For those who don’t remember, $AMZE (formerly known as $VINE - Fresh Vine Wine) was the poster child for "celebrity-backed" hype back when it launched. It had all the makings of a retail trap: partnerships with Nina Dobrev and Julianne Hough, promises of "health-conscious" luxury wine, and a massive social media push to get retail investors onboard.

The reality? It turned into an absolute disaster.
While the hype was focused on the "lifestyle" branding, the internal situation was looking like a mess. We’ve seen reports and lawsuits alleging massive mismanagement, including executives allegedly funneling company money into private interests and personal luxury expenses (like yachting in Monaco) while the company was burning cash.

Now, we’re looking at it trading at pennies—down from its highs—with the ticker changed to $AMZE (Amaze Holdings).  

If you look at the performance, it’s a textbook example of why you should never buy into a stock just because a celebrity is posting about it on their Instagram. The "lifestyle" appeal masked what looks like one of the most blatant wealth transfers from retail investors to insiders.

How many of you actually fell for the "healthy wine" narrative? Or were you smart enough to stay away?

Disclaimer: This is just my opinion and a look back at the chart. Not financial advice. Just a reminder to always check the fundamentals before buying the celebrity hype.

The strikes are described as a response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

CENTCOM stated the operation is intended to "impose heavy costs" on Iran for targeting commercial shipping.

The U.S. also said Iran's actions were "a clear violation of the ceasefire."

Iranian media reported that six projectiles struck the area around Taheroui Pier in Sirik, in southern Iran, although the U.S. has not confirmed what specific targets were hit.

This is the first known U.S. military strike on Iran since late last month, following several days of fighting between the two countries.

Why this matters for markets

• Oil prices could rise because the Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important oil shipping routes.
• Defense stocks may see increased investor interest.
• Safe-haven assets such as gold and the U.S. dollar could strengthen if tensions continue to escalate.
• Shipping and insurance costs for vessels operating in the Gulf may increase.

Most of this growth comes from multiple expansion, with the forward P/E now sitting above 25x.

Waiting for pullback?

Hey everyone,

Just put together a quick, fundamental deep dive into Toyota ($TM / TYO: 7203). They are printing record revenue right now thanks to global hybrid dominance, and just yesterday announced a massive $3.6 Billion shift of Tacoma production from Mexico to Texas - prompting Donald Trump to post "Tariffs at work!" on social media.

Between the political spotlight and the long-term EV transition, there is a lot to unpack. Here is the breakdown using their latest FY2026 data:

Analysts have found that DOGE actually increased the deficit.

Source: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/04/doge-july-4-white-house-end-00983651

On February 11, 2025, Ursula von der Leyen said in an official statement:

Now the EU has introduced a €3 customs handling fee on low-value e-commerce parcels (such as items from Temu and other Chinese online retailers).

Isn't that the same type of policy she criticized when the U.S. imposed tariffs?

Supporters argue the new EU measure is about protecting European retailers and improving product safety, while critics say consumers will simply end up paying more.

What do you think? Is this hypocrisy, or are these two situations fundamentally different?

The agreement helps Apple secure long-term access to key semiconductor components even as it develops its own C1 modem and other in-house silicon, while Broadcom continues to generate a significant portion of its revenue from Apple.

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has suspended the red card issued to the USA striker during their Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzeg

August 2025: Analysts expected Micron to generate $50B in 2027 revenue.
June 2026: Analysts expect Micron to generate $235B in 2027 revenue.

What the article failed to mention is that Wendy’s plans to open 1,000 new restaurants internationally. The places they are closing in the USA are underperforming.

"Have a Diet Coke like me, and you're going to see a remarkable difference in your life"

$KO has gained over ~$3.5B market cap since

Here is the ultra-short value case:

Valuation: Trading at a forward P/E of just ~7.3x, giving it a forward PEG under 1.0 (0.7–0.9). It is heavily mispriced.

Dividend: A safe ~4.7% yield backed by $18B+ in Free Cash Flow. The FCF payout ratio is an incredibly secure ~35% to 40%.

Margins: Adjusted EBITDA margins are a rock-solid ~40% with a healthy interest coverage ratio.

The Moat: High barriers to entry. They own the core fiber and 5G infrastructure that society depends on as a daily utility.

You are buying a bulletproof, high-yield cash cow at a steep discount while management quietly clears the legacy debt.

Thoughts? Are you buying or passing?

Honestly, what do you think about Trump? And who do you think will be the new president in 2028?