Eugenio Catone

2 days ago | seekingalpha.com | Eugenio Catone

Jun. 25, 2025 6:26 PM ET, , SummaryTesla, Inc.'s $1T valuation is unjustified given declining profits, weak margins, and heavy reliance on government credits. The robotaxi narrative, driving bullish forecasts like ARK's $2,600 target, is highly unrealistic based on current FSD technology and regulatory setbacks. Recent pilot events and safety tests show Tesla's autonomous driving is far from market-ready, with a history of missed timelines.

4 days ago | seekingalpha.com | Eugenio Catone

SummaryFactSet remains a highly resilient, profitable company with predictable subscription-based revenue and strong client retention, supporting its premium valuation. Q3 FY2025 results show steady growth in users and organic ASV, with high operating margins despite a temporary dip from the LiquidityBook acquisition. Dividend growth is sustainable but slow, and buybacks are ineffective due to dilution, making shareholder returns reliant on capital gain.

1 week ago | seekingalpha.com | Eugenio Catone

Jun. 19, 2025 1:06 PM ET, , SummaryFineco's shift toward brokerage and investing drives higher margins and growth, but its net interest income remains under pressure due to ECB rate cuts. Customer acquisition is robust, especially among affluent clients, fueling strong growth in assets under management and recurring management fees. Fineco's cost/income ratio is improving, and profits are rising faster than revenues, but the dividend is variable and best viewed as a bonus.

1 week ago | seekingalpha.com | Eugenio Catone

Jun. 19, 2025 9:00 AM ET, , , , SummaryStablecoins pose a limited threat to Visa; regulatory, operational, and consumer protection hurdles make overnight disruption highly unlikely. Visa’s global brand, trusted infrastructure, and consumer protections ensure continued dominance, even as stablecoins gain traction for niche use cases.

1 week ago | seekingalpha.com | Eugenio Catone

Jun. 17, 2025 11:47 AM ET, , , , , , , , SummaryGeopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel have spooked markets due to fears of surging oil prices and inflationary pressures. A closure of the Strait of Hormuz would be catastrophic, but I believe this scenario is highly unlikely for economic, political, and logistical reasons. Iran has repeatedly threatened to block the Strait but has never acted, as it would hurt its own economy and is difficult to execute.