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Software (SaaS) stocks are down 50% to 80% as the market fears that AI agents will kill their business models. Which software stocks are the most vulnerable to disruption and which stocks are the most resilient? $MSFT? $ADBE? $NOW? $WIX? $ZM? Find out in this video?
 
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This in‑depth conversation with JL Collins traces his journey from early lessons watching his self‑employed father struggle, through his own decision in his twenties to live on half his income and relentlessly invest the rest. Jack and JL unpack the core ideas behind The Simple Path to Wealth: F‑You Money as the foundation of freedom, the power of very high savings rates, and why a single broad US index fund like VTSAX (or its ETF twin VTI) sits at the center of his philosophy.

They explore contested topics such as concentrating in US stocks versus global diversification, whether two asset classes (stocks and bonds) are really enough, and why JL remains skeptical of gold, real estate empires, and complex alternative strategies. Drawing on stories from Pathfinders, JL shares real‑world examples of late starters and ordinary earners who reached financial independence far faster than they thought possible, simply by committing to the path and letting compounding work.

The episode closes with a deep dive into the 4% rule, withdrawal strategies in retirement, and JL’s broader views on lifestyle inflation, defining “enough”, and what he hopes his legacy will be for future generations of investors.

Agenda
- Early lessons about money, insecurity and JL’s path to FU money and financial independence
- The three core rules for Jessica: avoid fiscally irresponsible people, money managers and debt – and why they matter
- The Simple Path to Wealth in practice: VTSAX/VTI vs VT, bonds, fees, the 4% rule and withdrawal rates
- Financial independence for “ordinary” people: savings rates, Jessica’s story, Pathfinders and redefining “enough”
- Beyond optimization: simplicity vs complexity, gold and real estate, and what financial freedom really changes in life
 
Kyndryl ($KD) earnings miss. I've been eyeing this one for a position.



Hyperscaler Revenue​


  • For Q1 FY 2026 (quarter ended June 30, 2025), hyperscaler-related revenue reached $400 million, representing a robust 86% year-over-year increase, up toward the company's $1.8 billion annual target in FY 2026
Trading is down significantly due to the following factors:
  1. Revenue Miss vs. Expectations
    • Total Q1 revenue was $3.74 billion, below the consensus estimate of approximately $3.83–3.87 billion. While flat on a reported basis, it fell 2.6% in constant-currency terms
  2. Soft Revenue Guidance
    • Kyndryl reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance: ~1% constant-currency revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA margin of 18%. However, the midrange revenue guidance of **$3.81 billion** still trails analyst expectations of ~$3.87 billion
  3. Investor Sentiment
    • Despite strong earnings (adjusted EPS $0.37 vs. expectations ~ $0.32–0.36), the market is reacting more to the weak top-line performance than to margin gains. Shares are down roughly 10–13% after hours and into pre-market trading

Starter position limit order at $28. If I miss it, oh well.
I was looking at this one last year, but never got in. The company is in some shit now, announcing an accounting audit and CFO getting booted.

Stock is down to $11 overnight. I know SMCI hasnt recovered from their accounting scandal, but I'm still going to look into this one. I'll let you all know if I buy in at these levels.
 
Family, what are your thoughts on OpenAI going public end of this year?

OpenAI - ChatGPT hasn't proven to be profitable up till now.

There is talk of ads for ChatGPT which will generate revenue.


OpenAI is eyeing an initial public offering before the end of the year, hoping to beat rival artificial-intelligence startup Anthropic to the punch, the Wall Street Journal reported late Thursday.

Citing sources familiar with the matter, the Journal said OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, is holding informal talks with bankers and laying the groundwork for an IPO in the fourth quarter.

OpenAI, currently valued around $500 billion, has accelerated its fundraising, reportedly hoping to raise up to $100 billion, while Anthropic, which makes the Claude chatbot, is said to be looking to raise about $20 billion.

Separately Thursday, the Journal reported that Amazon is in talks to invest up to $50 billion in OpenAI. And Japan’s SoftBank is reportedly considering investing up to $30 billion in OpenAI.

Both OpenAI and Anthropic have been bleeding money, losing billions of dollars annually as they race for the upper hand in the fast-growing artificial-intelligence field. Anthropic hopes to break even in 2028, while OpenAI doesn’t foresee turning a profit until 2030, the Journal reported in November.

All of that could make 2026 a huge year for IPOs; Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly aiming to go public as soon as June, and Anthropic is also reportedly hoping for a public offering before year’s end.
 
Family, what are your thoughts on OpenAI going public end of this year?

OpenAI - ChatGPT hasn't proven to be profitable up till now.

There is talk of ads for ChatGPT which will generate revenue.


OpenAI is eyeing an initial public offering before the end of the year, hoping to beat rival artificial-intelligence startup Anthropic to the punch, the Wall Street Journal reported late Thursday.

Citing sources familiar with the matter, the Journal said OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, is holding informal talks with bankers and laying the groundwork for an IPO in the fourth quarter.

OpenAI, currently valued around $500 billion, has accelerated its fundraising, reportedly hoping to raise up to $100 billion, while Anthropic, which makes the Claude chatbot, is said to be looking to raise about $20 billion.

Separately Thursday, the Journal reported that Amazon is in talks to invest up to $50 billion in OpenAI. And Japan’s SoftBank is reportedly considering investing up to $30 billion in OpenAI.

Both OpenAI and Anthropic have been bleeding money, losing billions of dollars annually as they race for the upper hand in the fast-growing artificial-intelligence field. Anthropic hopes to break even in 2028, while OpenAI doesn’t foresee turning a profit until 2030, the Journal reported in November.

All of that could make 2026 a huge year for IPOs; Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly aiming to go public as soon as June, and Anthropic is also reportedly hoping for a public offering before year’s end.
All of these IPOs will be massively popular. I can see people exiting their current positions just to buy in. Both OpenAI and Anthropic would be great for market volume, but I foresee a lot of chasing and losses for all involved. I'd consider buying into an EtF that covered GenAI models. Power grid / infrastructure plays should do well if AI demand continues to ramp up.

GenAI has its place, but I'm leaning towards niche/field/specialty focused LLMs to be more lucrative.

As for the telsa conman, he is running a ponzi scheme. Twitter bleeding money -> merge with xAI (because it HAD funding) -> xAI bleeding money -> merge with SpaceX (because it has funding & an IPO brewing) -> SpaceX making some money, but Starship is hemorrhaging and highly inefficient. The Mars mission won't return any money to investors and hurt the IPO, so HEY lets change the focus to something more believable... The Moon.

He needs to do something because the rose colored future he sold to Tesla investors is evaporating a little more every quarter thanks to BYD and other Chinese EV companies. The robo taxi is a joke. He can't sell enough cars, so he decided to shift gears to ROBOTS?!?!. China dog walking him in that arena too.

/rant
 
All of these IPOs will be massively popular. I can see people exiting their current positions just to buy in. Both OpenAI and Anthropic would be great for market volume, but I foresee a lot of chasing and losses for all involved. I'd consider buying into an EtF that covered GenAI models. Power grid / infrastructure plays should do well if AI demand continues to ramp up.

GenAI has its place, but I'm leaning towards niche/field/specialty focused LLMs to be more lucrative.

As for the telsa conman, he is running a ponzi scheme. Twitter bleeding money -> merge with xAI (because it HAD funding) -> xAI bleeding money -> merge with SpaceX (because it has funding & an IPO brewing) -> SpaceX making some money, but Starship is hemorrhaging and highly inefficient. The Mars mission won't return any money to investors and hurt the IPO, so HEY lets change the focus to something more believable... The Moon.

He needs to do something because the rose colored future he sold to Tesla investors is evaporating a little more every quarter thanks to BYD and other Chinese EV companies. The robo taxi is a joke. He can't sell enough cars, so he decided to shift gears to ROBOTS?!?!. China dog walking him in that arena too.

/rant
Dope analysis!!!

Truly appreciate your perspective!
 
Where did u get that from? y u say that?
Their actions are of they’re trying to trash the economy. If you’re any decent nation-state that provides a basic educational system, their AI would be revealed for what it is. The Chinese were the first sign. The second one was this week. Paul Volcker used Labor as his Babayaga and Americans fell for it because Americans are racist. With unions on their deathbed, all you have to do is pump the public on how AI can add 9 inches to your girth to get “investors” to see your product. And they’re planning on using the economic turmoil as an excuse like they did during the economic crash of the 1870s to begin the rollback of the Reconstruction Era.
 
I love it..
Reevaluate your positions and if the target is still the same keep moving forward..
Break that down. Dont sell and hold your positions for when they bounce back?
Goals differ, but in my case I apply this by looking at my positions - If the fundamentals of the company hasnt changed, then the market's sell off (or volatility) doesn't matter. The stock is just on sale. Stay the course and keep long term investing.
 
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