Chip Stock Investor Podcast

Rambus (RMBS) has historically been known as an IP and patent powerhouse—but in 2026, the story has changed. With a massive memory chip shortage driving demand, Rambus is pivoting hard into becoming a fabless chip designer of memory interfaces. <br>In this video, Nick and Kasey break down exactly how Rambus fits into the electronics manufacturing supply chain today. We analyze their transition from pure licensing to selling their own silicon (like memory interface chips for DDR5 and HBM), review their latest Q3 2025 financials, and discuss whether the current valuation makes sense for your portfolio.<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>🎧: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chipstockinvestor<br>Chapters:00:00 - Introduction: Revisiting Rambus in 202601:45 - What does Rambus actually do? (IP vs. Patents vs. Products)02:45 - Key Competitors04:00 - The Pivot: From IP Licensing to Fabless Chip Design05:30 - The Tech: DDR5 & HBM (High Bandwidth Memory)06:20 - Financials: Product Revenue is Catching Up08:15 - How the Memory Shortage Benefits Rambus10:25 - Operating Margins & Cash Flow Analysis11:45 - Valuation: Is the Stock Too Expensive?12:35 - Conclusion: Playing the Memory Supercycle<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> #Semiconductors #Rambus #RMBS #StockMarket #Investing #AI #MemoryShortage #ChipStockInvestor<br>

We are finally revisiting Silicon Motion (SIMO), a small-cap semiconductor stock we’ve held onto during their poor performance. After sitting in value purgatory, the company is back in growth mode and they have dropped some not so subtle hints at their partnership with Nvidia. <br>In this video, we break down:<br>--What a NAND flash controller actually does and why IDMs (like Samsung and Micron) might be forced to outsource more work to Silicon Motion in 2026.<br>-- The CEO all but confirmed they are designing the boot drive controller for Nvidia's Bluefield-4 DPUs. We analyze what this Nvidia bump means for their bottom line.<br>Valuation: With margins expanding toward 50% and revenue growing, is SIMO still a deal at $110/share?<br>The MaxLinear Drama: An update on the failed merger and the $160M termination fee arbitration that could finally be resolved this year.<br>If you are looking for a semiconductor play outside the massive trillion-dollar giants, this episode is for you.<br>Watch next: https://youtu.be/JxpoNjBCmDkhttps://youtu.be/_uvIkPwDu5A<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:00:00 - Why we kept our Silicon Motion shares00:48 - What are NAND Flash Controllers?01:58 - The 2026 Memory Shortage: Ripple effects in the supply chain03:20 - The Frenemy Risk: Competing with customers (Samsung, Hynix)04:36 - The Cadence Connection: IP supply chain dependencies06:17 - The Nvidia Catalyst: Bluefield-4 Boot Drives11:13 - Financials: Margins expanding to 50%?12:29 - Valuation: Is SIMO still a buy at $110?13:50 - The MaxLinear (MXL) Lawsuit: Where is the $160M?<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>#SiliconMotion #SIMO #Semiconductors #ChipStocks #StockMarket #Investing #Nvidia #NVDA #NANDFlash #TechInvesting #SmallCapStocks #ValueInvesting #SupplyChain #ChipStockInvestor #AIChips<br>Nick and Kasey own shares of Silicon Motion

Is the semiconductor downcycle finally over for the auto and industrial markets?<br> While everyone is focused on AI data center infrastructure and the memory market, we are continuing to look for actual value in the market. In this video, we break down the latest signal from Microchip Technology (MCHP) that suggests the bottom is finally in for 2026 in the auto and industrial end market.<br>We analyze MCHP’s recent guidance raise on January 5th , the return of CEO Steve Sanghi , and the critical inventory metrics that every semiconductor investor needs to watch. Plus, we compare Microchip’s recovery to peers like Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics, and On Semi. <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:00:00 - Microchip (MCHP) raises guidance 02:08 - CEO Steve Sanghi’s 9-point plan & healthy bookings 03:30 - Revenue Analysis: Is this a "Hockey Stick" recovery? 05:39 - The Key Metric: Inventory levels are dropping 06:36 - Peer Check: TXN, ON, STM, and Lattice Semi 08:50 - Book-to-Bill Ratio explained 10:30 - Value Investing vs. Momentum Trades<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>#Microchip #MCHP #Semiconductors #ValueInvesting #StockMarket #SteveSanghi #AutoChips #IndustrialStocks #Investing #chipstockinvestor #TechStocks #MarketRecovery<br>Nick and Kasey own shares of Microchip, Lattice, On Semi

Memory shortages are all the rage in 2026. How should you play the AI data center supply crunch?<br>We discussed this back in 2025, and now it is here: Memory shortages are hitting the AI data center supply chain across the board. But is this an AI bubble, or just a normal cyclical growth cycle? In this video, we break down the entire memory hierarchy—from ultra-fast on-chip SRAM to HBM and long-term storage—and give you the basket of companies to watch for each layer.<br>We also discuss why Pure Storage is our top bet for secondary storage and how equipment suppliers like Lam Research could benefit as manufacturers race to expand capacity.<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:00:00 – Memory Shortages: Bubble vs. Cyclical Growth 02:13 – The AI Memory Hierarchy Explained (SRAM, DRAM, NAND) 04:59 – SRAM Stocks: Nvidia, AMD, & Synopsys 06:50 – Embedded Memory: Weebit Nano & MRAM players 07:46 – DRAM & HBM Leaders: SK Hynix, Micron, Samsung 09:00 – The NAND & HDD Resurgence (Seagate & WD) 11:00 – Why Pure Storage is a Top Bet 14:00 – The Fab Five & Lam Research Opportunity<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> #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, Micron, Pure Storage, Sk hynix, Kioxia, Lam Research

CSI is analyzing the semiconductor manufacturing supply chain: TSMC, Amkor, and Aehr Test Systems.<br>Time to go back to our roots! In this episode, we’re breaking down the semiconductor manufacturing supply chain to see exactly how money is moving through the industry right now.<br>We are comparing three major players: the industry titan TSMC, the packaging specialist Amkor, and the small-cap testing favorite Aehr Test Systems.<br>While Amkor has ripped higher recently and Aehr is a volatile favorite among traders, the data might surprise you on who the true long-term wealth compounder is. We dive into the operating margins, 2025 revenue projections, and why advanced packaging is the new battleground for chip revenues.<br>In this video, we cover:The difference between "Set it and Forget it" stocks vs. those that need babysitting.<br>--TSMC’s massive $120B+ revenue year and 2026 outlook.<br>--Why Amkor is picking up the work TSMC doesn't want.<br>--The latest earnings update on Aehr Test Systems.<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/Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-form<br>Chapters: 01:10 - The 3 Stocks: Amkor, TSMC, Aehr 02:15 - 3-Year & 5-Year Return Comparison 03:55 - The Advanced Packaging Opportunity (Amkor) 05:30 - TSMC Revenue Breakdown & 2025 Projections 08:20 - Comparing Operating Margins10:45 - Aehr Test Systems: Earnings & Cash Burn 14:15 - Summary: The Sleep Well at Night Pick<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>#Semiconductors #TSMC #Amkor #AehrTestSystems #StockMarket#TSM #AMKR #AEHR #ChipStocks #SemiconductorSupplyChain #AdvancedPackaging #WaferFab #ChipManufacturing #LongTermInvesting #TechStocks #FinancialAnalysis #PortfolioManagement #ValueInvesting<br>Nick and Kasey own shares of TSM

Automotive and robotics are converging in 2026, and in this update, we analyze the recovery trends and strategy for industry leaders Nvidia, Qualcomm, and Mobileye. We break down Nvidia's deeper push into automotive AI models despite its massive data center focus, and examine Qualcomm's automotive segment, which has now grown to nearly 10% of its total revenue. The major spotlight, however, is on Mobileye's surprise $900 million acquisition of Mentee Robotics, a move that leverages their $1.7 billion cash pile to expand from autonomous driving technology into the emerging humanoid robot race.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.#Mobileye #Nvidia #Qualcomm #HumanoidRobots #AutonomousVehicles #StockMarket2026 #MenteeRobotics #Semiconductors #NVDA #QCOM #MBLY #IndustrialRobotics #Invest #TechNewsNick and Kasey own shares of Nvidia and Qualcomm

Nvidia just kicked off 2026 with a full stack announcement at CES. From the new Vera Rubin architecture to the Bluefield-4 DPU, we're breaking down why Nvidia remains our top stock pick for the year.<br>As AI shifts from training to inference, Nvidia is evolving its hardware to solve the memory wall. Today, we look at the Bluefield-4 storage processor and how it integrates with the Nvidia Dynamo software architecture to boost inference performance by up to 5x. We also share our updated 2026 baseline assumptions for NVDA stock, including profit growth expectations and valuation risks.<br>How to Invest In Chip Stocks 2026 -- AI Data Center Networking, Optical, and Silicon Photonics: https://youtu.be/RC8Tzr1pXxA<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 Our Top Stock Holding1:00 Why Individual Chips Don't Matter Anymore (Full Stack)2:45 Vera Rubin, Bluefield-4, and More4:15 Bluefield-4: The Secret to AI Inference Storage6:05 Solving the "KV Cache" Problem with Enfabrica8:10 Nvidia Dynamo & The 5X Inference Breakthrough10:00 Nvidia Stock Analysis: 2026 Price & Profit Outlook11:45 Managing Cyclicality: Is the AI Growth Cycle Over?<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> #NVIDIA #NVDA #Semiconductors #AI #TechInvesting #ChipStockInvestor #GPU #CES2026 #VeraRubin #Bluefield4 #AIInference #NvidiaDynamo #DataCenter #Networking #FullStackCompute #KVCache#StockMarket #InvestingStrategy #TechStocks #GrowthStocks #PortfolioUpdate #MarketAnalysis #EarningsGrowth #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks <br>Nick and Kasey own shares of Nvidia

It has been one full year since we last reviewed the state of quantum computing and named Google our top pick in the sector. In this episode of Chip Stock Investor, we revisit that thesis to see how Google stacks up against pure play competitors like IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave, and Quantum Computing Inc. While Google shares gained 60% over the last twelve months, we analyze if the dedicated quantum companies offered better returns or simply more volatility.<br>We break down the latest updates on Google's Willow chip and the Quantum Echoes algorithm which mark a significant step toward real world utility. However, we also provide a reality check on the milestones required for commercial viability, specifically quantum error correction and the development of long lived logical qubits. Investors need to understand that despite hype, we remain in a research and development phase.<br>The financial health of these companies is the primary focus of our analysis. We examine the revenue growth against the operating losses for IonQ, Rigetti, and D-Wave to determine how much runway they have left. We also discuss the cash positions of these firms, including IonQ’s recent fundraising efforts that diluted shareholders but shored up their balance sheet. Additionally, we look ahead to upcoming SPAC mergers from Infleqtion and Xanadu in 2026.<br>Finally, we review the semiconductor supply chain stocks that enable this technology. We discuss how equipment providers like Applied Materials and software leaders like Synopsys and Nvidia play a vital role in building and simulating quantum systems.<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:00:00 Google Quantum AI Performance Review 01:32 Pure Play Stock Charts: IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave, and QCI 02:26 Reality Check: Milestones for Commercial Viability 03:52 Financial Analysis: Revenue Growth vs Operating Losses 05:13 Balance Sheets and Cash Runway Concerns 06:17 Upcoming IPOs: Infleqtion and Xanadu 07:18 The Quantum Supply Chain: Applied Materials and Synopsys 08:26 Our Top Quantum Stock Picks for 2026<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> #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 Alphabet

The AI supercycle is expanding beyond just GPUs. In our first episode of the 2026 series, we break down the critical infrastructure that acts as the "roads and freeways" for data: data center networking, optics, and silicon photonics.<br>Logic chips (like CPUs and GPUs) are the "office" where work gets done, but the network is the "commute" that moves that data. Without advanced cabling, transceivers, and switches, AI clusters simply cannot function.<br>Find out what companies are involved in this fast growing market and how to approach investing in them. <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:00:00 - Investing in Chip Stocks 2026 01:43 - The "Roads" of AI: What is Data Center Networking? 02:46 - Copper vs. Fiber Optics: The Differences 03:59 - Market Size: Logic vs. Optoelectronics Sales 05:32 - The Cable Kings: Amphenol, Corning & CommScope 08:12 - Light Sources: Coherent, Lumentum & Broadcom 11:15 - Signal Integrity: Re-timers (Astera Labs, Credo) & DSPs 15:16 - Transceivers: Nvidia, Jabil & Intel 17:18 - Switching, Routing & The Full Stack (Broadcom, Marvell) 18:48 - Investment Strategy: Niche Players vs. Supply Chain Controllers<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>#Semiconductors #ChipStocks #AIInvesting #DataCenter #SiliconPhotonics #Nvidia #Broadcom #OpticalNetworking #TechStocks #Investing2026<br>Nick and Kasey own shares of a Nvidia, Broadcom, Credo, Amphenol and a number of others mentioned in the video.

Pure Storage just beat earnings guidance, but the market seems nervous about their new hyperscaler customer strategy?<br>In this video, we break down Pure Storage’s (PSTG) fiscal Q3 2026 earnings. The headline numbers look great with 16% revenue growth, but the transition to supporting massive customers like Meta is causing a spike in R&D spending and pressuring margins.<br>We analyze the software licensing model, the global shortage of NAND flash memory, and why the new $400 million buyback program.<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:00:00 - Intro: Why Pure Storage isn't getting investor love00:55 - Converting Hyperscalers to flash storage 02:00 - Q3 Earnings 03:15 - The Outlook04:00 - Business model shift04:40 - NAND flash is completely sold out 05:30 - R&D spending vs. profitability 07:45 - $400M repurchase plan08:45 - Why we are holding long-term<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> #PureStorage #DataCenters #AI #PSTG #StockAnalysis #Investing #CloudInfrastructure #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 Pure Storage

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 versus its ongoing sales to PC and smartphone manufacturers.<br>Despite the strong performance, we remain prudent regarding valuation and the cyclical nature of the industry. We break down the adjusted free cash flow metric, which adds back Chips Act incentives , and discuss how significant capital expenditures for equipment are impacting profitability. <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>#Micron #MU #Semiconductors #ChipStocks #Investing #StockMarket #AI #TechStocks #Earnings #Finance

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 legacy business into a critical infrastructure play, driving a $10 billion jump in backlog as data centers scramble for onsite power.<br>We analyze why the market is finally repricing this "hidden" energy giant, compare their onsite generation strategy directly against GE Vernova, and run a reverse DCF valuation to see if the stock is still a buy at all-time highs.<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:00:00 - The Hidden Energy Giant: Why We Are Covering Caterpillar01:45 - The $10 Billion Signal: Analyzing the Backlog Jump 03:20 - The Power Crisis: Why Data Centers Need "Onsite" Power 05:10 - Revenue Shift: Energy & Transportation is Now the #1 Segment 07:45 - Caterpillar vs. GE Vernova: The Key Differences in Strategy 09:30 - Profitability: How CAT is Expanding Margins Despite Flat Revenue 11:10 - Valuation: Reverse DCF 13:00 - Final Verdict: Do We Prefer CAT or GE Vernova?<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>#Caterpillar #StockMarket #Energy #DataCenters #AIInvesting #GEVernova #ValueInvesting #CAT #GEV

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 semiconductors that enable motion, perception, and power management.<br>We analyze the forecast from WSTS, the recovery in the Auto/Industrial sector, and why we believe the "boring" analog and sensor stocks are currently some of the best value in the market.<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>Tmestamps:Chapters:00:00 - The Robotics Reality Check: Hype vs. Supply Chain02:05 - The Industrial Recovery: Auto & Power Chips are Waking Up04:30 - Digital Twins: Why EDA Software (Synopsys/Cadence) Comes First07:45 - The WSTS Forecast: A $770 Billion Market in 2025?09:30 - The "Brain" Stocks: Nvidia, Qualcomm, & Lattice Semi11:50 - Networking: Why Robots Need Optical Chips (Broadcom)12:50 - The "Body" Stocks: Power, Sensors & Microcontrollers15:20 - The Robot Makers: Tesla Optimus, Boston Dynamics & Softbank16:35 - The $1 Trillion Warning: Are We Nearing a Cycle Peak?18:45 - Where is the Value? Why We Like Analog & Industrial Right Now<br> #Robotics #Semiconductors #StockMarket #Investing #SupplyChain #TechStocks #TeslaOptimus #HumanoidRobots #BostonDynamics #IndustrialAutomation #FutureTech #AIRevolution<br>Nick and Kasey own shares of a number of companies as mentioned in the video.

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 selling its chip unit to SoftBank, why "Remaining Performance Obligations" (RPO) are not set in stone revenue, and why we are tax-loss harvesting our position until the cash flow improves.<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>Chapters:00:00 - Oracle Earnings: Why the Narrative Soured 01:25 - The Guidance Miss: $15B More Spend, Zero Extra Revenue 02:18 - RPO Explained: Is the $523 Billion Backlog Real? 03:55 - CapEx vs. Revenue: Comparing Oracle to Other Hyperscalers 05:10 - Cash Flow Alert: The Swing to Negative $10 Billion 06:20 - The Ampere Sale: Why Larry Ellison Sold His Chip Unit 07:30 - Strategy Shift: Moving to "Chip Neutrality" 08:24 - The Debt Load: Total Debt Approaching $110 Billion 08:45 - Final Verdict: Why We Are Selling for Tax Loss Harvesting<br>#Oracle #StockAnalysis #ORCL #CashFlow #Investing #AIInfrastructure #TechStocks #BalanceSheet<br>Nick and Kasey own shares of Oracle

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 studios while leaving the "dying" cable assets behind. But the drama is just starting—Paramount Skydance has launched a hostile counter-offer directly to shareholders.<br>We analyze the "Bad Breakup" of Warner Bros Discovery, the $5.8 Billion termination fee risk, and why this deal could load Netflix with an unmanageable $80 Billion debt burden. Is this the moment Netflix becomes "uninvestable," or is it the ultimate media monopoly?<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>🎧: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chipstockinvestor<br>Chapters:00:00 - Netflix vs. Paramount: The War for Warner Bros01:22 - Streaming Wars Data: Netflix vs. Disney & HBO 02:50 - Paramount Skydance’s Financial Reality 04:30 - The "Cherry Pick" Strategy: Splitting HBO from Discovery06:50 - The Hostile Takeover: Paramount Goes Direct to Shareholders 08:24 - The Deal Structure: Cash, Stock & "Collars" Explained 10:00 - The $5.8 Billion Termination Risk 11:00 - Balance Sheet Disaster? The $83B Debt Problem 14:35 - The "Bad Breakup": Divesting the Cable TV Assets 16:05 - Conclusion: Are We Buying Netflix Stock?<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> #Netflix #WarnerBros #StockMarket #Investing #WBD #Paramount #StreamingWars #BusinessNews #StocksToBuy<br>Nick and Kasey own shares of Netflix

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 integration needed to power Salesforce’s agentic AI products and automate customer workflows.<br>We also dive into the financials, looking at how Informatica contributes approximately 5% to revenue and 3% to free cash flow, while Salesforce shares trade at an attractive 18x trailing price-to-free cash flow. Finally, we discuss our broader investment strategy: while semiconductor valuations remain elevated, we are finding significant value in enterprise SaaS, leading to recent additions in our portfolio including Salesforce, Monday.com, and GitLab.<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:00:00 - Salesforce 00:08 - Informatica Acquisition Completed Early 00:53 - The Pivot to "Agentforce" (75 Mentions!) 02:40 - Infrastructure Layer: What Informatica Actually Does 04:14 - Financial Impact: Revenue & Free Cash Flow 05:22 - Q4 Guidance & Operating Margins 06:33 - Current Valuation: P/E & Free Cash Flow Multiples 07:18 - Strategy Shift: Rotating from Semis to SaaS 07:44 - Other Holdings: ServiceNow, Monday.com, GitLab 08:14 - Finding Value in Software vs. Semiconductors<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> #Salesforce #CRM #Informatica #AgentForce #SaaS #AI #StockMarket #Investing #EnterpriseSoftware #TechStocks #ValueInvesting<br>Nick and Kasey own shares of Salesforce, Monday.com, Gitlab, UiPath, Servicenow

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 signal for semiconductor investors: Why the roadmap for next-gen networking suggests we might see a cyclical slowdown hitting the hardware market in the second half of 2026.<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:00:00 - Intro: Marvell’s big news & "Baby Broadcom" 01:50 - Q3 Earnings Snapshot: AI Data Center Growth 03:48 - Outlook: Revenue Projections & Auto Divestiture 05:40 - The AWS Connection: NVLink Fusion & Custom Silicon 09:20 - Acquisition Deep Dive: Buying Celestial AI for $5.5B 11:00 - Tech Explained: What is Photonic Fabric? 13:55 - Market Warning: The Potential 2026 Cyclical Slowdown<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>#Marvell #MRVL #CelestialAI #Semiconductors #ChipStocks #DataCenter #AIChips #SiliconPhotonics #TechInvesting #OpticalNetworking #PhotonicFabric #CustomSilicon #ASIC #Hardware #Networking #AWS #NVLink #Hyperscalers

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 automating logistics for giants like Walmart. We analyze the company's recent earnings, which showed strong full-year numbers, and explain why Wall Street analysts quickly downgraded the stock despite the initial pop.<br>We also unpack the complex customer concentration risk. With Walmart accounting for nearly 85% of revenue and a complex "joint venture" with GreenBox making up much of the rest, is Symbotic too dependent on a single partner? Plus, we discuss the new Medline customer announcement and what it means for Symbotic’s entry into healthcare logistics.<br>If you're looking for a robotics pure play, Symbotic is one of the few out there—but is the valuation justified? Join us as we explore the financials, the backlog, and the real risks behind the hype.<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:00:00 - Symbotic’s Wild Ride: Why the 21% Drop? 01:36 - What Does Symbotic Do? (Robots, Pallets, and Walmart) 03:19 - Customer Analysis: C&S, Target, and the Medline Deal 05:43 - The "GreenBox" Joint Venture with SoftBank Explained 07:55 - Earnings Review: Revenue Growth vs. Valuation Concerns 09:49 - The Massive Walmart Risk 11:59 - Financials: Free Cash Flow & Revenue Recognition 13:51 - Final Verdict<br>If you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!<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> #Symbotic #RoboticsStock #SYM #Walmart #WarehouseAutomation #StockAnalysis #ChipStockInvestor

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, including the acceleration of chip design using Nvidia CUDA libraries and the expansion of Digital Twin technology for factory and automotive simulations. We also analyze the impact of the Synopsys and Ansys merger, which positions the combined company as a leader in engineering simulation and Physical AI—critical for robotics and industrial equipment.<br>Despite the bullish news, Synopsys stock has faced headwinds. We review the recent earnings challenges, including export restrictions and issues at major foundry customer Intel, which have impacted Free Cash Flow. Is Synopsys ready to return to growth? Watch our full analysis before their next earnings report.<br>Join us 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:00:00 - Nvidia Invests $2B in Synopsys 01:13 - The EDA Supply Chain Role 02:50 - Digital Twins & CUDA Libraries 03:40 - Ansys Merger & Physical AI 05:54 - Is Synopsys a Quantum Play? 07:44 - Financials & Intel Headwinds 08:50 - Valuation & Future Outlook<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>#Nvidia #Synopsys #Semiconductors #StockMarket #Investing #DigitalTwins #AI #QuantumComputing #EDA #TechStocks #Ansys #Finance<br>Nick and Kasey own shares of Nvidia and Synopsys

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 market, using Adobe (ADBE) and Monday.com (MNDY) as prime examples. We discuss why the "R&D Holiday" of the 2010s is officially over, why profit margins are compressing as companies spend heavily to integrate AI, and why Adobe’s recent $1.9B acquisition of SEMrush signals a new phase of competition.<br>We also break down why—despite the doom and gloom—revenue growth remains consistent and why this sector sell-off might be the time to start "bottom feeding."<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[00:00] The "Destruction" of Enterprise SaaS[01:00] Adobe’s Resilience[02:00] The Circular Narrative: AI vs. Software[03:25] The End of the "R&D Holiday": Why Margins Are Shrinking[05:30] Valuation Reset: Opportunity in Fear?[06:30] Monday.com Analysis: Revenue vs. Rising Expenses[08:45] Adobe Acquires SEMrush: The $1.9B Strategy[09:10] Conclusion: Is It Time to Buy Software Stocks?<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> #Adobe #Mondaycom #SaaS #StockMarket #Investing #ChipStockInvestor #AI #Software #SEMrush #Valuation<br>Nick and Kasey own shares of Monday.com