Byrne and Erik discuss company valuations, short selling, company earnings guidance, market predictions, and the behavior of companies and investors in financial markets.
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Byrne’s writing: thediff.co
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:44) Understanding Mispricing in Public Companies
(03:28) Case Study: Boeing's Business Value
06:29 The Role of Professional and Retail Investors
(12:07) Why Some Investors Matter More Than Others
(18:49) Sponsor: Brave
(19:51) Unpacking Risk in Investment
(25:42) Gold and Bitcoin in Investment
(28:54) On Yield, Buybacks, and Dividends
(39:11) Short Selling in Financial Markets
(51:15) Earnings Guidance and Corporate Communication
(56:17) Wrap