

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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Aug 28, 2025 • 9min
Is the Nvidia Party Over? Hyperscaler CapEx Plans Say No -- NVDA Stock Analysis
Join us on Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membershipSupercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/Nvidia Q2 earnings are here, and while they may have disappointed on the surface, guidance for the rest of 2025 and into 2026 tells a different story. Chip Stock Investors Nick and Kasey briefly review, and how they are prepared for an eventual down cycle in hyperscaler CapEx, the main driver of Nvidia's growth.Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-form********************************************************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.Timestamps:(00:00) Nvidia's Quarterly Revenue Breakdown(00:50) Impact of China Sales on Nvidia's Revenue(01:25) Future Outlook and Q3 Guidance(01:41) Earnings Call Highlights(03:19) Hyperscaler CapEx Spending(05:57) Free Cash Flow and GAAP Net Income Analysis(07:44) Investment Strategy and Portfolio Insights #nvidia #nvdastock #nvidiaearnings #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

Aug 25, 2025 • 11min
Unity (U) Stock: Is Their Ad Network the Game Changer Investors Hope For?
Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website:www.chipstockinvestor.com/membershipSupercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/In this episode of Chip Stock Investor, hosts Nick and Kasey provide an update on Unity Software. Key points include the significant developments in Unity's Grow Solutions segment, the launch of their AI-powered advertising platform Vector, and the company's overall financial health. We also discuss the potential for growth and the possibility of a correction in Unity's stock valuation.Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-form********************************************************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. #unity #ustock #unitysoftware #unitygames #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks Timestamps:(00:00) Unity Software Overview(02:20) Unity's Market Segments(03:34) Unity's Competitors and Acquisitions(05:20) Current Financial Performance(06:52) Future Prospects and Conclusion

Aug 22, 2025 • 11min
Miami International Exchange (MIAX) Stock Analysis: A New Player in Financial Exchanges
Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membership<br>Supercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/<br>In this episode of Chip Stock Investor, hosts Nick and Kasey dive into the details of Miami International Exchange (MIAX), a company that recently went public. We discuss the company's business model, its role as a financial exchange, and its primary financial derivatives operations. The discussion also touches on MIAX's competitors, its revenue model, and key financial metrics post-IPO. <br>Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-form<br>********************************************************<br>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!<br>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.<br> #miamiinternationalexchange #miax #ipo #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks <br>Timestamps:(00:00) Miami International Exchange (MIAX)(02:03) Understanding MIAX's Business Model(04:21) Competitors and Market Position(07:42)Financial Performance and IPO Details(09:50) Conclusion and Investment StrategyNick and Kasey own shares of MIAX

Aug 18, 2025 • 15min
What Happened To Applied Materials? AMAT Stock Analysis
Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membershipSupercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/In this episode of Chip Stock Investor, Kasey and Nick dive into the latest quarterly performance and future outlook for Applied Materials (AMAT), one of the world's leading wafer fab equipment (WFE) manufacturers. We break down the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry, analyze the performance of AMAT's various business segments, and discuss the outsized impact of key customers like TSMC. We also explore what the recent decline in sales signifies for the company's trajectory and examine its overall financial health to uncover potential investment opportunities.Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formThe Next 15 Years Of Logic Chip Technology -- How to Invest? https://youtu.be/webbcQm78G4********************************************************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.#appliedmaterials #AMAT #waferfabequipment #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks Timestamps:(00:00) Overview of Applied Materials(01:36) Current Market Conditions and Growth Cycle(03:32) Quarterly Performance and Financials(05:17) Challenges and Market Dynamics(09:22) Future Outlook and Strategic InvestmentsNick and Kasey own shares of Applied Materials

Aug 14, 2025 • 13min
CoreWeave (CRWV), Nebius (NBIS), and Neocloud Stock Analysis -- What Investors Need to Know
Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membership<br>Supercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/<br>Chip Stock Investors Nick and Kasey discuss CoreWeave and Nebius earnings after a hot Q2 2025 for investors. New neocloud IPO White Fiber also made its debut. What's in store for this new layer of data centers purpose built for the AI era? Learn financial metrics you'll need as you measure the progress of these companies.<br>Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-form<br>********************************************************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!<br>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.<br> #coreweave #vrwv #nebius #nbis #neocloud #aidatacenter #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks <br>Timestamps:(00:00) Overview of Neo-Clouds: Coreweave and Nebius(03:54) Coreweave's Q2 Earnings(06:55) Nebius Q2 Highlights and Financial Health(08:48) Key Financial Metrics and Ratios(11:45) Conclusion and Final Thoughts<br>Nick and Kasey own shares of Nebius

Aug 11, 2025 • 15min
What Happened to Fortinet? FTNT Stock Analysis
Fortinet's stock took a hit after its recent earnings report, leading to a deep dive into the implications of its hefty investments in data centers. Analysts discuss concerns over profitability but highlight the company's enduring growth potential. The conversation also touches on the impressive expansion of cybersecurity, particularly through SASE services and key partnerships with Google Cloud. Engaging discussions invite listeners to explore investment strategies in this fast-evolving industry.

Aug 7, 2025 • 27min
Episode 326: The TRUTH About Data Center AI Inference: AMD, ALAB, ANET Stock Analysis
In this insightful discussion, the hosts delve into AMD's latest innovations and its significant financial shifts, including rising revenues in client and gaming sectors amidst declining data center returns. They analyze the competitive landscape, spotlighting Astera Labs and Credo Technology as key players in the AI chip market. The spotlight is on Arista Networks, exploring its strong quarterly performance and future growth potential. Listeners also gain insights into market dynamics and investment strategies within the data center industry.

Aug 7, 2025 • 9min
Episode 325: Is This Small Chip Manufacturer Stock Ready to Soar?
Supercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/<br>It's been a couple of years since Chip Stock Investor reviewed small chip manufacturer Qorvo (QRVO stock). What's changed since then? And is it finally cheap? Nick and Kasey discuss what's going on in the semiconductor industry, and how Qorvo may have finally turned a corner.<br>Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membership<br>Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-form<br>********************************************************<br>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.<br>#qorvo #qrvostock #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks

Jul 25, 2025 • 8min
Episode 324: Google's Big AI Payoff and GOOG Stock Is A Core Investment
Supercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/Alphabet (Google) is spending billions on AI data center infrastructure, and it plans to spend even more in 2026. Is the spending out of control? To the contrary, Google continues to show the data center supercycle is money well spent. Chip Stock Investors Nick and Kasey break down some key numbers.Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membershipSign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-form********************************************************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. #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks Timestamps:(00:00) Alphabet's Recent Earnings Report(01:08) Capital Expenditures Analysis(02:05) CapEx Trends and Future Outlook(02:55) Financial Metrics and Free Cash Flow(05:08) Reverse Discounted Cash Flow Analysis(07:22) Conclusion Nick and Kasey own shares of Alphabet

Jul 25, 2025 • 11min
Episode 323: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM Stock) -- The AI Chip Enabler Is Still Booming
Supercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) stock is booming as ramp up of AI systems like Nvidia Blackwell continues. What happened in Q2, and what's expected the second half of 2025? Chip Stock Investors Nick and Kasey weigh in, and why they are happy to own TSM stock.Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formJoin us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membershipPrevious work on TSMC and capex spend:https://youtu.be/V2nMOabIc2c********************************************************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. #tsmc #tsm #taiwansemiconductormanufacturing #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks Timestamps:(00:00) Correction on ASML High NA EUV Pricing(00:56) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC)(02:17) TSMC's Global Expansion and ASML Partnership(03:00) TSMC's Financial Overview(05:24) TSMC's Market Performance and Growth Drivers(07:44) TSMC's Capital Expenditures and Financial Health(08:51) Future Outlook and ConclusionNick and Kasey own shares of TSM


