Michael Burry, the investor made famous by The Big Short, is warning of a major risk in the AI data center boom. He claims hyperscalers like Meta are understating depreciation to artificially inflate GAAP earnings.<br>We dive into this controversial argument, explaining exactly what depreciation is and how extending the useful life of assets (like NVIDIA's GPU-based servers) impacts a company's financial reports.<br>But here's the real question for investors: Is depreciation the biggest threat, or should we be focusing on the massive Capital Expenditures (CapEx) already spent? We break down the implications for NVIDIA and the major hyperscalers.<br>Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membership<br>Supercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/<br>Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-form<br>Chapters:0:00 Introduction: The AI Data Center Bubble Conversation 1:13 Michael Burry's Depreciation Warning 1:56 Hyperscalers Extending Asset Useful Life (Meta, Oracle)2:07 How Depreciation Schedule Affects GAAP Earnings 3:05 What is Depreciation? (The IRS Definition) 3:29 Depreciation vs. Capital Expenditures (CapEx) 4:53 The Purpose of Depreciation 5:37 Depreciation vs. Operating Expenses 6:17 The Financial Impact of Meta's Extended Depreciation7:57 Why Depreciation is a Non-Cash Expense 8:15 The Real Risk: CapEx and Future Revenue Generation 9:58 Investment Strategy: NVIDIA vs. Hyperscalers<br>If you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!<br>*********************************************************<br>Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!<br>Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal.<br> #burry #michaelburry #thebigshort #nvidia #google #meta #capex #gpus #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks <br>Nick and Kasey own shares of Nvidia, Meta, Google, Amazon, Oracle
In this episode of Chip Stock Investor, we provide an in-depth update on Ubiquiti and Arlo Technologies. <br>We discuss Ubiquiti’s recent financial performance, including their sequential revenue growth, debt status, and inventory levels, and analyze the potential reasons behind their recent stock performance.<br>The focus then shifts to Arlo Technologies, exploring their transition to a subscription-based business model, revenue trends, and profitability metrics.
<br>Additionally, we consider the impact of the broader economic environment on these companies and offer insights into potential investment strategies. <br>
Chapters00:00 Ubiquiti's Performance03:21 Ubiquiti's Financial Health and Market Response04:26 Analyzing Ubiquiti's Inventory and Market Trends08:20 Arlo Technologies09:19 Arlo's Business Model and Financials11:43 Arlo's Market Position and Future Outlook<br>Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membership<br>Supercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/<br>Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-form<br>If you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!<br>*********************************************************<br>Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!<br>Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal.<br> #arlo #arlostock #ubiquiti #ubiquitistock #uistock #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks
Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM), is key fabless designer that has a large power chip and sensor portfolio. Historically ALGM has been primarily in the auto and industrial end market. and now has more customers in data center as well as in robotics. <br>Learn about Tunneling Magneto-resistance (TMR) sensor technology—an upgrade from older Hall Effect sensors—that is crucial for high-voltage applications in Electric Vehicles (EVs), green energy, and the imminent rise of industrial automation and robots. We explain the physics behind TMR and why Allegro is a leader in this high-precision, high-cost, and high-potential market.<br>We also review the latest financial guidance, which shows a sequential revenue increase in a typically seasonally slow quarter, signaling a recovery in the auto and industrial chip cycle. Discover why Allegro is positioned as one of a "basket of power and sensor chips" for the physical AI and robotics market and where they fit in the competitive semiconductor landscape.<br>Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membership<br>Supercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/<br>Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-form<br>If you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!<br>Chapters:0:00:00 - Allegro's Place in the Semiconductor Supply Chain (Fabless Designer)0:01:21 - The Sanken Electric, Polar Semiconductor, and TSMC Connection0:02:10 - Market Focus: Automotive and Industrial 0:03:22 - Magnetic Sensor Technology Evolution (Hall Effect to TMR)0:03:55 - Understanding Magnetic Fields and Hall Effect Sensors0:06:05 - Moving to Magneto-Resistive (MR/GMR) Sensors0:07:07 - Tunneling Magnetoresistance (TMR) Sensors0:08:00 - The High Cost and Future Adoption of TMR0:09:05 - Allegro's 48-Volt Ready Power Architecture0:09:50 - End Markets: Automotive (ADAS, Powertrain) and Industrial (Robotics, Data Centers, Solar)0:10:20 - Data Center Market Opportunity Per Server Rack0:11:00 - The Content Opportunity in Robotics and Physical AI0:12:35 - Power and Sensor Chips in Every Robotic Joint0:13:20 - Q3 FY2026 (Calendar Q4 2025) Guidance Overview0:14:15 - Breaking the Seasonal Trend (Sequential Revenue Increase)0:14:50 - Valuation and Growth Cycle Positioning0:15:47 - Investment Conclusion<br>*********************************************************
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Is the most profitable use of AI in 2025 generating videos of kittens trading stocks? Not quite. The digital advertising industry still reigns supreme as the best use of AI, and AppLovin stands out as a key player. This episode dives deep into AppLovin's recent financial performance, the SEC probe, and their exciting new ventures into e-commerce with a self-serve ads platform. We'll also cover their Q3 2025 earnings, growth rates, free cash flow, and future prospects. Plus, a sneak peek into our new Chip Stock Investor web app.Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membershipSupercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formIf you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!*********************************************************Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal.#applovin #appstock #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks Nick and Kasey own shares of AppLovin
Ouster (OUST) is a small-cap player in LIDAR, aiming for a role in AI infrastructure and Physical AI. After a pullback following its Q3 2025 earnings, we dive into the financials to see if this "prove it" stock is a buy the dip candidate.<br>
We analyze the company's supply chain, key customers like Serve Robotics, and break down Ouster's progress toward its long-term financial goals for revenue growth, gross margins, and operating expenses. While Q3 showed strong revenue acceleration, a look at free cash flow and the dilutive effect of the ATM program highlights the trade-offs of investing in a high-growth small-cap business.
<br>We also revisit a special valuation method we use for companies that aren't yet profitable to determine what Ouster would be trading at if it hit a 20% free cash flow margin. Tune in for our full analysis of Ouster's stock performance and outlook.
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<br>Chapters:00:00 Ouster's Supply Chain: Fabless Model & Key Partners (Benchmark, Fabrinet, Amazon)02:00 Amazon Warrants & Customer Relationships (Serve Robotics)03:00 Ouster's Long-Term Business Goals03:50 Revenue Growth: Hitting the 30-50% Target05:00 Gross Margins: Beating the 35-40% Goal05:30 Operating Expenses: Above Q3 '23 Levels due to R&D07:00 Free Cash Flow & Balance Sheet Concerns07:30 ATM Program & Share Dilution09:00 Ouster's Valuation: The 20% Free Cash Flow Margin Scenario11:00 The Small Bets Basket: Why Ouster is a "Prove It" Stock12:00 Our Final Thoughts on Ouster Stock<br>
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While all the focus is on the massive AI Data Center deals with OpenAI and Oracle, which could generate over $100 billion in revenue over ther course of 3 years , the near-term profit story is all about CPUs, PC/laptop stabilization, and EPYC. The shift to maximizing revenue growth—even with a potential 10% share dilution from the OpenAI equity award —is a big change for AMD investors. <br>
Chip Stock Investor breaks down the numbers, the massive GPU/MI400 series deployment risk , the surprising profit centers in Q3, and an updated Reverse DCF valuation. <br>
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ServiceNow and Netflix are splitting their stock in late 2025! In this video, we break down ServiceNow's 5-for-1 split (happening in December) and Netflix's 10-for-1 split (in November).
<br>We dive into the key reasons why high-growth companies like these, which have seen awesome revenue growth, choose to split their stock, including the often-overlooked motivation of managing employee stock awards and incentives.
<br>Is a stock split a sign of a coming stock price increase? Historically, stocks tend to do well immediately after a split, but we explain why the real long-term focus should be on Free Cash Flow per Share and continued growth.
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<br>Chapters:0:00:00 - Netflix & ServiceNow Stock Splits0:01:30 - ServiceNow's 5-for-1 Split Details0:01:57 - What ServiceNow Does (Workflow Automation, AI, Nvidia Relationship)0:03:55 - The Primary Reason for the ServiceNow Stock Split (Employee Compensation)0:05:30 - Netflix's 10-for-1 Split Details and Key Drivers (Global Expansion, Ad Tiers)0:06:40 - Stock Split Explained: Why More Shares Doesn't Equal More Value0:08:45 - The REAL Reason Split Stocks Often Keep Rising0:09:40 - What Long-Term Investors Should ACTUALLY Focus On <br>If you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!
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NVIDIA is investing $1 billion in Nokia to accelerate AI Radio Access Network (RAN) and research for 6G communications. This deal is an example of AI expanding beyond centralized data centers and into real-world applications like telecom infrastructure. We explore how this investment gives NVIDIA a strategic position in the future 6G network supply chain.
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We also discuss the differences between 5G and 6G, including a potential 100x increase in data transfer speed, aiming for near-zero latency, and increased capacity. This next generation of communication is primarily geared toward commercial and industrial use cases, such as real-time digital twins and advanced robotics, rather than standard consumer applications. We also briefly look at Nokia's supply chain dynamics and financial trends.
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Lam Research (LRCX) just released its September 2025 quarter earnings. Can the wafer fab equipment leader sustain its run?
<br>We break down the critical China sales concern (43% of revenue) and the US BIS affiliate rule impact, which forecasts a $200 million revenue hit in the December quarter and $600 million for calendar year 2026. Management expects demand from other regions (U.S., Taiwan, Korea) to offset these restrictions.
<br>Foundry, led by TSMC and other chip fabs, drove 60% of sales. Rising NAND demand is a key long-term tailwind. Q3 revenue was $5.32 billion. Lam’s large customer service revenue (roughly one-third of the business) remains a vital asset for customers repurposing equipment.
<br>We discuss why we're now advocating for patience with the stock after a 40% run-up, while noting the 2026 outlook may be stronger than current forward valuations imply.
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In this research update, we dissect GE Vernova's recent strategic announcement: the Prolec Acquisition, where GEV plans to buy the remaining 50% stake in the Prolec GE joint venture for $5.275 billion. This move is a major catalyst for GEV's growth story, shifting its focus from primarily revenue growth to accelerated profit margin expansion.<br>
The full ownership of Prolec, a key supplier of transformers, is immediately accretive to adjusted EBITDA beginning in 2026. Critically, the acquisition removes a non-compete clause that previously restricted GEV's direct participation in the North American market.
<br>This is strategically timed to capitalize on the estimated doubling of the total North American Energy Grid market by 2030, driven significantly by the massive demand for Data Center Power, especially for AI infrastructure. With this use of its strong, nearly $10 billion net cash balance—funding the purchase with a mix of cash and debt—GEV is solidifying its position in the high-growth Electrification segment.
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<br>Astera Labs and its peer Credo Technology Group is pulling back substantially from recent all-time highs. We dive into the narrative about what's causing the drop—including new product announcements from competitors like Broadcom and Nvidia—and explain the more fundamental reason for the recent volatility: statistics and a hefty valuation.
<br>Astera Labs is a fabless chip designer. Its original product was the PCIe re-timer (a chip that recovers and retransmits degraded data signals in a data center) but has since expanded into fabric switches, memory controllers, and Ethernet smart cable modules.
<br>Despite incredible triple-digit year-over-year revenue increases and a flip to profitability with a massive 69% free cash flow margin in Q2 2025, the market expects growth and margins to moderate. Learn why a current 60× Price-to-Sales ratio for a hardware business is a "hefty valuation" and what this means for investors.
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<br>Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction: Astera Labs Stock is Crashing[01:36] What Astera Labs Does (PCIE Re-timers & More)[03:15] Astera's Competitors: Broadcom, Nvidia, and the 'Narrative'[04:08] The Fundamental Reason for the Crash: Statistics and Volatility[04:47] A Growth and Profitability Story: Triple-Digit Revenue & Free Cash Flow[06:40] Why Growth Will Moderate in H2 2025 and 2026[07:07] The Valuation Problem: High Price-to-Sales for a Cyclical Business[08:58] Final Thoughts: Should You Panic?
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The announcement that NVIDIA's Spectrum X Ethernet is being used by Meta and Oracle has caused concern to investors regarding other networking companies. But should investors really freak out about this new competition?
We break down what Spectrum X is—NVIDIA's open-standards Ethernet system that competes with companies like Arista Networks. We also differentiate it from NVIDIA's proprietary AI training technology, Quantum X InfiniBand.
Discover the powerful counter-narrative: the strong partnership between Arista and Broadcom. They are working together on Ethernet-based XPU systems for hyperscalers. Broadcom has secured a massive $110 billion backlog and added new customers, including OpenAI, for these XPU-based computing racks.
With the market for AI networking and inference growing into a tidal wave, we explore whether there is plenty of new business to go around for Arista and Broadcom.
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Sea Ltd (SE) stock is a large conglomerate operating in key emerging markets like Southeast Asia and Latin America, primarily in e-commerce (Shopee), digital finance (Monee), and digital entertainment (Garena).
The company has successfully flipped to GAAP profitability, showing a stunning operational turnaround. In Q2 2025, GAAP Operating Income hit $488 million, up significantly from the prior year. Crucially, the Garena gaming platform, featuring the wildly popular game Free Fire, is the main earnings driver, contributing 44% of adjusted EBITDA. Following a return to growth in its core gaming segment, Sea Limited raised its full-year guidance, expecting digital entertainment bookings to grow over 30% in 2025.
The strong balance sheet, with $11.5 billion in net cash , provides a long runway for continued expansion and digital migration across its markets. We perform a reverse DCF valuation based on the current $1.95 TTM EPS to see what growth is currently "baked into" the stock price. Find out why you should "let your winners keep winning" and why we are holding this stock.
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[0:00] - The Financial Turnaround: Revenue Growth & Operating Leverage
[1:34] - Sea Limited Conglomerate: E-commerce, Gaming, and Fintech Overview
[2:21] - The Massive Addressable Market and Hierarchy
[2:48] - Why the Stock is Up: GAAP Profitability and Market Expectations
[4:05] - Segment Analysis: Revenue Breakdown vs. Earnings Power
[4:30] - What is a Digital Entertainment Booking (Garena's Model)?[5:30] - The Global Scale of the Free Fire Game
[6:06] - Garena's Growth Resumes: Bookings and Active Users Rise
[7:05] - The EBITDA Story: Why Sea is Still a Gaming Company (44% of Earnings)
[8:06] - Group Profitability: Q2 2025 GAAP Operating Income
[8:45] - Adjustments to EBITDA (Deferred Revenue, Loan Book, SBC)[9:40] - The Strong Balance Sheet
[10:10] - Strategic Importance in Southeast Asia & Latin America
[11:09] - Valuation Check: P/E Ratio and TTM EPS
[11:58] - Reverse DCF Analysis: What Growth is Priced In?
[13:35] - Why We Don't Trim Winning Stocks
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Everyone is talking about a new memory super cycle related to AI data centers, and suddenly, NAND flash is having its moment. SanDisk (SNDK) has returned to the public market after its spinoff IPO from Western Digital, and it’s back in growth mode.<br>
In this deep dive, we use our investing framework to analyze SanDisk's position in the storage market. We examine the major shift from HDDs (Hard Disk Drives) to SSDs (Solid State Drives) in data centers due to product shortages and the need for new solutions.
<br>Key Topics Covered:
<br>The Market: Why the NAND flash market is about to heat up and how SanDisk is uniquely positioned against memory chip makers like SK hynix and Micron.
<br>The Partnership: Our preference for SanDisk over Kioxia due to their Flash Ventures joint venture, allowing SanDisk to buy finished wafers at cost with a small markup (asset light model).
<br>The Innovation: SanDisk's invention of HBF (High Bandwidth Flash), which might be an answer to HBM for co-packaging next to GPUs.
<br>The Financials: Analyzing the 30x expected free cash flow valuation, the company's flip from free cashflow loss to free cashflow positive, the GAAP net loss, and the loan inherited from Western Digital.
<br>Investment Thesis: Whether SanDisk should be a small bet in a basket play alongside Lam Research and Pure Storage.
<br>TImestamps:(00:00:00) | Introduction: The Memory Supercycle and SanDisk's Re-IPO(00:01:06) | Core Product: NAND Flash, IDMs, and the $200 Billion Market(00:03:00) | SanDisk's History: Spin-off from Western Digital & The NAND Landscape(00:03:38) | The Storage Supply Chain: Lam Research, Kioxia, and Pure Storage(00:05:14) | Kioxia Partnership: Why SanDisk Gets Wafers "At Cost"(00:07:34) | The Market Catalyst: HDD Shortages and Data Center SSD Demand(00:09:56) | Next-Gen Innovation: High Bandwidth Flash (HBF) vs. HBM(00:11:15) | Enablers & Market Exposure: Fab Equipment (Lam, Applied) and Client/Cloud Segments(00:14:02) | Financials: Flipping from Free Cash Flow Loss to Positive(00:16:08) | Q1 Fiscal 2026 Guidance, Debt, and NTM Valuation(00:18:12) | Final Takeaway: SanDisk as a "Small Bet" in a Basket Play
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Netskope, a competitor in cloud security and SASE, has just hit the public market with its new IPO (NTSK). While the company operates in the booming cybersecurity industry and is growing revenue at over 30%, there are several critical risks potential investors must consider.<br>In this analysis, we run Netskope through our investing framework to uncover the opportunities and the red flags. We'll explore its innovative SASE platform, the ongoing "Browser Wars" in the AI era, and the complicated legal battles and shareholder structure lurking beneath the surface. Is this a top cybersecurity stock to buy now, or a high-risk bet for your portfolio?<br>In this video, we cover:[00:00:00] A Hot New Cybersecurity IPO: Introducing Netskope and its role in the emerging "Enterprise Browser Wars".[00:01:00] The Venture Capital Connection: Examining the role of top shareholder Lightspeed Ventures and its connection to another recent IPO, Rubrik[00:03:00] The SASE Market Opportunity: A breakdown of Netskope's focus on the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market and how its platform unifies cloud security.[00:05:00] Patent Battles & Legal Risks: Netskope's ongoing legal proceedings with competitor Fortinet over patent infringement claims.[00:06:00] Complex Shareholder Structure: Unpacking the risks of the dual-class share structure, where Class B shares get 20 votes each, concentrating control among insiders and VCs.[00:08:00] The Financial Red Flags: Netskope's GAAP net losses and negative free cash flow, despite impressive revenue growth.[00:10:00] Balance Sheet Concerns: A look at potential burdens on common shareholders from convertible debt and preferred stock.[00:11:00] Our Final Takeaway: Why we are still interested in Netskope as a potential small bet and a hedge against SASE leaders like Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet.<br>What are your thoughts on the Netskope IPO? Let us know in the comments below! 👇<br>📈 Ready to elevate your stock analysis?<br>Join Semiconductor Insider: Get access to all our research, live events, and our community of like-minded investors. Learn more at: https://chipstockinvestor.com/membership<br>Make awesome charts like us! Get 15% off any paid plan at Fiscal.ai using our special link: https://fiscal.ai/csi/ <br>Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-form<br>If you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!<br>********************************************************
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Figma's (FIG) IPO was one of the most anticipated in tech, and the stock price action was CRAZY! After the initial fervor, the price has pulled back significantly. Is this the buying opportunity investors have been waiting for?
CSI is taking a deep dive into Figma's first earnings report as a publicly traded company to find out.
In this video, we cover:
✅ New Acquisitions: Figma is already putting its IPO cash to work, acquiring Payload (a content management software company) and Modify (an AI-focused model context protocol).
✅ The Big Vision: How these acquisitions fit into Figma's goal to become the go-to platform for creating usable software, easily and intuitively.
✅ The Financials: We break down Q2
✅ Future Outlook: Management is guiding for a growth slowdown to 33% for Q3 and taking a hit on margins for the sake of expansion. Is this a red flag or a smart long-term play?
✅ The Verdict: Is Figma stock a buy, sell, or hold at its current price? We give our final analysis and key takeaways.
Timestamps:
[00:00:00] What Figma Does: A review of Figma's end-to-end platform that helps companies with fast, agile software development from ideation to shipping.
[00:02:45] Q2 Acquisitions: Breaking down the purchases of Payload, a Content Management System (CMS), and the AI coding startup, Modify.
[00:04:45] AI Strategy & New Products: How Figma is using AI to be a disruptor with new tools like Figma Make, Draw, Sites, and Buzz, which were announced at its Config developer conference.
[00:06:45] Model Context Protocol (MCP) Explained: Understanding how Figma connects designs to LLMs for coding assistance, with its Gen AI product housed on Amazon AWS.
[00:08:30] Q2 Earnings & Valuation: Analyzing the first public report with $250M in revenue and a $26B+ market cap, compared to Adobe's failed $20B acquisition offer from three years prior.
[00:10:30] CapEx & Hidden Costs: Exploring why even an "asset-light" company like Figma spends millions on physical hardware and cloud infrastructure from partners like AWS.[00:12:30] Future Financial Guidance: Breaking down the outlook for Q3 and the full year, including an expected growth slowdown and lower margins to fuel expansion.[00:14:05] Our Investment Strategy: Why we are being patient due to the high valuation and would only consider a very small Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) approach if we were to buy now.
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Nvidia and Intel announced a partnership last week that has investors foaming at the mouth. Will the 5 billion dollar check written to Intel from Nvidia be the lifeline INTC needs to complete their turnaround story? What key takeaways from the co-conference can we glean. Your non-breaking semiconductor news team has a few points to consider.
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<br>Timestamps:(00:00) Nvidia's $5 Billion Investment in Intel(02:37) Intel's Balance Sheet and Turnaround Strategy(04:06) Nvidia and Intel Product Collaboration(06:19) Challenges and Market Dynamics
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Hey everyone! Welcome back to Chip Stock Investor with Nick and Kasey. This week marks three years since our first video, and we’re celebrating by reviewing our journey and the performance of semiconductor stocks we’ve discussed. From Nvidia and AMD to Qualcomm, Broadcom and more, we'll recap how these companies have fared and our strategy for allocating investments in secular growth trends. We also discuss the performance of semiconductor ETFs like SOXX and SMH, and why handpicking stocks could be a better approach. Stick around until the end for our insights on future trends in the semiconductor industry and beyond. Thanks for being with us on for the last three years. Here's to many more!
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<br>Chapters:00:00 Reflecting on Past Videos and Investments02:13 Performance Review of Semiconductor Stocks03:27 Analyzing Semiconductor ETFs05:56 Understanding Secular Growth Trends09:54 Navigating Bull and Bear Markets16:59 Future Predictions and Market Cycles20:45 Closing Remarks and Future Outlook
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<br>Welcome to CSI's first video about Rubrik, another competitor in the cybersecurity landscape. The episode covers Rubrik's role in protecting company data, their recent acquisition of Predibase, and their transition to a cloud-based subscription model. Financial updates and guidance are also discussed, including revenue growth, free cash flow, and market volatility. Tune in for a detailed analysis of Rubrik's strategies, partnerships, and future outlook. Don't forget to check out our live events and Q&A sessions on Semi Insider!
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Timestamps:(00:00) Rubrik and Cybersecurity(01:23) Rubrik's Services and Market Position(03:52) Rubrik's Competitors and Partnerships(05:31) Recent Developments and Acquisitions(07:18) Financial Performance and Guidance(10:18) Investment Considerations and Risks
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<br>We discuss Synopsys' recent performance including the most recent quarterly report. The video highlights Synopsys' challenges, including reduced revenue from China, issues with a major foundry customer, and the restructuring of their global headcount. Finally, Nick and Kasey talk about the importance of owning a basket of stocks and what CSI is doing with its portfolio.
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Timestamps:(00:00) Overview of Synopsys and Ansys(01:10) Revenue and Free Cash Flow Analysis(02:17) Fiscal Year 2025 Targets(04:01) Challenges and Issues(06:46) Restructuring and Strategic Review(08:01) New Guidance and Future Prospects(11:36) Conclusion and Investment Strategy
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