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A structural repricing of memory and silicon components is forcing a shift in the economics of hardware resale for managed service providers (MSPs) and IT service providers. This shift is driven by concentrated demand for memory components from AI infrastructure build-outs, as evidenced by data from IDC and remarks from companies including Apple, Micron, SK Hynix, and Samsung. The episode highlights that memory costs have quadrupled in a year, and that both endpoint devices and servers are experiencing durable price inflation due to component scarcity and intensified competition for supply. The most consequential development cited is Apple's acknowledgment—confirmed by Tim Cook to the Wall Street Journal—that device price increases are now “unavoidable” because the cost of memory can no longer be absorbed. Memory manufacturers' share prices rallied on this signal, reinforcing an investor consensus that higher component costs will persist. IDC data showed AI-focused, non-x86 servers using Nvidia's ARM chips generated $58.7 billion—or nearly 48% of all server revenue—up 107% year over year, while x86 server revenue declined due to DRAM and NAND shortages. This dynamic indicates that AI infrastructure is bidding up component costs at the expense of standard business hardware. Secondary developments further reinforce this mechanism. The market's response to U.S. government announcements regarding Intel chip capacity expansion demonstrates that relief from the silicon crunch remains years away, not months. Channel partners—according to industry reporting—were already pivoting from hardware resale to services prior to these price shocks, with thinning hardware margins preceding the current pressure. The combination of fixed-fee hardware contracts and rising component costs now places providers in a position where they are “short silicon,” having unknowingly absorbed inflation risk they cannot pass on under existing contractual terms. For MSPs and IT leaders, the principal operational implications center on contract structure, exposure to component price volatility, and diminished hardware margins. Providers with fixed monthly agreements or hardware-as-a-service contracts based on last year's component costs are at an increasing risk of margin erosion, as their ability to reprice is contractually limited. Practical mitigation steps include auditing all fixed-fee agreements for exposure, amending contracts to include component index or price adjustment clauses, and separating hardware as a transparent, pass-through line item. Failing to adapt contract terms or refresh timing may compound both financial risk and the security profile of client endpoints. 00:00 Not the Tokens 03:31 An Auction for the Parts 05:46 Short Silicon 07:44 Why Do We Care? Supported by: Pax8 ScalePad Sign up for the SMB Online Conference: www.smbonlineconference.com
AI's appetite for memory has turned chips into an inflationary factor. Our U.S. Public Policy Strategist Ariana Salvatore looks at what policymakers could do to reduce that pressure.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Ariana Salvatore: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Ariana Salvatore, Morgan Stanley's U.S. Public Policy Strategist. Today, I'll be talking about chipflation and what policy tools can or can't be used to address the memory bottleneck. It's Wednesday, June 17th, at 10am in New York. Last week, you heard my colleague Shawn Kim talk about chipflation and the surging cost of memory. Today, I'll get into what policymakers can and can't do about it. As listeners will know, memory chips are becoming an increasingly strategic resource because AI infrastructure depends on them. And when a resource becomes strategic, governments tend to get involved. The challenge is that policy can help at the margin but probably can't solve the problem quickly. There are three reasons for that. First, many U.S. policy tools all take time. Direct subsidies, tax credits, procurement guarantees, and faster permitting are all things that can support new fabrication plants, packaging facilities, and testing capacity. But memory supply is not going to appear overnight. This new capacity has to be built, equipped, qualified, and ramped – and that process can take years. Second, China may be able to add some supply in conventional memory markets, but not enough to close the broader gap created by AI demand. That's especially true for high bandwidth memory, the more strategic type of memory for frontier AI systems. Supply there still remains highly concentrated, technically complex, and difficult to scale. Third, our base case is that U.S. policy remains more restrictive, not less. We don't expect a broad loosening of export controls given the strategic imperative of this technology. Instead, we think policymakers are likely to continue to prioritize supply chain resilience, trusted capacity, and geopolitical de-risking over the near-term price relief. Now, from a policy perspective, we think it's important to split memory into two categories. The first is AI strategic memory, high bandwidth and advanced DRAM. That's the memory that enables the most advanced AI systems. And for that reason, we think policy here is likely to focus on protecting strategic capability, limiting geopolitical vulnerability, and expanding trusted supply across the U.S. and its allied countries. The second category is commodity or legacy memory. That's the memory that you can think of as being used in autos, industrial systems, consumer electronics, and other non-frontier applications. Now here, we think policymakers could consider more flexible options, like differentiated licensing or targeted support for critical sectors. But even then, the limits are practical: permitting, workforce, tools, qualification cycles, and production lead times. China is the other major variable. Chinese producers are expanding in conventional DRAM and NAND. In some consumer-grade applications, that supply could act as a relief valve for buyers that have been crowded out by AI-related demand. But still, there are limits. Chinese producers face yield and technology gaps, even if policy is supportive. And China alone will not solve the high-bandwidth memory bottleneck. The regulatory backdrop reinforces that point.Some Chinese memory producers remain subject to U.S. restrictions or even heightened scrutiny. Access to the most advanced lithography tools also remains a hard ceiling. Without that access, scaling leading-edge memory becomes much more difficult. So, the bottom line is this: policy can mitigate chipflation, but it's unlikely to end it in the near term. For AI strategic memory, policymakers are more likely to defend access, deepen allied coordination, and encourage trusted capacity than to loosen restrictions. For commodity memory, there may be room for some targeted flexibility. But of course, geopolitics and timing still matter. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and share Thoughts on the Market with a friend or colleague today.
Semiconductors have moved from the background of the technology stack to the center of the AI economy. What used to be a specialized industry discussed mostly by engineers and investors is now shaping the speed, cost, and strategic direction of modern computing.In this episode of TechSurge, host Michael Marks speaks with Stacy Rasgon, Managing Director and Senior Analyst covering U.S. semiconductors and semiconductor capital equipment at Bernstein Research. Stacy has spent years analyzing the chip industry across cycles, but argues that the current moment feels different in scale: AI demand has created an unprecedented scramble for compute, memory pricing has surged, and companies across the stack are being forced to rethink capacity, architecture, and capital allocation.The conversation explains the 4 different kinds of semiconductor cycles—supply, inventory, product, and demand — and why Stacy believes the industry is currently in a demand cycle of unusual magnitude. The discussion also unpacks the distinction between DRAM and NAND, why high-bandwidth memory is becoming strategically central to AI systems, and how the physical realities of wafer capacity and silicon area are constraining supply in ways the broader market often misses.Stacy and Michael also discuss the hardware economics behind the current boom, with Michael pressing Stacy on why compute remains so scarce and how companies are improving performance through packaging and system design. Michael then moves the conversation beyond market headlines to the core business questions: who is actually paying for this compute, which use cases are generating real revenue, and whether AI spending is creating durable economic value or simply shifting costs elsewhere. Together, these questions highlight two of the episode's clearest insights: coding may be one of the earliest AI applications with meaningful willingness to pay, and inference, not training, is the real test of whether the current buildout becomes a lasting business or just another expensive wave of infrastructure.Stacy explains the concentration of power among the major wafer fabrication equipment players, the rise of ASICs as a meaningful share of AI silicon, Broadcom's rapidly expanding AI opportunity, and the growing role of Chinese companies as new entrants, especially in memory and semiconductor equipment. Along the way, the conversation asks the defining question facing the sector: is this just another semiconductor upswing, or the first true supercycle the industry has seen? Stacy believes that this might be the biggest supercycle he has seen in his career.Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits and future episodes.Links:Stacy Rasgon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-rasgon-6924963Bernstein: https://www.alliancebernstein.com/corporate/en/home.htmlReferences Mentioned During the DiscussionNVIDIA Blackwell Platform: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/blackwell-platform/High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) overview from Micron: https://www.micron.com/products/memory/hbmDRAM overview from IBM: https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/dramNAND flash overview from IBM: https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/nand-flash-memoryFurther ReadingMcKinsey on the semiconductor industry outlook: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/semiconductors/our-insights/the-semiconductor-industry-in-2025Semiconductor Industry Association: 2025 State of the U.S. Semiconductor Industry: https://www.semiconductors.orgNVIDIA on the Blackwell architecture and AI infrastructure roadmap: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/blackwell-platform/Broadcom AI investor materials and infrastructure commentary: https://investors.broadcom.comASML on lithography and advanced chip manufacturing: https://www.asml.com/en/technologyMicron on HBM and AI memory demand: https://www.micron.com/products/memory/hbmChapters[00:00:00] — Highlights[00:00:26] — Welcome to the Episode[00:01:29] — Meet Stacy Rasgon[00:02:01] — Is This the First Real Semiconductor Supercycle?[00:05:33] — Inside the Strongest Memory Cycle in History [00:09:14] — Can Innovation Keep Up With AI Demand?[00:11:33] — Chiplets, Blackwell, and the New Economics of Compute [00:12:37] — What Could Signal the Cycle Is Slowing[00:14:26] — Vertical Integration at the Hyperscales [00:16:36] — The Difference between Apple and Meta[00:17:15] — What is Vertical Integration Being Done For?[00:18:15] — Will other bottlenecks develop as This Progresses? [00:21:13] — Oligopoly Pricing in the Market[00:22:22] — Any New Entrants into Memory?[00:23:46] — Why the Industry Must Pivot From Training to Inference[00:25:10] — Agentic Coding and the First Real AI Revenues[00:26:57] — Groq, Low-Latency Inference, and What GPUs Cannot Do Alone[00:29:28] —-Could The Smaller Companies All be Bought Up ?[00:30:19] — Why Semiconductor Equipment Matters More Than Ever [00:31:00] — How Semiconductor Equipment is Affected by the Cycle[00:32:55] — A Long Upcycle for Semiconductor Equipment Guys?[00:33:13] — The Big Five and the Rise of Chinese Equipment Players[00:34:24] — The Effects of Geopolitics[00:35:02] — Broadcom's Quiet AI Breakout[00:40:46] — ASICs vs GPUs and the Next Wave of Custom Chips[00:41:06] — Intel, Foundry Strategy, and the Long Turnaround[00:46:46] —-The Risks the Market May Still Be Underestimating[00:49:32] — Where Startups Still Have Room to Win[00:50:39] — What the Semiconductor Industry Could Look Like Next Year
Coverage of a potential SpaceX IPO has drawn investor attention to storage suppliers that support AI workloads, including SanDisk under Western Digital. SpaceX and its Starlink network generate and route data that flows into terrestrial networks and data centers. Enterprise SSDs based on NAND flash store and serve training data, features, and checkpoints to AI accelerators. The market separates in package high bandwidth memory from bulk NAND storage, with suppliers including SK hynix, Samsung, Micron, and Western Digital. Buyers manage cyclical pricing and delivery risk with multi vendor strategies, controller validation, and long term agreements. Founders should benchmark NVMe tiers, validate firmware, and secure supply to align performance and cost in AI deployments.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Head of our Europe and Asia Technology Team, Shawn Kim, explains how AI's appetite for memory chips is boosting the cost of everything from data centers to smartphones, with consequences that may reach far beyond the tech industry.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Shawn Kim: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Shawn Kim, Head of Morgan Stanley's Europe and Asia Technology Team. Today, we're talking about chipflation – when memory chips stop getting cheaper over time, and become more expensive and even harder to find. It's Monday, June 8th, at 3pm in London.Memory chips are easy to ignore, until your laptop slows down, your phone costs more, or your cloud bill jumps. Memory is the computer's workspace. It holds whatever the machine needs at that moment, whether that is a web search, a video, a spreadsheet, or an AI model answering a question. DRAM is the fast memory inside servers, PCs and phones. NAND is what stores files in solid-state drives. And HBM, or high bandwidth memory, is the high-performance version sitting right next to the AI chip, helping them move huge amounts of data quickly. That last one – HBM – is key because AI has become intensely memory hungry. Memory prices have risen more than six-fold over the last year, a sharp break from decades when the cost of DRAM generally kept falling. The pressure is coming from AI infrastructure buildouts. We see servers accounting for 59 percent of DRAM demand by 2028, up from 37 percent in 2023. We also see enterprise solid-state drives reaching 65 percent of NAND demand, up from 18 percent. And simply put, data centers are taking a much bigger share of the memory pie. AI memory use is climbing fast, and at every scale. A newer AI chip uses 7.2 times more HBM than earlier generations. A full system uses about 65 times more. Across an entire AI data center buildout, the jump gets even bigger. HBM has gone from roughly 10 terabytes in 2020 to about 18 petabytes in 2026, orders of magnitude more. This demand is running into a supply chain that cannot respond quickly. New memory capacity takes years to build, qualify and ramp up. Supply relief is a process, not a switch. And that creates a two-tier market. Large AI and cloud buyers can sign long-term agreements, prepay and secure priority access. Traditional buyers, including PC makers, smartphone makers and industrial hardware companies, must compete for what remains. This impacts everyday products. In 2027, we see PC memory demand potentially facing a 15 percent shortfall, equivalent to about 58 million PCs. Smartphones could face a 12 percent shortfall, equivalent to about 134 million units. Companies may have to raise prices, cut specifications, delay launches, and accept lower profits. The dollar numbers are striking. We see the memory market growing from about $220 USD billion in 2025 to about $890 billion in 2026. Expectations for 2026 memory revenue rose 71 percent in just three months. That implies roughly $600 USD billion of incremental memory revenue in 2026, more than the annual market for smartphones, PCs, or servers, each taken on its own. The broader economy may not see a significant direct inflation shock. We estimate the direct impact on headline CPI at about 0.1 percent in 2026. But pressure is showing up in producer prices, in corporate margins, cloud costs, capital spending plans and delayed technology upgrades. AI has turned memory from the cheapest part of the digital economy into one of its most contested resources. These tiny chips most people never think of may now decide what gets built or delayed, and how much we all end up paying. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and share Thoughts on the Market with a friend or colleague today.
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News and Updates: AI Compute Tax Debate: Economists and policymakers are debating taxing AI processing power to offset job displacement and fund social services, though critics argue it's too blunt a tool. AI Dividend Proposal: NY congressional candidate Alex Bores unveiled an "AI Dividend" plan funding direct payments to Americans through a token tax on AI consumption and equity stakes in frontier AI firms. Screenless Fitness Trackers Surge: Screenless wearables like Oura Ring and Whoop are booming, with U.S. fitness tracker purchases up 88% and smart ring sales up 195% between 2024 and 2025. Canvas Hacker Payout: Instructure, maker of the Canvas education platform, reached an undisclosed "agreement" with the ShinyHunters hacking gang after a breach exposed data from 275 million users across 9,000 institutions. FCC Router Ban vs. Supply Chain: AT&T warned the FCC that a global DRAM and NAND flash shortage, driven by AI deployments, is complicating compliance with its ban on foreign-made Wi-Fi routers. Google Unveils Googlebook: Google announced a new laptop line called Googlebooks running a fused Android/ChromeOS platform, featuring Gemini AI integration and a "Magic Pointer," with hardware partners including Acer, Dell, HP, and Lenovo.
Seagate just reported its best free cash flow in a decade. EPS is up 115% year over year. Revenue grew 44%. Management is calling it a structural shift — the idea that nearline hard disk drives have permanently broken out of their long secular decline thanks to AI data center demand.The numbers are real. The demand from hyperscalers is real. The Mozaic 4 platform shipping at 40-plus terabytes per device is real, and the Mozaic 5 roadmap targeting over 50 terabytes in late 2027 is genuinely impressive. When AI inference needs to recall vast quantities of stored data almost instantaneously, nearline HDDs are exactly the right tool, and Seagate is the dominant supplier. The $1.1 trillion in remaining performance obligations that cloud providers have committed to accelerated compute infrastructure means there is a multi-year demand runway here that is not in dispute.What is in dispute is whether calling this a structural shift — rather than a very powerful cyclical upswing driven by a once-in-a-generation CapEx surge — is accurate. Hard disk drive technology is mature. NAND flash and SSDs will continue taking market share over a long enough time horizon. And Seagate, for all its current dominance, is still a price-taker in a commodity memory market. The party is real. The question is how long it lasts and what you do while it's happening.In this excerpt from a Semi Insider live Q&A session, CSI works through every layer of Seagate's Q3 FY2026 results and close with something genuinely useful for investors: a three-part framework for handling a commodity stock that is over-earning in a cycle without knowing exactly when it ends.What we cover:— Seagate Q3 FY2026: $3.1B revenue (+44% YoY), 47% gross margin, EPS +115%— Best free cash flow in a decade: $953M and the operating leverage story— Q4 FY2026 guidance: $3.45B revenue (+41% YoY), EPS of $5 (+123% YoY)— The structural shift thesis: what management is claiming and what history says— Nearline HDD explained: why AI inference changed the demand equation— Mozaic 4 shipping now, Mozaic 5 roadmap to late 2027— Data center revenue: $2.5B of $3.1B total — hyperscaler dependency— The $1.1T cloud RPO and Seagate's multi-year runway— Reverse DCF: 56% EPS growth over three years — what it implies at $687— Three frameworks for handling an over-earning commodity stock— The 2028 risk: debt paydown, shareholder returns, and the inevitable washoutMembers of Semi Insider get the full live session including extended Q&A and the complete research. Join at chipstockinvestor.com
Sandisk (SNDK) has risen nearly 3,000% over the last year, and despite the rally, it is making a case that it could go even higher. In this week's Tech Corner, George Tsilis examines how Sandisk has excelled since its spin-off from Western Digital, and how its pure-play NAND technology allows it to serve the growing LLM market.George also examines key risks — including the parabolic move in the stock, fears of a global oversupply in NAND technology, and valuation concerns.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
Lam Research just reported its best quarter ever — and then guided the next quarter to $6.6 billion in revenue. Wall Street was expecting $6.1 billion. In this episode, Nick and Kasey break down everything that matters from Lam Research's Q3 fiscal year 2026 earnings: the headline numbers, the mix shift toward memory, the advanced packaging growth story, what management's $796 million share buyback at all-time highs is actually communicating, and why Lam has quietly become CSI's largest semiconductor equipment holding — overtaking Applied Materials, where their conviction started over a decade ago.There is also the acceleration of the $40 billion NAND conversion investment timeline, now expected to complete before the end of 2027 — a significant pull-forward that increases near-term equipment demand for exactly the etch and deposition tools that Lam dominates. What we cover:— Q3 FY2026 results: $5.84B revenue, +24% year over year, EPS beat, gross margin approaching 50%— Q4 guidance: $6.6B vs. $6.1B analyst consensus — what the gap means for the cycle— Memory mix rising to 39% of systems revenue and why it has further to run in 2026 and 2027— Advanced packaging revenues targeted to grow over 50% in calendar year 2026— Customer support segment hits a record $2B — the recurring revenue cushion for the next downturn— The $796M share buyback at all-time highs — management's unambiguous signal— The $40B NAND conversion acceleration and what it means for Lam's revenue runway— Wafer fab equipment spending raised to $140B annually — the industry-wide read-through— Why Lam has become CSI's largest fab equipment holdingSponsored by fiscal.ai — the platform powering CSI's KPI charts and financial data. Get 15% off at fiscal.ai/csiDisclosure: Nick and Kasey are Lam Research shareholders. This content is for general information only and is not individual investment advice. All investing involves risk.chipstockinvestor.com
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Tightening budget constraints and rising data trust requirements are increasing operational pressure on managed service providers by shifting risk and accountability downward through the service chain. Developments in both the European and US markets, together with supply chain volatility and heightened scrutiny of where and how data is handled, are forcing MSPs to redefine both service delivery and governance models. According to Speaker A, MSPs focusing on auditability, clear data residency, and sovereignty will remain viable, while those relying on traditional narratives or ambiguous transformation pitches risk being sidelined. The episode points to evidence from several reports: Politico notes that 8 out of 10 Europeans do not trust US or Chinese firms with their data, highlighting explicit concerns over data location and custodianship. Concurrently, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index, cited by Axios, shows declining confidence among American small businesses, with only 37% expecting new investments and 53% listing inflation as their top challenge. Further, Channel Insider flags “memflation,” with DRAM and NAND prices expected to rise 125% and 243% respectively by 2026, intensifying margin pressure and pricing risk for operators. Additional risk drivers come from both operational and technical layers. Speaker A references the Blackpoint Cyber 2026 threat report, which attributes most breaches to the abuse of trusted credentials and tools—such as RMM solutions and SSL VPNs—rather than new vulnerabilities. Governance gaps are also worsened by declining white-collar hiring, as cited by Gallup and Axios, reducing internal capacity for vendor reviews, incident follow-up, and process controls. Increased automation and outsourcing in response to these gaps tend to create more dependency chains and larger blast radii, making explicit governance even more important. For MSPs, these findings point to operational needs that go beyond technical capability. Contract terms must address volatile input costs directly, with shorter quote validity and explicit repricing clauses. Governance processes should include audit-ready data maps, clear documentation of subprocessors, and proactive credential management. Without these measures, MSPs risk being treated as interchangeable commodities and exposed to margin compression and heightened liability from external compliance and trust requirements. 00:00 SMB Caution 03:48 Coordination Crunch 06:24 RMM Exposed 09:36 Why Do We Care? Supported by: Zero Networks HaloPSA
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Is High-Bandwidth Flash (HBF) a direct competitor to HBM, or something entirely new? In this episode, we break down the technology of High-Bandwidth Flash (HBF) and its role in solving the "memory wall" for AI inference.We explore how HBF fits into the existing memory hierarchy—sitting between HBM and traditional NAND flash—to provide high capacity and increased speed for the next generation of AI data centers. We also discuss the technical side of the SanDisk and Kioxia partnership, including BiCS technology and CBA wafer bonding, and when investors can expect this technology to actually hit the bottom line.Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membershipSupercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formChapters:01:17 – The NAND Market: Key Players (Micron, Samsung, SK hynix) 02:10 – What is NAND Flash? Memory vs. Storage 02:50 – The Memory Hierarchy: Capacity vs. Speed 03:57 – What is High-Bandwidth Flash (HBF)? 04:32 – HBF vs. HBM: Clearing up the Misunderstandings 05:10 – The Tech: BiCS, 16-Chip Stacks, and Wafer Bonding 05:57 – Solving the AI "Memory Wall" & Inference Bottleneck 06:58 – Timeline: When Will HBF Generate Revenue? 08:01 – Investment Strategy: The Fab Five & Lam ResearchIf you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!*********************************************************Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal. #HBF #HighBandwidthFlash #HBM #AIInvesting #Semiconductors #ChipStockInvestor #SanDisk #NAND #DataCenter #AIHardwareNick and Kasey own shares of Sandisk
Chip Stock Investor breaks down Micron's Q2 fiscal 2026 earnings, highlighting nearly $24B in quarterly revenue (tripling year over year), surging AI data center demand, and standout Q3 guidance of $33.5B versus about $23B expected. Financial highlights include $13.8B GAAP net income, $5.5B free cash flow amid heavy capex, and a strengthened balance sheet with $14.6B cash and about $10B total debt. DRAM and NAND volumes and ASPs jumped sharply, and while higher memory prices may drive mid-teens declines in 2026 PC and smartphone shipments, data center demand is expected to offset consumer weakness into 2026–2027.Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membershipSupercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formChapters:00:00 Micron Earnings Shock01:09 Revenue Surge Highlights01:46 Blowout Guidance Ahead02:53 Strategic Customer Deals04:23 Cyclicality Reality Check05:09 Profits Cash Flow Capex05:32 Balance Sheet Strength06:13 DRAM NAND Market Breakdown06:56 ASPs Soar In Shortage08:13 Consumer Demand Risks09:05 Outlook Stock VolatilityIf you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!*********************************************************Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal. #chipstockinvestor #micron #mutock #memorystocksNick and Kasey own shares of Micron
In episode 86 of the I'M PEAKING podcast, we get into some real talk about rave culture. From the impact phones have on festival experiences to the bigger question of whether raving is healing or just an escape. We also unpack the ATLiens vs. OutKast legal drama, share our thoughts on the EDC lineup debates, and Nand recaps his experience out at EDC Thailand.Plus, the podcast is gearing up for a STUDIO MOVE, so if you've got any leads on a new space, we're all ears. Be sure to tune into this one and hope you enjoy!
Czy gracze właśnie przegrywają wojnę o sprzęt?W najnowszym odcinku Continue #28 rozmawiamy o tym, co dzieje się na rynku podzespołów komputerowych. RAM drożeje, pamięci NAND drożeją, a wielcy producenci coraz częściej kierują swoją produkcję w stronę centrów danych i rozwiązań dla AI.Czy to oznacza, że klasyczny gamingowy PC zaczyna być luksusem?Rozkładamy temat na czynniki pierwsze:skąd wzięły się niedobory pamięcidlaczego producenci wolą sprzedawać podzespoły dla AI zamiast dla graczyczy chmura gamingowa może zastąpić własny komputerczy konsole stały się dziś najlepszym „value for money”czy handheldy to nowy gamingowy laptopi czy… retro PC może być najlepszą opcją w 2026 roku.Nie zabraknie też rozmowy o emulacji, modowaniu konsol, indie grach które działają nawet na starszym sprzęcie i o tym, czy gaming naprawdę musi być dziś tak drogi.Bo może rozwiązanie jest prostsze niż myślimy.Może zamiast walczyć o najnowszy sprzęt… wystarczy zmienić podejście do grania.ROZDZIAŁY:00:00:00 - 00:00:14 INTRO00:00:15 - 00:03:44 WSTĘP00:03:45 - 01:01:17 JAK SOBIE PORADZIĆ01:01:18 - 01:02:56 MOWA KOŃCOWA01:02:57 - 01:03:08 OUTRO
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Everpure, formerly known as Pure Storage (PSTG), is undergoing a significant business model transformation from solely a NAND flash hardware provider to a data management and software-centric company. This shift is highlighted by the acquisition of 1Touch (rebranded as Pure1) to enter the Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) market and a strategic partnership with Meta, where Everpure provides high-margin IP licensing and engineering services rather than just physical storage arrays. Despite record R&D spending approaching $1 billion and recent price increases to offset memory shortages, the market remains cautious as it waits for 75–85% gross margins from the Meta deal to reflect in financial results. What is CSI doing with our PSTG position?Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membershipSupercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formChapters0:00 - The Rebrand: From Pure Storage to Everpure 1:15 - "Everpure" or "Ever Distilled"? Initial Thoughts on the Name 2:30 - Where Everpure Fits in the Semi Supply Chain 3:45 - The Software Shift: Portworks, 1Touch, and Pure1 5:00 - DSPM: Entering the Data Security Market 6:15 - R&D Comparison: Everpure vs. NetApp 7:45 - The Memory Shortage & 2026 Price Increases 9:00 - Decoding the Meta Deal: Engineering & IP Licensing 10:30 - Margin Expectations: The Path to 85% 11:45 - Guidance & Revenue Forecasts for FY2027 13:15 - Is Management Sandbagging? 14:30 - Final Verdict: Is PSTG a "Wait and See"?If you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!*********************************************************Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal.#Everpure #PSTG #PureStorage #TechInvesting #Semiconductors #DataManagement #Meta #StockMarket #ChipStockInvestorNick and Kasey own shares of PSTG
Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 3 Text 61 jñātvā bhagavatā tena dṛṣṭyādiṣṭasya nandinaḥ upadeśena śuddhena svayaṁ me 'sphurad añjasā TRANSLATION Lord Śiva, reading my thoughts, ordered Nandīśvara with a knowing glance, and through Nandīśvara's pure guidance the facts easily revealed themselves to me.
This week we're exploring the food and culture of Kurdistan with author of Nandên: Recipes from My Kurdish Kitchen, Pary BabanBorn in Southern Kurdistan, in Qaladze, a place known for its resistance and community, Pary fled Kurdistan with her family to escape what became known as the Anfal Genocide, and this is a hard listen. But it's her passion for using the food of her land in her restaurant Nandine in South London and now the book, Nandên meaning kitchen to keep her Kurdish culture alive after generations of hardship and displacement, that makes this an essential listen. Pop over to Gilly's Substack for Extra Bites of Pary, including a recipe for Yapraxi bahara, the stuffed vine leaves in her food moments.You can buy the book from the CTB Bookshop at Bookshop.org by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Srimad Bhagavatam [Bhagwat Katha] – Part 26 | Swami Mukundananda Swamiji narrates the divine first leela of Shree Krishna in Gokul. Nand and Yashoda, known for their simplicity and devotion, had longed for a child. The Brahmins blessed them, and by divine arrangement, the Lord Himself was destined to appear in their home. On the suspenseful night of Krishna's birth, one by one the prison guards fell asleep, the chains broke, and the doors opened. Vasudeva carried the newborn across the Yamuna, which parted to make way, and placed Him safely in Gokul. At that very moment, Yashoda fainted in divine ecstasy, and Krishna's gentle crying awakened everyone to the miracle. Soon after, the mukh‑dikhai ceremony was performed, where the villagers gathered to behold the divine child. The celebration in Vraj was filled with joy, music, and devotion, as the community rejoiced at the arrival of their beloved Krishna. Swamiji emphasizes that these leelas are not ordinary events but spiritual lessons. Krishna's first leela reveals how God binds His devotees with love, awakens prem bhakti, and assures that His presence is tender, loving, and accessible in the simplest forms of affection. About Swami Mukundananda: Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades.
Srimad Bhagavatam [Bhagwat Katha] – Part 27 | Swami Mukundananda Swamiji narrates the suspenseful leela of Putna Vadh, which reveals Shree Krishna's divine protection even as a six‑day‑old infant. Kamsa, fearful of the prophecy, sent the demoness Putna to Gokul. Disguised as a beautiful woman, she entered Nand and Yashoda's home, pretending to shower affection on the newborn Krishna. Putna attempted to poison Krishna by breastfeeding Him with deadly milk. But Krishna, the Supreme Lord, accepted her as a mother figure and sucked not only the milk but also her very life force. Putna collapsed lifeless, and when her body was cremated, it emanated fragrance instead of foul odor — a sign of Krishna's boundless grace. Swamiji explains that even though Putna came with evil intent, Krishna granted her liberation because she had offered Him the semblance of motherly affection. The villagers of Vraj were struck with awe and relief. Nand and Yashoda, shaken yet grateful, realized the extraordinary protection surrounding their child. The suspense of the night gave way to reassurance, as the mothers of Vraj instinctively performed protective rituals around Krishna, expressing their love and devotion. Swamiji emphasizes that this leela teaches us to develop unshakable faith in God's protection. Just as Krishna safeguarded the people of Braj, He continues to protect devotees who surrender to Him with love and trust. Even hostility, when directed toward God, can be transformed into grace — showing the Lord's infinite compassion. About Swami Mukundananda: Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades.
Today on Second Request, Executive Editor Teddy Downey sits down with Sacha Sloan a senior correspondent at The Capitol Forum to discuss Sacha's recent reporting on potential collusion in the microchip sector. Together they discuss how coordinated production cuts, reduced capital expenditures, and public signaling by major NAND manufacturers are contributing to a sharp supply crunch and record price increases. To learn more about The Capitol Forum follow us on Bluesky and Linkedin.
Wen Quan Cheong, co-manager of Mawer's emerging markets equity strategy, outlines four major themes shaping the opportunity set today. First, the "picks and shovels" of AI: upstream enablers such as advanced chip manufacturers, memory makers, and specialized chip-testing firms that are benefiting from structural bottlenecks in the AI supply chain. Second, companies that are actually converting AI investment into higher returns on capital. Third, the "Great Supply Chain Reshuffle," where national security concerns, tariffs, and "China plus one" strategies are driving a reconfiguration of strategic manufacturing infrastructure across Asia and the U.S. And finally, a broader universe of less obvious EM stories that illustrate how opportunity is evolving across regions and sectors as these forces play out. Highlights: Why upstream AI enablers are seeing such powerful earnings leverage: how capacity cuts, equipment bottlenecks, and surging demand for DRAM, HBM, and NAND have flipped the memory market from oversupplied to structurally tight. What it takes for companies to truly convert AI investment into sustainable returns on invested capital, and why early, well-run adopters may enjoy a multi year edge. How shifting geopolitics, U.S. tariffs, and national security concerns are driving a "Great Supply Chain Reshuffle," from TSMC-linked clean room specialists like Actor Group supporting new fabs to Chinese manufacturers using their domestic scale and integration to expand overseas. Why emerging markets are more than just China and tech, with examples ranging from Saudi insurance aggregation and Vietnamese pharmacies to ship maintenance businesses with recurring revenues. Host: Rob Campbell, CFA Institutional Portfolio Manager Guest: Wen Quan Cheong, CFA Portfolio Manager This episode is available for download anywhere you get your podcasts. Founded in 1974, Mawer Investment Management Ltd. (pronounced "more") is a privately owned independent investment firm managing assets for institutional and individual investors. Mawer employs over 250 people in Canada, U.S., and Singapore. Visit Mawer at https://www.mawer.com. Follow us on social: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mawer-investment-management/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mawerinvestmentmanagement/
Sandisk's stock has gone up over 1,500% in the last 12 months, so what is causing this surge?In today's deep dive, Zaid breaks down how Sandisk went from a boring storage company to the hottest stock in the S&P 500. He explains what Sandisk actually does, why AI data center demand has completely reshaped the NAND memory market, the bull case moving forward and the risks tied to the memory cycle and rising competitionFollow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.Check out the Public app for incredible investing tools and to support the show (LINK)
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第一個結合「真實犯罪」與「推理小說」的podcast節目。喜歡聽真實犯罪故事以及喜歡閱讀推理小說的你,千萬別錯過。即刻開始進入「惡之根」的世界,讓我們一起研究犯罪,遠離犯罪吧! https://fstry.pse.is/8np23h —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 【限時專欄年方案 9 折優惠活動】
¡Ni los más codiciados carbohidratos podrán detenernos!¡Porque es lunes y SpreadShotNews Podcast ya llegó! En este episodio: Nico continua sus desventuras por Project Wingman, mientras Maxi continúa con la maratón de Ace Combat: esta vez termina Ace Combat 2. Además continúa a pleno Trails to Azure y nos da algunos detalles sobre su aventura. En el Rapid-Fire, tenemos noticias sobre Hitman agregando cross-progression, la enésima reorganización de Ubisoft y la probabilidad de ver Xbox Could Gaming con publicidades. Para el Hot Coffee, repasamos lo que nos dejó el Xbox Developer_Direct de la semana pasada. Para finalizar, en el Special Move, Maxi nos recomienda un documental de Gamers Nexus sobre cómo China está acortando la brecha con el resto del mundo en manufacturación de DRAM y NAND. También nos recomienda un video sobre las tecnologías de upscaling y que tanto se puede bajar la resolución y aún obtener un resultado legible. Nico por su parte recomienda cooler control, la versión agnostica de fan control para regular y controlar los fans de la PC. Por último, recuerden que nos pueden escribir preguntas directamente a través de google forms en el siguiente link: spreadshotnews.com/preguntas
What happens when Kent decides to use the podcast as an SFF build livestream? What about a build using DDR4 memory?? It probably doesn't get more exciting than this. Unless you count discussing the impending pricing DOOM for SSDs and the Google enabled bluetooth security flaw.So much more fun in the timestamps below!Timestamps:0:00 Intro00:41 Patreon01:29 Food with Josh03:03 Checking in on Kent04:42 RIP cheap SSDs06:07 Samsung and SK hynix reportedly cut NAND supply to drive profits07:00 Checking in on Kent again07:38 NVIDIA GPU prices are probably going up soon12:27 RTX 5070 Ti and 5060 Ti 16GB are not EOL after all14:18 NVIDIA releasing Arm-based chips for Windows laptops this year?17:33 Micron acquires PSMC fab to expand memory operations19:38 Dev patches WINE to make Photoshop 2021, 2025 run on Linux21:35 Josh checks in on Kent25:32 (In)Security Corner35:34 Another check on Kent's build progress36:38 Gaming Quick Hits40:24 Kent makes more progress41:36 Picks of the Week55:34 Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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We are finally revisiting Silicon Motion (SIMO), a small-cap semiconductor stock we've held onto during their poor performance. After sitting in value purgatory, the company is back in growth mode and they have dropped some not so subtle hints at their partnership with Nvidia. In this video, we break down:--What a NAND flash controller actually does and why IDMs (like Samsung and Micron) might be forced to outsource more work to Silicon Motion in 2026.-- The CEO all but confirmed they are designing the boot drive controller for Nvidia's Bluefield-4 DPUs. We analyze what this Nvidia bump means for their bottom line.Valuation: With margins expanding toward 50% and revenue growing, is SIMO still a deal at $110/share?The MaxLinear Drama: An update on the failed merger and the $160M termination fee arbitration that could finally be resolved this year.If you are looking for a semiconductor play outside the massive trillion-dollar giants, this episode is for you.Watch next: https://youtu.be/JxpoNjBCmDkhttps://youtu.be/_uvIkPwDu5AJoin us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membershipSupercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formIf you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!Chapters:00:00 - Why we kept our Silicon Motion shares00:48 - What are NAND Flash Controllers?01:58 - The 2026 Memory Shortage: Ripple effects in the supply chain03:20 - The Frenemy Risk: Competing with customers (Samsung, Hynix)04:36 - The Cadence Connection: IP supply chain dependencies06:17 - The Nvidia Catalyst: Bluefield-4 Boot Drives11:13 - Financials: Margins expanding to 50%?12:29 - Valuation: Is SIMO still a buy at $110?13:50 - The MaxLinear (MXL) Lawsuit: Where is the $160M?*********************************************************Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal.#SiliconMotion #SIMO #Semiconductors #ChipStocks #StockMarket #Investing #Nvidia #NVDA #NANDFlash #TechInvesting #SmallCapStocks #ValueInvesting #SupplyChain #ChipStockInvestor #AIChipsNick and Kasey own shares of Silicon Motion
Memory shortages are all the rage in 2026. How should you play the AI data center supply crunch?We discussed this back in 2025, and now it is here: Memory shortages are hitting the AI data center supply chain across the board. But is this an AI bubble, or just a normal cyclical growth cycle? In this video, we break down the entire memory hierarchy—from ultra-fast on-chip SRAM to HBM and long-term storage—and give you the basket of companies to watch for each layer.We also discuss why Pure Storage is our top bet for secondary storage and how equipment suppliers like Lam Research could benefit as manufacturers race to expand capacity.Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membershipSupercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formChapters:00:00 – Memory Shortages: Bubble vs. Cyclical Growth 02:13 – The AI Memory Hierarchy Explained (SRAM, DRAM, NAND) 04:59 – SRAM Stocks: Nvidia, AMD, & Synopsys 06:50 – Embedded Memory: Weebit Nano & MRAM players 07:46 – DRAM & HBM Leaders: SK Hynix, Micron, Samsung 09:00 – The NAND & HDD Resurgence (Seagate & WD) 11:00 – Why Pure Storage is a Top Bet 14:00 – The Fab Five & Lam Research OpportunityIf you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!*********************************************************Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal. #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks Nick and Kasey own shares of Nvidia, Micron, Pure Storage, Sk hynix, Kioxia, Lam Research
Daniel is joined by Doug Wong, senior member of the technical staff at KIOXIA America, where he has contributed to the advancement of memory technologies since 1993. He began his career with KIOXIA in the company's Memory Division (then part of Toshiba America) and has since focused on a broad range of memory solutions, including… Read More
Pure Storage just beat earnings guidance, but the market seems nervous about their new hyperscaler customer strategy?In this video, we break down Pure Storage's (PSTG) fiscal Q3 2026 earnings. The headline numbers look great with 16% revenue growth, but the transition to supporting massive customers like Meta is causing a spike in R&D spending and pressuring margins.We analyze the software licensing model, the global shortage of NAND flash memory, and why the new $400 million buyback program.Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membershipSupercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formChapters:00:00 - Intro: Why Pure Storage isn't getting investor love00:55 - Converting Hyperscalers to flash storage 02:00 - Q3 Earnings 03:15 - The Outlook04:00 - Business model shift04:40 - NAND flash is completely sold out 05:30 - R&D spending vs. profitability 07:45 - $400M repurchase plan08:45 - Why we are holding long-termIf you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!*********************************************************Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal. #PureStorage #DataCenters #AI #PSTG #StockAnalysis #Investing #CloudInfrastructure #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks Nick and Kasey own shares of Pure Storage
What's the case for college these days? For much of the last fifty years, research very clearly suggested that college was the key to unlock the American Dream. A college degree not only ensured a route to a stable career but was also strongly correlated with future financial well-being. Events of recent years, along with the affordability challenges, seem to have stood that conventional wisdom on its head.rnrnAnd yet, more than 15 million students are enrolled in undergraduate programs at close to 4,000 institutions. And despite the headlines about name-brand private colleges and universities, it's important to remember that more than 70% of those students are at public institutions--community colleges and state schools that prioritize affordability alongside educational quality.rnrnTo make the case for college in these turbulent times, we'll hear from the President of one of the more affordable higher education institutions in Northeast Ohio, the chief executive of the regional organization that supports more than 42,000 individuals every year, and the best-selling author of The Black Family's Guide to College Admissions: A Conversation about Education, Parenting, and Race.
Lam Research (LRCX) just released its September 2025 quarter earnings. Can the wafer fab equipment leader sustain its run?We break down the critical China sales concern (43% of revenue) and the US BIS affiliate rule impact, which forecasts a $200 million revenue hit in the December quarter and $600 million for calendar year 2026. Management expects demand from other regions (U.S., Taiwan, Korea) to offset these restrictions.Foundry, led by TSMC and other chip fabs, drove 60% of sales. Rising NAND demand is a key long-term tailwind. Q3 revenue was $5.32 billion. Lam's large customer service revenue (roughly one-third of the business) remains a vital asset for customers repurposing equipment.We discuss why we're now advocating for patience with the stock after a 40% run-up, while noting the 2026 outlook may be stronger than current forward valuations imply.Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membershipSupercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formIf you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!*********************************************************Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal. #lamresearch #lrcxstock #wfecompanie #fabequipment #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks Nick and Kasey own shares of Lam Research
AI's increasing demand for memory and storage is leading to a significant pricing crisis in the hardware market, with projections indicating that this situation could persist for the next decade. Analysts and manufacturers are warning of impending shortages of NAND and DRAM, essential components for solid-state drives and memory. The price of NAND Flash has already surged by over 100% in just six months, and DDR4 memory products are expected to rise by up to 43% in the third quarter of 2025. This crisis is largely driven by major AI projects, such as OpenAI's Stargate initiative, which could consume a staggering 40% of global DRAM output.Despite broader economic challenges, the tech sector is experiencing a rebound in hiring, particularly in Silicon Valley, where AI companies are driving a resurgence in the office market. Job postings for software developers, cybersecurity engineers, and AI engineers have seen notable increases, even as the private sector overall lost jobs. The demand for tech talent remains high, with international tech workers still viewing the U.S. as an attractive destination. This shift contradicts earlier predictions that AI would lead to widespread job losses, instead highlighting a transformation in workforce dynamics.The podcast also discusses a significant shift in the perception of market development funds (MDF) among channel partners. Traditional MDF programs are becoming obsolete, with partners now prioritizing outcome-based funds and training that enhance capabilities and align with customer success. This change reflects a broader trend in vendor-partner relationships, where partners seek strategic alliances focused on measurable outcomes rather than outdated financial support for marketing activities. The evolving landscape emphasizes the need for specialization and collaboration to thrive in the current market.Finally, the episode touches on the concept of "inshittification," particularly in relation to Amazon's declining customer-centric approach as it prioritizes profits over user experience. This trend raises concerns about the future of online commerce and the trustworthiness of platforms. Additionally, the discussion includes insights on employee satisfaction post-IPO, the evolution of AI technology at Notion, and the challenges faced by OpenAI as it navigates financial losses. These topics prompt critical reflections on vendor relationships, the impact of public offerings on innovation, and the readiness of clients for advanced AI systems. Four things to know today00:00 AI Boom Sparks Global Memory Shortage, Driving Decade-Long Hardware Price Surge04:23 AI Fuels Tech Hiring Surge as U.S. Job Market Splits in Two07:14 MDF Is Dead: Partners Demand Outcome-Based Funding and Strategic Enablement10:10 Amazon's Enshittification, IPO Fallout, and OpenAI's Struggle — Strategy Lessons for IT Providers This is the Business of Tech. Supported by: https://getflexpoint.com/msp-radio/https://scalepad.com/dave/ Webinar: https://bit.ly/msprmail
Our first-ever Festival Recap Episode is here and we're kicking things off with Lost Lands! From favorite sets and The Crater stage, to the moment everyone thought the “special guest” was T-PAIN, your hosts Nand, Daniel, Damien (EDM Cupid), and Dariush (Mashbit) dive into all the chaos, surprises, and unforgettable moments from the weekend.Mashbit shares his behind-the-scenes experience during the Day 3 thunderstorm.Tune in for the highs, lows, and everything in between!!
Everyone is talking about a new memory super cycle related to AI data centers, and suddenly, NAND flash is having its moment. SanDisk (SNDK) has returned to the public market after its spinoff IPO from Western Digital, and it's back in growth mode.In this deep dive, we use our investing framework to analyze SanDisk's position in the storage market. We examine the major shift from HDDs (Hard Disk Drives) to SSDs (Solid State Drives) in data centers due to product shortages and the need for new solutions.Key Topics Covered:The Market: Why the NAND flash market is about to heat up and how SanDisk is uniquely positioned against memory chip makers like SK hynix and Micron.The Partnership: Our preference for SanDisk over Kioxia due to their Flash Ventures joint venture, allowing SanDisk to buy finished wafers at cost with a small markup (asset light model).The Innovation: SanDisk's invention of HBF (High Bandwidth Flash), which might be an answer to HBM for co-packaging next to GPUs.The Financials: Analyzing the 30x expected free cash flow valuation, the company's flip from free cashflow loss to free cashflow positive, the GAAP net loss, and the loan inherited from Western Digital.Investment Thesis: Whether SanDisk should be a small bet in a basket play alongside Lam Research and Pure Storage.TImestamps:(00:00:00) | Introduction: The Memory Supercycle and SanDisk's Re-IPO(00:01:06) | Core Product: NAND Flash, IDMs, and the $200 Billion Market(00:03:00) | SanDisk's History: Spin-off from Western Digital & The NAND Landscape(00:03:38) | The Storage Supply Chain: Lam Research, Kioxia, and Pure Storage(00:05:14) | Kioxia Partnership: Why SanDisk Gets Wafers "At Cost"(00:07:34) | The Market Catalyst: HDD Shortages and Data Center SSD Demand(00:09:56) | Next-Gen Innovation: High Bandwidth Flash (HBF) vs. HBM(00:11:15) | Enablers & Market Exposure: Fab Equipment (Lam, Applied) and Client/Cloud Segments(00:14:02) | Financials: Flipping from Free Cash Flow Loss to Positive(00:16:08) | Q1 Fiscal 2026 Guidance, Debt, and NTM Valuation(00:18:12) | Final Takeaway: SanDisk as a "Small Bet" in a Basket PlayJoin us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membershipSupercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formIf you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!********************************************************Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal. #SanDisk #NANDFlash #AIDC #MemorySupercycle #Investing #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks
Back in 1987, flash memory cost about $80,000 per gigabyte. Twenty years later in 2007, prices had fallen to just $10 per gigabyte. By 2014, just 27 cents. And then as of this writing, spot prices were quoting just about two cents per gigabyte. That is some insane scaling. Moore's Law might have faltered...in the logic world. But it is still alive and well in flash memory, particularly the variant known as NAND. In fact, one can argue that flash memory - first NOR and then NAND - has been one of the most successful semiconductor products ever made. In this video, the 60-year evolution of flash memory.
Back in 1987, flash memory cost about $80,000 per gigabyte. Twenty years later in 2007, prices had fallen to just $10 per gigabyte. By 2014, just 27 cents. And then as of this writing, spot prices were quoting just about two cents per gigabyte. That is some insane scaling. Moore's Law might have faltered...in the logic world. But it is still alive and well in flash memory, particularly the variant known as NAND. In fact, one can argue that flash memory - first NOR and then NAND - has been one of the most successful semiconductor products ever made. In this video, the 60-year evolution of flash memory.
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