A message from Porter & Company “If it keeps on raining, the levee’s going to break.”
– Led Zeppelin, 1971 That might sound like rock poetry. But it’s also one of the sharpest ways I’ve heard to describe the way financial collapses unfold… right up there with Ernest Hemingway’s famous line about going broke: “Gradually, then suddenly.” Make no mistake, it’s raining right now. In July, the U.S. Treasury announced something most Americans will never see on the front page: They’re planning to borrow $1.01 trillion this quarter alone. That’s nearly double what they forecast just months ago… a record surge in government borrowing as they scramble to refill depleted coffers. This isn’t normal. It’s not prudent. And it’s certainly not what Trump promised when he returned to power. It’s panic-level fiscal behavior. And if you don’t have a plan to protect your money and move to safer, smarter ground you could be swept away by what’s brewing. That’s why I’m reaching out today. Because I believe we are now entering America’s breaking point – and the time is going to come far sooner than most people are ready for when the cracks tear wide open. I take no pleasure in revealing that the process has already begun. And I believe the aftermath will divide America into two camps: rich and poor. I’ve just recorded a new emergency briefing to help you understand what’s happening and how to get on the right side of it. You’ll discover: - Why this new wave of panic borrowing is even more dangerous than it appears
- How Trump’s policies are accelerating the crisis
- And what I believe you must do now to prepare… including three investments that could benefit as capital rotates aggressively into safer, harder assets
Zeppelin wasn’t writing about national debt, but the sentiment is on the money… “Crying won’t help you, praying won’t do you no good…” Sitting back and hoping for the best is the worst thing you can do right now. You’ve got to get ahead of this and take serious preparatory action. Let me show you how my team and I are doing this, before the levee breaks: 
Good investing, Porter Stansberry
Additional Reading from MarketBeat Media CAVA's Honeymoon Ends With a 16% Stock DropWritten by Chris Markoch. Published 8/13/2025. 
Key Points - CAVA beat EPS estimates but missed on revenue and posted weaker-than-expected same-store sales growth at 2.1%.
- Flat traffic and lowered same-store sales guidance drove a 16% stock sell-off despite continued restaurant expansion.
- With 398 locations and a goal of 1,000 by 2032, CAVA remains in early expansion mode despite short-term consumer headwinds.
Restaurant stocks have closely mirrored artificial intelligence (AI) names this earnings season—investors aren't applying a one-size-fits-all approach. In the AI space, they're hunting for companies that can monetize the technology. In restaurants, they're rewarding businesses that clearly demonstrate their value proposition. Wall Street always seems to be on the right side of the market. Now you can see why.
A new tool called Quant X tracks hidden options activity to flag Wall Street's next moves—before price reacts. It's your edge in an unpredictable market. See how Quant X helps level the playing field This selective mindset helps explain the sell-off in CAVA Group Inc. (NYSE: CAVA) after its second-quarter report. CAVA shares plunged more than 16% in midday trading following the August 12 release. Results were mixed but tilted positive. Revenue came in at $280.62 million, just shy of the $285.65 million consensus, while earnings per share of $0.16 beat the $0.13 estimate. The closely watched same-store sales metric rose 2.1%, below the projected 6.1%. Yet the real catalyst for the drop was guidance: CAVA lowered its full-year same-store sales growth outlook from 4–6% to 3–4%, citing flat year-over-year traffic and softer demand among lower-income consumers. While traffic held steady compared to last summer, it did improve sequentially from the first quarter. Management noted that higher-income markets remain resilient, but softer spending power is "putting a fog" over the near-term outlook. It's Rarely Just One Reason After earnings, analysts often hunt for a single culprit or catalyst, but multiple factors usually drive results. For CAVA, a significant headwind was tougher comparisons: last summer's steak launch—one of the chain's most successful menu additions—helped fuel strong year-ago comps. Management highlighted that markets where steak performed exceptionally well faced the steepest comparisons. While not the sole factor behind softer same-store sales, it was a meaningful drag alongside broader consumer weakness. A Profitable and Growing Company Despite the challenges, CAVA delivered growth on the expansion front. The chain opened 16 net new restaurants in the quarter, taking its total to 398 locations across 28 states and the District of Columbia. Investors should remember that CAVA is still early in its national rollout. The company aims to reach 1,000 restaurants by 2032, implying broader coverage and growth less reliant on price increases. A Young Stock With High Expectations CAVA has been publicly traded only since 2023, so analysts and investors are still refining its valuation. Like many young stocks, CAVA rallied on enthusiasm that its Mediterranean-focused menu could carve out a niche in the fast-casual market. CAVA stock more than doubled in its first year (June 2023–June 2024), then nearly doubled again between June and December 2024. That impressive run also pushed valuation to lofty levels. Even after this pullback, CAVA trades at a price-to-earnings ratio above 59x—more than twice the sector average of around 28x. It's fair to say the honeymoon phase is over, but the sell-off doesn't make the stock untouchable. If You Love the Food, Buy the Dip The most unsettling takeaway is what many suspected: a divide between higher-end and lower-end consumers, with the latter under pressure and clouding the outlook. However, that's not the same as outright rejection of CAVA's health-conscious menu—this revenue dip may well be cyclical. Shares could slide further in the short term, but that weakness may create a buyable dip. One potential catalyst: a Federal Reserve rate cut in September. The CME FedWatch Tool now assigns a 99.9% probability to a September cut, which could ease consumer pressure. A rebound in revenue growth and a more reasonable valuation might spark an end-of-year rally. MarketBeat's analyst forecasts echo this view. Five analysts have cut their price targets for CAVA stock, yet every target remains below the consensus price of $103.56, suggesting room for upside if conditions improve.
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