spawns/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis Generally, there are 2 issues that have pressured NVIDIA ( NVDA ) over the last ~9-12 months. The first flashpoint is China and the unpredictability that Nvidia and its investors must deal with when contesting for market share in the region. Lingering US/China geopolitical tensions and protectionist trade policies have brought an unprecedented level...
spawns/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis Generally, there are 2 issues that have pressured NVIDIA ( NVDA ) over the last ~9-12 months. The first flashpoint is China and the unpredictability that Nvidia and its investors must deal with when contesting for market share in the region. Lingering US/China geopolitical tensions and protectionist trade policies have brought an unprecedented level of uncertainty to Nvidia’s China revenues. Those geopolitical uncertainties boil over into Nvidia’s second flashpoint: the magnitude of its earnings/revenue beat, or the earnings surprise. This number is also impacted by fierce competition from Nvidia’s accelerator rivals closer to shore. Last week, Nvidia silently enforced a new revenue reporting structure that the company hopes will force investors to value it as an AI platform provider, as I anticipated in March this year , rather than just a GPU company. I believe these structural changes add to the broader skepticism around Nvidia’s ability to deliver larger-than-expected revenue beats. I do not believe this skepticism is warranted, and I am borrowing from Apple’s ( AAPL ) 2018 year of transition to demonstrate why Nvidia is underappreciated. What Did Apple Do in 2018? Before I highlight my views on the strategic changes in the company’s revenue reporting structure, allow me to explain some striking parallels to Apple in 2018. Through 2018, Apple’s shares were constantly plagued by 2 reasons: an extreme focus on Apple's hardware business and Apple’s market share in China. The fate of Apple’s shares was intensely tied to the shipment volume of its devices, predominantly the iPhones, and then other devices like iPads, Macs, etc. China was another sore thumb for Apple, with reports from 2018 speculating that “Apple may have lost more than a third of its market share in China and up to half its share in major metropolitan areas.” Competition from Chinese smartphone players was intense, with Huawei being one of the fastest...
spawns/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis Generally, there are 2 issues that have pressured NVIDIA ( NVDA ) over the last ~9-12 months. The first flashpoint is China and the unpredictability that Nvidia and its investors must deal with when contesting for market share in the region. Lingering US/China geopolitical tensions and protectionist trade policies have brought an unprecedented level...
spawns/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis Generally, there are 2 issues that have pressured NVIDIA ( NVDA ) over the last ~9-12 months. The first flashpoint is China and the unpredictability that Nvidia and its investors must deal with when contesting for market share in the region. Lingering US/China geopolitical tensions and protectionist trade policies have brought an unprecedented level of uncertainty to Nvidia’s China revenues. Those geopolitical uncertainties boil over into Nvidia’s second flashpoint: the magnitude of its earnings/revenue beat, or the earnings surprise. This number is also impacted by fierce competition from Nvidia’s accelerator rivals closer to shore. Last week, Nvidia silently enforced a new revenue reporting structure that the company hopes will force investors to value it as an AI platform provider, as I anticipated in March this year , rather than just a GPU company. I believe these structural changes add to the broader skepticism around Nvidia’s ability to deliver larger-than-expected revenue beats. I do not believe this skepticism is warranted, and I am borrowing from Apple’s ( AAPL ) 2018 year of transition to demonstrate why Nvidia is underappreciated. What Did Apple Do in 2018? Before I highlight my views on the strategic changes in the company’s revenue reporting structure, allow me to explain some striking parallels to Apple in 2018. Through 2018, Apple’s shares were constantly plagued by 2 reasons: an extreme focus on Apple's hardware business and Apple’s market share in China. The fate of Apple’s shares was intensely tied to the shipment volume of its devices, predominantly the iPhones, and then other devices like iPads, Macs, etc. China was another sore thumb for Apple, with reports from 2018 speculating that “Apple may have lost more than a third of its market share in China and up to half its share in major metropolitan areas.” Competition from Chinese smartphone players was intense, with Huawei being one of the fastest...
If you have ever waited months for a quality stock to dip to your buy zone, the cash-secured put is the strategy built for exactly that patience. You get paid premium income upfront for the promise to buy shares at a price you already like. This is one of the most conservative income strategies available on Gotrade Global, and it pairs naturally with the kind of large-cap names long-term investors...
If you have ever waited months for a quality stock to dip to your buy zone, the cash-secured put is the strategy built for exactly that patience. You get paid premium income upfront for the promise to buy shares at a price you already like. This is one of the most conservative income strategies available on Gotrade Global, and it pairs naturally with the kind of large-cap names long-term investors want to accumulate, such as Apple (AAPL), Costco (COST), and Alphabet (GOOGL). Here is how the mechanics work, how to pick a strike and tenor, and what assignment actually looks like in practice. How a Cash-Secured Put Actually Works A cash-secured put means you sell one put option and simultaneously set aside enough cash in your account to buy 100 shares at the strike price if you get assigned. The premium the buyer pays you lands in your account immediately. According to Fidelity: a cash-secured put lets you collect the premium upfront while potentially acquiring shares at the strike if the option gets exercised, combining income with a discounted entry. If the stock closes above your strike at expiration, the put expires worthless and you keep the entire premium as profit. If it closes below, you are assigned and now own 100 shares per contract at the strike price, with an effective cost basis of strike minus the premium you collected. Why CSPs Suit Patient Buyers of Quality Names The reason this strategy fits AAPL, COST, and GOOGL so well is straightforward. These are names most long-term investors are happy to own at the right price, so the worst-case outcome, assignment, is not actually a bad outcome. Contrast that with selling a put on a speculative small-cap you would not want to own. There the assignment risk is real and uncomfortable. On a Mag 7 quality compounder, getting assigned at a strike 8 percent below today is often the entry you were waiting for anyway. Per the Options Industry Council: the strategy is appropriate when you would be happy to acquire the s...
WANAN YOSSINGKUM China is said to be restricting overseas travel for top AI professionals in private firms such as Alibaba Group ( BABA ) and DeepSeek ( DEEPSEEK ), suggesting an escalation in measures intended to safeguard its technology and catch up to the U.S. in a pivotal sphere. Government agencies have begun imposing restrictions on individuals involved in advanced AI work and considered str...
WANAN YOSSINGKUM China is said to be restricting overseas travel for top AI professionals in private firms such as Alibaba Group ( BABA ) and DeepSeek ( DEEPSEEK ), suggesting an escalation in measures intended to safeguard its technology and catch up to the U.S. in a pivotal sphere. Government agencies have begun imposing restrictions on individuals involved in advanced AI work and considered strategically important to the country, according to a Bloomberg News report . That means they need approval from relevant authorities before embarking on overseas travel, the people said, asking for anonymity to discuss a sensitive issue. Chinese authorities had earlier advised leading AI entrepreneurs and researchers to avoid traveling to the U.S. over fears of sensitive information leaks and the risk of executives being detained amid geopolitical tensions. More on related tickers, etc. Alibaba: Consolidated Revenue Growth Will Be Much Higher In FY2027 Alibaba Is Becoming An AI Giant Alibaba: Cloud's Promise Sustains, But The Stock Is Pricey Still Asian equities mixed after U.S. strikes temper Middle East optimism; KOSPI defies trend to hit record high Asia markets rally, Nikkei surges 3% to fresh record highs, and oil plunges below $100 on hopes of US-Iran peace deal
cagkansayin/iStock via Getty Images Market Review Bonds ended fractionally lower. U.S. investment-grade bonds declined slightly during the first quarter, breaking their four-quarter string of gains. The volatile period included renewed tariff concerns, a Federal Reserve (Fed) policy pause, mixed economic data, war in Iran and soaring oil prices, which stoked inflation worries. Economy was uneven. ...
cagkansayin/iStock via Getty Images Market Review Bonds ended fractionally lower. U.S. investment-grade bonds declined slightly during the first quarter, breaking their four-quarter string of gains. The volatile period included renewed tariff concerns, a Federal Reserve (Fed) policy pause, mixed economic data, war in Iran and soaring oil prices, which stoked inflation worries. Economy was uneven. Last year's government shutdown weighed on fourth-quarter gross domestic product, which expanded at an annual pace of only 0.5%. Manufacturing remained expansionary but slowed slightly in the first quarter, while the services sector contracted in March for the first time in more than three years. The job market rebounded strongly in March, and the unemployment rate inched lower to 4.3%. Fed left rates unchanged. The Fed's dual focus on inflation, which remained above target, and the labor market, which stabilized, resulted in rates staying unchanged in the quarter. The target short-term lending rate remained 3.5% to 3.75%. Amid growing uncertainty regarding the economy, inflation and geopolitics, the Fed and the market tempered expectations for future interest rate cuts. Treasury yields rose. Treasury yields were volatile and ended the period higher. Yields declined through February and reversed course in March, as oil prices and inflation expectations surged. The two-year Treasury yield ended March at 3.81%, up 0.33% for the quarter. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose 0.15% to 4.32%. The yield curve between two and 10 years flattened. Inflation persisted. Inflation remained unchanged during the quarter. However, personal consumption expenditures edged higher in January. Overall, inflation expectations increased, and Treasury inflation-protected securities advanced and outperformed nominal Treasuries. Sector results were mixed. Mortgage-backed securities advanced modestly and posted a gain during the quarter. Treasuries, which barely lagged the benchmark, outperformed i...
MINISO Group Holding press release ( MNSO ): Q1 Non-GAAP EPADS of $0.26 misses by $0.04 . Revenue of $824.6M (+28.5% Y/Y) beats by $10.83M . As of March 31, 2026, the company's total store count reached 8,565, representing a net increase of 797 YoY and 80 YTD. Adjusted EBITDA increased 6.6% YoY to RMB1,105.7 million (US$160.3 million). Adjusted EBITDA margin was 19.4%, compared to 23.4% in the sam...
MINISO Group Holding press release ( MNSO ): Q1 Non-GAAP EPADS of $0.26 misses by $0.04 . Revenue of $824.6M (+28.5% Y/Y) beats by $10.83M . As of March 31, 2026, the company's total store count reached 8,565, representing a net increase of 797 YoY and 80 YTD. Adjusted EBITDA increased 6.6% YoY to RMB1,105.7 million (US$160.3 million). Adjusted EBITDA margin was 19.4%, compared to 23.4% in the same period last year. Net cash from operating activities was RMB365.2 million (US$52.9 million) for 26Q1, capital expenditure was RMB270.6 million (US$39.2 million) and free cash flow was RMB94.6 million (US$13.7 million). More on MINISO Group Holding Miniso: Why A Rebound Could Be In The Pipeline MINISO Group Holding Limited (MNSO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript MINISO Group Holding Limited 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Quant snapshot: Diana Shipping, National Bank of Canada among top-rated names as Pony AI, Alarum Technologies lag MINISO Group beats Q4 street view
(RTTNews) - Asian stocks ended mixed on Tuesday, with South Korea's Kospi rallying to reach a fresh record high as trading resumed after a long holiday weekend. A cautious undertone prevailed elsewhere across the region after American forces hit missile launch sites in Iran and boats trying to place mines, denting hopes of an imminent peace deal. Elsewhere, Israel struck sites in southern Lebanon ...
(RTTNews) - Asian stocks ended mixed on Tuesday, with South Korea's Kospi rallying to reach a fresh record high as trading resumed after a long holiday weekend. A cautious undertone prevailed elsewhere across the region after American forces hit missile launch sites in Iran and boats trying to place mines, denting hopes of an imminent peace deal. Elsewhere, Israel struck sites in southern Lebanon after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed further strikes. The U.S. dollar rebounded in Asian trade and Brent crude futures climbed above $99 a barrel, while gold fell nearly 1 percent to $4,526 an ounce as the latest U.S. strikes on Iran clouded the outlook for an interim peace deal. China's Shanghai Composite index slid 0.17 percent to 4,145.37 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index finished marginally lower at 25,599.45 following Beijing's crackdown on illegal cross-border trading to stem capital outflows. Japanese markets retreated from a record high amid continued uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz reopening. The Nikkei average slipped 0.25 percent to 64,996.09 after having gained nearly 9 percent over the past three sessions. The broader Topix index settled 0.10 percent lower at 3,938.46. Chip-related stocks paced the declines, with Advantest tumbling over 6 percent and Tokyo Electron losing 1.5 percent. Technology investor SoftBank Corp soared 10.9 percent to extend gains for a fourth consecutive session on optimism over its exposure to artificial intelligence and chipmaking. Seoul stocks scaled a new peak as trading resumed after a public holiday. The Kospi average jumped 2.55 percent to 8,047.51, marking a new record closing high and extending its winning streak for a third straight session. Among the top gainers, Samsung Electronics advanced 2.2 percent and SK Hynix surged 5.7 percent. Australian markets ended lower to snap a three-session rally, with banks leading losses on inflation concerns. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 dipped 0.39 percent to 8,657.80 ahead of key...