CRM 2026-08-28 Why Salesforce's Alliance With Anthropic Changes Everything
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catechwilliams on X
$DAKT. Over the last 3 weeks have won several large upgrades—Colorado, UVa football stadiums. Each $15M projects to boost backlog and revenue >10% in the next quarter, further solidifying dominant market position. https://t.co/JFou9jCYxr
Little Owl Research on X
@marginofdanger @BillAckman Additionally, $HHH as a pure play MPC is much more valuable than the sum of its parts. Though the market doesn't understand it well at the moment it will likely come to appreciate it more as it grows and produces substantial FCF. Patience is key here.
catechwilliams on X
$DTC Market awakening to strat alts noted yesterday. “We are currently undergoing a full strategic review of every key facet of our company...have engaged a leading strategic firm.” Multiple assets to sell. New CEO from $VSTO. 7x EPS, high SI. Large upside on any favorable news.
catechwilliams on X
$GMS Ray Jay Conf right now. Tracking well ahead of recent guide—new larger wins, wallboard prices +MSD last 2 wks, accel share gains, hi margin complimentary biz organically 2x in 3 yrs. 10x P/E vs peers at 15-20x (BLDR, BLD, IBP). Long runway for growth w strong balance sheet.
catechwilliams on X
$CVGW It appears DOJ and SEC are investigating for Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations in Mexico. Could result in fines, revocation of FDA license to distribute in US. Shocking no one is considering this existential risk. https://t.co/Icgbfgjn4a
catechwilliams on X
$CART Moved forward its lock-up expiration date to 2/16 (Thursday) from the original 3/19. >65% of the shares will be eligible for sale. COO leaving, just announced a restructuring w ambitious guidance. Almost certainly did so to support the stock in advance of a secondary.
catechwilliams on X
$DAKT Est $50-70M revenue project. 4 jumbotrons, 5 ribbons + software contract for 2 stadiums. https://t.co/ANVOiAiZHn
catechwilliams on X
$CVGW Announced expanded FCPA investigation by DOJ SEC related to Mexico ops (ie. cartel dealings). Likely large fines, potentially criminal charges. Customer losses almost certain, big grocers, restaurant chains want no association. Unclear how it isn’t down >50% on this news. https://t.co/KnTFnsTbcs
Investor Letters
All letters- Palm Harbour Capital July 2026 064850 $136M082920 $890M
- Protean Funds July 2026 DVYSR $103MEVGGF $17B
- Sequoia Fund First Half of 2026
- Hayden Capital Q2 2026 AMZN $2.8TGOOGL $4.1T
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Making sense of Sandisk’s long-term financial model
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Late August 2026 Random Ramblings
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[scuttleslops] AI Data Center Economics, ADI, INTU, IDXX
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Big Tech Off-Balance Sheet Concerns
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The Junk (Mail) Merger Arb
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Core Memory
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CCC Is in the Middle of the Wreckage
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