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Accrued Interest

Simeon McMillan

High-conviction stock research from a media executive with a +3,400% track record (2016-2024). Institutional-grade analysis of US media stocks, value investing, and market trends.

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    Ex-Media Exec & Wall St. alum. Achieved a +3,400% return (2016-24) applying private equity rigour to public markets. I write Accrued Interest, a research letter for serious investors.

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