Do you wonder why a warehouse retailer such as Costco can have a similar valuation to that of AI chip giant NVIDIA? Get ready to uncover the surprising secrets behind Costco's market valuation with Steve Davenport and Clem Miller.

We'll explore how Costco's consistent dividend growth and appeal to middle income consumers have driven its impressive stock performance.

Despite its business model focusing on consumer savings, Costco's stock price raises compelling questions about consumerism, stock valuation, and strategic positioning in a world that has moved well beyond the pandemic.

In this episode, we also dive into the intricate details of Costco's business model. From high employee satisfaction levels compared to Sam's Club and BJ's to the challenges faced by smaller households in bulk buying, we cover it all. Discover whether advanced AI or traditional methods power Costco's efficient inventory management and what institutional investors think about its growth versus current valuations.

Thank you for tuning in, and we look forward to enriching your investing IQ!

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What if the recent political shifts in Europe could change your investment strategy? Join Steve Davenport and Clem Miller as they discuss the surprising results of the latest European Parliament elections.

We discuss the significant move from left to right, the decline of the Greens and left-wing parties who emphasized climate change and sustainability, and the rise of right-wing groups focused on control of migration.

Despite these changes, we explain how the political center still holds crucial power in the European elections, preventing a complete right-wing takeover.

Discover why these European political trends are more than just headlines—they're critical indicators for global investors and have direct implications for American markets.

But that's not all. We also delve into the complexities of global democracies, comparing political dynamics in France, Germany, Italy, and the U.S.

From Macron's decision to call new French elections, to Biden's recent state visit there, as well as to the upcoming UK elections, we visit we explore the intricate web of leadership and democracy.

We also examine the rise of Germany's far-right AFD party and its potential future impact.

Finally, reflecting on the Pope’s leading a G7 discussion on AI, and a recent meeting between bitcoin miners and candidate Trump, we discuss the downside of politicians and non-experts wading into with issues they don’t fully comprehend.

Amidst all these uncertainties, we express our faith in well-established U.S. companies as reliable investment options. Tune in for an intellectually stimulating discussion that could reshape your investment outlook.

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Embark with us on a financial expedition through Asian markets. We are joined by Dr. James Thorne of Wellington-Altus Private Wealth, who guides us through a landscape rich with both promise and peril.

We evaluate how Japan's strategic regional alliance with the U.S. and Australia, plus the sustained market reform tailwind from the Three Arrows of Abenomics, opens up new investment opportunities with Japanese firms. We also briefly consider India’s opportunities.

We consider, by contrast, how China’s Communist Party ideology, plus China-U.S. trade and technology tensions, has limited the returns investors can reap from investing in Chinese stocks.

We then turn to Taiwan, whose Taiwan Semiconductor fabricates many of the world’s most advanced chips, including those supporting the new world of AI.

As tensions simmer across the Taiwan Strait, we align with the view that outright warfare is an unlikely prospect—yet the specter of conflict looms, with potential to unsettle markets worldwide.

We scrutinize Taiwan’s informal
regional security alliances and the strategic prowess of Taiwan's defenses, which stand as a bulwark against aggression.

Beyond the immediate horizon, we ponder Asia's broader geopolitical and economic risks, the potential for internal upheaval within China, and the ramifications of debt entanglement among global superpowers.

Join Clem Miller and Steve Davenport, alongside Dr. Thorne, as we navigate the intricate interplay of military might, economic interconnectedness, and the catalysts that could ignite a shift in the Asia-Pacific region.

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