Chip Stock Investor Podcast

Data center AI servers, like the powerful systems Nvidia (NVDA) is developing, are creating some new engineering problems that need to be solved. Two of them are higher power delivery, and keeping computing systems cool so they perform at optimum levels. Nvidia has called out Vertiv (VRT) by name as a key engineering and supply chain partner. The stock has soared in 2024, but is it a buy? Chip Sto...

Dive into the electrifying world of lithium stocks! This dive explores lithium market trends, spotlights industry leader Albemarle, and especially promising small-cap stock Arcadium Lithium. There's great long-term potential for this critical small provider of the resource for the EV revolution, and power efficiency as a whole. Nick and Kasey discuss the upside, but also risks investors need t...

Chip Stock Investors Nick and Kasey explain how to invest money by adopting a structured framework. They illustrate this with their own top-down approach to investing, using Vishay Intertechnology (VSH) as an example. This method involves analyzing macroeconomic factors, secular growth trends, industry leaders, and competitive advantages. They advocate for a methodical evaluation process free from...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is still in the early innings, but some investors are already looking for the next big thing, the “next Nvidia” stock. Is quantum computing the next tech revolution? Chip Stock Investors Nick and Kasey dive into quantum computers’ disruptive potential, and simple ways investors can prepare now to profit. Learn about quantum computing basics, research and development ch...

Chip Stock Investor has big cybersecurity industry updates. Private equity and big tech clearly see value in security software, and investors should take note. The changes are illustrated by moves that one of the industry leaders, Fortinet (FTNT), has been making in network and cloud cybersecurity. Don't miss this research on top cybersecurity stocks! Videos/research to check out: https://chip...

Chip Stock Investor prepares for a portfolio shakeup! May's stock changes might surprise you. Get exclusive analysis, stock reveals, and insights inspired by Warren Buffett's long-term approach of focusing on highly profitable proven winners. Videos to watch: https://youtu.be/aY8Qz5eh5Hk https://youtu.be/8rnYlLC34Ak https://youtu.be/1rwlxNTyd_A https://youtu.be/b40bhVqRAZc 👉👉 Chip Stock...

This video from Chip Stock Investor cracks the code on finding winning chip stocks for 2024, like Onsemi's electric vehicle technology and 2 hidden gems you won't hear about anywhere else! We'll use a CAKE analogy to make the complex world of chip manufacturing easier to understand (seriously, it's fun!). Plus, discover how to snag long-term growth in efficient power consumption te...

This Chip Stock Investor video breaks down Google's massive $20 billion annual payment to Apple for default search engine status on iOS. This is what's at the heart of the DOJ case against Google's internet search monopoly. Nick and Kasey explore how this payment can be calculated, and reveals the significant impact it has on Apple's profitability. 👉👉 Chip Stock Investor offers a...

This video from Chip Stock Investor analyzes Lattice Semiconductor's recent performance. Despite a recent downturn, Lattice is outperforming major competitors like Intel and AMD in the FPGA chip market, gaining market share with its Nexus and Avant lines. 👉👉 Chip Stock Investor offers a premium membership that gives you: Community: 🙏 Connect with other investors interested in chip stocks. D...

Qualcomm (QCOM) stock has been a top semiconductor stock so far in 2024. Helping its outperformance along has been the hot Automotive chip segment. In this episode of Chip Stock Investor, Nick and Kasey discuss the latest earnings update and why Qualcomm’s rebound is poised to get even better. Last QCOM Video: https://youtu.be/vIytBb1cvXg 👉👉 Chip Stock Investor offers a premium membership that g...

AMD's Q1 2024 earnings reveal its push into AI. Can it catch up to Nvidia? Chip Stock Investor hosts Nick and Kasey break down the latest results and explain AMD's future in the AI market – and why AI is a big distraction for AMD shareholders. Subscribe for more semiconductor stock analysis! 👉👉 Chip Stock Investor offers a premium membership that gives you: Community: 🙏 Connect with oth...

Visa is one of our core holdings at Chip Stock Investor. Visa stock has been doing right by us for many years. But is Visa the platinum standard for cloud computing stocks? Nick highlights the digital payments network leader as a prime example of success in the cloud and enterprise computing sector. The discussion covers a high-level view of Visa's business model, its contributions to cybersec...

Lam Research (LRCX) earnings are in! Were the results a win, a loss, or just as expected? Chip Stock Investors Nick and Kasey break down the report, analyzing key takeaways for investors. We'll delve into Lam's financial health, growth potential within the semiconductor industry, and whether it's poised for success before the next semiconductor memory chip growth cycle. Get the insight...

This video delves into Meta's latest earnings report, focusing especially on the guidance for CapEx on AI systems. It appears the market is starting to fret over the "Nvidia tax." Despite the initial market panic over Meta's stock price drop, the company is actually doing quite well as it benefits from another "year of efficiency." But Nvidia (NVDA) could be a big benef...

Tesla (TSLA) has been in a world of hurt. It just reported a decline in vehicle sales, and thus a fall in revenue. This episode of Chip Stock Investor explores Tesla's current challenges and outlines three key items the company can work on to return to profitable growth. Nick and Kasey discuss the EV industry's prospects, putting the controversies surrounding Elon Musk aside and focusing o...

Wall Street is starting to fret about the “AI bubble” as it tries to figure out how new artificial intelligence systems are being monetized. No need to worry, AI is hiding in plain sight. One of the top users of AI are the AI developers themselves. Enter Cadence Design Systems (CDNS), one of the leaders in electronic design automation (EDA) used for semiconductors, computing systems, automobiles,...

A significant Friday selloff in the stock market had many investors spooked, especially our viewers who are heavily invested in semiconductor stocks. In this episode of Chip Stock Investor, we delve into reasons behind the selloff. Nick and Kasey discuss why Nvidia (NVDA) falling 10% in a day needs context, Supermicro's (SMCI) earnings report non-announcement, and broader concerns in the semic...

Intuitive Surgical is one of Chip Stock Investor's favorite health tech stocks. It's by far and away the best performing health stock in our portfolio. The revenue growth may look pedestrian, but profitability is poised for continued growth. This company could very well be with us for many years to come! Find out the details in this episode with Chip Stock Investor's "resident nur...

ASML stock is taking a tumble after its latest earnings. It seemed the market was totally focused on the first deliveries of its newest EUV lithography machine to Intel (INTC) to fuel next-gen chip manufacturing, but was ignoring the financial guidance ASML management had provided a few months ago. Shares are giving back some of their 2024 gains, but it's no surprise. This was always going to...

Qualcomm (QCOM) stock has been hot in 2024, outperforming not just broader market indices, but also most major semiconductor indices as well. That’s impressive, considering many of these indices are top-heavy on Nvidia (NVDA) stock. Chip Stock Investor breaks down what has happened so far this year, and revamps their valuation model on Qualcomm. Nick and Kasey discuss how the Snapdragon X Elite ch...

Chip Stock Investor explores the implications of a recent stock price downgrade of Arista Networks (ANET), emphasizing the importance of a moderate viewpoint in evaluating businesses. The downgrade, which shifted Arista from a 'buy' to a 'sell' due to Nvidia's (NVDA) “rising competition,” spurred a discussion on the essential technologies of Ethernet and InfiniBand, their roles...

This video from Chip Stock Investor updates our viewers on some news from Applied Materials. The company has been making some strategic maneuvers in the semiconductor industry, paring back some expenses, raising its quarterly dividend by 25%, and gearing up for the next chip manufacturing bull market. Nick and Kasey discuss the company's consistent growth, notable for outpacing peers despite a...

Aehr Test Systems' (AEHR) latest earnings update was just as they forecasted it would be: Revenue tanked 56% year-over-year. Aehr’s products are cyclical, and with the diminished demand for test and burn-in systems, particularly for silicon carbide (SiC) chips used in electric vehicles (EVs), Aehr is in a bit of a slump. Customers are expected to take delivery of the company’s equipment for Si...

This episode of Chip Stock Investor discusses Intel's current position in the semiconductor industry and its plans for a turnaround. Nick and Kasey explain Intel's financial underperformance compared to the SOXX ETF and other chip stocks, and detail Intel's shift towards a new financial model by disclosing details on Intel Products and Intel Foundry. Nick and Kasey especially analyze t...

Chip Stock Investor provides an in-depth analysis on whether it's time to sell Nvidia stock, focusing on the semiconductor industry's growth and Nvidia's performance within it. Nvidia has had a massive run in the last year as the new bull market has begun, especially with its data center sales reaching over $18 billion in the last quarter alone. Nick and Kasey discuss the factors drivi...