Okay, so Nebius stock went up 44%. Big deal. We’ve seen stranger things happen after a bottle of tequila. But 140% in three months? That's either genius-level investing or a sign the apocalypse is upon us. I'm leaning towards the latter, frankly.
The "Analyst" Angle
This "Undercovered Deep Insights" outfit is led by some guy named Moz Farooque. He's a "seasoned market analyst and storyteller." Storyteller? Seriously? Are we investing or listening to campfire tales? He's been featured on Yahoo Finance and InvestorPlace... which, let’s be real, ain’t exactly the gold standard for financial analysis these days. No offense to Moz, ofcourse.
He's a Fellow Member of ACCA and holds a BSc from Oxford Brookes University. Impressive, sure. But does he have a crystal ball? Because that's what you need to predict a 140% jump in three months. Or maybe just really, really good… luck.
And here's the kicker: "I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned." So, he's pumping up a stock he doesn't even own? That's either ethical investing on steroids, or… well, you know.
Question is: who does own the stock? And who benefits from this "eye-watering" gain?
Seeking Alpha's "Disclosures"
Seeking Alpha's always got their butt-covering disclosures, right? "Past performance is no guarantee of future results." Yeah, we got it. Thanks for the disclaimer that could apply to literally everything in life. "No recommendation or advice is being given." Then what's the point of the article, exactly? To fill up web pages with financial jargon?
"Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole." So, they're basically saying, "We have no idea what this guy is talking about, and we're not responsible if you lose your shirt." Solid strategy.
And then the kicker: "Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body." Wait, so my neighbor who plays the stock market on his phone during baseball games could be writing these articles? Fantastic.
All this makes me wonder: are these disclosures really protecting investors, or are they just protecting Seeking Alpha from lawsuits?
The Q3 Test: Boom or Bust?
The title mentions a "key Q3 test." But what exactly is this test? The article doesn’t say. Details are scarce. What new product is launching? What critical partnership is on the line? Is it just a made up thing to generate buzz? The original Nebius Stock Powers Up Ahead Of Key Q3 Test (NASDAQ:NBIS) article offers some insight, but the details remain vague.
See, this is what gets me. Hype without substance. A rocket soaring into the sky... with no fuel in the tank. We're all supposed to get excited about the potential, the "eye-watering" gains, without knowing the why.
And honestly, it reminds me of my landlord. Promises, promises, promises. "The plumbing will be fixed next week!" "The rent will stay the same!" Yeah, right. I'll believe it when I see it.
