

The John Johnston Lounge
John Johnston
Welcome to The John Johnston Lounge (formerly The Art of Value), where Tech, Business, & Culture collide.Join host John Johnston (JJ) for daily breakdowns of the planet's most powerful tech billionaires. We critique the psychology, strategies, and politics of titans like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, and Mark Zuckerberg. We also analyze related cultural commentary from top podcast voices like Joe Rogan and Tim Dillon.From the AI bubble to the "Rogansphere," expect critical depth, zero sycophancy, and a healthy dose of humor! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 2, 2024 • 11min
UBER + BYD Partner To Beat Tesla
Public companies Uber and BYD Co. have partnered to bring BYD EVs to the Uber ride-hailing platform globally. The companies plan to start in Europe and Latin America, and also plan to develop autonomous-capable vehicles together. Is it a plan to try and beat Tesla at its own EV robotaxi game?Related videos:Tesla Will Be The Next Enron! | TSLA Stock https://youtu.be/89dLB4VwaJATesla Stock Plunges on Earnings. Here’s Why! https://youtu.be/_GfyTy4holASharesight is my recommended portfolio tracking and reporting tool. See the special offer (referral link): https://sharesightlimited.cmail20.com/t/r-l-tdjhzjk-niuxvol-i/Join The Art of Value Patreon community for exclusive content I don’t share anywhere else: https://www.patreon.com/TheArtofValueDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 1, 2024 • 7min
Alibaba Launching AI Sourcing Engine To Boost Trade
Alibaba is set to deploy a new AI-powered sourcing engine to boost online trade for its global merchants.Related videos:Alibaba Stock Rallies On Plan To Raise Service Fee https://youtu.be/dSGgsqDfCW0Alibaba Stock: Chair Joe Tsai on BABA’s Big AI Future https://youtu.be/71WRq1Ca4ewReferenced videoAlibaba Betting on AI, the Olympicshttps://youtu.be/7RCpQ056PAUSharesight is my recommended portfolio tracking and reporting tool. See the special offer (referral link): https://sharesightlimited.cmail20.com/t/r-l-tdjhzjk-niuxvol-i/Join The Art of Value Patreon community for exclusive content I don’t share anywhere else: https://www.patreon.com/TheArtofValueDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 31, 2024 • 7min
Alibaba Stock Rallies On Plan To Raise Service Fee
In Alibaba news, Alibaba stock (BABA) jumped the most in two months as the stock market digested the China e-commerce giant’s plan to charge more service fees from merchants.Related videos:Alibaba Stock: Chair Joe Tsai on Reigniting Strong Growth https://youtu.be/GXpLxxz7AKEAlibaba Stock: Chair Joe Tsai on BABA’s Big AI Future https://youtu.be/71WRq1Ca4ewStocks Today With JJ channel:https://www.youtube.com/@jjstockstodaySharesight is my recommended portfolio tracking and reporting tool. See the special offer (referral link): https://sharesightlimited.cmail20.com/t/r-l-tdjhzjk-niuxvol-i/Join The Art of Value Patreon community for exclusive content I don’t share anywhere else: https://www.patreon.com/TheArtofValueDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 30, 2024 • 20min
Famed Tesla, Palantir Short-Seller Charged With Stock Fraud
Well known short seller Andrew Left has been charged with securities fraud. US Authorities allege Citron’s Andrew Left tried to make quick and easy profits by committing securities fraud with numerous US stocks, including Nvidia, Tesla, Palantir and many others.Related videos:Ross Gerber: Tesla Short Sellers Are So Stupid https://youtu.be/_DaVsijB_Fw'Big Short’ Super Investor Steve Eisman Now Bullish! https://youtu.be/x9RB9N-2a8MReferenced video:Short-Seller Andrew Left Is Charged With Securities Fraud https://youtu.be/LyrmASB-OFQSharesight is my recommended portfolio tracking and reporting tool. See the special offer (referral link): https://sharesightlimited.cmail20.com/t/r-l-tdjhzjk-niuxvol-i/Join The Art of Value Patreon community for exclusive content I don’t share anywhere else: https://www.patreon.com/TheArtofValueDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27, 2024 • 10min
Tom Lee & Jeremy Lefebvre Blocked Me! Here’s Why
Both Fundstrat’s Tom Lee and Financial Education’s Jeremy Lefebvre have both blocked me on on the X platform, formerly Twitter. Here’s why I think they did: it’s to do with my criticism of their constant short term predictions about the stock market, stocks. I explain in this video.Related videos:Tom Lee Predicts 15% Index Rise in 5 Weeks! https://youtu.be/HsoloP49Fb4Tom Lee Predicts Huge Rally For Small Caps Index https://youtu.be/prSfamBbcN8Is There A Stock Market CRASH But You Haven’t Noticed Yet? (says Jeremy Lefebvre) https://youtu.be/5iKomE9PH8UStocks Today With JJ channel:https://www.youtube.com/@jjstockstodaySharesight is my recommended portfolio tracking and reporting tool. See the special offer (referral link): https://sharesightlimited.cmail20.com/t/r-l-tdjhzjk-niuxvol-i/Join The Art of Value Patreon community for exclusive content I don’t share anywhere else: https://www.patreon.com/TheArtofValueDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 26, 2024 • 14min
Tom Lee Predicts 15% Index Rise in 5 Weeks!
I react to Tom Lee from Fundstrat, who is predicting that the small cap stock Russell 2000 Index will rise 15% or more over the next 5 weeks to the end of August. He has said it will be “the summer of small caps”.Related videos:Tom Lee Predicts Huge Rally For Small Cap Indexhttps://youtu.be/prSfamBbcN8The New Bull Case For Small Caps: Tom Lee + Goldman Sachshttps://youtu.be/VTCaMcppLXMReferenced videosSmall caps could rise more than 15% in August, says Fundstrat's Tom Leehttps://youtu.be/Y4YHF_EYabASharesight is my recommended portfolio tracking and reporting tool. Join over 400K investors worldwide who trust Sharesight, including me. See the special offer (referral link): https://sharesightlimited.cmail20.com/t/r-l-tdjhzjk-niuxvol-i/Join The Art of Value Patreon community for exclusive content I don’t share anywhere else: https://www.patreon.com/TheArtofValueDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 2024 • 17min
Dan Ives: Tesla Is Now The MOST Undervalued AI Play!
Dan Ives, an analyst from Wedbush, passionately argues that Tesla is the most undervalued AI stock, despite its recent market struggles. He emphasizes Tesla's potential in the AI sector amid wider tech downturns. In contrast, Jon Mitchell, a former Tesla president, critiques the company's current situation, suggesting that its challenges may benefit competitors. They dive into Tesla's innovative robo taxi plans, financial issues, and the evolving EV landscape, illustrating a tense but fascinating rivalry among automotive giants.

Jul 24, 2024 • 22min
Tesla Stock Plunges on Earnings. Here’s Why!
I take an in-depth look at Tesla earnings to see why Tesla stock tumbled immediately after the earnings release, and continued during the earrings call with Elon Musk.Related videos:Wall St Analysts Losing Their Minds Over Tesla Stock! https://youtu.be/U_BwKuEcF2ITesla Will Be The Next Enron! | TSLA Stock https://youtu.be/89dLB4VwaJAStocks Today With JJ channel:https://www.youtube.com/@jjstockstodaySharesight is my recommended portfolio tracking and reporting tool. Join over 400K investors worldwide who trust Sharesight, including me. See the special offer (referral link): https://sharesightlimited.cmail20.com/t/r-l-tdjhzjk-niuxvol-i/Join The Art of Value Patreon community for exclusive content I don’t share anywhere else: https://www.patreon.com/TheArtofValueDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 23, 2024 • 12min
Tom Lee Predicts Huge Rally For Small Cap Index
I react to Permabull Tom Lee from Fundstrat, who is predicting that the small caps Russell 2000 index will rally 40% by the end of the summer. We also look at another bull case thesis for small-caps.Related videos:Early Innings of Small Caps Rally?https://youtu.be/xswk_rmNM7kThe Stock Market ‘Great Rotation’ To Small Caps!https://youtu.be/Blev9SyBfVIThe Bull Case For Small Caps: Tom Lee + Goldman Sachshttps://youtu.be/VTCaMcppLXMSharesight is my recommended portfolio tracking and reporting tool. Join over 400K investors worldwide who trust Sharesight. See the special offer (referral link): https://sharesightlimited.cmail20.com/t/r-l-tdjhzjk-niuxvol-i/Stocks Today With JJ channel:https://www.youtube.com/@jjstockstodayReferenced videos:Russell 2000 will see a 40% rally by the end of the summer, says Fundstrat's Tom Leehttps://youtu.be/UChwrZQut7gThe bull case for small-capshttps://youtu.be/U2QsWA1QZCkJoin The Art of Value Patreon community for exclusive content I don’t share anywhere else: https://www.patreon.com/TheArtofValueDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 2024 • 9min
Dan Ives: Massive Palantir Stock Move Ahead!
I react to Dan Ives, senior equity analyst from Wedbush, who has a new bull case for Palantir stock (PLTR), raising the stock price target significantly. Ives says Palantir is the “Messi of AI”, and it’s going to be the “golden child of AI” in the future. He thinks Palantir stock has a massive move ahead of it, and he states his Palantir bull case. Related videos:Is The Bull Market Just Getting Started?https://youtu.be/fgwxraXgyVsPalantir Stock: Major Game Changing News?https://youtu.be/JimG3r00IHsStocks Today With JJ channel:https://www.youtube.com/@jjstockstodayReferenced videosExpect 'massive' Q2 earnings for AI chip stocks: Dan Iveshttps://youtu.be/NqO-d-SSI4EJoin The Art of Value Patreon community for exclusive content I don’t share anywhere else: https://www.patreon.com/TheArtofValueDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


