Intelligent Investment Today - The Warren Buffett Way

What happens when investors suddenly decide they don't like a company's latest product?
In this episode of Intelligent Investment Today, David Coombs examines Ferrari's share-price reaction to the unveiling of its first fully electric model, the Luce. Ferrari's Milan-listed shares fell sharply following the launch, raising a fascinating question for value investors: did the underlying value of the business really change overnight, or did the market simply react emotionally to what it saw?
Using Ferrari as a real-world case study, David explores the difference between share price and intrinsic value, the dangers of relying on gut feeling, and why Benjamin Graham's famous concept of Mr Market remains so relevant to investors today.
The episode also looks at Ferrari's brand, scarcity, pricing power and competitive advantages, before considering what the company's subsequent share buybacks might tell us about the market's initial reaction.
The Luce may ultimately prove to be a brilliant strategic move—or a mistake. But investors don't need to predict the future with certainty. They need to understand the economics of the business, estimate its intrinsic value and maintain a sufficient margin of safety.
The market can tell you the price. It cannot tell you what a business is worth.
Key topics
Ferrari and the launch of the Luce
The difference between price and intrinsic value
Benjamin Graham's Mr Market
Market sentiment and emotional investing
Ferrari's brand, scarcity and pricing power
Competitive advantages and economic moats
Share buybacks and market reactions
Why value investors should focus on the business, not the noise
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In this episode of Intelligent Investment Today, we break down one of the most liberating truths in investing: you don’t need to predict the future to succeed. Drawing on the wisdom of Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett, we explore why forecasts about interest rates, recessions, oil prices, elections and economic trends are so often wrong — even when they come from experts. 
Instead of trying to outguess the world, we explain how focusing on intrinsic value, margins of safety, and the underlying economics of a business can help investors sleep better, worry less, and make smarter long‑term decisions. With clear examples, calm reasoning, and a reminder that “confidence is not the same as accuracy,”  this episode encourages listeners to stop chasing predictions and start analysing what truly matters.
A thoughtful, grounded guide for anyone seeking clarity in a noisy financial world.
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Why did Warren Buffett buy Nebraska Furniture Mart, and what made Rose Blumkin (Mrs. B) one of the greatest entrepreneurs he ever encountered?
In this episode of Intelligent Investment Today, David Coombs explores one of Warren Buffett's most fascinating acquisitions and uncovers the timeless investing lessons hidden inside an apparently ordinary furniture retailer.
Starting with just $500 and unable to speak English, Rose Blumkin built Nebraska Furniture Mart into one of America's most successful retail businesses through a simple philosophy: "Sell cheap and tell the truth." Buffett recognised far more than a successful retailer—he saw exceptional management, a powerful competitive advantage, outstanding business economics and a company built around genuine customer value.
You'll discover:
 Why Warren Buffett invested in Nebraska Furniture Mart 
 The remarkable story of entrepreneur Rose Blumkin (Mrs. B) 
 How low prices became a lasting competitive advantage 
 The importance of business moats, scale and operational efficiency 
 Why Buffett thinks like a business owner—not a stock market trader 
 Practical value investing lessons every long-term investor can apply 
Whether you're interested in value investing, Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Berkshire Hathaway, or identifying high-quality businesses with durable competitive advantages, this episode offers practical insights into how intelligent investors evaluate companies beyond the daily movements of the stock market.
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In this episode of Intelligent Investment Today, we explore a deceptively simple insight from Warren Buffett that reshapes how we think about investing: you only have to do a few things right in life, so long as you don’t do too many things wrong.

Drawing on the enduring principles of Benjamin Graham, we unpack why successful investing is less about predicting the future and more about protecting yourself from permanent loss. Rather than chasing constant brilliance, the greatest investors focus on discipline, patience, and margin of safety—ensuring they survive long enough for compounding to do its work.

We examine why catastrophic mistakes matter far more than missed opportunities, why excitement is often the enemy of returns, and how staying within your circle of competence can quietly outperform more aggressive strategies over time.

Ultimately, this episode makes a simple but powerful case: investing success is not built on perfection. It is built on durability, restraint, and the ability to avoid doing too many things wrong.
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In this episode of Intelligent Investment Today, we examine one of the most important—and most frequently misunderstood—distinctions in investing: the difference between investment and speculation.

Using a personal £750 stake in The New European (now The New World) as a real-world case study, we explore why not every purchase of shares qualifies as an investment in the Benjamin Graham sense. Sometimes, an opportunity is driven less by intrinsic value than by curiosity, narrative, or the simple desire to observe what happens.

We discuss why Graham insisted on a clear distinction between investment and speculation, how margin of safety separates disciplined analysis from hopeful expectation, and why accurately labelling our decisions may be one of the most valuable disciplines an investor can develop.

The episode also considers the psychological dangers of "small" speculative positions, how narratives can quietly replace valuation, and why keeping speculation separate from a long-term investment strategy is essential for protecting both capital and decision-making.

Whether you've ever bought shares because a story intrigued you—or simply wondered where investing ends and speculation begins—this episode offers a thoughtful framework for recognising the difference.
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