

Chip Stock Investor Podcast
Nicholas Rossolillo; Kasey Rossolillo
Semiconductors are the heart of the modern economy. These small devices that manipulate the flow of electricity run everything from our PCs and smartphones to our cars to manufacturing. The semiconductor industry is at an inflection point of renewed growth, powering new movements like generative AI and electric vehicles.
The Chip Stock Investor Podcast explores how semiconductors work, and especially the business of chips. Follow Nicholas and Kasey to learn how chip technology has become the engine of the world, and how to invest in its growth.
The Chip Stock Investor Podcast explores how semiconductors work, and especially the business of chips. Follow Nicholas and Kasey to learn how chip technology has become the engine of the world, and how to invest in its growth.
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May 11, 2025 • 7min
Episode 303: Cheap Stock To Buy the Dip -- Qualcomm (QCOM Stock) Earnings Analysis
Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, 25% off an annual membership through May 15! Get clarity when other investors panic. https://ko-fi.com/chipstockinvestor/link/MARKETMELTDOWN25Qualcomm's Q2 fiscal 2025 earnings, focusing on consumer, automotive, and IoT sectors. Nick discusses Qualcomm's revenue growth, inventory levels, and future projections, while highlighting new growth drivers like Snapdragon X Elite chips for laptops and the fast-growing automotive segment.Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formSupercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://finchat.io/csi/Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider: https://ko-fi.com/chipstockinvestor/tiersSafeguard your personal information with Aura's monitoring service – try it free for two weeks and see where your data might be lurking: https://aura.com/chipstockinvestor🛜: https://www.chipstockinvestor.com********************************************************Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal. #qualcomm #qcomstock #iot #automotivechips #automotive #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks Nick and Kasey own shares of Qualcomm

May 11, 2025 • 15min
Episode 302: Long-Term Compounders To Hold During Tough Economic Times
Supercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership(25% off through May 1, 2025!) with our special link here: https://finchat.io/csi/Investors had a brief scare when U.S. GDP contracted in Q1 2025. But global powerhouse stocks can provide a sleep-easy investment. Chip Stock Investors Nick and Kasey break it down, discussing macroeconomics through the lens of Visa (V stock) and Booking Holdings (BKNG).Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formJoin us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider: https://ko-fi.com/chipstockinvestor/tiersSafeguard your personal information with Aura's monitoring service – try it free for two weeks and see where your data might be lurking: https://aura.com/chipstockinvestor🛜: https://www.chipstockinvestor.com********************************************************Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal. #visa #booking #gdp #recession #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks Nick and Kasey own shares of Visa and Booking

Apr 28, 2025 • 12min
Episode 301: Intel's Struggles Are Far From Over -- INTC Stock Analysis
Supercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% (or 25% off April 28-May 1 2025) of your membership with our special link here: https://finchat.io/csi/Get 25% off an annual membership with this link: https://ko-fi.com/chipstockinvestor/link/MARKETMELTDOWN25Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formJoin us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider: https://ko-fi.com/chipstockinvestor/tiers Safeguard your personal information with Aura's monitoring service – try it free for two weeks and see where your data might be lurking: https://aura.com/chipstockinvestor*****************************************************************Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal.Chapters:00:00 Intel's Quarterly Earnings Breakdown01:39 Financial Analysis and Market Trends04:15 Challenges and Strategic Shifts04:57 Gross Margins and Operating Income08:37 Future Roadmap and Final Thoughts #intel #intc #intelfoundry #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks Nick and Kasey own shares of Intel

Apr 26, 2025 • 11min
Episode 300: Hot Chips, Cool Moves: Lam Research Stays Strong Despite Tariffs
Lam Research just dropped earnings—and surprise: tariffs aren’t the monster we thought! From a booming service business to record-level margins, Lam’s still powering forward thanks to global ops and smart strategy. We break down the numbers, growth outlook, and why CSBG might be the real MVP. Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formGet 25% off an annual membership with this link: https://ko-fi.com/chipstockinvestor/link/MARKETMELTDOWN25Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider: https://ko-fi.com/chipstockinvestor/tiersSupercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://finchat.io/csi/Safeguard your personal information with Aura's monitoring service – try it free for two weeks and see where your data might be lurking: https://aura.com/chipstockinvestor🛜: https://www.chipstockinvestor.com********************************************************Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal.#lamresearch #lrcx #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks Nick and Kasey own shares of Lam Research

Apr 25, 2025 • 14min
Episode 299: Top Robotics Stocks to Consider After the Latest Earnings Results
Get 25% off an annual membership with this link: https://ko-fi.com/chipstockinvestor/link/MARKETMELTDOWN25In this episode of Chip Stock Investor, we dive into fresh earnings reports from two robotics-heavyweights: Tesla and Intuitive Surgical. Is Tesla’s Q1 dip a normal cycle downturn or the start of something bigger? We explore key data points like vehicle deliveries, energy revenue, and Elon's political impact. Then we turn to Intuitive Surgical’s solid performance, procedure growth, and how tariffs might affect its margins. Two very different businesses, both navigating big challenges and big opportunities.Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formJoin us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider: https://ko-fi.com/chipstockinvestor/tiersSupercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://finchat.io/csi/Safeguard your personal information with Aura's monitoring service – try it free for two weeks and see where your data might be lurking: https://aura.com/chipstockinvestor🛜:https://www.chipstockinvestor.com********************************************************Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal. #tesla #teslastock #tsla #isrg #intuitivesurgical #robotics #robots #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks Nick and Kasey own shares of Intuitive Surgical

Apr 23, 2025 • 16min
Episode 298:The Robotics Stock Revolution You NEED to Know About (Hint: Not Humanoid Robots)
Supercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://finchat.io/csi/Investors were clamoring for humanoid robot stocks earlier this year, but some of the most productive use of robotics around is none other than inside semiconductors fabs. Chip Stock Investors Nick and Kasey discuss how it works, who the king of fab robotics and automation is, and three key suppliers for fab robotics.Get 25% off an annual membership with this link: https://ko-fi.com/chipstockinvestor/link/MARKETMELTDOWN25Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider: https://ko-fi.com/chipstockinvestor/tiersSign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formSafeguard your personal information with Aura's monitoring service – try it free for two weeks and see where your data might be lurking: https://aura.com/chipstockinvestor🛜: https://www.chipstockinvestor.comLinks in the video: https://www.tsmc.com/static/abouttsmcaz/index.htmhttps://www.daifuku.com/solution/cleanroom/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_B05zAMeAcADOBE Stock Images in the video*******************************************************************************Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal. #robotics #rocoticsstocks #tsmc #daifuku #abb #honeywell #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks

Apr 22, 2025 • 11min
Episode 297: Tariffs, Trade Wars, and ASML: The Growth Story Is NOT Over
Get 25% off an annual membership with this link: https://ko-fi.com/chipstockinvestor/link/MARKETMELTDOWN25ASML reported great earnings this week, including keeping its 2025 financial guidance unchanged in spite of uncertainty due to tariffs. Is ASML stock a buy now, according to Chip Stock Investors Nick and Kasey? And what's the outlook for fab manufacturing equipment companies like ASML for 2025 and beyond?Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formJoin us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider: https://ko-fi.com/chipstockinvestor/tiersSupercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://finchat.io/csi/Safeguard your personal information with Aura's monitoring service – try it free for two weeks and see where your data might be lurking: https://aura.com/chipstockinvestor🛜:https://www.chipstockinvestor.com********************************************************Affiliate links could be sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal.#asml #lithography #euv #intel #nvidia #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks Nick and Kasey own shares of ASML

Apr 17, 2025 • 14min
Episode 295:Bear Market Incoming? What Will Happen to Chip Stocks? How Should Investors Prepare?
Supercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://finchat.io/csi/Chip stocks are already in a bear market, but they got some rest with an announced pause in reciprocal tariffs. However, a new set of taxation rules are expected later in the week. Will the bear market get worse? And how can investors prepare? Chip Stock Investors Nick and Kasey break down the present situation.Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formJoin us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider: https://ko-fi.com/chipstockinvestor/tiersGet 25% off an annual membership with this link: https://ko-fi.com/chipstockinvestor/link/MARKETMELTDOWN25Safeguard your personal information with Aura's monitoring service – try it free for two weeks and see where your data might be lurking: https://aura.com/chipstockinvestor🛜: https://www.chipstockinvestor.com********************************************************Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal. #stockmarketcrash #chipstocks #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks Nick and Kasey own shares of ASML and AMAT

Apr 17, 2025 • 12min
Episode 296: Nvidia and TSMC Pledge Huge Investments to Address Tariffs – NVDA and TSM Stock Analysis
Supercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://finchat.io/csi/Nvidia (NVDA stock) and TSMC (TSM stock) are making U.S. investments to mitigate tariff threats and trade wars. Chip Stock Investors Nick and Kasey discuss these manufacturing changes, including silicon photonics, how this will benefit Nvidia, and risks for TSMC.Get 25% off an annual membership with this link: https://ko-fi.com/chipstockinvestor/link/MARKETMELTDOWN25Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formJoin us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider: https://ko-fi.com/chipstockinvestor/tiersSafeguard your personal information with Aura's monitoring service – try it free for two weeks and see where your data might be lurking: https://aura.com/chipstockinvestor🛜: https://www.chipstockinvestor.com********************************************************Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal.#nvidia #nvdastock #tsmc #taiwansemiconductor #tsmstock #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks Nick and Kasey own shares of Nvidia

Apr 16, 2025 • 15min
Episode 294: New Era For Chip Stocks – Why We’re Buying the “Nvidia of Power Chips” Right Now
Supercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://finchat.io/csi/Market meltdown Semi Insider annual membership sale: https://ko-fi.com/chipstockinvestor/link/MARKETMELTDOWN25Tariffs have the stock market in turmoil. It's a new era for chip stocks. Is the "Nvidia of power chips," Monolithic Power (MPWR stock) still a good buy? Chip Stock Investors Nick and Kasey discuss why they've been buying during the market crash, but also point out a key risk from the U.S. and China trade war.Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider: https://ko-fi.com/chipstockinvestor/tiersSign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formSafeguard your personal information with Aura's monitoring service – try it free for two weeks and see where your data might be lurking: https://aura.com/chipstockinvestor🛜: https://www.chipstockinvestor.com*******************************************************Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal. #mpwrstock #monolithicpower #powerchips #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks Nick and Kasey own shares of Monolithic Power Systems


