The semiconductor industry is undergoing a supply shortage, and Intel’s CEO says he’s a “willing buyer” of chip manufacturers who are interested in being acquired. What will consolidation in the space mean for chip designers, the “Big 3” global producers, or for demanding customers like Apple and Tesla? 7investing lead advisors Simon Erickson and Anirban Mahanti discuss the chipmaking oligopoly, why the shortage is happening, and the opportunities arising for long-term investors.

Tesla’s AI Day will showcase the company’s technical details and opportunities for self-driving cars. But where does Tesla really stand in the race to full autonomy? What is the role in the advancements in AI? And bigger picture, is there a permanent change taking place in the concept of ‘driving’? 7investing lead advisors Anirban Mahanti and Dana Abramovitz discuss Tesla’s approach, the improvements being made in FSD, and what investors should expect at the company’s big event. Welcome to 7investing. We are here to empower you to invest in your future! We publish our 7 best ideas in the stock market to our subscribers for just $49 per month or $399 per year. Start your journey toward's financial independence: https://www.7investing.com/subscribe Stop by our website to level-up your investing education:  https://www.7investing.com Follow us on Social Media ► https://www.facebook.com/7investing/ ► https://twitter.com/7investing ► https://instagram.com/7investing

If there is one thing investors can predict, it is that there will be volatility in the stock market.   Stocks can plummet 20% or more in a single day on no news.   While that can be frustrating, it's imperative that investors keep their heads down and remain focused on the long-term.  As long as your thesis is still intact, a temporary drawdown means nothing when you look at the total return a company has made over several years.    7investing Lead Advisors Maxx Chatsko and Dan Kline explain how they keep a level head during turbulent times in the market.

Even the most confident investor has concerns. There are things that even long-term investors don’t control (global pandemics come sadly to mind) and other factors that keep us up at night (to varying degrees). We asked you to share your concerns and we’ll go over those, share our own and take your questions live on the Sept. 1 edition of 7investing Now with Steve Symington and Dan Kline. Welcome to 7investing. We are here to empower you to invest in your future! We publish our 7 best ideas in the stock market to our subscribers for just $49 per month or $399 per year. Start your journey toward's financial independence: https://www.7investing.com/subscribe Stop by our website to level-up your investing education:  https://www.7investing.com Follow us on Social Media ► https://www.facebook.com/7investing/ ► https://twitter.com/7investing ► https://instagram.com/7investing

The world's undergoing a serious chip shortage, and its having a negative impact on businesses everywhere.   Automakers like Toyota are cutting their production forecasts by 40% based on the tightness of supply. Appliance makers like Whirlpool are claiming "the perfect storm" of supply issues have caused them to slash projections by around 10%. And Internet of Things providers like Synaptics are bringing in customers and quite literally begging to fulfill their existing customer orders.   The extreme tightness of supply, coupled with the growing demand of high-performance chips, is serving as a catalyst of epic proportions. The semiconductor industry is undergoing one of the most significant expansion phases in decades. Intel, Samsung, Taiwan Semiconductor, and several other manufacturers are plowing tens of billions of dollars into expanding their chipmaking capacity. What should investors make of all of this? Is this an opportunity to bank on a wave of upcoming new semiconductor business? Or is this simply too-much, too fast -- in what's already known as a highly cyclical industry?   To answer those questions, we've brought in a semiconductor expert. Robert Quinn has worked for decades in providing capital equipment to the semiconductor industry. He is now a high-performance contributor to LinkedIn, where he posts four times per days and his articles have been read nearly 2 million times year-to-date.   In this exclusive interview, 7investing CEO Simon Erickson and Robert describe why Intel is so ambitiously expanding its chipmaking capacity within the United States and what its new contract with the Department of Defense could mean for its business. Robert also explains why Samsung might be  building a new fab in Austin, what Taiwan Semiconductor's price hike will mean for consumer electronics, and how much longer investors should expect the supply shortage to last. The two also discuss several new chip designs and process technology improvements, such as the RISC-V open-source architecture, single nanometer nodes, FGPAs, and quantum computing. Robert also shares his thoughts about wafer fabrication equipment manufacturers, and why the status quo will greatly benefit Applied Materials.   Publicly-traded companies mentioned in this interview include AMD, Apple, Applied Materials, Intel, Samsung, and Taiwan Semiconductor. 7investing's advisors or its guests may have positions in the companies mentioned.

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)  has been quickly growing in popularity. Offered by a number of companies and credit card providers, BNPL allows customers to split up payments into multiple installments, often without an interest charge. Amazon has offered BNPL through its branded credit card, but it has never offered it its broader U.S. customer base. That will change as the online giant has partnered with one of the BNPL leaders, Affirm, to roll out the popular payment method “broadly” to is U.S. customers. We’ll break down the deal and what it means for Amazon, Affirm, and the broader payment market live at 1 p.m. on 7investing Now. Welcome to 7investing. We are here to empower you to invest in your future! We publish our 7 best ideas in the stock market to our subscribers for just $49 per month or $399 per year. Start your journey toward's financial independence: https://www.7investing.com/subscribe Stop by our website to level-up your investing education:  https://www.7investing.com Follow us on Social Media ► https://www.facebook.com/7investing/ ► https://twitter.com/7investing ► https://instagram.com/7investing

Quantum computing's has the world's attention, as investors turn a curious eye toward one of the semiconductor industry's most difficult-to-understand new trends.   This is a completely different approach to computing that is built upon quantum physics principles like superposition and entanglement. Because of its different architecture and design, quantum computers can solve incredibly complex problems in a fraction of the time it would take for classical computers.   Companies have been fascinated by this concept for decades. Large enterprises like IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) have pledged tens of millions of dollars and several years of fundamental in their attempt to build a useful quantum computer.   But we're now also seeing smaller companies join the race as well. IonQ is crashing into the public markets via a SPAC merger, and Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) is spinning off its quantum group into a SPAC of its own. There's now a publicly-traded Quantum Computing ETF, and venture capitalists continue to pour money into entirely new approaches.   The advantages of quantum could be incredible. A commercially-available, useful quantum computer would disrupt many industries. Materials companies could perfect their design of new superconductors. Logistics or travel companies could optimize their global fleets. Drug makers could use simulations to create new synthetic molecules.   But there are concerns about quantum that are raising a few eyebrows as well. Several of the soon-to-be-public quantum companies have hardly any revenue, yet their multi-billion-dollar valuations have led some to believe there are too many expectations already baked in. There are geopolitical concerns as well, as an international arms race to reach Quantum Supremacy could challenge the internet's existing cryptography measures or even sovereign security.   There's a lot going on right now. And there's a lot more at stake than just bragging rights that awaits those who claim and who use the world's fastest computers.   So what should investors make of this new quantum race? Is quantum indeed about to disrupt everything? Or are some investing expectations still out of touch with reality?   To answer those questions, we've brought in a quantum expert. Whurley is an international legend in the software development world.   After working in R&D at Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) and then as a Master Inventor at IBM, whurley went on to found and run several startups that innovated the fields of security, open source software, and even FinTech. He has 11 patents, has co-authored two books, and even personally hosted former President Barack Obama at Austin's SXSW conference. Now as the founder & CEO of Strangeworks, he is developing a software development tools that will help companies define their business problems and then harness the power of quantum computing to solve them.   In this exclusive interview, 7investing CEO Simon Erickson chats with whurley about where the quantum computing industry currently stands. They describe what will drive its future adoption and in what applications it will serve most useful. They also discuss the recent popularity of quantum SPACs and where there could be opportunities for investors.   The two then shift gears a bit, and whurley describes why open-source will continue to be the key for future software development. He also shares his thoughts about what's in store for cybersecurity and his expectations for virtual reality.

Walmart had a somewhat surprising reveal Tuesday when it said it was entering the crowded last-mile shipping market not just for its own items but for other retailers. The new service, GoLocal, will be white label meaning that it won’t carry the Walmart branding. The company was not specific about its plans but it did say it planned to use emerging technologies including drones and driverless vehicles. Will this actually happen? Anirban Mahanti takes over the hosting chair so Dan Kline can weigh in on whether this has any chance to work. Welcome to 7investing. We are here to empower you to invest in your future! We publish our 7 best ideas in the stock market to our subscribers for just $49 per month or $399 per year. Start your journey toward's financial independence: https://www.7investing.com/subscribe Stop by our website to level-up your investing education:  https://www.7investing.com Follow us on Social Media ► https://www.facebook.com/7investing/ ► https://twitter.com/7investing ► https://instagram.com/7investing

Our 7investing team is all about showing the transparency of our investing process. We hold Team Calls each month, for our advisors to get together to discuss the opportunities and the risks that face each of our investment recommendations. We provide these calls every month for our paying 7investing subscribers, as a complement to our official recommendation reports. Today, we're giving a sneak-peek into how our process looks. Our team recently hosting a "Mock Team Call" for Netflix. In this, we described the streaming company's vast international opportunities, its excellent execution, and the looming risks of competition. If you are interested in Netflix as an investment, this video will provide you with several important factors to consider. Please note that Netflix is not an official 7investing recommendation, and this video is intended only to illustrate our Team Call process. Welcome to 7investing. We are here to empower you to invest in your future! We publish our 7 best ideas in the stock market to our subscribers for just $49 per month or $399 per year. Start your journey toward's financial independence: https://www.7investing.com/subscribe Stop by our website to level-up your investing education:  https://www.7investing.com Follow us on Social Media ► https://www.facebook.com/7investing/ ► https://twitter.com/7investing ► https://instagram.com/7investing

“Free Guy” has had a solid two-week run at the global box office and it was released only in theaters. Does this show that the traditional movie release model can still work? In addition, we’ll look at Boeing making an investment in Virgin Orbit, and the impact of rising fast food wages. And, to close the show, Dan Kline and Steve Symington will be talking about your stock market regrets on "7investing Now” live at noon eastern. Welcome to 7investing. We are here to empower you to invest in your future! We publish our 7 best ideas in the stock market to our subscribers for just $49 per month or $399 per year. Start your journey toward's financial independence: https://www.7investing.com/subscribe Stop by our website to level-up your investing education:  https://www.7investing.com Follow us on Social Media ► https://www.facebook.com/7investing/ ► https://twitter.com/7investing ► https://instagram.com/7investing