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Samsung–Nvidia HBM4 Report: What It Really Means for Micron (MU)

A Reuters report that  Samsung Electronics  is preparing to ship next-generation  HBM4 memory  to  NVIDIA  has stirred concerns about competitive pressure on  Micron Technology . But for investors, this looks  more like a headline risk than a thesis break . What’s the News? (In Plain Terms) Samsung is reportedly  ready to start producing HBM4 chips  as early as next month Initial shipments to Nvidia could begin soon HBM4 is the  next upgrade cycle  after today’s HBM3/3E used in AI accelerators This confirms that  Samsung is back in the HBM race  after lagging SK Hynix and Micron earlier in the AI cycle. Does This Hurt Micron? Short Answer: Not Much (Yet) 1.  HBM Is Supply-Constrained, Not Demand-Constrained AI chipmakers (Nvidia, AMD, custom silicon players) are buying  every HBM chip they can secure . This is not a “winner takes all” market — it’s a  “everyone sells out” market . Even if Samsung qualif...
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Paradigm REIT 4QFY2025: Stable Income, High Payout, Balance Sheet Headroom

Paradigm Real Estate Investment Trust  delivered a  steady 4QFY2025 performance , with net property income (NPI) edging higher on firmer rental income and lower operating costs, while maintaining a  near-full distribution payout . Key Financial Highlights (4QFY2025) Revenue:  RM60.85m ( +4.4% QoQ ) NPI:  RM41.72m ( +1.8% QoQ ) Lifted by  higher rental income  and  electricity cost savings  from bulk tariff incentives Distribution per unit (DPU):   4.10 sen Total distribution:  RM65.6m Payout ratio:  99.3% of distributable income Annualised yield:  ~ 4.1% , based on unit price of 99.5 sen As a newly listed REIT (June 2025), year-on-year comparison is not yet meaningful. Full-Year Snapshot (FY2025) Revenue:  RM132.29m NPI:  RM91.97m Total assets:  RM2.6bn Investment properties:  RM2.5bn NAV:  RM1.05 per unit Portfolio & Strategy Takeaways Management struck a  cautiously optimistic  tone...

US Morning Brief | Washington Backs Rare Earths as Shutdown Risks Spike, Fed Stays on Hold

Quick Summary US markets head into a volatile week as  Washington steps up strategic investment in critical minerals , while  government shutdown risks surge  and the  Federal Reserve signals a policy pause . Futures softened ahead of major earnings and macro catalysts. What Matters This Morning Strategic Shift: US Backs Rare Earth Supply Chain The US government plans to invest  US$1.6 billion for a 10% equity stake in  USA Rare Earth , alongside  US$1.3 billion in debt financing . The funding supports a  Texas rare earth mine and an Oklahoma magnet facility , aiming to cut reliance on foreign — particularly Chinese — supply chains. Key point:   This marks a rare, direct equity investment by Washington into critical minerals , underscoring national security priorities. Shutdown Risk Jumps Sharply Prediction markets now price  ~80% odds of a US government shutdown by Jan 31 , after Senate Democrats threatened to block a  US$1.2 trill...