Core Viewpoint - Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) is showing a more optimistic outlook as it is not only presenting a GPU roadmap but also a tangible system for the first time in a while [1] Company Insights - AMD is transitioning from merely selling a GPU roadmap to offering a real system, indicating a shift in its product strategy [1] - The company is positioned within the semiconductor sector, which is characterized by high barriers to entry and oligopolistic market conditions [1] Analyst Background - The analyst has a background in Mechanical Engineering and has transitioned from the oil and gas sector to focus on technology investments, particularly in semiconductors, robotics, and energy [1] - The analyst emphasizes a growth at a reasonable price investment approach with a mid- to long-term horizon [1]

Core Viewpoint - Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) is showing a more optimistic outlook as it is not only presenting a GPU roadmap but also a tangible system for the first time in a while [1] Company Insights - AMD is transitioning from merely selling a GPU roadmap to offering a real system, indicating a shift in its product strategy [1] - The company is positioned within the semiconductor sector, which is characterized by high barriers to entry and oligopolistic market conditions [1] Analyst Background - The analyst has a background in mechanical engineering and has transitioned from the oil and gas sector to focus on technology investments, particularly in semiconductors, robotics, and energy [1] - The analyst emphasizes a growth at a reasonable price investment approach with a mid- to long-term horizon [1]

Small deep value individual investor, with a modest private investment portfolio, split approx. 50%-50% between shares and call options. I have a B.Sc. in aeronautical engineering and over 6 years of experience as an engineering consultant in the aerospace sector. The latter statement is not relevant in any way whatsoever to my investment style, but I thought to add it for self-indulgent purposes. I have a contrarian investment style, highly risky, and often dealing with illiquid options. How illiquid? Well ...

Coming to the much-talked-about guidance, AMD forecasted revenues for Q1 2026 to be in the range of $9.5-$10.1 billion, the midpoint of which would denote an annual growth rate of 32%. However, this includes about $100 million of AMD Instinct MI308 chip sales to China, which remain uncertain.Earnings went up by 40% from the corresponding period a year ago to $1.53, easily outpacing the consensus estimate of an EPS of $1.32. Notably, this marked the fifth consecutive quarter of earnings beat from the company ...

Market Overview - Global markets experienced a significant downturn, with major indices in the US suffering substantial losses. The Dow Jones dropped approximately 600 points, while the Nasdaq fell nearly 2% [1][2]. Stock Performance - Major technology stocks faced considerable declines, including Qualcomm (-7.58%), Oracle (-4.55%), Google (-4.51%), Amazon (-4.38%), and Tesla (-3.66%) [3]. - Alphabet, the parent company of Google, saw its stock decrease by 4% following its announcement of expected capital expenditures related to artificial intelligence, which could reach up to $185 billion by 2026 [7][8]. Commodities and Cryptocurrencies - Precious metals experienced sharp declines, with silver prices plummeting over 16% [3]. - Oil prices also fell significantly during this period [4]. - Bitcoin dropped below the $70,000 mark, settling at $67,000, indicating a loss of interest from traditional investors and a growing pessimism regarding cryptocurrencies [5]. Economic Indicators - Concerns about the labor market intensified, with US employers announcing 108,435 layoffs in January, the highest number for that month since the global financial crisis [8]. - Initial jobless claims for the week ending January 31 exceeded expectations, further contributing to a negative market sentiment [8]. - The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that job vacancies fell to their lowest level since September 2020 by December 2025 [9].

责任编辑：张俊 SF065 责任编辑：张俊 SF065 AMD周四早盘下跌3.7%，延续了周三的大幅下跌趋势。尽管业绩超预期，但第一季度指引未达高涨的 AI预期，导致AMD股价周三收跌17.3%。该公司首席执行官苏姿丰称2026年将成为下一代数据中心GPU 放量的"转折之年"。 AMD周四早盘下跌3.7%，延续了周三的大幅下跌趋势。尽管业绩超预期，但第一季度指引未达高涨的 AI预期，导致AMD股价周三收跌17.3%。该公司首席执行官苏姿丰称2026年将成为下一代数据中心GPU 放量的"转折之年"。 ...

Group 1 - The U.S. stock market opened lower, with the Nasdaq index falling by 1.6%, and major tech stocks like Google, Amazon, and Tesla experiencing declines of over 4% [1] - The VIX index surged by 22%, reaching its highest level since December of the previous year, indicating increased market volatility [1] - Job vacancies in the U.S. unexpectedly dropped to the lowest level since 2020, with December vacancies falling from a revised 6.93 million in November to 6.54 million, below market expectations [1] Group 2 - The narrative of a "Software-mageddon" is gaining traction, with hedge funds increasing their short positions in software stocks, contributing to significant sell-offs in the sector [2] - Hedge funds have reportedly made $24 billion in profits from shorting software stocks since 2026, while the total market capitalization of the U.S. software industry has decreased by $1 trillion during the same period [2]

Investors expecting a standard post-earnings shimmy from Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock were instead met with a full-blown earthquake this week. Heading into the earnings print, options market braced for a modest 4.39% swing in AMD shares. Even historical data (past four earnings reports) implied a more manageable 7.35% move. More News from Barchart Yet, in reality, the semiconductor stock crashed an alarming 17% after earnings on Feb. 4, signaling that in the high-stakes world of AI, meeting expec ...

Key Takeaways AMD shares slid 17% after a weaker-than-expected Q1 sales outlook overshadowed its Q4 earnings beat.Advanced Micro Devices posted record server CPU revenues. AMD guided first-quarter revenues of about $9.8 billion, implying roughly 32% year-over-year growth. Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) slumped 17% on the bourses yesterday despite surpassing analysts’ top- and bottom-line expectations. This pullback was most likely triggered by the chipmaker’s first-quarter sales forecast, which fell ...

格隆汇2月5日｜美股芯片股走高，其中，博通涨超4%，英特尔涨超3%，台积电、阿斯麦、AMD、应用 材料、英伟达涨超1%。 ...