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October 2
- October 2025 Perspective1. TSMC's Q2 revenue surged significantly due to strong demand for AI chips; 2. The company is expanding production capacity to meet growing market needs; 3. Ongoing supply chain constraints and geopolitical tensions pose risks to future operations.
October 1
- Paychex: The Opportunity Is Almost Worth Jumping On1. Samsung Electronics’ union declares its first-ever strike in company history; 2. The strike aims to demand improved wages and performance-based bonuses; 3. Potential impact on semiconductor production remains unclear, with management downplaying disruptions.
September 30
- Occidental Petroleum: Assessing The Impact Of A Potential OxyChem Sale1. Occidental Petroleum is negotiating to sell its OxyChem division for over $10 billion, a strategic move to address its debt burden amid cyclical challenges in the chemical industry; 2. The sale could reduce OXY's principal debt below its $15 billion target, significantly strengthening its balance sheet; 3. While the transaction would position Occidental as a pure-play energy exploration company and boost shareholder returns, investors must consider the long-term opportunity cost of divesting a stable business segment.
- Grab Holdings Is Cheaper Than It Looks1. Grab Holdings operates a Southeast Asian 'super app' integrating ride-hailing, food delivery, and fintech services; 2. Despite a high P/E ratio of 150, the company recently achieved profitability, signaling strong future earnings growth; 3. The author's firsthand experience in Southeast Asia highlights Grab's dominance over competitors, justifying its valuation amid long-term growth prospects.
September 29
- Why I Believe Energy Is The Ultimate Long-Term Bet - And Why It's Only Getting Better1. Energy stocks present strong value due to low valuations, supply constraints, and rising long-term demand; 2. Declining OPEC+ spare capacity, reduced U.S. shale investment, and political risks create a bullish oil price environment; 3. Key opportunities include Canadian oil sands, Permian Basin producers, and royalty/landowner firms, with optimism for select natural gas and service companies.
- Economic Data Might Get Even More Complicated1. A potential U.S. government shutdown by October 1 threatens furloughs for federal employees and delays in critical economic data releases, including September's non-farm payrolls; 2. Delayed inflation data could complicate the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions ahead of its October meeting; 3. Historical trends suggest limited market impact from shutdowns, but current high valuations and low volatility indices like the VIX leave markets vulnerable to sudden swings, with analysts viewing any weakness as a buying opportunity.
- Nebius: Premium Valuation, Explosive Growth1. Nebius secures major contracts with Microsoft, Cloudflare, and Shopify, validating its AI infrastructure capabilities; 2. Rapid revenue growth and strategic global expansion support sustained profitability despite high valuation multiples; 3. Significant capital expenditures and upside from its Avride autonomous driving subsidiary justify a BUY rating for long-term growth.
- Craving Volatility? Be Careful What You Wish For1. Stock market volatility provides long-term investors opportunities to acquire undervalued assets during irrational sell-offs; 2. The current VIX level of 15 is below its historical average (19), and historical data shows higher annualized returns during high-VIX periods; 3. No consistent link exists between VIX levels and future returns, making consistent long-term investing more reliable than timing volatility spikes, though deploying capital during extreme volatility may enhance returns.
- U.S. Economy: AI Mania, Fed Policy, And Q4 Market Risks1. AI drives cross-sector growth, with data center spending exceeding new office construction; 2. Intel secures $5B investment from Nvidia and U.S. government support to revive its foundry business; 3. A diversified portfolio (25% equities, bonds, cash, gold) outperforms traditional 60/40 allocation amid high valuations and volatility.
September 28
- 5 Best AI Revolution Stocks With Room To Run1. The article identifies five AI-related stocks with strong momentum and attractive valuations, suggesting further growth potential; 2. Selection criteria include strong Quant Ratings (Buy/Strong Buy), valuation metrics, and momentum indicators; 3. The author emphasizes a data-driven approach to avoid emotional biases and highlights stocks supporting the AI economy as a 'value-plus backbone'.
- My Absolute Favorite Picks For The $4 Trillion AI Infrastructure Boom1. AI-driven data center expansion is driving massive demand for power infrastructure upgrades, requiring trillions in investments to modernize the aging U.S. grid; 2. Key beneficiaries include infrastructure firms like Quanta Services, Eaton, and United Rentals, which are critical enablers of AI growth; 3. Despite high valuations, long-term growth potential remains strong due to policy support and secular trends, with infrastructure companies overlooked compared to AI tech leaders like NVIDIA.
- Wall Street Week Ahead1. Wall Street focuses on labor market data, including August job openings, private employment figures, and September nonfarm payrolls, amid Fed rate cuts citing labor market risks; 2. Key earnings reports from Nike, Carnival, and others will be released throughout the week; 3. Analysis highlights potential market volatility due to the Fed's rate cuts and a flattening yield curve, with risks of higher rates and a stronger dollar.
- CoreWeave's AI Climb Still Hides Untapped Firepower1. CoreWeave emerges as a top AI infrastructure provider, utilizing Nvidia-backed GPU cloud solutions and securing long-term contracts with major AI clients; 2. CRWV's Q2 2025 revenue tripled YoY to $1.21B, with 62% EBITDA margins and a $30.1B backlog, driven by AI demand and pricing power; 3. Strategic deals with OpenAI ($22.4B) and Nvidia ($6.3B) enhance growth visibility and competitive advantage, supporting long-term investor appeal despite a 200% post-IPO surge.
- Vistra: The Smart Investment For Growing Electrical Demand1. TSMC's 2nm semiconductor process technology has achieved significant progress, with Apple securing the first batch of production capacity; 2. Intel's foundry business faces challenges due to delays in advanced process development and competition from TSMC; 3. The development highlights intensifying competition in cutting-edge chip manufacturing and supply chain dynamics.
- Best Dividend Aristocrats For October 20251. Dividend Aristocrats (tracked by NOBL) outperformed SPY in August 2025 but lagged year-to-date, with significant performance variation among individual stocks; 2. Dividend growth remains strong, with 55 of 69 Aristocrats raising payouts in 2025 at an average rate of 5.19%, nearing 2024 levels; 3. 22 Dividend Aristocrats are identified as undervalued, offering projected long-term annualized returns of at least 10% based on dividend yield theory and earnings growth, though investors should conduct independent due diligence.
- GE Vernova: Higher For Longer Growth Rate1. GE Vernova receives a BUY rating due to rising electricity demand, strong order backlog, and pricing power; 2. The company's turnaround is accelerating with EBITDA and cash earnings projected to triple by 2028, driven by high-margin service contracts; 3. Attractive valuation at 1x PEG ratio, with a 2026 price target of $794 and potential for $1,300 by 2028 if margins improve, though risks include data center demand delays and cost pressures.
September 27
- One Of The Best 11% Yields To Buy Today: Fidus Investment1. Fidus Investment (FDUS) offers an attractive 11% dividend yield, making it a standout income investment; 2. The article highlights FDUS's strong track record as a top-performing BDC with consistent book value growth; 3. The author outlines criteria for potentially adding FDUS to their portfolio, emphasizing yield sustainability and risk-return balance.
- OXLC: You Were Warned1. Oxford Lane Capital (OXLC) offers a high yield but faces persistent net asset value (NAV) erosion and principal risk; 2. Its investments in CLO equity tranches make it highly sensitive to interest rates, credit risk, and market volatility; 3. Recent reverse stock splits and distribution cuts highlight operational challenges, with long-term capital preservation concerns despite near-term income stability.
- Heidelberg Materials: I See Only One Direction This Can Go Long-Term1. Heidelberg Materials' stock has surged but faces an unsustainable high valuation; 2. Despite strong fundamentals and market leadership, high P/E and low dividend yield raise concerns; 3. The author maintains a 'Hold' rating with a €115/share target, warning of significant downside risk.
September 26
- IonQ: Near-Term Revenue Analysis, Long Runway For Price Increase1. IonQ solidifies its leadership in quantum computing and expands into quantum networking/sensing through strategic acquisitions; 2. Official revenue guidance appears conservative when accounting for acquisitions and cash reserves; 3. The company demonstrates significant valuation upside potential compared to classical computing peers.
- The More They Drop, The More I Buy1. Two undervalued dividend stocks with strong fundamentals are trading at significant discounts; 2. One stock offers a double-digit yield, while another combines AI-driven growth potential with income generation; 3. The author identifies high-conviction value and long-term upside despite Wall Street's bearish sentiment.
September 25
- Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Intel And Apple: A Deal In The Making?1. Intel (INTC) approached Apple (AAPL) for potential investment and closer partnership, though discussions remain preliminary; 2. Fermi (FRMI), a data center REIT co-founded by Rick Perry, launched an IPO roadshow to fund next-gen AI infrastructure; 3. BYD (BYDDF) surpassed Tesla (TSLA) in EU car sales for the second consecutive month, while Volkswagen (VWAGY) retained market leadership.
- Wall Street Slip: A Closer Look At The Dow, S&P 500, And Nasdaq Decline1. The U.S. stock market declined on Wednesday, ending a three-day rally, as investors weighed Fed Chair Powell's remarks and awaited clearer market direction; 2. Mixed signals persist, with optimism in certain sectors offset by broader caution, while Goldman Sachs notes the S&P 500 is near fair value with earnings growth expected to drive future gains; 3. Elevated valuations across most S&P 500 sectors reflect optimism about earnings and macroeconomic stability but raise risks of a pullback if growth underperforms.
- Dominion Energy: No Fizz1. Dominion Energy is executing a turnaround plan to improve earnings while maintaining a 4.4% dividend yield; 2. The company now focuses on regulated electricity operations in Virginia and South Carolina, with its Coastal Virginia Offshore Windfarm project progressing on schedule and budget; 3. Dividend growth is unlikely until 2028, and peers like DUK and SO offer higher yields and near-term dividend potential. The stock is considered fairly valued at $61.
- 2 Income Powerhouses Entering Deep Bargain Territory1. TSMC's Q2 revenue grew 40% YoY, driven by strong demand for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) chips; 2. Advanced packaging technologies like CoWoS contributed significantly to performance, with capacity set to double by 2024; 3. The company maintains cautious optimism for 2024, citing AI-related demand as a key growth driver amid macroeconomic uncertainties.
- Nebius: Overvaluation Miss Becomes A Win (Rating Upgrade)1. Nebius's $26.6B market cap exceeds 100x its TTM revenue, reflecting high valuation risks; 2. The author views it as a high-risk-high-reward opportunity due to strong long-term growth potential; 3. The Microsoft partnership enhances Nebius's credibility and financial flexibility beyond immediate revenue gains.
September 24
- AMD: Trade It, Don't Own It1. AMD is upgraded to 'Hold' with a $177.77 price target, balancing bullish AI trends against competitive risks; 2. While CPU market share gains and AI investments support near-term growth, GPU market losses and exposure to China pose challenges; 3. Technical analysis suggests trading opportunities between resistance at $180 and support levels at $144/$120, favoring short-term trades over long-term holds amid sector uncertainties.
- AMD: AI Tailwinds, Fair Value Up, So Hold1. AMD's Data Center segment shows strong growth in AI accelerators and server CPUs, though custom chip competition poses challenges; 2. Client and Gaming segments achieve significant YoY growth with Ryzen gaining market share, while Embedded remains cyclical but recovery-ready; 3. AMD is considered fairly valued with a base-case fair value of $163.95, driven by market expansion and pricing power, prompting a Hold rating with strategic entry/exit price targets.
- Mid-America Apartment: Decade-Low Valuations But The Sun Will Shine Again1. Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA) trades at decade-low valuations due to near-term Sunbelt market challenges and underperformance versus peers; 2. The company’s resilient apartment REIT model, strong balance sheet, and Sunbelt exposure position it for long-term growth amid persistent housing shortages; 3. Despite current headwinds like higher interest expenses and weak lease spreads, management anticipates recovery by 2025, with the stock rated a strong buy for its re-rating potential, dividend yield, and growth prospects.
- Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript1. Micron Technology reported Q4 2025 EPS of $3.03, beating estimates by $0.17, and revenue of $11.32B (46% YoY growth), surpassing expectations by $159.82M; 2. The earnings call featured discussions on financial performance, market trends, and forward-looking strategies with executives and analysts; 3. The company emphasized compliance with SEC regulations and cautioned about risks in forward-looking statements.