Another day, another shitday for Novo $NVO as their long-term pipeline plan and revenue where underwhelming, aiming for revenue growth in line with industry peers from here to 2030.
Perhaps my best decision this year was to sell $NVO over half a year ago and buy Micron $MU instead, when I realised the management sucked and the pipeline is getting them nowhere compared to Eli Lilly $LLY.
Served as a good lesson of a classic "value trap". On the surface, it looks strongly undervalued compared to its competitor Eli Lilly.
But beneath the surface, managerial concerns, a lousy pipeline and very disappointing results from CagriSema (even underperforming tirzepatide) were legitimate factors that compressed the valuation multiple.
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Bottom? lol (probably cope)
$ASTS
Not only is server DRAM demand expected to continue growing from 2026 to 2030 (28.5% CAGR), but it is also expected to dwarf the highly cyclical consumer market, which is a bullish development for memory players overall.
AI data center/cloud demand is less cyclical and also has a lower price elasticity of demand. Less exposure to the cyclical consumer market may lead to less volatile earnings and justify higher valuation multiples of memory stocks.
$MU $SNDK $SKHY $KXIAY $DRAM
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Server DRAM demand is expected to grow nearly 6x by 2030 and account for ~60% of the entire market.
That matters most for $MU and $SKHY since servers are expected to drive ~80% of all incremental DRAM demand as AI infrastructure becomes biggest source of growth.
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Acer Chairman Jason Chen Declares Memory Shortage Can’t Last Until 2030, Yet Prices Still Climb Before Mid-2027 Relief
Interesting stance from Acer and quite a bearish one on DRAM and NAND. But recall that the same Jason Chen believed in November 2025 that the memory shortage could be over in a couple of months thanks to Chinese memory. So I am very sceptic of what he's saying. Looks like wishful thinking to me.
$MU $SNDK $SKHY $DRAM
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I wonder why he's coming with this nonsense story again... Escalation in the making?
Iran is two weeks away from Nuclear Weapon - Bibi Netanyahu at UNGA
Not a surprise but looks like SK hynix's HBM market share is expected to decrease a bit, mainly due to Samsung. Micron is expected to stay behind with 20-21% market share.
Despite that, I'm still more bullish on SK hynix $SKHY since their HBM revenue as a share of their total revenue is still going to be the biggest of the Memory Big 3. Why do I think it's important?
In my eyes, HBM has a higher barrier of entry than NAND and DRAM because it is much more complex and achieving high yields is harder. Higher margins seems more sustainable for HBM longer term, especially once we see more customized HBM.
Second of all, HBM has a lower price elasticity demand than NAND and DRAM. NAND and DRAM still has considerable exposure to the cyclical consumer market, HBM only to large enterprises and hyperscalers who are less price sensitive.
$SKHY $005930.KS $MU $DRAM
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HBM은 순항 중인데 주가는 제자리 JP모건이 꼽은 삼성전자의 발목은 환율과 주주환원
- 8월 이후 메모리 업체 주가는 14퍼센트 올랐지만 삼성전자 주가는 1퍼센트 오르는 데 그침
- JP모건은 원화 강세에 따른 단기 실적 부담과 기대에 못 미친 주주환원 정책을 주가 부진의 배경으로 꼽음
- 시장 일각에서는 HBM 수요가 꺾이거나 메모리 수요 증가세가 급격히 둔화될 것이라고 우려함
- JP모건은 AI 토큰 수요 확대를 감안하면 이런 우려는 지나치다고 선을 그음
- JP모건은 삼성전자의 HBM 매출 점유율이 2025년 20퍼센트에서 2026년 34퍼센트와 2027년 39퍼센트로 높아질 것으로 내다봄
- HBM 가격 협상이 막바지에 들어서자 JP모건은 2027년 혼합 평균 판매가격 상승률 전망을 48퍼센트에서 64퍼센트로 올림
- 8Hi 제품의 판매 기간이 길어지고 있지만 JP모건은 앞으로 12Hi가 삼성전자 HBM 판매의 중심이 될 것으로 봄
- 삼성전자는 후공정 TSV 생산능력을 미리 확보해 둔 덕분에 내년 HBM 비트 증가율도 업계 평균을 웃돌 전망임
- 삼성전자 전체 메모리 매출에서 HBM이 차지하는 비중은 올해 9퍼센트에서 향후 2년간 16에서 20퍼센트까지 커질 것으로 예상됨
- HBM 생산 비중이 늘어나면서 JP모건은 내년 DRAM 비트 증가율 전망을 20퍼센트 초반에서 20퍼센트로 낮춤
- NAND도 신규 웨이퍼 투입이 부족해 JP모건은 전체 메모리 수급이 더 빠듯해질 것으로 봄
- DRAM과 NAND 웨이퍼의 70퍼센트 이상이 장기공급계약에 묶여 있어 가격이 급격히 오를 여지는 크지 않음
- 대신 장기공급계약은 높은 가격과 이익률을 오래 유지하는 데 도움이 됨
- JP모건은 삼성전자가 단기적인 가격 인상보다 생산 병목 해소에 집중할 것으로 예상함
- 삼성전자는 커스텀 HBM 로직 다이와 zHBM과 HBF 같은 차세대 기술 경쟁력 확보에도 힘을 쏟을 것으로 보임
- 단기 실적의 가장 큰 부담은 원화 강세임
- 삼성전자는 2025년 기준 달러 가치가 1퍼센트 움직일 때 약 870억 원의 실적 영향을 받는다고 밝힘
- JP모건은 3분기 환율을 1415원으로 적용하고 이후는 1350원으로 가정해 영업이익 전망을 기존보다 7조에서 9조 원 낮춤
- JP모건이 조정한 영업이익 전망은 2026년 3분기 102조 원과 4분기 109조 원임
- 두 수치 모두 시장 전망치인 109조 원과 121조 원을 밑돎
- JP모건은 원화 강세를 반영해 2027년과 2028년 주당순이익 전망을 소폭 낮춤
- 반면 HBM 판매량과 가격과 수익성 전망을 높이면서 달러 기준 실적 전망은 소폭 올림
- 주주환원에서는 새로운 정책이 나오지 않았고 잉여현금흐름 지급 비율도 기존 50퍼센트로 유지됨
- 자사주 매입 계획도 발표되지 않아 투자자들의 아쉬움이 커짐
- 삼성전자 경영진은 새 주주환원 정책에 시장 의견을 반영하기 위해 투자자 피드백을 모으고 있음
- 경영진이 3분기 실적 발표에서 잠정적인 방향을 공개할지가 관전 포인트로 꼽힘
- 공식적인 주주환원 정책 업데이트는 4분기 실적 발표 때로 예정돼 있음
- JP모건은 잉여현금흐름의 50퍼센트를 모두 배당한다고 가정해 주주총수익률을 2026년 7.3퍼센트와 2027년 11.1퍼센트와 2028년 14.3퍼센트로 추정함
- JP모건은 범용 메모리 개선에 힘입어 삼성전자의 주당순이익이 향후 2년간 연평균 30퍼센트 넘게 늘 것으로 봄
- JP모건은 비중확대 의견과 2027년 6월 목표주가 40만 원을 유지함
- 목표주가는 2026년 4분기부터 2027년 3분기까지의 예상 주당순이익에 과거 메모리 호황기 밸류에이션 상단인 6배를 적용해 산출함
- JP모건은 HBM 인증 진행 상황이 나아지고 있다고 평가함
- 하지만 1c 나노급 기술 우위를 되찾았다는 증거가 아직 부족해 HBM 사업 실행력에는 보수적인 시각을 유지함
- JP모건은 추가 장기공급계약 공개와 주주환원 정책 업데이트와 AI 데이터센터 투자 확대를 긍정적인 재료로 꼽음
- 경기와 AI 설비투자의 변동성과 중국 메모리 업체와의 경쟁 심화는 위험 요인으로 제시함
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So the dip on Monday was just one big pile of nonsense. Shocker.
JUST IN: OpenAI and Anthropic reportedly exaggerated AI security threats to push the government to protect their market position
So much for the BB11 FUD.
Still waiting for that shipment PR though, it's been long enough since $ASTS stated that the shipment of BB14-16 was "imminent". Would be great to lift the dead sentiment of the past few months.
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🚨 Breaking news $ASTS Bluebird block 2 satellite has initiated propulsive testing manoeuvres in bar configuration. 🚨
Latest Spaceforce TLEs just now made available shows an altitude increase of 4 meters, while drag drops.
It’s a characteristic signature shift from the steady altitude decay expected if not under active propulsion.
The two other satellites from the batch went straight to full deployment.
Conclusion:
BB11 stayed in the last configuration before that with just 1/6 of the array (but 1/3 of solar panels) exposed. A low drag / high power configuration suited for orbital raise and performed propulsion tests in that configuration.
This advanced testing regime is in anticipation of ASIC L and S band satellites being built that will perform orbital raise before starting operations.
This ”proof of life” / proof of active testing debunks a lot of bear/ short-thesis as to the state of this satellite
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Interesting chart.
Right now, $NVDA dominates HBM demand, but $AVGO is expected to have a huge upwards surge in the coming years. Just like Meritz Securities, Citi is expecting Broadcom $AVGO to demand (slightly) more HBM bits than Nvidia $NVDA by 2028.
Furthermore, while overall DRAM demand is growing each year, HBM is expected to outpace overall DRAM growth and become a bigger share of DRAM demand over time, to over 20% in 2028.
Very bullish for SK hynix, Samsung and Micron.
$SKHY $005930.KS $MU $DRAM
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Citi: HBM Demand Outlook
> Massive Market Growth: Total HBM demand is projected to surge exponentially, jumping from just 736 (1Gb eq.) in 2021 to a staggering 126,990 by 2028.
> Nvidia Dominates Demand: Nvidia remains the primary driver of HBM consumption, expected to account for 40,939 out of the 126,990 total demand by 2028 (roughly 32%), down from ~40% in 2025.
> Strong Cloud & Tech Player Adoption: Broadcom, Google, AMD, and AWS show sharp upward trajectories, with Broadcom experiencing massive scaling to reach 41,003 by 2028.
> Rapid Technological Transitions: HBM4 12hi and HBM4e scaling heavily through 2027 and 2028.
$MU $DRAM $SKHY $DISK $EWY
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China’s DRAM Leader CXMT Reportedly Plans NAND R&D Line, Could Challenge Samsung, SK hynix and YMTC
From TrendForce:
"China’s memory chip makers may be looking beyond their traditional strongholds. According to Reuters, sources say CXMT is preparing to enter the fast-growing NAND flash market, putting the DRAM maker in competition with both global leaders such as Samsung Electronics and domestic rival YMTC. Notably, CXMT is said to have already discussed its NAND plans with potential customers. The report notes that these include a newly established startup that intends to purchase CXMT’s NAND chips for storage products used in AI systems and supercomputers.
CXMT reportedly plans to establish an R&D production line for NAND flash memory at its new plant in Beijing. The company has also set up a research institute in the Chinese capital, with NAND development among its projects. However, it remains unclear when the R&D line will begin operating or whether CXMT plans to move beyond research and trial production into large-scale commercial manufacturing, the report adds.
CXMT would be entering a NAND market largely dominated by established global players. According to TrendForce, Samsung led the market in 2Q26 with a 29.3% share, followed by SK hynix at 18.2% and Micron at 15.1%. By comparison, TrendForce notes that CXMT has been gaining ground on global leaders in its core DRAM market, ranking fourth in 2Q26 with a 9.5% share, behind Samsung at 39.4%, SK hynix at 24.9%, and Micron at 23.3%."
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Anthropic expects $100 billion ARR by the end of 2026 already. Bullish for AI infra stocks.
I don't know what's up with the blocking culture of nowadays. Sometimes I just get across accounts that apparently blocked me and I have no idea why.
Personally, I have only had to block someone once and it was that one Canadian fintwit fraud account (iykyk).
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Lol 😂
This pretty much sums up EQ Resources' business at the moment.
$EQR.AX
SK hynix to lease Intel's Ohio fab?
From TrendForce:
"SK hynix may manufacture memory chips in the U.S. for the first time, potentially with an unexpected U.S. partner. According to Reuters, sources say SK hynix is in talks with Intel over a potential deal to manufacture memory chips in the U.S. Under one potential scenario, SK hynix could lease part of Intel’s long-planned chipmaking facility in Ohio. Another possibility could see it form a venture with Intel and major cloud firms seeking to secure memory chip supplies.
The talks remain exploratory and no decisions have been made, the report notes, adding that SK hynix could consider other ways to structure a potential deal. It is also unclear what types of memory chips the company might manufacture in Ohio if an agreement is reached."
Would make sense for multiple reasons:
1. Avoiding US tariffs, since companies that commit to producing in the US can avoid tariffs.
2. Expanding collaboration with Intel $INTC, at which SK hynix could also be a foundry customer to reduce the dependency on $TSM.
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Sceptic about this one.
First of all, not confirmed as of now.
And second of all, if it is true, I would be a bit concerned. The New Glenn launch in April was a total disaster and led to the loss of BlueBird 7. And now they would risk 8 satellites on the New Glenn?
$ASTS
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FYI $ASTS:
"Blue Origin BlueBird Block 2 New Glenn
Projected To Launch
December, 2026
This launch will feature 8 satellites."
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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$ASML, $AMAT, $KLAC (semiconductor equipment) - supply constrained
$NVDA, $AMD, $INTC (GPU/CPU) - supply constrained
$MU, $SKHY, $005930.KS, $SNDK, $KXIAY (HBM/DRAM/NAND) - supply constrained
$AVGO, $MRVL (ASICs) - supply constrained
$LITE, $COHR, $AAOI, $SMTC (optical interconnects, networking, etc.) - supply constrained
And more.
But sure, let's be worried about a 25 bps hike.
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Ticker dump:
$ASML $AMD $RKLB $2454.TW $SKHY $NVDA $SNDK $042700.KS $TSM $ARM $KXIAY $SMCI $6920.T $AVGO $AMAT $EOSE $CIFR $IREN $6857.T $NBIS $TE $MYCR.ST $MU $BESI.AS $HIMS $CRWV $ASM.AS $005930.KS $FLNC $KLAC $WULF $SMTC $PENG $SMHN.DE $SIVE $AAOI $MRVL $AIXA.DE $KRKNF $7729.T $ASTS $EOS.AX $TPRO.MI $ALMU $LITE $EQR.AX $COHR $INTC $403870.KQ
Some tickers are good, even excellent. Some are neutral. And some are bad. Which one belongs to which group? That is up to you to figure out.
Do whatever you wish with this ticker dump.
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Very interesting overview from TrendForce.
GPU: Balanced - $NVDA, $AMD
DRAM: Very tight - $MU, $SKHY, $005930.KS
NAND: Tight - $SNDK, $KXIAY
HDD: Very tight - $STX, $WDC
ABF: Very tight - Unimicron $3037.TW, Ibiden $4062.T (and upstream: Ajinomoto $2802.T)
MLCC: Tight - Murata $6981.T, Samsung Electro-Mechanics $009150.KS
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