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Palo Alto: Platformization Strategy Driving Double-Digit Growth

1. Palo Alto Networks' 'Platformization' strategy integrates products into three main platforms, enhancing security, reducing complexity, and cutting costs. 2. The company's extensive product portfolio across key cybersecurity submarkets positions it to offer comprehensive solutions. 3. The Subscription segment, driven by Next-Gen Security products, is the primary growth driver with higher ARR growth.

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8 months ago

Amazon: Tariff Risk Could Be Offset By An Improved Competitive Position

1. Amazon's diversified business model positions it for long-term growth and consistent market-beating returns; 2. Q3'24 results showed exceptional growth and profitability; 3. Despite macro uncertainties, Amazon is set for another year of double-digit growth and expanding margins.

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YouTube Could Be Google's Next Big Thing - Reiterating Buy

1. I'm reiterating a buy on Google stock due to its growth potential in search engine, cloud computing, and YouTube; 2. The TikTok ban highlighted YouTube's potential, and YouTube Shorts' engagement is growing; 3. Google's investment in AI, particularly Gemini AI, aims to surpass competitors like OpenAI's ChatGPT.

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Nu Holdings: Rapid Growth Meets Rising Profitability

1. Nu Holdings, a rapidly growing neobank in Latin America, is becoming more profitable each year with impressive business metrics and a reasonable valuation. 2. Nubank's mobile-first platform disrupts traditional banking, targeting underserved younger demographics in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. 3. The company reached 110 million customers in Q3, with significant growth in Mexico, demonstrating the vast potential in underserved Latin American markets.

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Return to growth for optical transport market

➀ The optical transport equipment market is predicted to experience a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4% between 2024 and 2029 after a significant decline in 2024, reaching $16 billion by 2029 according to Dell'Oro.

➁ Cumulative WDM capacity is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 30% through 2029, factoring in pre-pandemic installations and subsequent inventory corrections.

➂ Higher wavelength speeds are shifting towards reducing price-per-bit and increasing spectral efficiency, with 1.6 Tbps-capable wavelengths available in 2025 and 2.4 Tbps-capable coherent technology expected to become available as soon as 2027.

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China's Cambricon posts first profit as demand for this Nvidia rival's AI processors explodes

➀ Cambricon Technologies achieves its first quarterly profit in late 2024; ➁ Revenue surged nearly 70% in 2024; ➂ Cambricon's stock skyrocketed over 470% in the past year.

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Q4 smartphones up 2.4% as foldables wilt

➀ IDC reports a 2.4% year-over-year increase in Q4 smartphone shipments, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of growth and a full-year growth of 6.4%. ➁ The market is expected to continue growing in 2025, but uncertainty remains due to potential new tariffs. ➂ Xiaomi, Apple, and Samsung maintained their top positions, but all experienced year-over-year declines.

Linde Keeps Its Momentum Alive

1. Linde plc is a potential buy with steady growth over 10 years; 2. The industrial gases market is expected to grow significantly due to clean energy and decarbonization; 3. Linde's strong financials and proactive management strategies position it well for future growth.

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Gorilla Technology: Impressive Growth Vs. Poor Cash Flow Conversion

1. The company has a robust revenue and profitability outlook with a large backlog and strong pursuit of multi-million-dollar deals. 2. The cash flow conversion profile is impaired due to high receivables from major government customers. 3. The P/E valuations are at a discount, but distorted by delays in cash flow conversion compared to revenue recognition. 4. Technical analysis shows a bullish trend but at a key resistance area, potentially muted outperformance against the S&P500.

Samsung re-engineering its HBM design

➀ Samsung is re-engineering its HBM chips as revealed at CES; ➁ Hynix has been leading the HBM market with about 50% of the revenues; ➂ The HBM market is expected to be worth about $14 billion last year and grow at a CAGR of ~38% to reach $37.7 billion by 2029.

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November semi sales up 20.7% y-o-y says SIA

➀ The SIA reported that November semiconductor sales reached $57.8 billion, up 20.7% year-over-year and 1.6% month-over-month; ➁ The global semiconductor market continued to grow substantially in November, with year-to-year sales increasing by more than 20% for the fourth consecutive month; ➂ Sales increased in the Americas (54.9%), China (12.1%), Asia Pacific/All Other (10.0%), and Japan (7.4%), but decreased in Europe (-5.7%).

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Semiconductor Industry Update Webinar – Registration Now Open

➀ The headline numbers of the annual semiconductor market growth remain strong; ➁ A deeper dive into the details reveals a much bleaker picture with high inventory levels and low capacity utilization; ➂ The webinar will discuss the market outlook for 2025, the return of IC unit growth, and the implications of China's CapEx overspend.

Iceye raises $65m further funding for SAR imagery

➀ Iceye, a Finnish specialist in satellite-based SAR imagery, has raised an additional $65 million in funding. This brings the total raised in 2024 to $158 million, and over $500 million since its founding in 2014. The funds will be used to address the growing demand for space-based technology in defense and ISR markets. ➁ The latest round of funding includes participation from Solidium Oy, a Finnish state-owned investment company, and other investors. ➂ The funding round extension indicates a strong momentum for Iceye’s growth and investment in its capabilities.

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Green Brick Partners: Buy A Good Company With An Excellent Board

1. Green Brick Partners, Inc. (GRBK) has a gross profit margin of 32.7%, higher than its closest competitor at 28.8%. 2. The company's quarterly revenue reached $523 million, a 25.7% increase YoY. 3. By the end of 2024, the company has a total of 31,425 lots, compared to 6,420 in 2019. 4. The company's debt as a percentage of total capital is 16.4%.

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Q3 AR/VR headsets return to growth

➀ After two quarters of declines, Q3 shipments of AR/VR headsets rose 12.8% according to IDC, driven by Meta's Quest 3 and Sony's PSVR2. ➁ Mixed Reality headsets, like the Quest 3, are expected to grow 21.7% in 2025. ➂ Extended Reality devices are forecasted to have a 85.7% CAGR through 2028.

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monday.com: Uncommon Quality, Unseen Value

1. monday.com is a versatile SaaS platform offering adaptable, low-code solutions, contrasting with rigid, less user-friendly legacy providers like Salesforce and ServiceNow. 2. Despite its high valuation, monday.com shows strong growth metrics, including a 26% CAGR in customer base and 89.65% gross margins. 3. The company passes all factors in the Five Factor Model, with valuations acceptable provided management executes decently.

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Alibaba: A Giant In Transition

1. Alibaba's core business stabilizes with record monthly active users and 46M loyal VIP members; 2. Political risk is at its lowest since COVID, and market share reduction eases monopoly concerns; 3. Cloud and AI show strong momentum with triple-digit growth in AI products and the Qwen 2.5 model outperforming Meta's Llama 3; 4. Trading at a significant discount, with loss-making segments expected to turn profitable within 1-2 years and international commerce growing 29% YoY.

Broadcom: Keep Calm And Let Profits Ride

1. AI-led growth acceleration in Broadcom's semiconductor solutions business has a long runway due to increased shipment volume. 2. VMware is driving strong margin expansion at a faster-than-expected rate. 3. Wall Street analysts are upgrading revenue, gross margins, and operating profit estimates, indicating bullish fundamental signs.

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