13 Feb 2026
42m

The Week Growth Wasn’t Enough For Wall Street

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The podcast episode centers on analyzing recent earnings reports from various companies and determining whether their stocks represent buying opportunities or are "falling knives." Cloudflare's cybersecurity focus and large customer growth drive revenue, though its high valuation remains a risk. Airbnb is viewed as maturing into a lodging business akin to Marriott, with underwhelming experiences offerings. Shopify's impressive gross merchandise volume is tempered by a high valuation and questions around "agentic commerce." The panel also debates whether AI-driven tools will disrupt established companies like Workday, Adobe, and Intuit, or if these companies can adapt and leverage AI to enhance their services. Twilio and QXO are highlighted as stocks on the hosts' radar.

Outlines

Part 1: Cybersecurity and Cloud Infrastructure

Part 2: Consumer Platforms and Lodging

Part 3: E-commerce and Global Brands

Part 4: AI Disruption in Logistics

Part 5: Software Valuation and AI Adoption

Part 6: Legacy Tech and Market Resilience

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