Bryce, Ren and Simon unpack how Amazon, Google and Meta are shifting billions offshore while keeping tax bills low in Australia, why the Elon Musk v Sam Altman courtroom battle matters far beyond tech gossip, and whether Mr Beat Up's 65% "catalyst" stock is a buying opportunity or a fair reflection of deeper structural risks.

In this episode:

00:00 Welcome & Special Co-Host

01:06 Big Tech Tax Loopholes

04:25 Musk vs Altman Goes to Court

07:25 Strong US Earnings Q1 Results

11:05 Mr Beat Up is Back

12:11 Stock Breakdown

13:42 Why the Stock Is Down 65%

18:04 Four-Step Stock Checklist Analysis

24:53 FIFA World Cup Catalyst

27:26 Final Investment Verdict

Stocks & ETFs mentioned: Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Spotify (NYSE: SPOT), Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY), TransMedics Group (NASDAQ: TMDX), Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ: AXON), Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN), Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT)

*This episode contains a discussion about gambling. If you or someone you know is experiencing harm from gambling, free and confidential support is available 24/7.

Contact the National Gambling Helpline at gamblinghelponline.org.au or call 1800 858 858

———

Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message

And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.

———

Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.

Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)

We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis Points

Listen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify)
Watch on YouTube
Read the monthly email

———

Looking for some of our favourite research tools?

Download our free Basics of ETF handbook
Or our free 4-step stock checklist
Find company information on TIKR
Research reports from Good Research
Track your portfolio with Sharesight

———

In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.

———

Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Tech’s tiny tax bill, Elon v Altman goes to court & Mr Beat-Up’s “big catalyst” stock

Equity Mates Investing Podcast

Big Tech’s tiny tax bill, Elon v Altman goes to court & Mr Beat-Up’s “big catalyst” stock