The United States and China are locked in an escalating semiconductor showdown, a geopolitical struggle that by late 2025 has profoundly reshaped global technology and supply chains. This intense competition, often dubbed an "AI Cold War," frames advanced semiconductors as the foundational assets for national security, economic dominance, and the future of artificial intelligence. The [...]
In a significant development poised to reshape the global semiconductor landscape, Substrate, a stealthy startup backed by tech titan Peter Thiel, announced today, October 28, 2025, it has successfully raised over $100 million in a new funding round. This substantial investment is earmarked for an ambitious mission: to establish advanced computer chip manufacturing capabilities within [...]
As of late October 2025, the global economic landscape presents a dichotomy of subdued growth and persistent uncertainties, juxtaposed with remarkably resilient, and in some cases, surging stock markets. While the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other forecasters project a continued moderation in global growth, central banks worldwide are increasingly
The global semiconductor market in late 2025 is in the throes of an unprecedented transformation, largely propelled by the relentless surge of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This "AI Supercycle" is not merely a cyclical uptick but a fundamental re-architecture of market dynamics, driving exponential demand for specialized chips and reshaping investment outlooks across the industry. While [...]
In the 21st century, semiconductors, often hailed as the "brains of modern electronics," have transcended their role as mere components to become the foundational pillars of national security, economic prosperity, and technological supremacy. Powering everything from the latest AI algorithms and 5G networks to advanced military systems and electric vehicles, these microchips are now the [...]
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) recently achieved a significant milestone, surging by over 200 points to close at an unprecedented all-time record high in October 2025. This remarkable ascent is a powerful testament to renewed market confidence and a confluence of positive economic indicators, sending a clear signal of
Stocks with a high short interest have outperformed the market over the past five years, but is this meme trading or a new trend in long-term investing? Plus, the crew talks about Taiwan Semiconductor's earnings, Google's medical AI, and the "cockroaches" that could be hiding in the market.
Nvidia generates strong returns thanks to its dominance in AI chips, but these two key semiconductor players have the potential to deliver stronger gains next year.
Brussels, Belgium – October 23, 2025 – The global technology landscape is bracing for significant upheaval as the European Union actively considers a ban on the export of Deep Ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines to China. This potential retaliatory measure comes in direct response to Beijing's recently expanded and strategically critical export controls on rare earth [...]
Every stock tells a story. This week we gather around the campfire for five fresh tales -- from silicon driving the AI era to supply chain software that keeps retail humming; from a Latin American marketplace that became a fintech/logistics flywheel to a spicy franchiser scaling flavor by the bucket.
ASML reported earnings on Wednesday, and we discuss whether the company continues to be a leader in the AI boom. Then, we discuss the Fed pushing markets higher this week and how we read earnings reports now that earnings season is upon us.
Santa Clara, CA – October 22, 2025 – Lam Research (NASDAQ: LRCX), a global leader in the semiconductor equipment industry, has delivered a stellar performance for its third fiscal quarter, ending September 28, 2025. The company reported an adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $1.26, comfortably beating analyst estimates of $1.
