Stock Stories

Alex Mason
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Stock Stories

This is the podcast that helps you decode the business behind the stock. Join Alex Mason, your stock storyteller, as we journey through the S&P 500, mental models, and more.

  1. 07/10/2023

    FedEx (FDX) - Big Moat, Small Margins

    Today we're looking at one of the world's largest transportation companies, Federal Express (better known as FedEx). We'll discuss the history, business model, and financials of this logistics giant.History: [01:02]Business Model: [03:27]Financials: [05:47]Stock Price: [13:08]🎧 Listen to 250+ episodes on other companies and mental models:https://stockstoryteller.com/podcast/Disclaimer: Everything shared is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing I share on this platform...

    16 min

  2. 07/03/2023

    Morgan Stanley (MS) - Wealth Management Powerhouse

    Morgan Stanley's Origins and Glass-Steagall Act [00:00:00]Merger with Dean Witter and Diversification [00:02:27]Financials and Business Segments of Morgan Stanley [00:04:51]Debt Issuance and Payments [00:10:35]Increasing Cash Dividends [00:11:45]Stock Performance and Valuation [00:12:49]🎧 Listen to 200+ episodes on other companies and mental models:https://stockstoryteller.com/podcast/Disclaimer: Everything shared is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing I share on th...

    15 min

  3. 06/29/2023

    Citigroup (C) - Lowest Price Big Bank Stock

    Today we'll learn about Citigroup, one of the Big Four American banks. Like its peers, Citi has had a tumultuous history. Is the stock worth the price at current levels?History of Citigroup [00:02:26] Citigroup's history, from its founding in the early 1800s to its expansion and innovation in the 20th century, to its acquisition of Travelers Group and subsequent spinoff, to its troubles during the financial crisis and eventual return to profitability.Citi's Business Model [00:04:50] An overvi...

    13 min

  4. 06/26/2023

    Bank of America (BAC) - Trading Below Book Value

    Bank of America has become one of the largest banks in the United States, and has rebounded nicely from the Great Recession of 2008. We'll look at the history, business model, and financials of this banking giant.01:17 - History of Bank of America. The founder of Bank of America, Amadeo Peter Giannini, opened the Bank of Italy in San Francisco in 1904, which later merged with another bank in Los Angeles in 1928 and was renamed Bank of America. The bank expanded through acquisitions and innova...

    13 min

  5. 06/02/2023

    100 Stock Market Investing Lessons

    Check out these 100 stock market investing lessons below! For all of the fun visuals, check out the video on the Stock Stories YouTube channel.0:51 - (1) Why Invest?01:57 - (2) Investing Goals03:00 - (3) Put Your Money To Work03:39 - (4) What's Your Goal?05:15 - (5) Shares = Business Ownership06:07 - (6) Intrinsic Value07:15 - (7) Greed vs Fear08:03 - (8) Margin of Safety09:00 - (9) Don't Fall In Love09:30 - (10) Investing Takes Time10:08 - (11) High Interest Debt10:49 - (12) Asset Class Time...

    1h 50m

  6. 05/31/2023

    Goldman Sachs (GS) - Top Deal-Maker On Wall Street

    In this episode of the Stock Stories podcast, we will be discussing the history, business model, and financials of Goldman Sachs. We will provide a brief history of the company, highlighting its innovation in trading capabilities and investment banking services. Today, Goldman Sachs has three main divisions: global banking and markets, assets and wealth management, and platform solutions. It is worth noting that Goldman Sachs derives most of its revenue from investment activities, with the in...

    17 min

  7. 05/12/2023

    Wells Fargo (WFC) - From Stagecoach Company to Modern Bank

    Today we discuss the importance of conservatism in banking and the risks of not managing risk well. He then analyzes the history, business model, and financials of Wells Fargo, noting that the bank is a fundamentally good business with potential for growth. Despite a decline in revenue due to economic headwinds and a scandal related to fraudulent cross-selling, I believe that Wells Fargo is simplifying its operations and positioning itself for strong shareholder returns in the future. While I...

    11 min

  8. 05/05/2023

    The Big Project Revealed!

    In today's episode, I reveal the big project that I've been working on for the past year.Email: alex@stockstoriespodcast.com

    11 min
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This is the podcast that helps you decode the business behind the stock. Join Alex Mason, your stock storyteller, as we journey through the S&P 500, mental models, and more.

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  • Creator
    Alex Mason
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2023
  • Episodes
    261
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Stock Stories
  • Show Website
    Stock Stories

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