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Qualcomm FQ4 21 – Execution chops

Qualcomm is the exception to shortages. Qualcomm reported good results and guided well which I think demonstrated more about the company’s ability to execute as opposed to sending a signal...

Netflix – The ecosystem game pt. II

Games are about loyalty for now. Netflix has launched a suite of exclusive games for mobile devices that will be soon made available to Android users but the service will...

Rivian – The contortionist pt. III.

The public market will take no prisoners. Rivian’s valuation at IPO of $60bn (post-money) is lower than the $80bn mooted but it is still way above anything that a reasonable...

Meta (Facebook) – All-in on Meta.

Zuckerberg bets his company on the Metaverse. Mark Zuckerberg is betting his company on the Metaverse, and while it is making the right noises, it is clear that this was...

Apple FQ4 21 and Amazon Q3 21 – FAANG Slip

Apple FQ4 2021 – Not so chipper. Apple reported disappointing results as a result of the ongoing supply chain difficulties and also warned that the problems were getting worse going...

Samsung Q3 2021 & Semis – Cycle economics

Some semis are value stocks. Samsung fleshed out its preliminary report by reporting another very good quarter supported by strong chip pricing thanks to the current shortage. Despite signs that...

Google & Microsoft – Technology does it again

Alphabet Q3 2021 – Very little Apple effect. Alphabet reported excellent results but weakness at YouTube, Google Cloud, and a muted share price response continue to imply that the shares...

Facebook Q3 2021 – Talking cash

Facebook puts its money where its mouth is. Users are still not deserting Facebook despite all of the bad press but the real story here is that Facebook is going...

Intel & Snap – Lemons and lemons

Intel Q3 2021 – The price of progress.   Intel reported excellent Q3 2021 results and reasonable 2021 guidance, but it turns out that investments have to be paid for...

Google vs. Epic – Precedent not cash.

This is not about money. I think that Google is hoping to use the parts of the previous ruling that were favourable to Apple in order to set a legal...