"I Spent 51,000 Minutes Doing THAT in 2024?!"

How Spotify Wrapped led me to an investing idea… Published By Money & Markets, LLC. December 06, 2024 Published By Money & Markets, LLC. December 06, 2024 [Turn Your Images On] [Turn Your Images On] From The Desk of Chad Stone Managing Editor, [Money & Markets Daily]( "I Spent 51,000 Minutes Doing THAT in 2024?!" Money & Markets Daily, Ever use a company's product so much that you forget to stop and think about investing in its stock? It happened to me this week when the 2024 edition of Spotify Wrapped dropped. Spotify Wrapped is a yearly round-up that the music streaming service compiles each December. It lets Spotify's 640 million users see how their listening habits played out over the year. If you're on Facebook, these round-ups have likely dominated your feed this week. Here's the damage for me: [Turn Your Images On] What can I glean from this data? - I listened to A LOT of music this year. At 51,005 minutes, that's just under 2.5 hours on average per day. I'm not sure if this is me bragging or a call for help… - One jam band (King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard) and electronic music (the rest of my Top 5) were my soundtrack for 2024. - I need to see how Spotify Technology SA (NYSE: SPOT) stacks up in Green Zone Power Ratings… Let's get to it. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Turn Your Images On]( [Stunning Trump Exec Order Leaked]( [This secret document]( contains stunning details about Donald Trump’s very first order of business… the minute he steps back into the White House. Because if what’s in this leaked document is even half true (and trust me, it comes from a very, very credible source)... 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Digging a little deeper, Spotify's premium subscriber base grew 12% year over year to 252 million in the third quarter. It's impressive enough to have a product that more than 7% of the global population uses. Converting almost 40% of that audience into paid subscribers is insane! The mix of all things audio with a splash of social media features is working for Spotify. So, how does SPOT stock stack up in Green Zone Power Ratings? --------------------------------------------------------------- [Turn Your Images On]( [Adam O’Dell Guest to Make Shocking Stock Market Statement?]( On Thursday, December 12th at 1 p.m. Eastern, Adam O’Dell will be sitting down with a brand-new guest… And what this man says on camera may completely blow you away. But it could also lead to profits 40 times higher than what you’re seeing now. 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I noted [back in April]( that Spotify was raising its subscription prices, and it's clear that the strategy is paying off. As it converts more of its massive free subscriber base into premium subscribers, underlying revenues should grow substantially. Operating income increased 1,300% compared to a year ago, highlighting SPOT's 86 rating on Quality. Of course, I can't ignore its Value rating of 7 out of 100. This is a tech stock through and through. And investors have bid SPOT up to exorbitant valuations. It trades at a P/E ratio of 131.9, almost triple the internet and data services industry average of 45.2. Investors are banking on growth continuing to fuel SPOT's share price, and those valuations drag its overall rating down. This is where its 95 rating on Momentum comes in. Over the last year, SPOT has gained a massive 154%, trouncing the broader S&P 500's 33% gain over the same period. SPOT's ratings have improved as the stock has soared higher. I'd keep a very close eye on this one. Now, back to blasting King Gizzard's b741 on repeat. (If you like classic rock/blues, check it out!) I think I can beat 51,005 minutes next year… Until next time, Chad Stone Managing Editor, [Money & Markets Daily]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Check Out More From Money & Markets Daily: - [INTEL'S $20 BILLION MISTAKE…]( - [THIS 2022 HOTLIST WAS CHOCK-FULL OF WINNING STOCKS]( - [INTEL’S “ROAD TO ZERO” IN 2025]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Turn Your Images On]( Privacy Policy The Money & Markets, 702 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. To ensure that you receive future issues of Money & Markets, please add info@mb.moneyandmarkets.com to your address book or [whitelist]( within your spam settings. For customer service questions or issues, please contact us for assistance. The mailbox associated with this email address is not monitored, so please do not reply. 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