Three High-Conviction Equity Pitches from SumZero’s Top Stocks 2026 (IPCO:CN, DKNG:US, LRN:US)

Описание: In this special 10-year anniversary edition of SumZero’s flagship investment competition, we present the three highest-rated equity pitches from SumZero Top Stocks 2026 – selected from over 100 submissions over the course of multiple rounds by our broader investment community and a panel of senior buy-side investors.

This session features deep, institutional-quality underwriting on:
International Petroleum — capital discipline, asset quality, and downside protection in a volatile energy tape
DraftKings — market structure, regulatory risk, unit economics, and long-term margin durability
Stride — misunderstood fundamentals, valuation disconnects, and asymmetric upside potential

Each pitch is followed by live Q&A with experienced judges, covering management quality, competitive dynamics, valuation frameworks, and regulatory or legal considerations.

A fascinating behind-the-curtain look at how serious investors debate risk, conviction, and opportunity.

Timestamps:
00:00 — Introduction to Top Stocks 2026 (10-Year Anniversary)
00:43 — Competition structure & judging framework
01:00 — Introducing the three finalists

Pitch 1: International Petroleum
02:00 — Investment thesis
10:53 — Judge Q&A

Pitch 2: DraftKings
18:40 — Core thesis & market opportunity
21:17 — Legal and regulatory landscape
25:02 — Prediction markets & Supreme Court implications
29:57 — Market sentiment, stock impact, and structural hold

Pitch 3: Stride
35:21 — Value thesis & market misconceptions
41:11 — Growth outlook and downside protection
43:50 — Final thoughts & takeaways

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