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$Intel(INTC)$announced a $15 billion common stock offering, with underwriters holding a 30-day option for an additional $2.25 billion in shares, bringing total potential proceeds to $17.25 billion. Funds will support growth initiatives including AI computing, Physical AI, custom chips, advanced packaging and foundry services, plus capital expenditures and working capital. Shares fell ~4% on the news, a typical reaction. Stock offerings dilute existing shareholders, and with Intel in a heavy investment phase, markets naturally worry about future fundraising. However, paired with just-released Q2 results, the offering signals Intel may accelerate 14A and advanced packaging capacity buildout. CEO Pat Gelsinger previously set two condi

AI optical-networking stocks suffered a broad valuation reset. COHR dropped 14.2%, LITE lost 8.6%, and AXTI plunged 16.7%. So far, there is little evidence that AI-driven optical demand has suddenly weakened. The selloff looks more like aggressive de-risking ahead of Coherent’s earnings—but expectations are now so high that strong growth alone may no longer be enough. AI Optics Became the Market’s Biggest Pain Point The latest session was brutal for optical-networking stocks: $Coherent(COHR)$: −14.2% $Lumentum(LITE)$: −8.6% $AXT Inc.(AXTI)$: −16.7% $Fabrinet(FN)$: −6.3% $Applied Optoe

Disclaimer: Nothing I say or post should be considered financial advice. Please do your own due diligence before making any investment decisions. A summary of the market last week, and a snippet of key earnings announcement for this coming week. Stay safe and invested peeps~ @PawsAndProfits - Specialist in combining FA and TA for Options selling and Swing trading.[Heart] 

The first week of each month is usually the most important, as the latest non-farm payrolls data are released during this period. These figures often set the tone for the market throughout the rest of the month. This is particularly true when the market is highly sensitive to interest-rate expectations, as the release can quickly shift investor preferences. For this reason, I usually adopt a relatively cautious stance during the first week of the month. The non-farm payrolls report released this month significantly exceeded market expectations. While the market had expected an increase of 80,000 jobs, the actual figure showed a decline of 23,000 jobs. This dealt a blow to expectations of a stronger US economy. Meanwhile, the probability of a rate hike in September fell directly from 60% to

Wall Street has just given the bulls another reason to celebrate. J.P. Morgan raised its 2026 year-end target for the S&P 500 from 7,800 to 8,000. Based on Friday’s close of 7,757.64, however, that leaves only about 3.1% of upside. At least seven Wall Street brokerages now expect the index to reach the 8,000 level by year-end. Reuters The headline sounds extremely bullish. But the more important question is not whether the S&P 500 can gain another 3%. It is why J.P. Morgan became more confident after the index had already reached a record high. This Rally Is Finally Getting More Earnings Support Of the 436 S&P 500 companies that had reported second-quarter results through Friday morning, 85.1% beat analyst expectations. That is well above the long-term average of 68%. J.P. Morg

Buy the dip already in. Who else was t going for the mint.  -BMNR-

The AI revolution has topsy turvy volatility, but earning results are what matters, which will show in the subsequent reports. 

Buy the dip—but be selective. I don't think the AI revolution is over. What we're seeing looks more like a valuation reset than the end of the AI cycle. Every major technology revolution has experienced sharp corrections—the Internet, smartphones, cloud computing, and now AI. The key question isn't "Is AI a bubble?" It's "Which companies will convert AI investment into sustainable cash flow?" My approach: Accumulate companies with durable competitive advantages, pricing power, and strong free cash flow. Avoid businesses trading purely on AI hype without a clear path to profitability. Expect volatility to remain high as investors digest massive AI capex from hyperscalers, but if AI adoption continues, today's leaders could emerge even stronger over the next 5–10 years. As Warren Buffett sai

$INVESCO SEMICONDUCTORS ETF(PSI)$  $VanEck Semiconductor ETF(SMH)$  $iShares Semiconductor ETF(SOXX)$  Buy the dip 

My read is that this looks more like a valuation reset + profit-taking + broader risk reduction than the end of the AI cycle. What I'm watching next is if the semiconductor stocks can stabilise as yields ease, and can names like MU stop falling on every negative headline? If they cant, even with a better macro backdrop, I'd start getting more cautious. For now, I'm watching rather than chasing the bounce.

Initially, the recent global stock market pullback sent shockwaves through technology and semiconductor sectors, with big drawdowns across key chipmakers and tech indexes, including Micron Technology (MU) dropping over 41% and SanDisk Corp (SNDK) plummeting over 57%. However, upon a closer look, after the initial shock, it can be seen that sector rotation is in play. While the semiconductor index $iShares Semiconductor ETF $iShares Semiconductor ETF(SOXX)$  fell, other sectors remain resilient. This is evidently shown on the heat map upon a closer observation. The recent strong earnings and double digits moves for $Microsoft(MSFT)$  and $Amazon.com(AMZ

SpaceX Rallies 6% After Its Lockup Expiration: Is the Next Opportunity in Space Stocks? SpaceX has finally given the public space sector something it has long lacked: a genuine valuation anchor. On August 6, approximately 911.5 million SpaceX shares became eligible for trading. Investors feared that employees and early shareholders would rush to sell, yet after plunging nearly 14% the previous day, $SpaceX(SPCX)$ rebounded 6.1% to close at $114.92. This does not mean the selling pressure is over. By December 8, tradable shares could rise to roughly 40% of SpaceX’s total shares outstanding, leaving the stock exposed to further supply and volatility. Reuters But the more interesting signal came from the rest of the sector.

I don't think every technology stock should be treated the same during a market sell-off. Some businesses have strong earnings and cash flow behind them, while others depend heavily on very high future expectations. $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ is the one I would treat with more caution. The company has enormous potential in electric vehicles, autonomous driving, robotics and AI, but the share price also reflects a lot of that future potential. If expectations around robotaxis or Optimus are delayed, the stock could fall sharply even if the underlying business remains healthy. For me, Tesla has more characteristics of a bubble-risk stock because investors are paying heavily for future growth that has not fully materialised yet.

Buy the dip...... Buy the dip.......

I continue adding to my SOXL position because I believe the semiconductor sector is still in the early-to-middle stages of a multi-year AI-driven growth cycle. As artificial intelligence adoption expands, demand for advanced processors, memory, networking equipment, and supporting infrastructure is likely to remain strong despite periods of market volatility. The recent price decline hasn’t changed my long-term outlook. In fact, it has given me a better opportunity to increase my position at more attractive valuations. Sharp pullbacks are common, particularly with leveraged ETFs such as SOXL, and I see them as opportunities to accumulate rather than reasons to panic. History has shown that periods of extreme pessimism often create favorable long-term entry points. That said, I fully unders

$Intel(INTC)$announced a $15 billion common stock offering, with underwriters holding a 30-day option for an additional $2.25 billion in shares, bringing total potential proceeds to $17.25 billion. Funds will support growth initiatives including AI computing, Physical AI, custom chips, advanced packaging and foundry services, plus capital expenditures and working capital. Shares fell ~4% on the news, a typical reaction. Stock offerings dilute existing shareholders, and with Intel in a heavy investment phase, markets naturally worry about future fundraising. However, paired with just-released Q2 results, the offering signals Intel may accelerate 14A and advanced packaging capacity buildout. CEO Pat Gelsinger previously set two condi

AI optical-networking stocks suffered a broad valuation reset. COHR dropped 14.2%, LITE lost 8.6%, and AXTI plunged 16.7%. So far, there is little evidence that AI-driven optical demand has suddenly weakened. The selloff looks more like aggressive de-risking ahead of Coherent’s earnings—but expectations are now so high that strong growth alone may no longer be enough. AI Optics Became the Market’s Biggest Pain Point The latest session was brutal for optical-networking stocks: $Coherent(COHR)$: −14.2% $Lumentum(LITE)$: −8.6% $AXT Inc.(AXTI)$: −16.7% $Fabrinet(FN)$: −6.3% $Applied Optoe

The first week of each month is usually the most important, as the latest non-farm payrolls data are released during this period. These figures often set the tone for the market throughout the rest of the month. This is particularly true when the market is highly sensitive to interest-rate expectations, as the release can quickly shift investor preferences. For this reason, I usually adopt a relatively cautious stance during the first week of the month. The non-farm payrolls report released this month significantly exceeded market expectations. While the market had expected an increase of 80,000 jobs, the actual figure showed a decline of 23,000 jobs. This dealt a blow to expectations of a stronger US economy. Meanwhile, the probability of a rate hike in September fell directly from 60% to

Wall Street has just given the bulls another reason to celebrate. J.P. Morgan raised its 2026 year-end target for the S&P 500 from 7,800 to 8,000. Based on Friday’s close of 7,757.64, however, that leaves only about 3.1% of upside. At least seven Wall Street brokerages now expect the index to reach the 8,000 level by year-end. Reuters The headline sounds extremely bullish. But the more important question is not whether the S&P 500 can gain another 3%. It is why J.P. Morgan became more confident after the index had already reached a record high. This Rally Is Finally Getting More Earnings Support Of the 436 S&P 500 companies that had reported second-quarter results through Friday morning, 85.1% beat analyst expectations. That is well above the long-term average of 68%. J.P. Morg

Disclaimer: Nothing I say or post should be considered financial advice. Please do your own due diligence before making any investment decisions. A summary of the market last week, and a snippet of key earnings announcement for this coming week. Stay safe and invested peeps~ @PawsAndProfits - Specialist in combining FA and TA for Options selling and Swing trading.[Heart] 

SpaceX Rallies 6% After Its Lockup Expiration: Is the Next Opportunity in Space Stocks? SpaceX has finally given the public space sector something it has long lacked: a genuine valuation anchor. On August 6, approximately 911.5 million SpaceX shares became eligible for trading. Investors feared that employees and early shareholders would rush to sell, yet after plunging nearly 14% the previous day, $SpaceX(SPCX)$ rebounded 6.1% to close at $114.92. This does not mean the selling pressure is over. By December 8, tradable shares could rise to roughly 40% of SpaceX’s total shares outstanding, leaving the stock exposed to further supply and volatility. Reuters But the more interesting signal came from the rest of the sector.

I don't think every technology stock should be treated the same during a market sell-off. Some businesses have strong earnings and cash flow behind them, while others depend heavily on very high future expectations. $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ is the one I would treat with more caution. The company has enormous potential in electric vehicles, autonomous driving, robotics and AI, but the share price also reflects a lot of that future potential. If expectations around robotaxis or Optimus are delayed, the stock could fall sharply even if the underlying business remains healthy. For me, Tesla has more characteristics of a bubble-risk stock because investors are paying heavily for future growth that has not fully materialised yet.

Initially, the recent global stock market pullback sent shockwaves through technology and semiconductor sectors, with big drawdowns across key chipmakers and tech indexes, including Micron Technology (MU) dropping over 41% and SanDisk Corp (SNDK) plummeting over 57%. However, upon a closer look, after the initial shock, it can be seen that sector rotation is in play. While the semiconductor index $iShares Semiconductor ETF $iShares Semiconductor ETF(SOXX)$  fell, other sectors remain resilient. This is evidently shown on the heat map upon a closer observation. The recent strong earnings and double digits moves for $Microsoft(MSFT)$  and $Amazon.com(AMZ

Buy the dip—but be selective. I don't think the AI revolution is over. What we're seeing looks more like a valuation reset than the end of the AI cycle. Every major technology revolution has experienced sharp corrections—the Internet, smartphones, cloud computing, and now AI. The key question isn't "Is AI a bubble?" It's "Which companies will convert AI investment into sustainable cash flow?" My approach: Accumulate companies with durable competitive advantages, pricing power, and strong free cash flow. Avoid businesses trading purely on AI hype without a clear path to profitability. Expect volatility to remain high as investors digest massive AI capex from hyperscalers, but if AI adoption continues, today's leaders could emerge even stronger over the next 5–10 years. As Warren Buffett sai

Buy the dip already in. Who else was t going for the mint.  -BMNR-

The AI revolution has topsy turvy volatility, but earning results are what matters, which will show in the subsequent reports. 

I continue adding to my SOXL position because I believe the semiconductor sector is still in the early-to-middle stages of a multi-year AI-driven growth cycle. As artificial intelligence adoption expands, demand for advanced processors, memory, networking equipment, and supporting infrastructure is likely to remain strong despite periods of market volatility. The recent price decline hasn’t changed my long-term outlook. In fact, it has given me a better opportunity to increase my position at more attractive valuations. Sharp pullbacks are common, particularly with leveraged ETFs such as SOXL, and I see them as opportunities to accumulate rather than reasons to panic. History has shown that periods of extreme pessimism often create favorable long-term entry points. That said, I fully unders

$INVESCO SEMICONDUCTORS ETF(PSI)$  $VanEck Semiconductor ETF(SMH)$  $iShares Semiconductor ETF(SOXX)$  Buy the dip 

My read is that this looks more like a valuation reset + profit-taking + broader risk reduction than the end of the AI cycle. What I'm watching next is if the semiconductor stocks can stabilise as yields ease, and can names like MU stop falling on every negative headline? If they cant, even with a better macro backdrop, I'd start getting more cautious. For now, I'm watching rather than chasing the bounce.

Buy the dip...... Buy the dip.......