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  • The Synopsis

    Dialogue. Copart, Adobe, and Uber Business Updates

    2026/07/03 | 1h 5 mins.
    In this Dialogue episode of The Synopsis we talk Copart, Adobe and Uber! 
    YouTube Video Links: Adobe Update (June 16th),  Uber Update (June 30th) 
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    Show Notes
    (0:00)  — Intro
    (3:08)  — Copart Update: Is IAA Out Competing Copart?
    (20:35)  — Adobe Update: Is AI Replacing Adobe? 
    (47:05)  — Uber Update: Is Waymo Disrupting Uber?
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    Dialogue. Cash is Not Trash, Inflation Hedges, Portfolio Strategy

    2026/06/18 | 42 mins.
    In this Dialogue episode of The Synopsis we discuss inflation and how to hedge a portfolio for it. 
    YouTube Video Links: How to Protect Your Portfolio from Inflation
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    Show Notes
    (0:00)  — Why Cash is Not Trash
    (4:34)  — Duration Risk
    (10:32)  — Berkshire Hathaway and the Cost of Equity
    (16:50)  — Lump Sum or Dollar Cost Average?
    (19:10)  — Don't Position Your Portfolio for Macro Calls
    (24:34)  — End of World Portfolio
    (29:10)  — Emergency Savings
    (34:47)  — Real Estate
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    Dialogue. AI Bubbles, Reflexivity, and Where We are In the Cycle

    2026/06/10 | 59 mins.
    In this Dialogue episode of The Synopsis we discuss whether we are in an AI bubble and various factors investor should consider. 
    YouTube Video Links: Why This Isn't an AI Bubble (Yet) 
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    Show Notes
    (0:00)  — Financial vs Technology Bubbles
    (5:45)  — Are AI Model Companies in a Bubble?
    (11:04)  — Arguments For Why We Are in an AI Bubble
    (25:51)  — How Reflexivity Affects Outcomes
    (35:33)  — Software Bull Case
    (38:12)  — AI Bubble Argument Summary
    (41:29)  — AI Bubble Counterarguments
    (46:36)  — What You Can Do as an Investor
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    Dialogue. S&P 500 Valuation, Intuit & CSU Earnings, Sea and Meli Update

    2026/05/26 | 1h 1 mins.
    In this Dialogue episode of The Synopsis, we discuss S&P 500 valuations and concentration, and provide short thoughts on Constellation Software, Intuit, Sea Limited, and Mercado Libre. 
    YouTube Video Links: S&P 500 Concentration 
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    Show Notes
    (0:00)  — S&P 500 Concentration a Risk?
    (20:40)  — Adobe Report Tease
    (23:18)  — Intuit Earnings Review
    (36:12)  — CSU Earnings and AGM
    (44:34)  — Why AI is a Beneficiary for Axon
    (49:17)  — Mercado Libre Earnings Takeaways and Risks
    (56:38)  — Sea Limited Earnings Takeaways and Risks
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    Interview. Highest Conviction Investments and Investing Lessons with Rose Celine

    2026/05/07 | 1h 36 mins.
    In this wide spanning interview I spoke with pseudonymous investor Rose Celine. Rose is quite prolific on Twitter/X, commonly sharing his sharp thoughts on a variety of different stocks. In this interview we cover several of his investments and how he thinks about various investing topics. We hope you enjoy! 
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    Show Notes
     (0:00)  — Rose's Background 
    (6:31)  — Investment Philosophy
    (8:46)  — Punch Card Investing
    (13:27)  — Axon Mistake
    (20:28)  — Mercado Libre Investment Case
    (27:37)  — Thoughts on Sea Limited Competition
    (32:44)  — South America Profitability vs the U.S.?
    (40:28)  — Portfolio Construction
    (44:38)  —  DLocal Investment Thesis
    (54:45)  — Importance of Management
    (55:57)  — Why Rose Invested in ServiceNow
    (59:32)  — Valuation Thoughts
    (1:10:50)  — Mercado Libre FinTech Risk
    (1:17:58)  — Business Models Rose Avoids
    (1:21:42)  — How to Judge an Opportunity Based on Opportunity Cost
    (1:29:07)  — Sell a Great Business When it's Overvalued?

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In this podcast we share our insights from hundreds of hours of investment research and various topics Drew Cohen has covered on his YouTube Channel and Five Minute Money Newsletter. Most business podcasts are superficial and assume their listeners are unsophisticated. In contrast, The Synopsis trusts listeners are interested in learning about complex, business-specific issues, and want to know the deep details. We approach investing from the perspective of business owners, instead of Wall Street Commentators. Drew Cohen is an investment manager, registered investment advisor, and founder of Speedwell Research, which produces in-depth research reports for hedge funds and asset managers. Speedwell Research spends hundreds of hours researching public businesses and I share my insights in various episodes. Start listening today to become a better analyst, investor and business-person.
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