Long FORM for continued growth driven by AI probe card share gains, HBM4 ramp (20% premium over HBM3E), and CPO testing commercialization; upcoming Investor Day on May 11 is a key catalyst.
Short Broadcom as Google shifts to a disaggregated ASIC model with MediaTek, removing Broadcom’s margin advantage and reducing its role in Google’s TPU supply chain.
Short QCOM due to evidence that Apple's on-device AI ambitions are constrained by memory limitations, undermining Qualcomm's edge AI narrative and making a near‑term rebound unlikely.
Short POET due to alleged failure to disclose a Marvell contract termination in a timely manner, raising legal and reputational risks that could pressure the stock.
MediaTek's TPU redesign completion and massive CoWoS allocation signal strong AI chip demand, with analyst raising target price and reiterating Buy rating.
Long SNDK on upgraded Buy rating and $1,277 price target, expecting strong FY3Q26 results and guidance driven by accelerating NAND ASP growth (70% to 90–100%) and consumer electronics upside.
Long Samsung Electro-Mechanics as it is uniquely positioned to benefit from both the ABF substrate and MLCC supercycles, driving future revenue and earnings growth.
Long LPKF as the end of Absolics' exclusive agreement with F&S Electron opens the door for Chemtronics, which exclusively uses LPKF equipment, driving additional sales.
Buy Largan Precision as a key beneficiary of Apple's planned >5% iPhone production increase in 2027, which should drive higher component demand and revenue for the supplier.
Go long Yageo as the company's first price hikes for MLCC product lines in response to rising raw material costs signal the start of a new industry supercycle.
Buy Microsoft as current negative sentiment mirrors the overly pessimistic views on Google during its Bard launch, presenting a compelling contrarian entry point.
The author is taking a personal long position in Qualcomm, citing a recent change in their view based on listening to others, though the specific fundamental or technical reasoning is not provided.
SK Hynix is securing long-term DRAM supply agreements with prepayments from major AI hyperscalers, which reduces revenue volatility and locks in demand during an AI-driven shortage, making the stock a long.
The author interprets Intel's financial move to repurchase a key asset as a strong signal of internal confidence and improving fundamentals, specifically in its core CPU segment, which is bullish for the stock.
The author is committing to following Bill Ackman's bullish market bottom call, based on Ackman's track record and view that high-quality businesses are cheap.
A key product (HBM4) for a major memory manufacturer (SK Hynix) is expected to pass qualification, removing a technical overhang for the company and its sector.
The author believes Hanmi will benefit from the likely relaxation of HBM thickness standards, which makes its existing TC bonder technology more cost-effective and viable for future HBM generations (HBM5) than previously anticipated hybrid bonding solutions.
A long position in the South Korean market (via EWY as a proxy for Samsung) is attractive due to a valuation disconnect, as Samsung's future profit potential is not reflected in its current market cap.
The author is bullish on AMD, citing a research note that raises the price target to $308 based on CPU price increases from supply constraints and strong server demand.
The author predicts that as AI-driven wage deflation erodes consumer purchasing power, capital will shift towards industrial automation, making it a key growth area.
Channel checks suggest NVIDIA's future Rubin CPX product will pivot to using HBM memory, which would be a significant positive demand catalyst for HBM suppliers like Micron.
The author expects a significant earnings beat and strong forward guidance for NVIDIA, with their personal estimates for revenue and guidance coming in well above current market consensus.