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· Premarket Alpha · by Buzzberg Research
Institutional filings reveal strategic stakes; macro data points to sticky inflation and trade tensions.
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Corporate Filings
Nvidia takes stake in Nebius; GameStop buys eBay.
Trade Policy
US imposes 50% tariffs on select Canadian goods.
Earnings Guidance
IQE and MaxLinear signal strong optical/DSP growth.
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Market Radar →IQE reports H1 performance beat and upgraded revenue guidance
IQE reported H1 revenue of £64m (vs £45m in H1'25) and upgraded 2026 revenue growth guidance from 20% to over 30%, citing Indium Phosphide (InP) demand for AI and data centers.
IQE have also upgraded their 2026 revenue growth guidance from 20% -> over 30%.
The company has improved its balance sheet through a strategic investment from MACOM, potentially mitigating historical dilution and liquidity risks.
Watch Watch for execution consistency and whether the company can maintain its new growth targets without further dilutive capital raises.
Source →HSBC upgrades Samsung Electronics on broader AI memory demand
HSBC raised its price target for Samsung Electronics to KRW450,000, arguing that agentic AI will drive demand for commodity DRAM/NAND in general-purpose servers, beyond just HBM.
Key proof points: • HSBC raises its Samsung TP to KRW450,000 from KRW350,000, implying +63% upside from KRW275,500 • 2Q
Challenges the market consensus that Samsung is primarily an HBM execution story, suggesting a broader AI-driven memory upcycle.
Watch Monitor if commodity DRAM/NAND demand in server segments accelerates as predicted by HSBC.
Source →Nvidia discloses 9.3% passive stake in Nebius Group
Nvidia reported a 9.3% passive stake in Nebius Group NV as of July 13, 2026.
NVIDIA REPORTS 9.3% PASSIVE STAKE IN NEBIUS GROUP NV AS OF JULY 13 - SEC FILING
Signals potential strategic alignment or endorsement of Nebius Group's AI infrastructure capabilities by a key industry supplier.
Watch Observe if this stake leads to deeper operational or supply chain partnerships between the two companies.
Source →US to impose 50% tariffs on select Canadian products
The US will impose a 50% tariff on select Canadian products effective August 19, 2026, citing discrimination against US alcohol and dairy, while exempting energy, potash, and critical minerals.
U.S. TO IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL 50% TARIFF ON SELECT CANADIAN PRODUCTS, EFFECTIVE 12:01 A.M. ET ON AUG.
Significant escalation in trade tensions between the US and Canada, likely to impact cross-border supply chains and inflationary pressures.
Watch Monitor for retaliatory measures from Canada or further exemptions/adjustments to the tariff list.
Source →German ZEW expectations surge despite weak current conditions
German ZEW investor expectations rose to 26.3 in July, significantly beating the 15.3 forecast, while the current-situation gauge remained stuck at -77.6.
ZEW expectations jumped to a 5mth high of 26.3 from 10.5, crushing the 15.3 forecast, while the ZEW current-situation gauge
Indicates a divergence between reform-driven optimism and the reality of the current economic environment.
Watch Monitor for actual economic data to see if sentiment translates into recovery.
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