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. 3d ago

    Ep 41: $MU $1.6k Target Too Low? SpaceX Numbers, $RACE New EV, $IMAX Sale

    In 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. 🔥 The guys discuss: 💾 Micron surges toward $1000 🚀 Rocket Lab keeps climbing 🛰️ What happens to Rocket Lab if SpaceX launches an IPO? 🚗 Rivian announces the R2 launch event for June 9 🐎 Ferrari ($RACE) unveils its new EV and the specs are a major letdown 💰 Discussion on how to navigate the BEST times to sell stocks like Rocket Lab and Micron 🤖 Hamid answers: “What would you say to Elon Musk face-to-face?” 🎧 Listener questions answered (as always) NOTE: This content isn't 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 #micron #rivian #rivianr2 #rocketlab #tesla #ferrari #techstocks #stockmarket #investing #investingpodcast

    1h 4m

  2. May 20

    Ep 40: $NVDA Reports Earnings! Plus $MU, $RKLB and $RIVN Updates

    Buy 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: 🚀 Hamid explains why he trimmed Rocket Lab ($RKLB) ⚡ Dustin talks about buying Rivian ($RIVN) 🚙 The guys try the Rivian R2 configurator and debate their ideal setup 💾 Micron continues to dominate, so should investors take profits or keep holding? 🤖 The guys dive into Nvidia's ($NVDA) latest earnings report and discuss what it might mean for AI stocks ❤️ Hamid shares updates on his 100Tiles nonprofit project ❓ Listener Q&A NOTE: This content isn't 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 #micron #rivian #rivianr2 #rocketlab #nvidia #nvidiaearnings #stockmarket #investingpodcast #investing

    1 hr

  3. May 13

    Ep 39: $MU and $RKLB Go Hyperbolic, Plus $IREN, $EOSE, and $ASTS Earnings

    Episode 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 ($RKLB) positions. What’s really happening with Rocket Lab, and has the market gotten ahead of itself? They also break down AST SpaceMobile ($ASTS) earnings and compare and contrast  ASTS and Rocket Lab.  Plus, the guys discuss: 🧠 What analysts may be getting wrong about Micron 📊 Why company valuations should be tied to revenues, profits, and future potential, not historical stock charts ⚡ EOSE earnings reaction 💻 IREN earnings and outlook 🎧 Listener questions and discussion They also give a preview into the latest features of their company Savvy Trader. NOTE: This content isn't 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 #micron #rocketlab #eose #iren #astspacemobile #asts #earnings #earningsreport #stockmarket #techstocks #investing #investingpodcast

    1h 6m

  4. May 7

    Ep 38: $MU Next $1 Trillion Company? $BMBL Earnings, $META Robotics

    Welcome 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: 🔥 Key Topics: 🚀 Could Micron ($MU) be the next $1 trillion company? 🐝 Bumble’s ($BMBL) Q1 earnings & subscriber struggles 📊 Earnings roundup: $SMCI, $AMD, $UBER & $DIS 🤖 What does Meta's acquisition of a robotics company mean for the company's future? 📦 Amazon ($AMZN) opens up its logistics network: What does this mean for competitors and the broader e-commerce landscape? 💬 Listener questions NOTE: This content isn't 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 #micron #meta #metaai #bumble #amazon #uber #amd #disney #disneystock #stockmarket #techstocks #investing #investingpodcast

    1h 8m

  5. Apr 29

    Ep 37: Can Earnings Save the Market? $AMZN, $MSFT, $META, $GOOGL, & $HOOD

    In this episode of the Buy Hold Rant, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper dive into the biggest market-moving stories and ask the question everyone’s thinking: can earnings keep this market going? 🔥 Key Topics: 📊 Robinhood earnings — Hamid sells, but why? 💻 Big Tech breakdown — $AMZN, $MSFT, $META, and $GOOGL earnings reports ⚠️ Memory shortage concerns — What a potential supply crunch could mean for Apple ($AAPL) and Micron ($MU) 🏦 Roth IRA vs. Traditional IRA — Which one makes sense? ⏳ Opportunity cost — How to think about what you might be giving up when you invest 💬 Listener Q&A NOTE: This content isn't 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 #earnings #earningsreport #microsoft #apple #micron #google #meta #robinhood #robinhoodstock #rocketlab #stockmarket #techstocks #investing #investingpodcast

    1h 8m

  6. Apr 22

    Ep 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 ($AAPL), with Tim Cook stepping down as CEO and John Ternus taking the reins. The guys speculate what this could mean for Apple’s future, innovation strategy, and stock outlook. They also talk about Amazon’s ($AMZN) massive $25 billion investment in Anthropic and what it signals about the intensifying AI arms race. Plus, they unpack RVI’s $75 million investment in OpenAI and how capital continues to flood into artificial intelligence. And as usual, they discuss their latest portfolio moves and the thought processes behind them. 🔥 Key Topics: 🍏 Apple leadership shakeup as Tim Cook steps down and John Ternus takes over 🤖 Amazon’s massive $25B investment in Anthropic 💰 RVI invests $75M into OpenAI 📊 Portfolio updates—what they’re buying, holding, and trimming 🎧 Listener questions NOTE: This content isn't investment advice. Always do your own research. Don't forget to check out: Dustin's Article, AI Killed the TikTok Star... and Every Job Imaginable https://www.dustinalper.com/blog/ai-killed-the-tiktok-star?utm_source=bhr 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 #rocketlab #robinhood #robinhoodstock #amazon #ai #openai #anthropic #apple #timcook #stockmarket #investing #investingpodcast #techstocks

    57 min

  7. Apr 16

    FIXED: Ep 35: $HOOD & PDT Rule, $EOSE New Partner, Software Stocks with Poor Moats

    There'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 what’s 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. 🔥 Key Takeaways: 📈 Is the recent market rally signal or noise? 🚀 Why a new SEC regulatory shift is sending Robinhood stock soaring 🤔 Is Dustin still holding onto $EOSE after recent developments? 💾 The latest updates and outlook for Micron ($MU) stock 🤖 Dustin’s take on AI disruption: why software companies like Jira and Figma may not have the moat they think they do 🎧 Answering listener questions NOTE: This content isn't investment advice. Always do your own research. Don't forget to check out: Dustin's article, Moats Don't Work When Bridges Are Free: https://www.dustinalper.com/blog/bridges-are-free?utm_source=bhr 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

    1 hr

  8. Apr 8

    Ep 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 Hamid’s 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. 🔥 Key Topics: 📈 Markets surge following Iran ceasefire news: What’s driving the optimism? 💰 Hamid’s next move: deploy cash or stay patient? 🏦 HOOD named Initial Trustee for Trump Accounts: Why it matters 🚀 RKLB vs SpaceX: Comparing market caps in the space race 🤖 META launches Muse Spark AI model: Another leap in AI innovation 🚩 Red flags: When should you walk away from an investment? NOTE: This content is not investment advice. Always do your own research. #robinhood #meta #metaai #metaspark #rocketlab #spacex #investing #stockmarket #investingpodcast 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

    56 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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