Oil likely to trend up ~6%, while QQQ faces a ~0.75% dip at open based on Weekend IG futures. 1
Food and energy prices are closely linked (“siblings”). Surging food costs historically ignite significant social unrest beyond mere inflation. 2
Peace talks or a resolution would trigger a market boom, at least temporarily. The challenge lies in timing this event, whether soon or at an $SPX level of 6,600. 4
Buffett’s investment philosophy emphasizes holding companies one fully understands. This approach, despite missing tech rallies, fosters conviction to average down during dips and has consistently beaten the S&P long-term. 20
NVIDIA’s latest Rubin AI chip demands ~300GB of memory (up from 80GB on H100), highlighting DRAM as a critical bottleneck in the AI buildout at hyperscaler scale. 19
The rise of “Agentic AI” signifies a CPU comeback, with 44% of workflows relying on CPU (3–4x conventional AI). This positions CPUs and memory as emerging bottlenecks. 24
AI compute’s next decade hinges on power, now the ultimate physical substrate. Unlike GPUs (from NVIDIA, AMD) or TPUs (GOOGL), gigawatts cannot be simply ordered, making power delivery the key differentiator. 30
SOFI plummeted from $33 to under $20 in early 2026, despite an 80%+ gain in 2025. This correction stems from cumulative factors: 16% share dilution via two large offerings, delayed rate cut expectations, and tech-finance sentiment hit by Bitcoin’s sharp pullback. 6
Investor sentiment often sours with lower stock prices. Many chased SOFI when it traded around $30 just two months prior. 11
Share issuance remains a common growth engine for many growth stocks, including Sofi, whose accelerating growth confirms the effectiveness of its offerings. 12
In volatile markets, a “first-principles” approach to investing is more robust. Among Mag7, Amazon and Microsoft mirror early 2025 Google’s setup, while NVIDIA, at ~$180 post its strongest earnings, appears undervalued. 13
$HIMS CEO forecasts the GLP-1 obesity drug market as a healthcare titan following $NVO partnership. Expects prices to plunge from ~$1,500/month to ~$50 due to rising supply and patent expiries. 15
$HIMS tops the list of largest companies with 35%+ short interest, marking it as a prime candidate for volatility. 17
$TMDX presents a rare setup: a “Big base + volatility contraction” chart pattern, often a precursor to significant moves. 18
$COST’s business model generates ~$16M daily before store opening, cementing the safety of its iconic $1.50 hot dog. 23
Unimicron Technology, an IC substrate maker, appears to be a “diamond-buying” opportunity. The company is securing volume over price through long-term contracts. 26