AppLovin: Digital Ads are AI's Most Profitable Use Case | Q3 2025 Earnings
Is the most profitable use of AI in 2025 generating videos of kittens trading stocks? Not quite. The digital advertising industry still reigns supreme as the best use of AI, and AppLovin stands out as a key player. This episode dives deep into AppLovin's recent financial performance, the SEC probe, and their exciting new ventures into e-commerce with a self-serve ads platform. We'll also cover their Q3 2025 earnings, growth rates, free cash flow, and future prospects. Plus, a sneak peek into our new Chip Stock Investor web app.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/Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formIf you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!*********************************************************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.#applovin #appstock #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 AppLovin
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Ouster (OUST) Stock Analysis: Should You Buy The Dip After Earnings?
Ouster (OUST) is a small-cap player in LIDAR, aiming for a role in AI infrastructure and Physical AI. After a pullback following its Q3 2025 earnings, we dive into the financials to see if this "prove it" stock is a buy the dip candidate.<br>We analyze the company's supply chain, key customers like Serve Robotics, and break down Ouster's progress toward its long-term financial goals for revenue growth, gross margins, and operating expenses. While Q3 showed strong revenue acceleration, a look at free cash flow and the dilutive effect of the ATM program highlights the trade-offs of investing in a high-growth small-cap business.<br>We also revisit a special valuation method we use for companies that aren't yet profitable to determine what Ouster would be trading at if it hit a 20% free cash flow margin. Tune in for our full analysis of Ouster's stock performance and outlook.<br>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>Chapters:00:00 Ouster's Supply Chain: Fabless Model & Key Partners (Benchmark, Fabrinet, Amazon)02:00 Amazon Warrants & Customer Relationships (Serve Robotics)03:00 Ouster's Long-Term Business Goals03:50 Revenue Growth: Hitting the 30-50% Target05:00 Gross Margins: Beating the 35-40% Goal05:30 Operating Expenses: Above Q3 '23 Levels due to R&D07:00 Free Cash Flow & Balance Sheet Concerns07:30 ATM Program & Share Dilution09:00 Ouster's Valuation: The 20% Free Cash Flow Margin Scenario11:00 The Small Bets Basket: Why Ouster is a "Prove It" Stock12:00 Our Final Thoughts on Ouster Stock<br>Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-form<br>If you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!<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> #ouster #ouststock #lidar #smallcapstocks #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks <br>Nick and Kasey own shares of Ouster
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AMD Q3 2025 -- Do OpenAI and Oracle Deals Warrant A Buy Now?
While all the focus is on the massive AI Data Center deals with OpenAI and Oracle, which could generate over $100 billion in revenue over ther course of 3 years , the near-term profit story is all about CPUs, PC/laptop stabilization, and EPYC. The shift to maximizing revenue growth—even with a potential 10% share dilution from the OpenAI equity award —is a big change for AMD investors. <br>Chip Stock Investor breaks down the numbers, the massive GPU/MI400 series deployment risk , the surprising profit centers in Q3, and an updated Reverse DCF valuation. <br>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>Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-form<br>Chapters:0:00:00 Intro: The AMD AI Pivot and Q3 Earnings 0:00:58 Data Center Segment: CPU is the Biggest Profit Driver 0:01:54 CEO Lisa Su: Epyc CPU Revenue Triples YoY in Q30:03:36 The Big Shift: Share Dilution for OpenAI & MI400 GPU 0:05:32 Client & Gaming Segments Fixing Profit Margins 0:06:21 The MI400 Inflection Point and $100 Billion Revenue Potential 0:08:26 Updated Reverse DCF Valuation for AMD Stock 0:10:48 Our Final Take<br>If you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!<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>#amd #amdstock #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks <br>Nick and Kasey own shares of AMD
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The Real Reason ServiceNow & Netflix Are Splitting Stock (It's Not What You Think)
ServiceNow and Netflix are splitting their stock in late 2025! In this video, we break down ServiceNow's 5-for-1 split (happening in December) and Netflix's 10-for-1 split (in November).<br>We dive into the key reasons why high-growth companies like these, which have seen awesome revenue growth, choose to split their stock, including the often-overlooked motivation of managing employee stock awards and incentives.<br>Is a stock split a sign of a coming stock price increase? Historically, stocks tend to do well immediately after a split, but we explain why the real long-term focus should be on Free Cash Flow per Share and continued growth. <br>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>Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-form<br>Chapters:0:00:00 - Netflix & ServiceNow Stock Splits0:01:30 - ServiceNow's 5-for-1 Split Details0:01:57 - What ServiceNow Does (Workflow Automation, AI, Nvidia Relationship)0:03:55 - The Primary Reason for the ServiceNow Stock Split (Employee Compensation)0:05:30 - Netflix's 10-for-1 Split Details and Key Drivers (Global Expansion, Ad Tiers)0:06:40 - Stock Split Explained: Why More Shares Doesn't Equal More Value0:08:45 - The REAL Reason Split Stocks Often Keep Rising0:09:40 - What Long-Term Investors Should ACTUALLY Focus On <br>If you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!<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> #netflix #servicenow #nowstock #nflxstock #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks <br>Nick and Kasey own shares of Netflix and Servicenow
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NVIDIA's $1B Investment in Nokia: AI's Expansion Beyond the Data Center and the Dawn of 6G
NVIDIA is investing $1 billion in Nokia to accelerate AI Radio Access Network (RAN) and research for 6G communications. This deal is an example of AI expanding beyond centralized data centers and into real-world applications like telecom infrastructure. We explore how this investment gives NVIDIA a strategic position in the future 6G network supply chain.<br>We also discuss the differences between 5G and 6G, including a potential 100x increase in data transfer speed, aiming for near-zero latency, and increased capacity. This next generation of communication is primarily geared toward commercial and industrial use cases, such as real-time digital twins and advanced robotics, rather than standard consumer applications. We also briefly look at Nokia's supply chain dynamics and financial trends.<br>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>Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-form<br>If you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!<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>#nvidia #nokia #GTC #6G #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks <br>Nick and Kasey own shares of Nvidia
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.
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