice. Always do your own research. #micron #micronstock #spacex #rocketlab #spacestocks #ai #investingpodcast #investing #stockmarket #techstocks Don't forget to check out: The Best (and Free) Earnings Calendar: https://earningshub.com/ Hamid's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/Hamid/my-actual-portfolio Dustin's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/dustin/rvr

    58 min

  2. MAR 25

    Ep 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. 💡 Key Takeaways 📊 A deep dive into Micron’s ($MU) recent stellar earnings and why the market reacted negatively despite the strong results 🤝 The surprising partnership between Rivian ($RIVN) and Uber, including Uber’s ($UBER) $1.25B investment in autonomous R2 vehicles 🚗 What it means for Uber to purchase 10,000 vehicles upfront (with plans for 40,000 more) 💰 Hamid’s take on dividend stocks and whether a founder’s background truly impacts long-term success ❓ Listener Q&A NOTE: This content is not investment advice. Always do your own research. #micron #micronstock #rivian #rivianr2 #autonomousdriving #evstocks #evs #uber #investing #stockmarket #techstocks Don't forget to check out: The Best (and Free) Earnings Calendar: https://earningshub.com/ Hamid's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/Hamid/my-actual-portfolio Dustin's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/dustin/rvr

    57 min

  3. MAR 18

    Ep 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 ($RIVN)'s market cap to Ford's ($F) EV spending and Hamid explains how his investing strategy has changed over time. NOTE: This content is not investment advice. Always do your own research. #micron #MU #robinhoodstock #meta #metaai #ai #rocketlab  #robinhood #techstocks #investing #stockmarket #earnings Don't forget to check out: The Best (and Free) Earnings Calendar: https://earningshub.com/ Hamid's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/Hamid/my-actual-portfolio Dustin's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/dustin/rvr

    1h 4m

  4. MAR 12

    Ep 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 company keeps hitting it out of the park on execution. Plus, Hamid and Dustin analyze the latest Bumble ($BMBL) earnings and a listener pitches a robot that looks like Hamid but talks like Dustin. Keep the great ideas coming! NOTE: This content is not investment advice. Always do your own research. #rivian #rivianr2 #robinhoodstock #robinhood #bumble #techstocks #investing #stockmarket #earnings Don't forget to check out: The Best (and Free) Earnings Calendar: https://earningshub.com/ Hamid's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/Hamid/my-actual-portfolio Dustin's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/dustin/rvr

    1h 2m

  5. MAR 5

    Ep 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: 📱 Will ASTS be able to follow-through with its seemingly impossible promises? 🔋 Is Eos headed in the wrong direction despite leadership's optimism? 🚀 Can Rocket Lab stock bounce back after an earnings call that addressed the Neutron rocket failure? Plus, Dustin suggests a Bumble ($BMBL) redesign and Hamid learns about Netflix's "Love is Blind". NOTE: This content is not investment advice. Always do your own research. #astspacemobile #rocketlab #apple #eose #bumble #aapl #techstocks #paramountplus #netflix #warnerbros #stockmarket #spacestocks Don't forget to check out: The Best (and Free) Earnings Calendar: https://earningshub.com/ Hamid's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/Hamid/my-actual-portfolio Dustin's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/dustin/rvr

    1h 12m

  6. FEB 26

    Ep 28: $META & $AMD Team Up & OpenAI Acquires OpenClaw. Plus $CRM, $HIMS Earnings & More!ed Episode

    This 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 do your own research. Watch the guys' interview with RJ Scaringe on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/utYYA_VaaJw Don't forget to check out: The Best (and Free) Earnings Calendar: https://earningshub.com/ Hamid's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/Hamid/my-actual-portfolio Dustin's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/dustin/rvr #meta #amd #openai #openclaw #chatgpt #ai #techstocks #stockmarket #investing #salesforce #earnings

    33 min

  7. FEB 24

    BONUS POD: Interview with Rivian's ($RIVN) RJ Scaringe

    In a special episode of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper talk to Rivian Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe. As shareholders themselves, the guys have lots of questions for Scaringe, including how is Rivian ($RIVN) going to make up for burning nearly $25B in cash? Is the R2 the way to do it? Plus, Scaringe explains where he sees the car industry going, how EVs fit into that future, and how Rivian is going to get consumers on board.

    35 min

  8. FEB 18

    Ep 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 ($RIVN) stock bump after its latest earnings report, even though the company is still bleeding money. Are stockholders (including Hamid and Dustin) hopeful that the company is still on track to become profitable by 2027? Plus, they recap some of this week's biggest earnings reports, including those from Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Figma ($FIG), and Doordash ($DASH). NOTE: This content is not investment advice. Always do your own research. Don't forget to check out: The Best (and Free) Earnings Calendar: https://earningshub.com/ Hamid's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/Hamid/my-actual-portfolio Dustin's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/dustin/rvr #robinhoodstock #robinhood #rivian #rivianr2 #paloaltonetworks # #q4earnings #stockmarket #techstocks #investing #doordash #figma

    51 min
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Buy Hold Rant is a fast paced investing podcast that cuts through the noise of the markets. Each episode dives into stocks, company earnings, and the market moves that actually matter. Hosted by Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper, the show breaks down their latest investments, the thinking behind every buy and sell, and the surprises that shake markets in real time. Insightful, opinionated, and refreshingly honest, Buy Hold Rant is where real investors talk markets without the fluff.

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