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With only 13% of companies reporting thus far, S&P 500 EPS growth for Q4 2025 currently stands at 8.2%The tech sector continues to dominate, Despite a significant earnings-related slide from Intel, the Information Technology sector remained the market’s primary engine, lifted by an ongoing “AI supercycle” and strong results from names like Meta and NetflixPotential earnings surprises this week: Union Pacific, NextEra Energy, Texas Instruments, UnitedHealth Group, American Express and Regeneron Pharmaceuti ...

Core Viewpoint - The technology sector, particularly stocks like Apple, is expected to sustain impressive growth in 2026, driven by strong demand for new products and advancements in artificial intelligence [1][3]. Group 1: Technology Sector Performance - The Nasdaq Composite index has seen a 21% increase in 2025, indicating resilience in technology stocks despite market stresses [1]. - Concerns over tariffs and potential AI spending bubbles have led to investor panic at times, but strong growth reports from tech companies have mitigated these fears [2]. Group 2: Apple Inc. Performance - Apple stock has risen 58% since reaching a 52-week low in early April, driven by healthy demand for new iPhones and growth in its services business [5]. - For fiscal year 2025, Apple reported revenue of $416.1 billion, a 6.4% increase year-over-year, with earnings per share rising 23% to $7.46 [6]. - Analysts project Apple's revenue growth to accelerate to over $453.1 billion in the current fiscal year, reflecting a nearly 9% increase [6]. Group 3: Market Dynamics and Competitive Position - Apple holds an 18.2% share of the global smartphone market, providing it with significant scale and negotiating power with suppliers [9]. - The company is expected to maintain its market share despite potential price increases in smartphones due to a shortage of memory chips, as its lowest-priced iPhone is still above the average selling price of competitors [10]. - Apple is anticipated to benefit from a large number of users with older iPhones, with over 315 million devices being at least four years old, creating a substantial upgrade opportunity [11]. Group 4: Future Growth Catalysts - The foldable smartphone market is projected to grow by 30% next year, and Apple's entry into this segment could significantly boost its revenue [12]. - Current trading at 9.8 times sales is considered reasonable compared to the technology sector's average of 8.6, allowing Apple to sustain a slight valuation premium [13]. - If Apple's revenue grows by 10% to $458 billion next year, its market cap could reach $4.6 trillion, representing a 14% increase from its current valuation [14].

Core Insights - A significant majority of technology and business leaders in the U.S. and Europe recognize the need for substantial evolution and investment in network infrastructure to meet the demands of the AI supercycle [1][9] - The research indicates a collective understanding that next-generation network capabilities are essential for supporting complex AI workloads, presenting an opportunity for industry and government collaboration [2][4] U.S. Insights - In the U.S., 88% of respondents are concerned that network infrastructure expansion may not keep pace with AI investment, highlighting the need for bi-directional data flow optimization and low-latency edge infrastructure [7][9] - The report titled "Infrastructure First Is the New America First" emphasizes the urgency of modernizing network architecture to facilitate the next phase of AI growth [8] European Insights - In Europe, 86% of enterprise respondents believe current networks are inadequate for widespread AI adoption, with many already facing challenges related to downtime and latency [10][11] - The findings suggest a need for regulatory simplification and alignment across markets, timely spectrum availability, and investment in energy-efficient, AI-ready networks to address these challenges [11]

Nokia Capital Markets Day 2025 Summary Company Overview - **Company**: Nokia (NYSE:NOK) - **Event**: Capital Markets Day 2025 - **Date**: November 19, 2025 Key Industry Insights - **AI Supercycle**: Nokia is positioning itself to lead in the AI supercycle, which is characterized by a multi-wave structural transformation that will reshape industries and economies [3][7][9] - **Network Demand**: The demand for connectivity is increasing due to the rise of AI applications, with consumer AI traffic expected to grow over 20% annually and enterprise AI traffic nearly 50% annually over the next decade [8][11] - **Market Growth**: The Network Infrastructure (NI) market is forecasted to grow from $48 billion in 2025 to $60 billion in 2028, driven by AI workloads and increased data center traffic [11] Strategic Focus Areas - **AI-Native Networks**: Nokia aims to lead the development of AI-native networks that are adaptable, reliable, and capable of handling the demands of AI applications [12][13][21] - **Customer-Centric Approach**: The company is focusing on co-innovation with customers, particularly in telecommunications and AI/cloud sectors, to enhance network performance and unlock new value [14][17][19] - **Defense Sector**: Nokia is establishing a new business unit, Nokia Defense, to focus on mission-critical connectivity for sectors like public safety and defense [19] Financial Performance - **Revenue and Margins**: The Network Infrastructure segment generated approximately $7.8 billion in revenue with a 10% operating margin and a 43% gross margin over the past 12 months [25][26] - **Mobile Infrastructure**: This segment generated about EUR 11.6 billion with a 48% gross margin and 13% operating profit [26] Organizational Changes - **Business Segmentation**: Nokia is restructuring from four business groups to two segments: Network Infrastructure and Mobile Infrastructure, to streamline operations and enhance focus [25][29] - **Leadership Team**: A new leadership team is being established to drive Nokia's strategy forward, emphasizing agility and execution [32][34] Technological Innovations - **AI Integration**: Nokia is integrating AI into its network operations, enhancing capabilities such as beamforming through AI-driven optimization techniques [62][63] - **Optical and IP Networking**: The company is focusing on high-performance optics and switching technologies to support the growing demands of AI workloads [11][57] Future Outlook - **Investment in R&D**: Nokia plans to invest in areas where it can differentiate itself technologically, particularly in AI and cloud infrastructure [23][24] - **Sustainable Growth**: The company aims for double-digit operating profit growth through 2028, positioning itself as a compelling investment opportunity in the AI supercycle [37][38] Conclusion - **Vision for the Future**: Nokia is transitioning from a company known for connecting people to one that connects intelligence, with a clear strategy to leverage the AI supercycle for long-term growth and value creation [9][35]

Market Overview and Growth - Nokia's addressable market in 2028 is estimated to be €72 billion for Telecommunication Providers, €24 billion for AI & Cloud, and €20 billion for Mission Critical Enterprise including Defense[20] - The market CAGR from 2025 to 2028 is projected at 1% for Telecommunication Providers, 16% for AI & Cloud, and 11% for Mission Critical Enterprise including Defense[20] - Consumer AI traffic is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 20% over the next decade, while enterprise and industrial AI traffic is projected to grow at approximately 50% CAGR over the same period[11, 12] - Network Infrastructure's serviceable addressable market (SAM) is expected to grow from €48 billion in 2025 to €60 billion in 2028, representing a 9% CAGR[16, 74] Financial Performance and Targets - Network Infrastructure achieved 8% net sales growth (TTM Q4'24-Q3'25) and aims for a 6-8% CAGR from 2025-2028[29] - Network Infrastructure targets an operating margin of 13%-17% by 2028, compared to the current 10% (TTM Q4'24-Q3'25)[29] - Mobile Infrastructure aims to increase its operating profit from a base of €15 billion and achieve a gross margin of 48-50% by 2028[29] - The company is targeting a reduction in the corporate center cost base to €150 million, from the current €360 million (TTM Q4'24-Q3'25)[29] - Nokia is targeting a double-digit CAGR comparable operating profit growth through 2028[32, 183] Strategic Priorities and Portfolio Management - Nokia is divesting from portfolio businesses with €09 billion TTM revenue and €-01 billion TTM operating margin[26] - Technology Standards has over €08 billion of annual revenue under contract until 2030 and over €02 billion of annual revenue run-rate from expansion areas[153, 158]

Core Insights - Nokia is announcing a new strategy to lead in the AI-driven transformation of networks and capture the value of the AI supercycle [1][2] - The company aims to grow its annual comparable operating profit to a range of EUR 2.7 to 3.2 billion by 2028, up from EUR 2.0 billion generated in the last 12 months [1][12] Strategic Priorities - The new strategy will focus on five strategic priorities: accelerate growth in AI & Cloud, lead the next era of mobile connectivity with AI-native networks and 6G, grow by co-innovating with customers and partners, focus capital where Nokia can differentiate, and unlock sustainable returns [3][8] Organizational Changes - Nokia will reorganize its business into two primary operating segments: Network Infrastructure and Mobile Infrastructure, effective January 1, 2026 [4][6] - The Network Infrastructure segment will focus on growth opportunities in AI and data center build-out, while the Mobile Infrastructure segment will lead in core and radio network technology [5][6] Leadership Team Adjustments - Changes in the leadership team include Raghav Sahgal as Chief Customer Officer and Patrik Hammarén as President of Technology Standards, effective January 1, 2026 [7] Portfolio Management - Several non-core units will be moved into a new segment called Portfolio Businesses for further assessment, which generated net sales of approximately EUR 0.9 billion with an operating loss of EUR 0.1 billion in the past twelve months [9][10] Financial Targets and KPIs - Nokia's new long-term financial target includes achieving a comparable operating profit of EUR 2.7 to 3.2 billion by 2028, with a focus on different strategic KPIs to illustrate expected outcomes [12][13] - The company targets a net sales CAGR of 6-8% in Network Infrastructure during 2025-2028 and aims for an operating margin of 13% to 17% by 2028 [17]

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Core Insights - NVIDIA is set to make a USD 1.0 billion equity investment in Nokia, acquiring approximately 2.90% of the company through a directed share issuance at a price of USD 6.01 per share [2][9]. Investment Details - Nokia's Board has resolved to issue 166,389,351 new shares to facilitate NVIDIA's investment, which will contribute approximately USD 1.0 billion (EUR 0.86 billion) to Nokia's capital [2][5]. - The subscription price of USD 6.01 per share was determined through negotiations between Nokia and NVIDIA, with independent legal and financial advice considered to ensure fairness [5][6]. Strategic Partnership - The partnership aims to enhance Nokia's capabilities in AI and cloud markets, particularly in developing 5G and 6G RAN software compatible with NVIDIA's architecture [3][9]. - Both companies will collaborate on AI networking solutions and explore integrating Nokia's data center technologies into NVIDIA's future AI infrastructure [3][9]. Share Issuance and Trading - Following the share issuance, the total number of Nokia shares is expected to reach 5,742,239,696, with the new shares representing approximately 2.90% of the total [8]. - The new shares will be registered with the Finnish Trade Register and are expected to be traded on Nasdaq Helsinki, Euronext Paris, and the New York Stock Exchange as American Depositary Shares [8]. Conference Call - Nokia will hold a press and investor conference call on 28 October 2025 to discuss the strategic partnership and investment details [4][12].

Core Insights - Nokia Corporation reported a solid performance in Q3 2025 with net sales growing 9% year-over-year on a constant currency and portfolio basis, and 12% reported [4][7] - The company is on track to achieve its full-year outlook, with a revised comparable operating profit guidance now between EUR 1.7 billion and EUR 2.2 billion [10][18] Financial Performance - Q3 2025 net sales reached EUR 4.83 billion, compared to EUR 4.33 billion in Q3 2024, reflecting a 12% increase [7][11] - Comparable gross margin declined by 150 basis points year-over-year to 44.2%, while the reported gross margin also decreased by 150 basis points to 43.7% [7][8] - Comparable operating margin decreased by 220 basis points year-over-year to 9.0%, with reported operating margin up 140 basis points to 5.0% [7][12] - Q3 2025 comparable diluted EPS was EUR 0.06, down from EUR 0.03 in Q3 2024 [7][12] Business Group Performance - Network Infrastructure saw an 11% increase in net sales, with Optical Networks growing 19%, driven by demand from AI and Cloud customers [5][6] - Cloud and Network Services reported a 13% increase in net sales, benefiting from strong operator investments in 5G Core [6][12] - Mobile Networks experienced a 4% growth, indicating market stabilization [6][12] Strategic Developments - Nokia announced a strategic partnership with Nscale to become a preferred networking equipment vendor for their data center buildout [5] - The company is scaling down its passive venture fund investments, changing how these investments are presented in financials [9][21] Outlook - The company maintains its full-year outlook for 2025, expecting strong growth in Network Infrastructure and Cloud and Network Services, while projecting stable net sales in Mobile Networks [20][18] - Free cash flow is expected to convert at a rate of 50% to 80% from comparable operating profit [15]