A Microcap Christmas Miracle; Financial Charlatan Of The Year; 12 Boring Stocks That Outperform

In this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Ryan Henderson and Brett Schaefer discuss Nike's disappointing earnings and decade-long negative returns, questioning the role of brand as a competitive moat. They delve into their microcap investment in Harbor Diversified (HRBR), analyzing its liquidation situation and future prospects, with Ryan exiting his position. The conversation shifts to Alphabet's acquisition of Intersect for renewable energy to power AI data centers, followed by a discussion on OpenAI's monetization strategy and potential challenges. They also explore a list of "boring stocks" that have outperformed the market, including WW Granger and MSCI, and debate the Financial Charlatan of the Year award, ultimately agreeing that Michael Saylor is a deserving winner. Finally, they touch on the rescheduling of cannabis and its potential impact on Innovative Industrial Properties, and each pick one stock to own for the next five years.