Research & Analysis

Nvidia has signed memorandums of understanding with Apollo, Blackstone, BlackRock, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs, and KKR to mobilize over $500 billion for AI infrastructure financing, treating compute as an investable asset class.

MarineMax agrees to a $1.5 billion all-cash sale to a Blackstone portfolio company, while Teledyne acquires Varex Imaging, signaling renewed M&A activity in consumer and industrial sectors.

July's jobs report showed a loss of 23,000 positions and downward revisions, yet markets still price meaningful odds of a September rate hike. With CPI next, the Fed's path remains uncertain.

CrowdStrike’s Fal.Con 2026 sold out with over 10,000 attendees, and its Threat Hunting Report shows AI embedded in adversary operations. The stock rose 3.8% on the news, but valuation concerns persist.

Defaults and non-performing loans in private credit hit multi-year highs even as fundraising remains strong. Managers call it normalization, but analysts watch for further deterioration.

SpaceX will build its AI infrastructure exclusively on Nvidia hardware, CEO Elon Musk said on the company's first post-IPO earnings call. The deal includes co-designing orbital data centers and a significant allocation of Nvidia's 2027 GPU output.

SpaceX's Starship promises to slash launch costs and boost flight rates, but the timeline is uncertain. For investors in launch providers, satellite operators, and the broader space economy, the implications are profound: opportunity for some, existential risk for others.

SpaceX's IPO lockup is unusually complex, with multiple tranches spread over 18 months. The first major unlock on August 6, 2026, alone exceeds the entire original float, setting up a test of investor appetite.

Eli Lilly reported a strong Q2 2026, with revenue up 48% on Mounjaro and Zepbound. The company raised its full-year revenue guidance, but EPS guidance was trimmed due to $3.03 per share in acquired IPR&D charges. We analyze the quarter, guidance, and what it means for investors.

SpaceX's first major post-IPO lockup release hits today, with up to 911.5 million shares becoming eligible for sale. The unlock more than doubles the public float and arrives as the stock has already fallen sharply. We analyze the mechanics, the risks, and what it means for investors.

AMD delivered record Q2 revenue of $11.54 billion, up 50% year over year, and data center sales more than doubled. Yet shares dropped 8% in premarket trading as investors wanted a more aggressive AI forecast and worried about customer concentration and competitive threats.

Palantir's Q2 2026 results show 93% revenue growth, a 47% operating margin, and a raised outlook. But with the stock up 30% and trading at a forward P/E of 60, investors must weigh the AI tailwinds against a demanding valuation.

AMD delivered record revenue and data center growth, but shares fell 9% after hours as investors sought a more aggressive AI forecast. The market's reaction underscores the high bar set for AI chipmakers.

SpaceX reported Q2 2026 capex of $18.4 billion, six times higher than a year ago, driven by $15.8 billion in AI infrastructure. Despite a revenue beat, shares fell as investors weighed the scale of spending against near-term profitability.

HSBC reported 2025 accounting profit of $29.9 billion, down from $32.3 billion in 2024, while continuing to shrink its share count. The bank also weighed asset sales in Australia and the UK.

Palantir delivered record Q2 2026 results with 93% revenue growth and a Rule of 40 score of 155%, but the stock's implied valuation of $350 billion raises questions about sustainability.

AMD heads into its Q2 earnings report with data center revenue expected to double, but a demanding valuation and insider selling raise questions about whether the AI-driven rally can hold.

Palantir reports Q2 earnings on Aug. 4 after the close. The stock has fallen 40% from its peak, and analysts expect 80% revenue growth. The company's financials show accelerating revenue and a strong balance sheet, but valuation and AI narrative risks loom.

Stock Yards Bancorp reported record Q2 earnings, beating estimates on fee income and margin expansion. Analysts raised price targets, but the stock's valuation and risks warrant a balanced view.

Meta's aggressive AI infrastructure buildout has sent free cash flow tumbling, yet the stock trades at a forward P/E of 15.8, below its five-year average. Investors are weighing the near-term cash burn against the potential for AI-driven ad growth.

ON Semiconductor reports Q2 results Monday after the bell. The stock has rallied 57% year to date on AI power optimism, but valuation and margin questions linger.

SpaceX reports Q2 earnings Tuesday, its first since going public. Investors will scrutinize Starlink's growth, AI-related expenses, and Starship progress as the stock hovers near post-IPO lows.

Amazon's Q2 2026 earnings beat expectations, driven by AWS's fastest growth in 18 quarters, but a $20 billion capex increase and a $26 billion free cash flow swing raise questions about the sustainability of its AI investment.

Apple's fiscal Q3 2026 results were overshadowed by component shortages tied to the AI boom, leading to a sharp sell-off. Revenue drivers remain solid, but margin pressure and supply risks persist.

Nebius Group has surged on AI infrastructure demand, but its valuation and execution risks warrant scrutiny.

SanDisk's stock has surged on AI memory demand, but a 45% pullback and China's expanding memory industry raise questions about the durability of the shortage-driven rally.

Amazon's latest earnings show AWS growing 37% year-over-year, with operating income up over 60%, signaling that its massive AI investments are starting to yield returns.

Palantir's market value has surged to $295 billion, yet its stock is down 23% over the past year. With a trailing P/E of 138 and revenue growth of 84.7%, the market is pricing in perfection. Can the company deliver?

Apple reported record Q3 revenue and strong iPhone growth, but a weak forecast tied to memory chip shortages and supply constraints sent shares down sharply. The results mark Tim Cook's final earnings call as CEO.

Micron's stock has fallen 27% in a month despite record revenue and profits, as investors weigh AI-driven demand against looming supply increases and valuation concerns.