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Tae Kim
Senior writer, Barron's; author of The Nvidia Way
Intel CEO explicitly confirms surging CPU demand driven by AI agents and that the company is supply-constrained, with CEOs calling for more supply. Additionally, 14A node progress and multiple potenti
Intel CEO explicitly confirms surging CPU demand driven by AI agents and that the company is supply-constrained, with CEOs calling for more supply. Additionally, 14A node progress and multiple potential foundry customers point to a potential turnaround in both core CPU and foundry businesses.
Risk: Intel has a history of execution missteps; 14A volume ramp and foundry customer wins are not guaranteed. Supply constraints could also mean lost revenue if competitors fill the gap.
Tae Kim
Senior writer, Barron's; author of The Nvidia Way
Nvidia CEO details secured supply across the entire chain (HBM3E, HBM4, CoWoS, wafers, etc.) for robust growth, yet remains supply-constrained — indicating demand far outstrips supply, a classic bulli
Nvidia CEO details secured supply across the entire chain (HBM3E, HBM4, CoWoS, wafers, etc.) for robust growth, yet remains supply-constrained — indicating demand far outstrips supply, a classic bullish setup for pricing power and continued revenue growth.
Risk: Supply constraints may limit revenue upside in the near term; any disruption in HBM or advanced packaging could widen the gap. Valuation is elevated.
Tae Kim
Senior writer, Barron's; author of The Nvidia Way
Alphabet's proposed $80 billion equity raise to fund AI infrastructure suggests management sees a once-in-a-generation opportunity that justifies dilution. This signals a multi-year capex cycle that d
Alphabet's proposed $80 billion equity raise to fund AI infrastructure suggests management sees a once-in-a-generation opportunity that justifies dilution. This signals a multi-year capex cycle that directly benefits AI chip suppliers (NVDA, INTC, AMD) and the broader ecosystem.
Risk: Equity dilution pressures EPS; if AI returns disappoint, the capex spend could become a drag. Regulatory scrutiny on large equity offerings may slow execution.
Tae Kim
Senior writer, Barron's; author of The Nvidia Way
Nvidia's CEO specifically named HBM3E and HBM4 as part of the secured supply chain. High-bandwidth memory (HBM) is a critical component for AI accelerators, and Micron is a leading HBM supplier alongs
Nvidia's CEO specifically named HBM3E and HBM4 as part of the secured supply chain. High-bandwidth memory (HBM) is a critical component for AI accelerators, and Micron is a leading HBM supplier alongside SK Hynix. Tight HBM supply and growing demand directly benefit Micron's revenue and margins.
Risk: HBM supply chain is concentrated; any technology transition delays or quality issues could impact Micron. Pricing pressure from SK Hynix and Samsung remains competitive.
Tae Kim
Senior writer, Barron's; author of The Nvidia Way
Nvidia's CEO mentioned CoWoS (chip-on-wafer-on-substrate) as part of the secured supply chain. TSMC is the dominant provider of CoWoS advanced packaging, which is a key bottleneck for AI chips. Sustai
Nvidia's CEO mentioned CoWoS (chip-on-wafer-on-substrate) as part of the secured supply chain. TSMC is the dominant provider of CoWoS advanced packaging, which is a key bottleneck for AI chips. Sustained demand from Nvidia and Intel's 14A node (if brought to TSMC) reinforces TSMC's pricing power and capacity utilization.
Risk: Expanding CoWoS capacity requires significant capex; geopolitical risks in Taiwan could disrupt operations. Any technology shift away from CoWoS (e.g., to hybrid bonding) could reduce TSMC's packaging revenue.
This newsletter, published June 02, 2026,
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