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The Cheesecake Factory is a stock that I believe most people do not understand it's actual potential; or really what makes this stock so attractive for long term growth. Here is a brief description of the company according to Benzinga: "Cheesecake Factory Inc owns and operates restaurants in the United States and Canada under brands that include The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, and a collection within the Fox Restaurants Concepts subsidiary.

Key insights Airbnb is changing from a travel-only app to a full lifestyle platform (stays, rentals, experiences) International markets are growing faster than the US, which is slowing down Product experience is improving a lot, with AI making search and booking easier Regulations are becoming a big risk, especially in Europe where listings are getting removed The way people move around the world has changed. It’s not only about holidays anymore.

WH is a company that I actually took interest in a couple of months ago when I happened to stay at one of their franchise hotels. I had to leave early in the morning at like 4 and when I went out to the parking lot I was astounded that in the little town I was was absolutely full.

Key Takeaways Starbucks has heavily invested in new leadership, pushing for a turnaround by hiring former Chipotle's CEO Brian Niccol. Niccol's plan simplifies the offering, reduces costs through operational efficiencies, and raises employee satisfaction.

Afya Limited (NASDAQ: AFYA) is a Brazilian company specializing in medical education and digital health services. Sector: Education Industry: Medical Education Market Capitalization: $1.4b (small cap) Major Competitors: Afya Limited (NASDAQ: AFYA) is a prominent player in Brazil's medical education sector.

Catalysts Duolingo Max, featuring AI-enabled features, somewhat positively adopted. Steady growth continue in current market conditions.

Education is broken. Public schools have become battlegrounds that serve the lowest common denominator.

How does Atour make money? Atour is a hotel management company, mainly with its own hotels, as it seeks greater efficiency by reducing the number of rented hotels (only 32 as of December 2024).

Key Takeaways Store growth plans to increase by 74% internationally, but only 12% in the US. Coffee demand is expected to be a tailwind for revenues longer term, growing at a stable 4.2%.