Buy Hold Rant - Stocks and Investing
Buy Hold Rant is a fast-paced investing podcast that cuts through market noise. Each episode dives into stocks, company earnings, and the market moves that actually matter. Hosted by Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper, the show breaks down their latest investments, the thinking behind every buy and sell, and the surprises that shake markets in real time. Insightful, opinionated, and refreshingly honest, Buy Hold Rant is where real investors talk markets without the fluff.
Episodes
Ep 46: $MU $1,800 Target? $AAPL Price Increases, $RKLB to acquire $IRDM
So much tech news this week! The guys tackle major questions like, can Micron Technology (MU) realistically reach a bold $1,800 valuation target? And what could the company's rising tensions with Apple mean for the future of memory pricing and supply chains? In this episode of Buy Hold Rant, Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper break down the biggest stories moving tech, AI, and public markets righ
Ep 45: $MU Earnings, the Future of AI and Micron Deep Dive!
It's Micron ($MU) earnings day, and the results did not disappoint! In Episode 45 of Buy Hold Rant, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper break down Micron's blowout Q3 2026 earnings report, discuss the company's growing role in the AI ecosystem, and examine the significance of its recently announced deal with Anthropic. In response to a listener question, the guys also speculate on
Ep 44: $MU Expectations Too High? $SPCX IPO, Revisiting $SMCI & $UBER
What's the latest following the SpaceX IPO and Cursor acquisition? And how do we feel about Elon Musk becoming the first trillionaire? In Episode 44 of Buy Hold Rant, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper discuss the latest with all things Elon Musk, share portfolio updates, and answer listener questions as usual! They dive into the puzzling market reactions surrounding Meta ($META), examining
Ep 43: Was $RIVN Launch Day a Success? $AAPL Dev Conference, OpenAI IPO and More!
In this episode of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper discuss the major tech news from the past week, from the massive infrastructure spending fueling the AI boom to the latest developments at OpenAI, Rivian, and Apple. The guys share their perspectives on what matters, what doesn't, and where investors should be paying attention.🔥 In this episode:🚀 Google ($GOOG)
Ep 42: $MU Crosses $1K? Plus, 8 Bullish Reasons for RIVN, Anthropic IPO and More!
Micron ($MU) crosses the $1,000 mark, Rivian's ($RIVN) future looks brighter than ever, and Wall Street is already dreaming about the next mega IPOs, including SpaceX and Anthropic. In Episode 42 of Buy Hold Rant, Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper break down some of the biggest stories in tech investing and the companies they can't stop watching.🔥 In this episode:📊 Micron surges past $1,000
Ep 41: $MU $1.6k Target Too Low? SpaceX Numbers, $RACE New EV, $IMAX Sale
In this week's episode of Buy Hold Rant, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper are back with a full agenda, from Rivian's ($RIVN) launch announcement of the R2 on June 9th to Micron's ($MU) unbelievable surge to the potential effects on Rocket Lab ($RKLB) related to the upcoming SpaceX IPO.🔥 The guys discuss:💾 Micron surges toward $1000🚀 Rocket Lab keeps climbing🛰️ What happens to Ro
Ep 40: $NVDA Reports Earnings! Plus $MU, $RKLB and $RIVN Updates
Buy Hold Rant Podcast Episode 40 is here and hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper are breaking down the latest moves in their portfolios, discussing the biggest market stories and earnings reports, and answering listener questions.In this episode:🚀 Hamid explains why he trimmed Rocket Lab ($RKLB)⚡ Dustin talks about buying Rivian ($RIVN)🚙 The guys try the Rivian R2 configurator and debate their i
Ep 39: $MU and $RKLB Go Hyperbolic, Plus $IREN, $EOSE, and $ASTS Earnings
Episode 39 of the Buy Hold Rant podcast is here! On this episode, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper dive into the biggest investing stories of the week, including why they both decided to trim their Rocket Lab ($RKLB) positions. What’s really happening with Rocket Lab, and has the market gotten ahead of itself? They also break down AST SpaceMobile ($ASTS) earnings and compare and contrast ASTS
Ep 38: $MU Next $1 Trillion Company? $BMBL Earnings, $META Robotics
Welcome back to Episode 38 of the Buy Hold Rant Podcast with your hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper. This episode is packed with Q1 2026 earnings analysis, stock market talk and spicy rants on the latest in tech and investing:🔥 Key Topics:🚀 Could Micron ($MU) be the next $1 trillion company?🐝 Bumble’s ($BMBL) Q1 earnings & subscriber struggles📊 Earnings roundup: $SMCI, $AMD, $UBER & $DI
Ep 37: Can Earnings Save the Market? $AMZN, $MSFT, $META, $GOOGL, & $HOOD
In this episode of the Buy Hold Rant, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper dive into the biggest market-moving stories and ask the question everyone’s thinking: can earnings keep this market going?🔥 Key Topics:📊 Robinhood earnings — Hamid sells, but why?💻 Big Tech breakdown — $AMZN, $MSFT, $META, and $GOOGL earnings reports⚠️ Memory shortage concerns — What a potential supply crunch could mean for
Ep 36: New $AAPL CEO, $AMZN & $HOOD Invest in AI and More!
Lots to cover this week! In Episode 36 of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper dive into the surprising leadership shift at Apple ($AAPL), with Tim Cook stepping down as CEO and John Ternus taking the reins. The guys speculate what this could mean for Apple’s future, innovation strategy, and stock outlook. They also talk about Amazon’s ($AMZN) massive $25 billion investm
FIXED: Ep 35: $HOOD & PDT Rule, $EOSE New Partner, Software Stocks with Poor Moats
There's lots to talk about on Episode 35 of the Buy Hold Rant Podcast! Hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper discuss why the market has been flashing green and ask the big question: should we actually be excited, or is this just another head fake? The guys break down what’s really driving the recent momentum and whether it has staying power. They also discuss why especially Robinhood ($HOOD) h
Ep 34: $META Muse Spark AI, $HOOD Named Trustee, $RKLB vs SpaceX and More!
Markets are moving higher on news of an Iran ceasefire, and Hamid and Dustin break down whether this rally has staying power. They also dive into Hamid’s portfolio strategy and what he plans to do with his cash in this environment. The guys also discuss Robinhood ($HOOD) being named Initial Trustee for Trump Accounts and Meta's ($META) new Muse Spark AI model,. Plus, they compare Rocket Lab (
Ep 33: Increased $MU, $META, & $IREN Investments, AI CapEx Spending, & More
It's been a roller coaster of a week in the markets. In this episode, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper break down their latest stock portfolio updates, including why they both recently bought Micron (MU) and what’s driving their conviction. They discuss whether they believe MU will be affected by helium shortages coming as a result of the war in Iran and if that will influence their buyin
Ep 32: Increased $MU Investment, $RIVN & $UBER $1.25 Billion Deal, and More!
The guys are back! In Episode 32 of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper break down some of the biggest stories shaking up the market right now and what they actually mean for investors.💡 Key Takeaways📊 A deep dive into Micron’s ($MU) recent stellar earnings and why the market reacted negatively despite the strong results🤝 The surprising partnership between Rivian ($RIVN
Ep 31: $MU Earnings, $META Layoffs, $HOOD's RVI, $RIVN R2 and More!
Lots of news this week! In this episode of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper break down Meta's ($META) recent layoffs, Rocket Lab's ($RKLB) volatility and the latest Micron earnings results. Watch as the guys analyze live $MU's mind-blowing results that leave Hamid speechless. They also discuss the company's surprising stock drop in spite of the ma
Ep 30: $RIVN R2 Pricing, $HOOD Goes Platinum, $BMBL Earnings and More!
In this week's episode of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper break down the major announcements from some of their biggest investments. First, the guys dive into a potential leak of Rivian's R2 pricing ahead of the company's upcoming R2 reveal event at SXSW on March 12. What does $RIVN enthusiast Hamid think of the numbers? They discuss Mind Robotics, Ri
Ep 29: New $AAPL MacBook! Plus $RKLB, $ASTS, $EOSE Earnings, and More!
This week has been jam-packed with news from some of the biggest companies on the market. In this episode of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper break down the massive developments in tech, from Apple's ($AAPL) new product announcements to the the real winner in the Paramount/Warner Bros deal (spoiler: It's $NFLX). The guys also discuss the latest earnings fro
Ep 28: $META & $AMD Team Up & OpenAI Acquires OpenClaw. Plus $CRM, $HIMS Earnings & More!ed Episode
This week, Meta ($META) announced a massive AI chips deal with AMD ($AMD) and OpenAI acquires OpenClaw and hires its creator. In this week's episode of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper discuss these two major announcements and how they will impact the companies involved for better (or worse?) They also break down the latest earnings reports from Salesforce ($CRM
BONUS POD: Interview with Rivian's ($RIVN) RJ Scaringe
In a special episode of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper talk to Rivian Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe. As shareholders themselves, the guys have lots of questions for Scaringe, including how is Rivian ($RIVN) going to make up for burning nearly $25B in cash? Is the R2 the way to do it? Plus, Scaringe explains where he sees the car industry going, how EVs fit into that
Ep 27: $HOOD Venture Fund, $RIVN Shoots up on Earnings, Portfolio Updates and More!
Q4 earnings are still rolling out and Robinhood ($HOOD) makes a major announcement. In Episode 27 of Buy Hold Rant, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper do a deep dive into Robinhood's latest announcement that it will IPO its Robinhood Ventures Fund ($RVI), with Hamid making the case that this new fund is the very best possible way to invest in private companies. The guys also discuss Rivian&
Ep 26: $HOOD Earnings, $RIVN R2, $BMBL Falling, Portfolio Updates and More!
It was another rough day for the markets, but the guys are back to try to keep things in perspective. In Episode 26 of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper break down some of their portfolio updates, including Hamid's additional $HOOD buys and Dustin's $GOOGL and $AMZN buys. They also discuss the latest earnings reports from $SHOP and $SPOT and Dustin lays out
Ep 25: Market Selloff, $GOOGL $AMD $PLTR Earnings, Plus $MU & $HOOD Buying
There’s no other way to put it: the market is in free fall. So, what is there to say? The guys of Buy Hold Rant are back to try to make sense of the past couple days. In this episode, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper talk the red market, what it means and how to not panic. They break down the week’s biggest tech news, from SpaceX acquiring xAI to Tesla ($TSLA) cancelling the S and X models to
Ep 24: $TSLA $META $MSFT Earnings, Copper & Gold, Plus $MU & Portfolio Updates
Some of the biggest companies reported Q4 earnings this week and the guys have LOTS to say. In this episode of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper break down the earnings results of some of the biggest companies, including some of the major holdings in each person's portfolio. The guys dive in to the latest copper trend thanks to headlines predicting a looming copp
Ep 23: $NFLX Earnings, $RKLB, $MU, $META Portfolio Updates and More
Earnings season continues with some major tech companies reporting, including Netflix ($NFLX) and Intel ($INTC) later this week. In Episode 23 of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper discuss updates in some of their biggest holdings, including Rivian ($RIVN), Micron ($MU), and Meta ($META). They also discuss $NFLX earnings, which follow after Warner Bros. officially acce
Ep 22: $APPL and $GOOGL Partner Up, $META, $RKLB, $MU Portfolio Updates, Plus 2025 Q4 Bank Earnings
Apple ($APPL) and Google ($GOOGL) become unlikely partners with a major announcement this week. In this episode of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper discuss the latest major tech news, which, of course, is Apple's announcement to use Google Gemini to run its AI-powered Siri. Is Steve Jobs rolling in his grave? Hamid and Dustin discuss the possible strategy behind
Ep 21: Is $MU a buy? $NVDA's Autonomy, Plus $EOSE, $IREN, $RIVN and more!
The boys are back and ready to ring in the new year with updates on their latest portfolio buys, 2026 projections, and rants (as usual). In this episode of Buy Hold Rant, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper do a a deep dive into Micron ($MU) and the global memory shortage driven by AI, data centers, and storage demand. They break down why Micron’s growth trajectory could mirror earlier stages of
Ep 20: $TSLA Robotaxi Getting Real, Waymo Raising $15 Billion, plus Rivian and Ford news
It's the last episode of 2025 and things are getting electric (vehicles, that is)! In Episode 20 of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper plug in (pun intended) to the rapidly changing electric vehicle (EV) landscape and return to the comparison between Tesla ($TSLA) and Rivian ($RIVN). They also speculate about the future of Ford ($F) and other legacy car makers and
BONUS Pod: $RIVN Autonomy Day - The good AND the bad!
Rivian's ($RIVN) Autonomy Day is here and Hamid is at the event in person! In this bonus episode of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee reports on Rivian's announcements, both the impressive and unimpressive. Hamid also covers his demo drive of Rivian's autonomous driving capabilities and his one-on-one conversation with Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe.#techstocks #ri
Ep 19: $NFLX and $WBD merger, $META slashing VR, Earnings from $ADBE & $ORCL
This week is packed with news! In Episode 19 of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper break it all down, from Rivian’s ($RIVN) upcoming Autonomy Day to Netflix’s ($NFLX) bold offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery ($WBD) to Meta’s ($META) evolving AI strategy. Plus, the guys describe their own paths to becoming investors and Hamid anticipates attending Autonomy Day. 🔥 In thi
Ep 18: $RIVN Autonomy Day, $AEO Earnings, Bitcoin ETFs, Taxes and More
Your favorite investors are back at it again! In Episode 18 of Buy Hold Rant, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper discuss Rivian’s ($RIVN) upcoming Autonomy Day on December 11, with Hamid anticipating attending and participating in a live demo of the company's latest product. Dustin also breaks down Vanguard’s surprising move to allow Bitcoin ETFs and what that means for the crypto market. P
Ep 17: $GOOGL TPUs vs $NVDA GPUs, Portfolio Updates and the Michael Burry Short
It's a shorter week with Thanksgiving coming up, but the week isn't short of news! In this episode of Buy Hold Rant, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper tackle the week’s biggest market stories—from holiday trading shifts to tech hardware battles and bold investor predictions. The guys break down NVIDIA ($NVDA) GPUs vs Google ($GOOG) TPUs, Meta’s ($META) rumored TPU orders, and Michael
Ep 16: $NVDA Earnings - Plus $AAPL CEO Rumors, $RIVN, $BMBL and More
The market has been a little unstable this week to say the least, especially when it comes to tech stocks. But what does this mean for future performance? In this episode of Buy Hold Rant, Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper commiserate with each other about the recent market volatility and break down their outlook going forward. Plus, Nvidia's ($NVDA) Q3 earnings report, Tim Cook's possible
Ep 15: $BMBL Crashes, $RKLB Beats, $RIVN Rips, Plus $GOOGL, $META and more!
We're celebrating our 15th episode with a big one! This week, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper share portfolio updates and dig into some of the most interesting earnings reports and strategy updates across tech and space, including the latest with Rocket Lab ($RKLB) and AST SpaceMobile ($ASTS). Is the space race heating up? Also, Bumble ($BMBL) plummets and Hamid breaks down why. Plus, a
Ep 14: $RIVN Deep Dive, Plus Earnings from $HOOD, $AMD, $BMBL and more!
Q3 2025 earnings continue with reports from major companies like Uber ($UBER), Rivian ($RIVN), Robinhood ($HOOD), AMD ($AMD), Bumble ($BMBL), and more. In Episode 14 of Buy Hold Rant, Dustin and Hamid do a portfolio check-in and Hamid reports his portfolio took a bit of a hit. He also does a deep dive into Rivian's earnings, stock performance, and company outlook. Plus, the guys discuss why U
Ep 13: $MSFT $META $GOOGL Earnings, OpenAI Restructure and the AI Bubble
Q3 Earnings season is in full swing, with some of the biggest tech companies reporting this week. The good news is, several of them are seeing green. In this episode of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, Hamid and Dustin break down tech earnings from Microsoft ($MSFT), Meta ($META), and Google ($GOOGL) and fintech earnings from SoFi ($SOFI) and PayPal ($PYPL). The guys also dive into OpenAI’s transition t
Ep 12: Tesla Q3 Report, ChatGPT Releases Atlas, Plus Netflix, Rivian and More!
Tesla’s (TSLA) earnings brought mixed reactions as revenue beat expectations but EPS fell flat, while Netflix (NFLX) shares slipped after reports included a one-time tax hit from Brazil. Meanwhile, the AI race continues, with the new ChatGPT Atlas browser getting attention as a legit Google Chrome (GOOG) challenger. Plus, Hamid gives his review of the latest Meta AI glasses (META) and the guys dis
Ep 11: Market Flash Sale! Plus, Earnings Season Begins & Portfolio Updates
In this episode, the guys break down the recent market flash sale, how it hit their portfolios, and why high conviction keeps them from panicking during downturns. They review earliest earnings reports and anticipate the coming earnings season. They also chat about Rivian ($RIVN), Rocket Lab ($RKLB), Bumble ($BMBL), and Robinhood ($HOOD), plus why keeping cash on hand can be a game-changer.🔥 Key t
Ep 10: Rocket Lab Surges & Tesla Disappoints + Rivian, Rocket Lab and Shopify Portfolio Updates
In this episode, the guys discuss Rocket Lab's ($RKLB) major surge and Tesla's ($TSLA) big "nothing burger" announcement of its "new" models, which are just cheaper, refreshed versions of the Model 3 and Model Y. They also discuss their major portfolio moves this week -- what did they do and why? Plus, Hamid talks about his past portfolio successes and fails and Hamid
Ep 9: Guest Shay Boloor talks Rocket Lab, IONQ & AI + Government Shutdown!
In this episode, guest Shay Boloor, investor and Chief Strategist at Futurum, joins the guys to explain his investment strategy, discuss his wins with Rocket Lab ($RKLB), share his excitement for IONQ, Inc, ($IONQ) and quantum computing, and much more. Hamid, Dustin, and Shay (aka StockSavvyShay) also compare portfolios and dive into what's really driving the market. 🔥 Key Takeaways:🏛️ Why is
Ep 8: Robinhood, Bumble & Rivian Updates | Meta Glasses Demo Fail + NVIDIA’s $100B OpenAI Bet
The guys are back! In this episode, Hamid breaks down his latest moves in Robinhood ($HOOD), Bumble ($BMBL), and Rivian ($RIVN), while Dustin shares his own updates on Robinhood. We also dive into the big tech headlines of the week:📺 Hulu’s new Bumble movie “Swiped" came out this weekend. Will it have any impact on the company’s stock or brand?🚗⚡ What are Rivian's 6 catalysts that keep H
Ep 7: Elon Buys $1B of Tesla, Rocket Lab Raises $750B Cash, the Latest Portfolio Moves and More!
In this episode, the guys share their latest portfolio updates and, as always, dive into the latest market movers and investment opportunities.🚀 Rocket Lab ($RKLB) shares drop 12.5% after the company announces a $750M stock offering, but could this be a smart move long term?👓 Meta ($META)'s Meta Connect 2025 event is this week and anticipation builds with the launch of the company's Ray-
Ep 6: Portfolio Updates, Lululemon + Oracle Earnings, iPhone 17 and Elon’s $1T Payday
In this episode, we break down the guys' big summer portfolio moves. What have we been selling, trimming, and holding?Also:🦅 American Eagle ($AEO) pops 40% and Lululemon ($LULU) misses big. What does this say about the volatility in retail and why it’s tough to hold long term?💛 Hamid still loves Bumble ($BMBL). He talks about the company's growth potential and why it's more attracti
Ep 5: Tesla Master Plan IV, Apple iPhone 17, AEO Earnings, and Rocket Lab and Bumble Updates
We’re back with Episode 5, and this week’s market talk is packed! 🚀- Why after 8 years and a $50k deposit did Hamid finally cancel his Tesla Roadster 2 order? - Tesla's ($TSLA) latest Master Plan IV falls flat, full of too many vague and unkept promises.- Will we see AI features, battery life breakthroughs, or just another faster phone + better camera announced at Apple's ($AAPL) iPhone
Ep 4: Tesla or Rivian for Autonomy bet? NVIDIA Earnings and Abercrombie vs. Gap vs. American Eagle
Markets moved on big earnings this week! 🚀NVIDIA ($NVDA) beat on revenue and EPS but still dropped after hours. What does this mean for AI stocks like Tesla ($TSLA), Meta ($META), Microsoft ($MSFT), Google ($GOOGL), and Apple ($AAPL)?Rivian ($RIVN) : Hamid boosted his stake 43%, betting on its AI-driven self-driving tech. Could its $16B valuation someday rival Waymo?MongoDB ($MDB) crushed expectat
Ep 3: Red Market Panic? $HD vs $LOW, $INTU & $ZM Earnings, Pixel 10 Event & Portfolio Moves
The market’s flashing red - is it time to panic? Hamid and Dustin break down this week’s key earnings from Home Depot vs. Lowe’s, Intuit, and Zoom, along with other notable reports. Hamid shares why he sold Supermicro to buy more Bumble, and the hosts weigh in on Google’s new Pixel 10 vs. iPhone. Plus, listener questions and fresh portfolio updates.Earnings Hub: https://earningshub.com/Hamid'
EP 2: $ASTS Rockets Past Satellites, $MNDY & $CAVA Earnings, $ETH Rips 🔥 + How Hamid Picks Stocks
ASTS rockets after earnings while Monday dumps. Hamid and Dustin cover this week's earnings, Etheriums rip, and Hamid's portfolio updates. Hamid also shares his strategy for picking stocks and the two also answer some listener questions, including offering thoughts on companies like Amazon and Duolingo.Earnings Hub: https://earningshub.com/Hamid's Savvy Trader Portfolio: https://sav
EP 1: Sydney Sweeney's Great Ads, Rivian and SMCI Earnings, and Bumble Buzz
In the inaugural episode of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, hosts Hamid Shojaee and Dustin Alper discuss the success of American Eagle's Sydney Sweeney ads, breakdown the week's earnings reports and speculate on the future of companies like Rivian, Uber, Bumble, Shopify, and Rocket Lab. The two compare their current portfolio and Dustin shares his 2-year-old's investment strategy. Chapt
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