Q4 earnings are still rolling out and Robinhood ($HOOD) makes a major announcement. In Episode 27 of Buy Hold Rant, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper do a deep dive into Robinhood's latest announcement that it will IPO its Robinhood Ventures Fund ($RVI), with Hamid making the case that this new fund is the very best possible way to invest in private companies. The guys also discuss Rivian's ($RIVN) stock bump after its latest earnings report, even though the company is still bleeding money. Are stockholders (including Hamid and Dustin) hopeful that the company is still on track to become profitable by 2027? Plus, they recap some of this week's biggest earnings reports, including those from Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Figma ($FIG), and Doordash ($DASH).

NOTE: This content is not investment advice. Always do your own research.

Don't forget to check out:

The Best (and Free) Earnings Calendar: https://earningshub.com/
Hamid's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/Hamid/my-actual-portfolio
Dustin's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/dustin/rvr

#robinhoodstock #robinhood #rivian #rivianr2 #paloaltonetworks # #q4earnings #stockmarket #techstocks #investing #doordash #figma

It was another rough day for the markets, but the guys are back to try to keep things in perspective. In Episode 26 of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper break down some of their portfolio updates, including Hamid's additional $HOOD buys and Dustin's $GOOGL and $AMZN buys. They also discuss the latest earnings reports from $SHOP and $SPOT and Dustin lays out how Iren's ($IREN) latest earnings call gave him optimism for the company's future. Plus, the guys discuss reviews of Rivian's ($RIVN) R2 test drives and Dustin reveals his love for America's Next Top Model. And, as usual, they answer listener questions.

NOTE: This content is not investment advice. Always do your own research.

#robinhoodstock #robinhood #micron #google #amazon #rivian #rivianr2 #ai #shopify #spotify #q4earnings #stockmarket #techstocks #investing

Don't forget to check out:

The Best (and Free) Earnings Calendar: https://earningshub.com/
Hamid's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/Hamid/my-actual-portfolio
Dustin's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/dustin/rvr

There’s no other way to put it: the market is in free fall. So, what is there to say? The guys of Buy Hold Rant are back to try to make sense of the past couple days. In this episode, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper talk the red market, what it means and how to not panic. They break down the week’s biggest tech news, from SpaceX acquiring xAI to Tesla ($TSLA) cancelling the S and X models to the latest earnings results. They also share their latest portfolio moves, which include Hamid buying more Micron ($MU) and Robinhood ($HOOD) and Dustin moving around his crypto. And of course, the guys will be answering questions from listeners!

NOTE: This is not investment advice. Always do your own research.

Don't forget to check out:

The Best (and Free) Earnings Calendar: https://earningshub.com/
Hamid's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/Hamid/my-actual-portfolio
Dustin's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/dustin/rvr

#tesla #spacex ##rivian #meta #EVStocks #robinhood #techstocks #investing #stockmarket #techinvesting

Chapters:

0:00 Intro
Market volatility
6:15 SpaceX acquiring xAI
17:00 Tesla discontinues S and X
24:20 Hamid’s portfolio updates
25:00 Hamid on Meta
28:30 Robinhood
41:45 Dustin’s portfolio
45:35 Google’s earnings

Some of the biggest companies reported Q4 earnings this week and the guys have LOTS to say. In this episode of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper break down the earnings results of some of the biggest companies, including some of the major holdings in each person's portfolio. The guys dive in to the latest copper trend thanks to headlines predicting a looming copper shortage.

They also cover Rocket Lab’s ($RKLB) recent test failure, its short-term stock reaction, and why both remain confident in the company’s long-term satellite and space technology potential. And don't miss their rant on Meta ($META) and the future of social media as a whole. Plus, they look at earnings from Microsoft ($MSFT), Tesla ($TSLA), and ASML ($ASML), discussing why Tesla beat expectations, why Microsoft dipped despite strong results, and what it all means for the broader market.

🔥 In this episode:

🚀 Rocket Lab test failure and long-term outlook
🚗 Tesla earnings beat expectations: What it means for the stock
💻 Microsoft & ASML: Earnings and market reactions
🔩 Copper shortage claims: Real risk or recycled hype?
🤖 Meta: AI & VR investments and the future of social media profitability
📉 United Healthcare: Earnings and challenges
💡 Listener Q&A: Robinhood ($HOOD), Rivian ($RIVN), SoFi ($SOFI)

NOTE: This is not investment advice. Always be sure to do your own research.

Don't forget to check out:

The Best (and Free) Earnings Calendar: https://earningshub.com/
Hamid's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/Hamid/my-actual-portfolio
Dustin's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/dustin/rvr

#tesla #copper #rivian #meta #EVStocks #rocketlab #techstocks #investing #stockmarket #techinvesting

Earnings season continues with some major tech companies reporting, including Netflix ($NFLX) and Intel ($INTC) later this week. In Episode 23 of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper discuss updates in some of their biggest holdings, including Rivian ($RIVN), Micron ($MU), and Meta ($META). They also discuss $NFLX earnings, which follow after Warner Bros. officially accepted Netflix's approx. $72B all-cash offer. Plus, they discuss the latest NYSE announcement of a new digital platform for trading digital tokens representing stocks, bonds, and other assets.

🔥 In this episode:

🚙 Rivian ($RIVN): EV design, delivery milestones, profitability, and stock outlook
🧠 Micron ($MU): Memory chips, AI demand, data centers, and whether semiconductors are still cyclical
🚀 Rocket Lab (RKLB): Satellite business growth and long-term space investing potential
📱 Meta (META): Stock pullbacks, AI strategy, and why dips may be buying opportunities
🏦 NYSE Tokenization: 24/7 trading, instant settlement, and the future of financial markets
📈 Investing Strategy: Long-term mindset, fundamentals, risk management, and stop losses
💬 Listener questions

NOTE: This is not investment advice. Always be sure to do your own research.

Don't forget to check out:

The Best (and Free) Earnings Calendar: https://earningshub.com/
Hamid's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/Hamid/my-actual-portfolio
Dustin's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/dustin/rvr

#micron #rivian #meta #EVStocks #rocketlab #techstocks #investing #stockmarket #techinvesting
#netflix

Apple ($APPL) and Google ($GOOGL) become unlikely partners with a major announcement this week. In this episode of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper discuss the latest major tech news, which, of course, is Apple's announcement to use Google Gemini to run its AI-powered Siri. Is Steve Jobs rolling in his grave? Hamid and Dustin discuss the possible strategy behind the deal. The guys also dive into their latest portfolio moves, with Hamid doubling down on Micron ($MU) and Meta ($META) and Dustin rebalancing his portfolio. Plus, 2025 Q4 Earnings started with the banks reporting this week!

🔥 In this episode:

🤖 Apple & Google AI Partnership: Why Apple integrating Google’s Gemini AI into Siri raises major strategic questions and concerns about Apple’s long-term AI roadmap.
📈 Portfolio Updates & Stock Strategy: Hamid adds to Meta (META) and Micron (MU) while trimming Rocket Lab (RKLB) and Dustin breaks down his portfolio re-balance.
🧠 Meta’s Financial Performance: Meta’s revenue growth, margins, and AI investment could drive future upside.
🏦 Bank Earnings & Market Reactions: Analysis of earnings from JP Morgan, Bank of America, and Citigroup, and why strong results didn’t translate into higher stock prices.
💬 Listener Q&A

Don't forget to check out:

The Best (and Free) Earnings Calendar: https://earningshub.com/
Hamid's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/Hamid/my-actual-portfolio
Dustin's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/dustin/rvr

#apple #google #gemini #micron #tesla #rivian #meta #EVStocks #AutonomousDriving #AIStocks #Investing #StockMarket #TechInvesting

The boys are back and ready to ring in the new year with updates on their latest portfolio buys, 2026 projections, and rants (as usual). In this episode of Buy Hold Rant, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper do a a deep dive into Micron ($MU) and the global memory shortage driven by AI, data centers, and storage demand. They break down why Micron’s growth trajectory could mirror earlier stages of Nvidia’s ($NVDA) AI-driven expansion, while still trading at a much more attractive valuation. Plus, Hamid gives his Rocket Lab ($RKLB) projections and Dustin gives his outlook on crypto.

🔥 In this episode:

🧠 Micron ($MU): How AI, data centers, and global memory shortages are driving demand
📊 Valuation Check: Comparing Micron’s growth outlook to Nvidia’s multiples
🚀 Rocket Lab & Space: How a potential SpaceX IPO could reshape space stocks
🪙 Crypto Strategy: Rebalancing Bitcoin and Ethereum exposure
🌱 Emerging Positions: Small investments in names like Iron and EOS for diversification
🚗 EVs & Autonomy: Rivian’s long-term potential and the role of LiDAR in vehicle safety

*For informational purposes only — not financial advice.

Don't forget to check out:

The Best (and Free) Earnings Calendar: https://earningshub.com/
Hamid's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/Hamid/my-actual-portfolio
Dustin's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/dustin/rvr

#Investing #StockMarket #AIStocks #Micron #Nvidia #TechStocks #EVStocks #Rivian #AutonomousVehicles #SpaceStocks #RocketLab #Bitcoin #Ethereum

It's the last episode of 2025 and things are getting electric (vehicles, that is)! In Episode 20 of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper plug in (pun intended) to the rapidly changing electric vehicle (EV) landscape and return to the comparison between Tesla ($TSLA) and Rivian ($RIVN). They also speculate about the future of Ford ($F) and other legacy car makers and whether they will ultimately survive an electric car revolution. Plus, the guys analyze Waymo's massive $15B and who will win the self-driving taxi race.

🔥 In this episode:

🔋 Tesla ($TSLA) deep dive: How do valuation concerns, slowing revenue growth, and bold bets on RoboTaxi and the Optimus robot affect Tesla's overall outlook?
🚙 Rivian ($RIVN) growth story: What elements pave the way to a profitability prognosis for Rivian?
🧠 Autonomy & AI in transportation: What does Waymo’s latest $15B raise mean for the future of self-driving cars and Tesla's RoboTaxi?
🏭 Legacy automakers under pressure: Can companies like Ford ($F) successfully transition to EVs, or will disruption and consolidation reshape the industry?
📈 2025 Portfolio results: How have Hamid and Dustin's portfolios grown over the past year?
💬 Listener Q&A

👇 Drop your questions in the comments and let us know which EV or tech stock you’re watching.

Don't forget to check out:

The Best (and Free) Earnings Calendar: https://earningshub.com/
Hamid's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/Hamid/my-actual-portfolio
Dustin's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://savvytrader.com/dustin/rvr

#Tesla #Rivian #EVStocks #AutonomousDriving #AIStocks #Investing #StockMarket #TechInvesting #longterminvesting