FedEx (FDX) - Big Moat, Small Margins
Today we're looking at one of the world's largest transportation companies, Federal Express (better known as FedEx). We'll di...
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Stock Stories
This is the podcast that helps you decode the business behind the stock. Join Alex Mason, your stock storyteller, as we journey through the S&P 500, mental models, and more.
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20 of 261 episodesMorgan Stanley (MS) - Wealth Management Powerhouse
Morgan Stanley's Origins and Glass-Steagall Act [00:00:00] Merger with Dean Witter and Diversification [00:02:27] Financials and Busine...
Citigroup (C) - Lowest Price Big Bank Stock
Today we'll learn about Citigroup, one of the Big Four American banks. Like its peers, Citi has had a tumultuous history. Is the stock...
Bank of America (BAC) - Trading Below Book Value
Bank of America has become one of the largest banks in the United States, and has rebounded nicely from the Great Recession of 2008. We&apos...
100 Stock Market Investing Lessons
Check out these 100 stock market investing lessons below! For all of the fun visuals, check out the video on the Stock Stories YouTube chann...
Goldman Sachs (GS) - Top Deal-Maker On Wall Street
In this episode of the Stock Stories podcast, we will be discussing the history, business model, and financials of Goldman Sachs. We will pr...
Wells Fargo (WFC) - From Stagecoach Company to Modern Bank
Today we discuss the importance of conservatism in banking and the risks of not managing risk well. He then analyzes the history, business m...
The Big Project Revealed!
In today's episode, I reveal the big project that I've been working on for the past year. Email: alex@stockstoriespodcast.com
JP Morgan Chase (JPM) - Fortress Balance Sheet
Today, I am excited to share with you the story of JP Morgan Chase, the largest bank in the United States. We'll look at the history of...
NVR Inc. (NVR) - Disciplined Home-Building
Today we discuss the history, business model, and financials of NVR Inc, a home builder, to determine if it is a potentially good investment...
Macy's (M) - Department Store For The Masses
Macy's is one of the iconic American department stores that has survived over the decades, even after rapid consolidation in the indust...
Alphabet (GOOGL) - The World's Greatest Knowledge Company
Alphabet, parent company of Google is a tech juggernaut. While starting with one powerful product - Search - the company has continued to in...
Bed, Bath and Beyond (BBBY) - The Rise, Fall, and Lessons Learned
Bed Bath and Beyond was once a great brick and mortar retailer, but now it is on the verge of bankruptcy. How did this happen? What is the c...
The 7 Phases of Financial Independence
I'm back! Happy 2023!! I want to start the year off by talking a bit about the philosophy of financial independence, and what the vario...
Undervalued Stocks...What's Going On? (Market and Life Update)
Hey, what's up? It's been a little while, so I came to say hello 🙂 Today we're going to discuss what's happening in the...
Why Big Banks Aren't Scared of Fintech Companies
Banks are where our money lives. But with the rise of fintech companies and cryptocurrencies, is that all going to change? Today we explore...
Has Starbucks Lost Its Magic?
Starbucks is known the world over for its gourmet coffee. It's branding is iconic and it sells billions of dollars worth of coffee ever...
Investing Books You Should Add To Your List
Today we'll look at some of my favorite investing books and why they're great. Each book has its own strengths, and is appropriate...
20% Annual Returns From Progressive
Today we're discussing insurance company Progressive (PGR). Known for its iconic advertising characters, Progressive Insurance is one o...
How MetLife Policyholders Quietly Got Rich
MetLife hasn't always been publicly traded. In fact, it was a private company mutually owned by its policy holders until 2000. How has...