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The Circuit

Episode 78: What a Week in Semis! AMD! ARM! Qualcomm! Intel?

Aug 2, 2024
Recent earnings reports bring the semiconductor industry into the spotlight, showcasing AMD's impressive growth and ARM's clever business strategies. Qualcomm navigates an unusual automotive market, while Intel faces daunting layoffs and a bleak financial outlook. The conversation digs into shifting licensing models and the impact of AI uncertainties. Both AMD and ARM’s innovative approaches contrast starkly with Intel's struggles, making for a compelling analysis of the tech landscape and highlighting key challenges and opportunities in the sector.
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Quick takeaways

  • AMD's revenue surge in a turbulent market emphasizes its strong positioning in data centers and commitment to AI despite ongoing product challenges.
  • ARM's adaptive business model, focusing on granular licensing, highlights its potential for growth in royalties amidst cautious investor sentiment about future performance.

Deep dives

Nvidia's Market Chaos and Semiconductor Earnings

The episode highlights a tumultuous week for the semiconductor market, marked by significant fluctuations in Nvidia's stock and overall market sentiment. Investors experienced a rollercoaster of emotions with Nvidia's substantial financial losses followed by gains, leaving them bewildered. A cluster of earnings reports from prominent semiconductor companies, including AMD, Qualcomm, and Intel, contributed to this chaos, underscoring the sector's volatility. Despite these ups and downs, the broader demand for semiconductor infrastructure, driven by strong capital expenditures from tech giants like Microsoft and AWS, remains robust.

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