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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.

Ranked #1

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Wall Street Trapper - From The Trap To Wall Street

Wall Street Trapper - From The Trap To Wall Street

When I was at FinCon 2019 earlier this year, I had the great pleasure of meeting a man who goes by the name of Wall Stre... Read more

22 Nov 2019

56mins

Ranked #2

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AT&T (T) - An Old School Blue Chip Stock and the Origin of Telecommunications

AT&T (T) - An Old School Blue Chip Stock and the Origin of Telecommunications

It's the world's largest telecommunications company.  From it's humble origins with Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor ... Read more

12 Sep 2018

44mins

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Booking Holdings (BKNG) - Priceline, Kayak, And The Modern Digital Travel Agency

Booking Holdings (BKNG) - Priceline, Kayak, And The Modern Digital Travel Agency

Formerly known as Priceline.com, Booking Holdings is a group of travel websites that allow people to have direct access ... Read more

24 Jul 2019

31mins

Ranked #4

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Mental Model: Randomness - Some Things Just Can't Be Predicted

Mental Model: Randomness - Some Things Just Can't Be Predicted

Many things are random, but many things are not.  When it comes to investing in stocks, it pays to know the difference. ... Read more

15 Aug 2018

18mins

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Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) - Robotic Surgery And The Future of Medical Procedures

Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) - Robotic Surgery And The Future of Medical Procedures

Robotic surgery is here.  Intuitive Surgical is one of the leaders in this space.  It's not just surgeons with hand tool... Read more

17 Apr 2019

39mins

Ranked #6

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Apple (AAPL) - Substance, Style, and Innovation Combine To Create Massive Shareholder Wealth

Apple (AAPL) - Substance, Style, and Innovation Combine To Create Massive Shareholder Wealth

Apple is one of the largest computer and electronic companies in the world.  It is known for its highly engineered, high... Read more

24 Jan 2019

46mins

Ranked #7

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Republic Services (RSG) - Surprising Returns From The Trash Industry

Republic Services (RSG) - Surprising Returns From The Trash Industry

Republic Services provides trash and recycling collection and transfer services.  They own landfills and recycling cente... Read more

31 Oct 2018

33mins

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Starbucks (SBUX) - Creating Wealth With The Coffee Industry

Starbucks (SBUX) - Creating Wealth With The Coffee Industry

Let's look at one of the faster growing companies in the S&P 500.  Starbucks sells coffee, and is one of the largest... Read more

18 Jul 2018

39mins

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The Six Categories of Stocks

The Six Categories of Stocks

In today's episode we cover the six categories of stocks.  These are: Slow Growers Stalwarts Fast Growers Cyclicals Tur... Read more

21 Mar 2018

33mins

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The Anatomy of a Company

The Anatomy of a Company

Today we discuss the anatomy of a company.  At the individual company level, there are five parts that must work in harm... Read more

28 Mar 2018

27mins

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Mental Model: The First $200,000 Is The Hardest - Compounding Money Is Hard Until It's Easy

Mental Model: The First $200,000 Is The Hardest - Compounding Money Is Hard Until It's Easy

This is adapted from advice that Charlie Munger used to give at Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meetings.  Most people ne... Read more

28 Aug 2019

12mins

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Waste Management (WM) - Emergence From Accounting Scandal to Top Trash Processor

Waste Management (WM) - Emergence From Accounting Scandal to Top Trash Processor

Waste Management is the largest solid waste collector and processor in the country.  They collect and process trash and ... Read more

7 Nov 2018

24mins

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Molson Coors (TAP) - Lessons Learned From A Beer Giant

Molson Coors (TAP) - Lessons Learned From A Beer Giant

Molson Coors is the fifth largest brewer by market cap in the world.  They own popular brands like Miller, Coors, Molson... Read more

5 Sep 2018

28mins

Ranked #14

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Teri Ijeoma - Trade and Travel

Teri Ijeoma - Trade and Travel

Welcome to Stock Stories!  This is a very special episode for me because it is the first interview that I have ever done... Read more

15 Nov 2019

38mins

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Mental Model: Survivorship Bias - We See Only What Remains

Mental Model: Survivorship Bias - We See Only What Remains

Just because one or two funds, stocks, or people within a given group succeeded doesn't mean that multiple others didn't... Read more

24 Apr 2019

23mins

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Constellation Brands (STZ) - Corona, Modelo, and Fine Spirits

Constellation Brands (STZ) - Corona, Modelo, and Fine Spirits

Corona, Modelo, Robert Mondavi, Svedka - these are just a small sampling of brands that Constellation Brands sells.  The... Read more

12 Dec 2018

36mins

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6 Investing Lessons During Times of Crisis - What I'm Thinking About Right Now

6 Investing Lessons During Times of Crisis - What I'm Thinking About Right Now

Times are hard right now.  The coronavirus has officially spread around the globe, and people everywhere are adjusting t... Read more

25 Mar 2020

45mins

Ranked #18

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Nike (NKE) - Achieving Victory Through Shoes, Sports, And Strategic Partnerships

Nike (NKE) - Achieving Victory Through Shoes, Sports, And Strategic Partnerships

Nike is the largest footwear company and the world and it's Swoosh logo and slogans like "Just Do It" have become a big ... Read more

21 Aug 2019

38mins

Ranked #19

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Mental Model: Law of Diminishing Returns - When Results Don't Scale Proportionally With Effort

Mental Model: Law of Diminishing Returns - When Results Don't Scale Proportionally With Effort

When we put effort into something, we expect to get the same amount of output, right?  This can often be the case, but s... Read more

23 Oct 2019

23mins

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Lyft (LYFT) - Ride-Sharing and The Fractionalization Of Driving

Lyft (LYFT) - Ride-Sharing and The Fractionalization Of Driving

Lyft just had its IPO and its the fastest growing company we've yet to cover on this podcast.  It also has no profits!  ... Read more

10 Apr 2019

39mins

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