Tag: pricing power

Pricing Power, Reinvestment, and Discipline: What a 15-Year-Old Barber Can Teach Us About Investing

by Jason Cai

When analysing high-performing stocks or evaluating market opportunities, we often immerse ourselves in earnings reports, balance sheets, and macroeconomic trends. But every so often, the fundamental principles of business and wealth creation show up in the most unexpected places. A recent video by CNA Insider featured Keanu, a 15-year-old student who transformed a terrible $10 … Continue reading Pricing Power, Reinvestment, and Discipline: What a 15-Year-Old Barber Can Teach Us About Investing

Why “Flawless” Earnings Couldn’t Save Alphabet: The AI Arms Race Trap

by Jason Cai

On paper, Alphabet's latest quarter looked like an absolute masterclass in execution. A complete "triple beat"—topping revenue, net income, and forward guidance across the board. Yet, within hours of the release, Alphabet’s stock plunged ~7%, wiping out tens of billions in market value overnight. How does the world's most lucrative cash-printing engine deliver record-breaking numbers … Continue reading Why “Flawless” Earnings Couldn’t Save Alphabet: The AI Arms Race Trap