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AMD is continuing to steal market share from Intel while lagging behind Nvidia. They had stagnated revenues for the past 2 years and seem to be entering a stage in which their data center side of the business is starting to flourish.

Introduction Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has long been at the forefront of technological innovation, establishing itself as a dominant player in the semiconductor industry. From its groundbreaking contributions to the gaming world to its central role in artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing, Nvidia’s influence is undeniable.

NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) has demonstrated remarkable growth, particularly in the AI and data center sectors, positioning it as a compelling investment opportunity for the next 1 to 3 years. Sector: Technology Industry: Semiconductors Market Capitalization: $3.4t (Mega-cap) Major Competitors: NVIDIA (NVDA) operates in a highly competitive landscape, with several major and direct competitors in its key markets, including AI, gaming, data centers, and automotive.

(Invested, don't don't know how to configure that). The following is offered as an crowd source peer-review observation of Wolfspeed social media / stock trading patterns coinciding timeline over the last six months (Fall 2024 / Winter 2025), following activist investor "campaign" beginning Spring 2024.

Bull Intel is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world and holds the lion's share of the PC and server processor markets. u Intel is making some smart moves in its turnaround plans, such as shedding some noncore businesses, spinning off shares of its attractive automotive business (Mobileye), and seeking innovative co- investment partnerships with financial firms.

Catalysts Most Immediate Catalysts (1–2 Years) Semiconductor Equipment Demand – As AI, cloud computing, and automotive chips grow, chipmakers (TSMC, Intel, Samsung) are increasing fab capacity, boosting demand for AMAT’s semiconductor equipment. AI Boom & High-Performance Computing – AI chips (from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel) require advanced manufacturing tools, where AMAT is a key supplier.

Nvidia will hit $400b annual revenue in 5 years time. ~90% of revenue will come from data centre customers.

Strong Start to FY2025: Record Revenues and EPS Growth Qualcomm (QCOM) started off on a strong note in Fiscal Year 2025 by posting historic revenues of $11.7 billion, up 18% year-on-year (YoY). The company's top-line performance was driven by strong performances by its key business units, led by revenues of $10.1 billion by QCT (Qualcomm CDMA Technologies).

Positives 1. Market Leadership in GPUs and AI Acceleration: NVIDIA dominates the discrete GPU market, particularly for high-performance gaming and data center AI workloads.