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▶ 4:23 · Neoclouds & Cloud Computing · Google Cloud hits 63% growth with 33% operating margins at scale
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Asymmetric Investing

Alphabet's INSANE Quarter: Instant Reaction!

2026-04-29 · 1 company · 3 thematic
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travis hoium

Travis Hoium hosts the Asymmetric Investing podcast/YouTube channel and manages the Asymmetric portfolio. He conducts fundamental research using Fiscal AI and focuses on platform business models, healthcare technology, and consumer subscription businesses. He discloses holding Hims & Hers as one of his largest positions.

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