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Recent #investment news in the semiconductor industry
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1. REITs have surged by nearly 40% on average; 2. Some specific REITs missed out on this rally; 3. Highlighted two REITs with significant upside potential.
1. Maintain a buy rating on Zeta Global Holdings stock due to strong earnings performance, positive free cash flow, and bullish guidance figures. 2. ZETA's Q2 results showed significant revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth, driven by strong AI adoption and robust customer engagement. 3. Despite a recent pullback, ZETA remains sharply above early-August levels, with a favorable risk/reward setup approaching the $24 support level.
1. Adobe's AI growth drivers, margin stability, and reasonable price tag combine into a compelling package for investors; 2. Competition is a risk consideration, especially following the Figma deal's collapse; 3. Adobe's strong fundamentals, distribution advantages, and strategic positioning justify an upgrade to a positive rating.
1. Tesla's shares are up over 11% after strong Q3 earnings and production outlook; 2. CEO Elon Musk highlights record quarter and low car production costs; 3. Tesla plans to produce more affordable models in 2025 and increase production by 20%-30% next year.
➀ Wayve, a UK ADAS developer, has expanded its US operations with an office in Silicon Valley and a driver assistance testing programme in San Francisco and the Bay Area; ➁ This marks Wayve’s first on-road trials outside the UK and a significant step in developing AI software for global vehicle assistance features; ➂ The testing will help Wayve’s AI Driver product expand geographically, building a scalable driving software foundation for diverse conditions across multiple countries.
1. Silver is currently undervalued compared to historical peaks; 2. The BRICS summit and potential de-dollarization are driving up gold and silver prices; 3. Silver's rally is not over despite risks like higher interest rates and economic slowdowns.
1. AMD's Q3 earnings report is crucial following ASML's disappointing results; 2. AMD's role as a chip designer and diversified revenue base suggest different growth prospects; 3. AMD is expected to show healthy growth with EPS up 30% YoY and revenues up 15.72% YoY; 4. AMD remains well-priced with strong growth prospects, making it a good long-term hold despite recent market volatility and ASML's issues.
➀ ZF Friedrichshafen, a German auto parts supplier, is withdrawing from its joint venture with Wolfspeed in Saarland, Germany, due to weak demand from EV makers. The original plan involved a $3 billion fab and an R&D center, with ZF paying $185 million for a stake in the project. The EU agreed to a €600 million subsidy for the investment. ➁ Wolfspeed is seeking new funding for the Saarland project, which was initially planned to begin running silicon in 2027. Construction was delayed until mid-2025. ➂ Wolfspeed is prioritizing its investments in its Marcy, New York fab, where it received $750 million under the US Chips Act and has a $6 billion budget for expanding its SiC fabs.
1. ASML has returned to growth after revenue declines; 2. Revenue is expected to be flat in 2024 but grow in 2025; 3. ASML's backlog remains strong at €36B, supporting a revised 2025 revenue outlook of €30-35B.
1. I selected Cameco as my top stock pick for the decade in January 2020, with its stock price rising by about 560% since then. 2. CCJ stock has surged over 100% in the past year, but its current valuation exceeds its solid revenue and earnings growth prospects. 3. The company's production and revenue growth are robust, but its forward P/E ratio of over 90 is difficult to justify without significant future uranium price increases. I plan to actively trade CCJ, taking profits as it reaches new all-time highs and buying dips.
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➀ Several Chinese SiC projects have reached new progress, with total investment exceeding 13.4 billion yuan.
➁ Shilanwei's 8-inch SiC project is in the final phase of civil engineering, expected to be put into trial production in Q4 2025.
➂ Yuqin Semiconductor's SiC crystal material research and industrialization project has a capacity of 840 ingots per year.
➃ Xujie Energy's headquarters and SiC/GaN industrialization project is expected to be completed and put into use by the end of the year.
➄ Shandong University and Zhongjing Xinyuan have signed a project to develop 8-inch SiC single crystal growth and substrate processing technology.
➀ Yu Renrong, the CEO of Weilai Shares, plans to donate 25 million shares worth 2.8 billion yuan to the Ningbo Oriental Polytechnic University Education Foundation.
➁ Yu's donation is part of a larger plan to donate over 30 billion yuan to support the university's development.
➂ Yu's success is attributed to his leadership in Weilai Shares' growth and investments in the semiconductor industry, including the acquisition of CMOS image sensor leaders.
➃ As a personal investor, Yu has also invested in at least 10 semiconductor private equity funds and has seen significant returns from his investment in Zhongke Feicel.
➄ Yu is currently waiting for the IPO of a new company, Xinhenghui, in which he is a major shareholder.
➀ Wolfspeed announces a $2.5 billion investment for expansion in the semiconductor industry;
➁ The investment will boost Wolfspeed's market share in the growing semiconductor industry as a primary silicon carbide producer;
➂ Despite a weak financial performance, the company's focus on SiC and GaN technologies and partnership with EPC Power positions it as a major contender with solid upside potential;
➃ Wolfspeed's stock has seen a 43% jump on the news, trading at a significant discount to industry peers;
➄ Analysts have a cautious stance on the stock, with a Hold rating and a potential upside of 7.31% from current levels.
➀ Three new SiC projects have been added in China with a total investment exceeding 2.6 billion RMB;
➁ Juexin Semiconductor has signed an agreement to build a new SiC production line in Anhui Chizhou;
➂ Yun Shang Semiconductor is progressing with the construction of its SiC production base in Hubei Laohuakou;
➃ Lepu Technology's integrated circuit equipment research and manufacturing base project is expected to be completed by the end of the year, involving SiC-related equipment.
1. Netflix's recent earnings exceeded expectations; 2. The company is investing for growth, requiring investor patience for profitability improvements; 3. Despite competition, Netflix's stable subscriber base and diverse content are projected to drive strong future growth.
1. Nvidia is at the forefront of Generative AI and has seen exceptional growth in its business performance. 2. The company has unique attributes like Domain Experience and has been able to increase switching costs through its CUDA platform and data-center software stack. 3. Nvidia's strong performance has attracted competition from a range of VC-funded firms, chipmakers, and even its own customers.
➀ Forge Nano announced a $10M investment from GM Ventures to enhance its Atomic Armor platform technology for battery materials. ➁ The company plans to expand its battery material coating business and semiconductor footprint. ➂ GM and Forge Nano signed a strategic partnership to potentially utilize high-throughput Atomic Armor equipment for GM's EV battery cells.