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· Post-Market Alpha · by Buzzberg Research
Financial Twitter is focused on the divergence between semiconductor fundamentals and macro-driven price action, alongside specific short catalysts.
Themes on this desk
Semiconductor Decoupling
Semiconductor stocks are trading on macro fears rather than hyperscaler capex forecasts.
Regulatory & Trade Risks
New tariffs and EU regulatory actions are creating headwinds for multinational tech and auto firms.
Ticker heat
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Market Radar →Waymo independent strategy
Alphabet's Waymo is exploring ending its partnership with Uber to launch independent robotaxi services in Austin and Atlanta by January 2028.
Alphabet’s $GOOGL self-driving unit Waymo is exploring options to end its autonomous vehicle partnership with Uber. INDEPENDENT STRATEGY:
Signals a shift toward a more capital-intensive, independent model for Alphabet's autonomous vehicle unit.
Watch Monitor for official confirmation of the partnership termination and progress on the 2028 launch timeline.
Source →Soitec reports strong Photonics-SOI growth
Soitec reported Q1 revenue growth of 23% (vs 15% guidance) and guided Q2 for 30%+ growth, driven by 95%+ market share in Photonics-SOI substrates used in silicon photonics.
Total revenue hit €113M, up 23% at constant currency against guidance of 15%.
Validates the infrastructure buildout thesis for AI networking and co-packaged optics (CPO).
Watch Monitor fab loading rates and mobile inventory clearance as potential headwinds.
Source →Short thesis on Bank OZK based on non-performing loan risks
Temple Eight maintains a short position on Bank OZK, citing rising net charge-offs and a critical upcoming catalyst regarding an IQHQ RaDD loan extension.
the can on their largest unperforming IQHQ RaDD loan. If they can't get an extension the short trade takes off.
Highlights specific credit risk in commercial real estate lending portfolios.
Watch Outcome of the IQHQ RaDD loan extension request next month.
Source →Bank of America warns of market complacency
Sebastian Raedler of BofA warns that stock markets are pricing in a 'perfect' scenario, leaving investors uncompensated for mounting risks.
Stock markets are pricing in a scenario where everything goes right, leaving investors uncompensated for mounting risks, according to Sebastian
Suggests current equity valuations may be vulnerable to negative surprises or risk realization.
Watch Watch for market reaction to upcoming macro data or geopolitical escalations that could challenge the 'everything goes right' narrative.
Source →Qualcomm announces double-digit price increases
Qualcomm has notified customers of double-digit percentage price increases, citing an inability to continue absorbing rising operational costs.
Qualcomm tells customers prices are going up by a double-digit percentage.
Suggests potential margin pressure relief for QCOM or downstream cost inflation for hardware manufacturers.
Watch Monitor QCOM gross margin expansion in upcoming earnings reports.
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