Chip Stock Investor Podcast

Micron just reported a record-breaking quarter with $13.6 billion in revenue and confirmed that their capacity is fully booked through 2026. We analyze the company's impressive sequential growth and the Q2 outlook which implies a 132% year-over-year revenue increase. Additionally, we clarify the misunderstanding regarding the company's decision to exit its direct-to-consumer memory unit ve...

Caterpillar isn't just moving dirt—they've been powering the grid for decades. But now, that "boring" energy business is becoming the main event.<br>In this video, we break down how Caterpillar’s long-standing Energy & Transportation segment has officially overtaken construction as the company's largest revenue driver. AI data center power needs have turned this leg...

Everyone is focused on the "Brain" of the robot (AI models), but they are ignoring the "Body"—the sensors, power chips, and actuators needed to make them move.<br>In this video, we break down the robotics supply chain as we head into 2026. While the hype is focused on humanoid robots like Tesla’s Optimus, the real investment opportunity lies in the industrial semiconducto...

Oracle is increasing capital spending by $15 Billion, but they didn't raise their revenue guidance. <br>In this video, we break down the multiple factors impacting Oracle’s (ORCL) Fiscal Q2 2026 earnings. Debt is rising toward $110 Billion, free cash flow has swung to negative $10 Billion, and a one-time sale of Ampere is masking the true net income.<br>We analyze why Oracle is sel...

Netflix just bid $83 Billion for Warner Bros, but they left out half the company. Now, a hostile takeover from Paramount could ruin everything. Here is why we aren't buying Netflix stock on this news.<br> In this video, we break down the massive bidding war for Warner Bros Discovery. Netflix has officially entered the chat with a complex deal to acquire HBO and the Warner Bros movie stud...

Salesforce has officially completed its acquisition of Informatica three months ahead of schedule, but the real story on the recent earnings call was the company's aggressive pivot to "Agentforce," which was mentioned (a lot) during the presentation. In this breakdown, we analyze how Informatica serves as the critical software infrastructure layer, providing the clean data integratio...

Marvell Technology (MRVL) just dropped massive news: a $5.5 billion acquisition of Celestial AI and a new partnership roadmap with Amazon AWS. In this video, we break down Marvell's Q3 earnings, why they are buying a semiconductor startup for such a high price tag, and the "Photonic Fabric" technology that aims to solve data center bottlenecks.<br> We also discuss a critical si...

Pure-play robotics stock Symbotic (SYM) has had a wild ride in 2025, soaring to new highs before taking a significant hit—dropping ~21% in just 24 hours. After several write-ups on our research platform, we decided it was time to make a video!<br> In this video, Nick and Kasey break down exactly what Symbotic does, from its AI-powered intake systems to the "SymBot" mini-robots auto...

Nvidia has just announced a $2 billion purchase of Synopsys stock, tightening the relationship between the AI hardware giant and the leading Electronic Design Automation (EDA) company. In this video, we break down why Nvidia is betting big on its upstream partner and what this means for the future of the semiconductor supply chain.<br>We explore the strategic reasoning behind the deal, inclu...

While investors have been piling into Nvidia and AI infrastructure, the narrative for Enterprise SaaS has shifted to "all-out destruction." The fear? That AI will disrupt legacy software. The reality? A circular reasoning trap that has crushed valuations and created potential opportunities for patient investors.<br>In this episode, we analyze the current state of the software marke...

The media narrative on Google (Alphabet) has flip-flopped again. Suddenly, Google TPUs are "killing" Nvidia, Gemini 3 is here, and the stock is soaring. But is AI dominance really the reason Google stock has doubled since April?<br>In this episode, we dig past the headlines to uncover the real catalyst behind Google’s recent stock performance—and it has less to do with the TPU vs....

Is it time to look past the AI bubble and focus on the infrastructure actually securing it? Today, we’re pivoting to a top secular growth trend: Cybersecurity.<br>With the industry projected to grow 12% annually and hit $215 billion in spending by 2025, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is making aggressive moves to dominate the landscape. We discuss their M&A strategy—including the purchase of...

The market is pulling back (NASDAQ down 8.5%, and the bearish claims against Nvidia and the entire AI data center build-out are louder than ever. <br>Claims are circulating that the AI boom is a "house of cards" and potentially "the biggest fraud in human history"<br>At Chip Stock Investor, we're cutting through the noise to moderate the extreme bearishness. We...

NVIDIA just delivered its Q3 2025 earnings update, setting the stage for 2026. The big question for Chip Stock Investors: Is NVDA still a good stock to own heading into the new year? <br>In this moderate, high-level analysis, we dig into the latest NVIDIA financial results and the guidance taking us into January 2026. . Find out what's working for NVIDIA right now, including the continue...

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 co...

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...

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 appli...

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 c...

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 finan...

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>...

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 emplo...

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. <br> We also discuss the differences...

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., Taiwa...

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 s...

Check out last week's video on ANET, AVGO, & Nvidia: https://youtu.be/FYBaX9tqWAA <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...