Big 3: CUBE, FLY, INTC

The host and guest Achilles Larea Jr. dive into a volatile macro landscape defined by persistent inflation, driven by wage growth, housing costs, tariffs, and geopolitical disruptions in the petrochemical sector—particularly impacting critical inputs like helium used in chip manufacturing. Larea argues that inflation could reach 4.2%, forcing central banks to raise rates rather than cut them, which complicates the investment outlook. Despite this, he identifies three high-conviction picks: CubeSmart, a storage REIT with predictable 7-10% annual rent growth and undervalued positioning; Firefly Aerospace, a space exploration play with strong technical momentum and 12% upside potential in 18 months; and Intel, which has surged 75% year-to-date, now seen as a strategic complement to AI leaders like NVIDIA despite its recent dormancy. Rick Ducat’s technical analysis confirms bullish patterns in all three, with key support levels and breakout potential, though caution is urged on near-term consolidation risks. The episode underscores a shift from passive exposure to active, sector-specific positioning in a high-inflation, high-uncertainty environment.