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The John Johnston Lounge
Welcome to The John Johnston Lounge, your daily reality check on tech oligarchs, corporate overreach, and the true state of the market. Host John Johnston (JJ) delivers sharp analysis exposing the friction behind the headlines: billionaire legal threats, Silicon Valley power grabs, AI bubble economics, and corporate stunts. Cutting through PR spin, JJ holds Big Tech accountable, focusing on figures like Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Peter Thiel, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos. Zero sycophancy. Just…
Episodes
The John Johnston LoungeWas Jeremy Grantham Correct About a Now Deflating Market Bubble?
Episode 65: JJ discusses a new Jeremy Grantham interview in which Grantham talks about the continued bursting of the financial bubble he identified well before…
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Stock Market Gaps Down Again on Big Retail, Recession, Inflation and Rising Interest Rate Fears
Episode 64: JJ discusses the significant gap down in all the major US market indices and many individual stocks today. Inflation, rising interest rates, and…
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Chuck Akre, Terry Smith, Li Lu: More Observations from Superinvestor Stock Portfolio Activity Q1 2022
Episode 63: JJ has more observations from the activity of Q1 2022 super-investor portfolios, including Chuck Akre, Terry Smith, and Li Lu. The Art of Value…
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Observations from Superinvestor Stock Portfolio Activity Q1 2022: Warren Buffett, David Tepper
Episode 62: JJ discusses observations from the activity of Q1 2022 super-investor portfolios, including Warren Buffett (Berkshire Hathaway) and David Tepper…
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Worst Large Cap Performers, Faithful Stick With ARKK, SoftBank Record Loss, Pat Dorsey Portfolio Update
Episode 61: JJ discusses the worst large cap performers so far in 2022, how ARKk is still managing to receive large inflows of capital, Softbank’s Record Loss…
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Dead Cat Bounce Rally or Market Bottom? Nobody Knows
Episode 60: JJ discusses the significant bounce in the market indices in the last market session of the week, along with many stocks that jumped over 20%. Is…
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Small Cap Russell 2000 Index Strongly Positive on the Day, while S&P 500 Continued Down
Episode 59: JJ discusses how the small cap Russell 2000 Index managed a 1.24% gain on the day, while the S&P 500 and Dow 30 were in negative territory. Tech…
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An Historic Time in Markets: Tech Stock Carnage Continues as Inflation Comes in Hot Again
Episode 58: JJ discusses the ongoing tech and innovation stock carnage, as the monthly inflation figure comes in slightly higher than expected. Stocks…
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More Emerging Tech Stock Devastation; ARKK and Tiger Global
Episode 57: JJ discusses the ongoing emerging tech and innovation stock devastation, as the current earnings season continues. Stocks mentioned: ARKK, U, SOFI…
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Investing When Terrified
Episode 56: JJ discusses the psychological difficulty of investing when market sentiment turns extremely bearish, as it is now, and the market continues to go…
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Relentless Sell-Off of Many Tech Stocks and Bitcoin; Shopify Sell-Off vs Tesla; Rivian Lockup Ends; Spotify’s Ek Buying SPOT Shares
In episode 55, JJ discusses the relentless sell-off of many tech stocks, despite big declines already, as well as Bitcoin along with them. Also, if Tesla…
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We’ve Reached that 'Markets In Turmoil’ Headline Stage in Financial Media Again
In episode 54, JJ discusses the significant one-session plunge in the market indices, which has initiated “Markets in Turmoil” headlines in financial media…
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US Fed Raises Rates Half a Percent, Stock Market Jumps, Investor Paul Tudor Jones Not Optimistic About Stocks
Episode 53: JJ discusses how the stock market jumped significantly as the US Fed signalled a half a percent rate rise, while investor Paul Tudor Jones says he…
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Comparing the Decline of ARKK to the NASDAQ-100 During the Dot-Com Bust
In episode 52, JJ discusses Michael Batnick’s blog post comparing the decline of the ARKK Innovation ETF (ARKK) to the NASDAQ-100 during the bursting of the…
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Ray Dalio’s Update on 'The Popping of the Bubble Stocks'
In episode 51, JJ discusses Ray Dalio’s latest Linkedin article, 'The Popping of the Bubble Stocks: An Update'. Dalio's article…
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Historically Bearish US Market Sentiment but China Stocks Bounce, and Berkshire’s Been Buying Big
In episode 50, JJ discusses the historically bearish US market sentiment; prominent venture capitalist Bill Gurley, Jeff Bezos, and Michael Burry warning of…
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Worst NASDAQ Month Since 2008
In episode 49, JJ discusses the state of the market at the end of April 2022. It has been the worst month for the NASDAQ index since October 2008, with the US…
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Thoughts on Spotify Q1 2022 Earnings Call, Daniel Ek’s Comments
In episode 48, JJ discusses what was said on Spotify’s Q1 2022 earnings call, especially Daniel Ek’s comments about comparisons with Netflix. Stocks mentioned…
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Thoughts on Spotify Q1 2022 Earnings and Share Price Decline
In episode 47, JJ discusses Spotify’s Q1 2022 earnings, shareholder letter, and 12% post-earnings share price decline. Stocks mentioned: SPOT NFLX The Art of…
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Bear Market Update: NASDAQ, Tesla, Twitter, Google, Microsoft, Robinhood
In episode 46, JJ discusses some significant movements happening in the market during this earnings season and before. Stocks mentioned: QQQ, GOOGL, MSFT…
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The Lithium-Ion Battery Arms Race and The Raw Materials Disconnect
In episode 45, JJ discusses the emerging global lithium-ion battery arms race. As a consequence, there’s a fast-increasing demand for lithium, and what appears…
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Thoughts on Q1 22 Tesla Earnings Call, EV Lithium Constraints, Future Tech Outlook
In episode 44, JJ discusses the Q1 2022 Tesla earnings call, especially Elon Musk’s remarks about future tech developments, extreme scaling of the company, and…
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Bill Ackman Sells Netflix, Ross Gerber Buys More, Plus High New Zealand Inflation Number
In episode 43, JJ discusses the further 35% one-day drop in the Netflix share price, and Bill Ackman’s sale of the stock vs Ross Gerber’s purchase of more. JJ…
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What's Going On With Mega-Streamer Netflix?
In episode 42, JJ discusses the ongoing collapse of the Netflix share price, and now the substantial fall in the mega-streamer’s subscriber numbers last…
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Charismatic Founders: Thoughts on Some Recent Investing-Related TV
In episode 41, JJ discusses some recent investing-related TV-watching, including The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley, about Elisabeth Holmes’ company…
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Thoughts on New Warren Buffett and Elon Musk Interviews
In episode 40, JJ offers some thoughts on the new hourlong Warren Buffett and Elon Musk video interviews. Related stocks: BRK, TSLA, TWTR Warren Buffett…
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JPM CEO Jamie Dimon Sees Significant Challenges Ahead for US; Tesla Fake News Rockets Lithium Stock
In episode 39, JJ discusses today's headline financial news that respected JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon now sees significant challenges ahead for the US economy…
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ARK Invest Expects 50% Compound Annual Growth Rate, March Inflation Numbers
In episode 38, JJ discusses the high Consumer Price Index numbers, and then reacts to a Cathie Wood video interview in which she says ARK Invest is now…
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Munger Sells Some BABA, New Jersey Rec Cannabis, Thiel and Bitcoin, New Amyris SynBio Plant
In episode 37, JJ discusses news relating to the YTD performance of the US market indexes, Charlie Munger selling some BABA, the upcoming New Jersey…
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SAFE Banking for US Cannabis Sector Within the Next 90 Days?
In Episode 36, JJ discusses the likelihood of SAFE banking legislation passing through the US Congress within the next 90 days. The SAFE Window, by Aaron…
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US Cannabis Sector Update, US Fed News
In Episode 35, JJ discusses recent US federal legislation and market developments in the emerging legal US cannabis sector, and ongoing news from the US Fed…
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Elon's New Twitter Stake, China ADRs, RH CEO's Rant, ARKK's Slide
Episode 34: In current market commentary, JJ discusses Elon Musk’s new 9.2% stake in Twitter; news that China seems to be moving to prevent its ADRs from being…
The John Johnston LoungeInvesting in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Part 2
In episode 33, JJ discusses some recent developments in artificial intelligence, and how they relate to investing in 2022 and beyond. This is Part 2 This video…
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Investing in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Part 1
In episode 32, JJ discusses some recent developments in artificial intelligence, and how they relate to investing in 2022 and beyond. This is Part 1 of a…
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Part 2, Boom and Bust: The Financial Bubble Triangle
In episode 31, JJ continues the discussion of a recent good read, the investing book Boom and Bust: A Global History of Financial Bubbles. This is Part 2, Part…
The John Johnston LoungeBoom and Bust: The Financial Bubble Triangle, Part 1
In episode 30, JJ discusses a recent good read, the investing book Boom and Bust: A Global History of Financial Bubbles. This is Part 1 of a multi-parter…
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Strong Relief Rally in China Tech and Nasdaq Stocks
In episode 29, JJ discusses the past week's significant relief rally in Chinese tech stocks in particular, and in many beaten down Nasdaq tech stocks. This is…
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2022: Significant Change in Market Sentiment
In episode 28, the first episode of 2022, JJ catches up on the significant shift in market sentiment, what's been happening with the portfolio, and a some…
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Mid-October 2021 Stock and Market Update
In episode 27, JJ discusses what’s happened in the market since early September, including with China, and various stocks in the portfolio. Twitter…
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How Bull Markets Narrow, Spotify News, US Cannabis MSO Twitter Chatter, A New Stock to Research
In episode 26, JJ discusses a Terry Smith quote about how bull markets narrow over time, some significant Spotify news (SPOT), recent US Cannabis MSO chatter…
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US Market Bubble Update, Partial China Tech Rebound, Continuing US Cannabis Drawdown
In episode 25, JJ has some further news and thoughts on Jeremy Grantham's US stock market bubble thesis from last week, discusses the partial China tech…
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Was Feb 2021 the Peak of a US Stock Market Bubble? Jeremy Grantham Thinks So
In episode 24, JJ discusses Jeremey Granthanm's latest remarks on what he sees as the biggest US stock market bubble in history, and that it began to deflate…
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Reviewing Superinvestor Portfolio Changes for Q2 2021
In episode 23, JJ reviews some Q2 2021 portfolio changes from various well known value investors, or "superinvestors". Twitter: @theartofvalue
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Thoughts on Spotify's (SPOT) Long Term Growth Prospects and Q2 2021 Earnings Call
In episode 22, JJ discussess Spotify's (SPOT) Q2 2021 earnings call, especially the latest remarks from Founder, CEO and Board Chair Daniel Ek, on Spotify's…
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Thoughts on Alibaba (BABA) Earnings and Glass House Group (GLASF) Volatility
In episode 21, JJ discusses Alibaba's earnings release, and what some well known investors have been saying and doing in relation to the stock. In addition, JJ…
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Thoughts on China Stock Crash, Spotify and Tesla Earnings
In episode 20, JJ discusses the crash of China tech stocks in particular, Q2 2021 Spotify earnings, and Q2 2021 Tesla earnings.
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Batteries Are The New Oil: Mining, Manufacture, EVs and Energy Storage, Recycling
In episode 19, JJ discusses how batteries are the new oil. Thinking through the industry life-cycle involves: mining the relevant materials; manufacturing…
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China Tech Stock Decline: Value Opportunity or Mistake?
In episode 18, JJ discusses the ongoing decline in share prices of the big Chinese tech companies. Is this a value investing opportunity, or a big mistake to…
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US Cannabis Sector Primer
In episode 17, JJ discusses the rapidly evolving investment situation and opportunity in the US legal cannabis sector. Twitter: @theartofvalue
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Stitch Fix Update: The Future of Personalized Shopping?
In episode 16, JJ discusses Stitch Fix (SFIX) again, after hearing a recent Vogue Business interview with the incoming CEO, Elizabeth Spaulding. Is Stitch Fix…
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Tesla debate, Alibaba and Pindoudou
In episode 15, JJ discusses whether or not most value investors are being too harsh on Tesla, and talks about recent positions in China's Alibaba and…
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Poftoflio Update Including Small Cap Compounders
In episode 14, JJ discusses updated stock positions, including a growing number of small cap companies with the potential to compound over the long term. To…
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Current Stock Positions and Market Conditions
In episode 13, Art discusses the current market, some current stocks postions, and recaps some previous epiodses after the 12 break since the last one: The EV…
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The EV Bubble
In episode 12, Art discusses the current bubble he sees in the emerging EV sector. Mindset Value article by Aaron Edelheit referred to in this episode…
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Reviewing Superinvestor Portfolio Updates for Q3 2020
In episode 11 of The Art of Value Investing, Art reviews some Q3 2020 portfolio updates from various well known value investors, or "superinvestors". To leave…
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TAOVI10: New DEEP Value ETF from Investor Tobias Carlisle
In episode 10, Art discusses the new DEEP Value ETF from deep value investor Tobias Carlisle, which focuses on deeply undervalued small and micro cap U.S…
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TAOVI9: Investor David Einhorn's 10 Tech Bubble Signs, Says It's Already Peaked
In episode 9, Art discusses David Einhorn's 10 signs of a second tech bubble, and his assertion that the bubble already peaked in early September 2020…
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TAOVI8: Learning About Compounders From Value Investor Mohnish Pabrai
In episode 8, Art discusses a couple of recent video presentations by value investor Mohnish Pabrai, in which he talks about investing in compounders…
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TAOVI7: Value Investor Bill Nygren Talks Bubble in Growth Stocks
In episode 7 of The Art of Value Investing, Art discusses a recent presentation by value investing fund manager Bill Nygren, from Oakmark Funds. Bill outlined…
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TAOVI6: The Investment Approach of Superinvestor Terry Smith
In Episode 6 of The Art of Value Investing, Art discusses the contemporary value investing approach of UK superinvestor Terry Smith. Video of the March 2019…