# TIP808: Current Market Opportunities w/ Daniel Mahncke & Clay Finck

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Published: 2026-04-19T00:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

On today's episode, Clay is joined by Daniel Mahncke to discuss the companies they find most interesting in today’s market. They discuss Mercado Libre’s long-term growth potential, Amazon’s expanding earnings power driven by AI and robotics, and how AI could impact Constellation Software and other related companies. They wrap up the discussion by touching on a company that AI is very unlikely to disrupt — Hermès. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro00:10:08 - Why Mercado Libre continues to grow rapidly despite short-term margin pressure00:17:19 - How Mercado Libre’s ecosystem creates long-term advantages in e-commerce and fintech00:25:06 - Why Amazon’s investments in AI and robotics could significantly expand margins00:23:21 - How AWS and AI infrastructure demand position Amazon for long-term growth01:07:40 - The real risks AI poses to SaaS and vertical market software businesses00:40:03 - Why companies like Constellation Software may remain more resilient than investors fear01:14:20 - Daniel’s thoughts on Hermès after the recent 40% pullback in the stock Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TIP Mastermind Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn how to join us in Omaha for the Berkshire meeting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join ⁠The Intrinsic Value Conference⁠ in Omaha this May 1, 2026! Daniel’s model on Hermès. Related Episode: TIP804: Kinsale Capital Stock Deep Dive w/ Clay Finck & Daniel Mahncke. Related Episode: TIVP058: Hermes: The Most Prestigious Luxury Brand in the World w/ Daniel Mahncke & Shawn O’Malley. Related Epi…

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