Chip Stock Investor Podcast

Tesla is embarking on a shift in business operations, and the implications for the semiconductor industry could be significant. In this video, we examine Tesla’s 2026 capital expenditure (CapEx) outlook through the lens of operating leverage.<br>With a projected $20 billion in CapEx for 2026—not including the proposed TeraFab, Tesla is moving further away from being just an automaker and closer to becoming a vertically integrated robotics and AI powerhouse. What does this mean for current suppliers like Nvidia, Qualcomm, and Micron? We break down the risks of Tesla shoring up its own supply chain and how it could shift pricing power back away from the chipmakers.<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!*********************************************************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> #Tesla #TSLA #Semiconductors #ChipStocks #Investing #Optimus #AI #SupplyChain #FinanceEducation

Is it too late to buy the "Nvidia of Networking"?<br>Lumentum (LITE) and Fabrinet (FN) have been on an absolute tear, with Lumentum up nearly 600% in the last year. Today, we break down why the AI data center build-out is shifting toward optical and silicon photonics—and which of these two companies is the better long-term play for your portfolio.<br>In this video, we cover:<br>-- The Supply Chain: How Lumentum (the IDM) and Fabrinet (the contract manufacturer) work together.<br>-- Financial Deep Dive: Why Lumentum’s operating margins are exploding (up 1,700 basis points!).<br>-- Future Catalysts: The massive OCS (Optical Circuit Switch) orders coming in late 2026.<br>-- Our Verdict: Why we are personally leaning toward one of these for our "starter positions".<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 — AI Networking: The Next 600% Run?01:38 — Why Lumentum is "The Nvidia of Networking"02:00 — Lumentum vs. Fabrinet: The Supply Chain Secret02:30 — The Hardware: Transceivers & Wafers explained03:10 — LITE Earnings: 1,700 Basis Point Margin Jump!04:00 — The Power of Operating Leverage05:10 — Huge 2026/2027 Catalysts (OCS & CPO)06:45 — Fabrinet Deep Dive: A Broader Play?08:45 — Telecom vs. Industrial Laser segments11:00 — Stock Performance Recap12:20 — Our Portfolio Strategy for 2026<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 #AI #Lumentum #Fabrinet #Investing #TechStocks #SiliconPhotonics #StockMarket2026 #chipstockinvestor <br>Nick and Kasey own shares of Lumentum and Coherent

We analyze Sandisk's remarkable NVIDIA moment, marked by a 1,000% stock price increase over the past year. Following its 2025 spin-off from Western Digital and the extension of its Flash Ventures partnership with Kioxia through 2034, Sandisk has capitalized on the memory shortage driven by AI data center demand. <br>Sandisk reported a significant revenue beat of over $3 billion and issued a staggering guidance of $4.4 to $4.8 billion for the upcoming quarter—a 170% year-over-year increase. This growth is fueled by powerful operating leverage, with adjusted EPS projected at $13 as rising prices flow directly to the bottom line. <br>How does the valuation look? Watch the video to hear our take. <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 Is Sandisk Having an NVIDIA Moment? 0:45 Memory Shortages 2:10 Flash Ventures: The Kioxia Joint Venture Extension 3:30 Revenue Beat and 170% Growth Guidance 4:50 Direct Sales to AI Data Centers vs. NVIDIA Integration 5:50 Earnings Explosion: Why EPS is Hitting $13 6:30 The Two-Edged Sword of Operating Leverage 7:45 Reverse DCF Analysis9:00 The Cyclical Reality10:45 Final Verdict: Commodity vs. Supply Chain King<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>#Sandisk #ChipStockInvestor #Semiconductors #Investing #NAND #TechStocks #StockMarket2026<br>Nick and Kasey own shares of Sandisk

Memory shortages. It's all anyone wants to talk about. Lam Research's plays a pivotal role in addressing the ongoing memory chip shortage and for the AI and data center sectors. We explore Lam Research's position in the semiconductor supply chain, discuss recent financial performance, market share growth, and future revenue projections. Additionally, we analyze the company's strategic advancements in wafer fab equipment, especially in high-bandwidth memory. We also examine the broader memory and semiconductor market dynamics and provide insights into the future growth cycles. <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 Shortage02:11 Lam Research's Market Position and Achievements04:20 Future Projections and Market Trends07:50 Revenue Growth and Financial Projections09:01 Reverse DCF Analysis and Investment Insights<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>#LamResearch #LRCX #Semiconductors #ChipStocks #Investing #MemoryShortage #AI #TechStocks #StockMarketAnalysis<br>Nick and Kasey own shares of LRCX

Quantum computing is evolving fast, and IonQ just made a big move by proposing a $1.8 billion acquisition of SkyWater Technology (SKYT). In this video, we break down why IonQ is moving away from the fabless model to become a "vertically integrated, full-stack quantum platform".<br>We analyze the pro forma financials, the impact of SkyWater’s recent Infineon Fab 25 acquisition, and whether this new Quantum IDM justifies its high valuation.<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>Chapters0:00 Quantum Computing in 2026: The Shift to IDM 2:23 The $1.8 Billion Deal: Cash, Stock, and Collars 4:45 SkyWater’s Revenue Explosion & The Infineon Fab 25 Deal 6:38 IonQ’s Cash Position and Shareholder Dilution 8:41 Valuation Deep Dive: Is 17x Forward EV/Sales Fair? 10:55 The Pros: Supply Chains & Government Contracts 12:50 The Cons: IDM Risks & Rival Startup Concerns 14:45 Final Verdict: Why We’re Now Intrigued<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>#ionq #skywatertech #skyT #quantumcomputingstocks #chipstockinvestor

(STX) is seeing a resurgence thanks to the AI data center boom. Despite years of secular decline, Q2 2026 highlights show a 22% year-over-year revenue jump and the highest free cash flow in 8 years. In this video, we dive into the HAMR time transition, the Exos Mozaic 3+ platforms, and why supply is already booked through 2027.<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> #STX #seagate #StockMarket2026 #memoryshortages<br>Nick and Kasey own shares of Seagate

NVIDIA announced a major architecture shift in October 2025 that is set to ramp up in late 2026 and 2027: the move to High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC). As AI data centers demand more power, the current VAC (Volts Alternating Current) systems are less efficient than they could be.<br>In this video, we break down the basket of silicon providers NVIDIA has tapped to build this 800V DC future. We analyze the US, European, and Asian players—from established IDMs like Onsemi and Texas Instruments to high-growth fabless names like Navitas and Monolithic Power.<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 – The High-Voltage Opportunity for 2026 1:30 – VAC vs. 800V DC: Why NVIDIA is Switching 4:15 – Silicon Providers: The Regional Breakdown (US, EU, Japan, China) 6:30 – Is Navitas (NVTS) Overhyped?9:20 – The Onsemi & InnoScience Collaboration 11:00 – Building Your Personal "Mini-ETF" Basket 14:30 – When to Expect the Financial Ramping<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 #Semiconductors #ChipStockInvestor #StockMarket2026 #AIInvesting<br>Nick and Kasey own shares of Nvidia, MPWR, ON

Intel has stabilized its balance sheet under CEO Lip-Bu Tan, using cash from the U.S. government and Nvidia to reach free cash flow profitability. However, achieving this required aggressive cuts to capital expenditures, creating a CapEx trap where Intel now lacks the manufacturing capacity to meet rising demand for its new designs. This supply constraint forced the company to issue weak Q1 2026 guidance, as they simply cannot get enough product out the door.<br>This struggle underscores the difficulty of the IDM model, which requires funding both cutting-edge design and massive manufacturing infrastructure. While Intel faces a multi-year turnaround and difficult resource allocation decisions, fabless competitors like AMD are better positioned to capture market share by leveraging external foundries. Intel is now prioritizing its limited internal supply for data center chips while relying on third-party wafers for its client business.<br>Join us on 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 Intel Q4 Highlights: Revenue & Guidance Realities 02:00 – Fixing the Balance Sheet: The LBT Strategy 03:00 – The Free Cash Flow Turning Point 04:30 – Selling What You Can't Make 05:00 – The Evolution of the Semi Industry 06:30 – The IDM Pickle: Balancing Design vs. Manufacturing 09:30 – Internal vs. External Wafers 12:15 – The Rise of Custom ASICs (Google TPUs) 13:30 – Should Intel Split? The 14A Roadmap 17:00 – The Real Winners: AMD and the Tool Companies 19:00 – Final Thoughts: No Moats in Tech<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> #Intel #INTC #AMD #Semiconductors #ChipStocks #Investing #TSMC #Nvidia #TechInvesting #IDM #Fabless<br>

Netflix is officially moving to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in an all-cash deal, but the market isn't celebrating. With the stock down over 30% from all-time highs, we break down the "prophetic" call to trim our positions and why the financials of this deal are creating a massive $3 billion headwind.Supercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/Join us with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membershipSign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formChapters:00:00 – Netflix Stock Crash:01:15 – The Valuation Spoiler: It’s all about Cash Flow01:55 – Subscriber Breakdown: Netflix vs. Disney vs. WBD02:45 – Terms of the Deal: Why Netflix switched to All-Cash04:00 – The $20B Cash Question: Where is the money coming from?05:40 – The Financing: Understanding Bridge Facilities & Loans06:20 – The Interest Expense Trap: 5% is a big deal08:50 – Market Reaction: Why the 30% drop makes sense10:30 – Our Strategy: Why we’re holding (for now)If 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. #Netflix #WBD #WarnerBrosDiscovery #StockMarketAnalysis #Investing #StreamingWars #FreeCashFlow #NetflixStock #FiscalAI #ChipStockInvestorNick and Kasey own shares of Netflix.

Software stocks have been left in the dust while hardware and semiconductor stocks (like Nvidia) have sucked the air out of the room. But after a brutal 5-year underperformance compared to hardware, is there finally value in the software sector?<br>In this episode, we are joined by Ryan Henderson of the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast and Fiscal.ai to break down the hardware decade and discuss where he is finding value right now. We cover the threat of AI "vibe coding" replacing SaaS, why Adobe might be the Western Union of creative software, and deep dives into Remitly, Wise, Monday.com, and Airbnb.<br>Find Ryan and The Chit Chat Stocks Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SBtOWGEOmD9pmltgIXO8r?si=2d1f06dc987f41aa<br>Supercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/<br>Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membership<br>Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-form<br>Chapters:[00:00] Intro: The Great Software vs. Hardware Divergence[00:58] The Charts: SMH vs. IGV (Software ETF) Performance[06:21] Ryan’s Value Pick #1: Remitly (RELY) vs. Western Union[10:59] Remitly vs. Wise (TransferWise): Key Differences[14:19] Is Adobe (ADBE) a Value Trap or Future Compounder?[18:49] Pick #3: Monday.com (MNDY) & Moving Upmarket[19:58] The "Vibe Coding" Debate: Will AI Kill SaaS Companies?[24:59] Pick #4: Airbnb (ABNB) – A Monopoly on Alternative Stays?[29:45] ServiceNow (NOW): Acquisitions, Identity Security, & 98% Renewal Rates[32:59] The Real AI Threat: Disruption of Data Aggregation & Financial Data<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>#SoftwareStocks #StockMarket #Investing #Adobe #Airbnb #SaaS #AI #Semiconductors #remitly #monday.com<br>Nick and Kasey own shares of Monday.com

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