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Deliveroo – Unfairly hammered?

Lack of support looks to have been the cause. Deliveroo took a hammering on its first day of trade falling 26% below the issue price in what I suspect has...

Xiaomi – The vulture dance.

Xiaomi’s looks to be going after Huawei’s business. Xiaomi’ latest launches signal a change in direction for the company that I suspect has been triggered by Huawei’s problems which have...

Deliveroo – Corporate governance blues.

The dual share distribution causes problems. Deliveroo may already be regretting its decision to list in London as a number of big funds have decided to skip the IPO on...

COVID-19 – Social capital pt. II.

The great office return beckons. While the hottest stay-at-home at home stocks have started to correct from their highs, I think there is probably a long way to go as...

Faraday Future – Uncertain future.

Easy money has a price. Faraday Future is an EV company with a very chequered history, but even this is capable of commanding a multibillion-dollar valuation with no intention to...

Facebook – The Wizard of OZ pt. II

I am not convinced that Facebook is paying anything. Facebook has struck a 3 year deal with News Corp (see here) to “pay” for the Australian news that hosts on...

Stripe – Valuation dressing

Opportunity or threat? Stripe has raised $600m at an eye-watering valuation of $95bn in a funding round that appears to have no purpose other than to provide a base from...

Roblox – Cash flow mirage

Long term prospects but wait for a dip. Roblox has the potential to morph into something far more interesting than it is today, but a large cash flow crunch when...

Mapbox – Profitability drive

Mapbox reshuffles to go for automotive. Mapbox has moved into a new phase of its development by moving its founder and CEO into the role of chairman and chief strategy...

Zoom FQ4 2021 & COVID – Social capital

Zoom is growing on the back of a declining asset. Zoom reported another great set of results but its success and the ability of its customers to manage through the...