Articles authored by Blake Anderson
Talking the SpaceX IPO (Continued)
I was honored to be a guest on Facts vs Feelings last week! Ryan, Sonu, and I tackled one of the hottest topics of 2026 – the SpaceX IPO. Below are some of the charts I referenced when talking about SpaceX (the company) and SPCX (the IPO)! I’ve added a couple of additional points we …
Software’s Selloff (Revisited)
Earlier this spring, I authored ‘Software’s Selloff’ detailing the price deterioration across stocks within the software industry. Analyzing data from past software selloffs hinted at some key takeaways: the selloff was ‘young’ in February (and could have taken longer to bottom), and it was deep enough that investors could have expected significant earnings deterioration. With …
Nvidia’s Results and the Agentic Shift
Nvidia investors have envy for the first time in a while. Although Nvidia stock is up +20% year to date, it’s significantly lagging other semiconductor heavyweights. Nvidia’s poor relative performance comes as a new shift in computing towards Agentic AI takes place. However, Nvidia’s results and commentary from their earnings report may remind investors that …
Surging Semiconductors
The surge in semiconductor stocks continued last week. The industry is on pace for its best year since 2009 in just the first 4+ months of 2026! Recent earnings results and commentary from leading executives in the industry signal that the growth of artificial intelligence is no longer just boosting demand for GPUs, but is …
The Fantastic Five Deliver on Earnings
Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta delivered earnings reports that largely lived up to investors’ expectations last week. Their financial results paint a clear picture: AI is driving earnings growth even amidst record spending levels. While some investors may fear we’re in a ‘build and hope’ cycle, the results and commentary of this earnings season …
Tech Priors Confirmed
Tech investors last week digested earnings reports that largely confirmed prior beliefs: semiconductors remain vibrant, while software remains challenged. Intel’s report highlighted the fundamental strength investors expected as AI agents grow. In contrast, ServiceNow’s report failed to meet expectations despite some optimistic commentary. Intel’s Agentic Outlook Shares of Intel traded to a new all-time high …
Strong Consumer Drives Bank Earnings
Bank earnings this week offered a timely reminder that the U.S. consumer remains a far more durable force than many narratives suggest. The data produced by the largest financial institutions paints a picture of accelerating growth and improving credit quality, a combination not often seen. Banks are also finding themselves increasingly tied to the AI …
Financials’ Tech Exposure Weighs on Returns
Financial stocks have gotten off to a rough start in 2026. While some are raising alarms about deteriorating credit conditions or systemic stress building beneath the surface, the sector’s recent struggles may be tied more to technology. Beneath the headline weakness, the structure and drivers of financial sector performance have evolved in ways that challenge …
Big Tech on Trial
Two separate verdicts last week challenge the protective moats Big Tech companies have long enjoyed. While the near-term financial penalties imposed are not especially burdensome, the potential long-term remedies introduce significant emerging risks to social media business models. Investors may just be waking up to the implications. Section 230 Protections Content platforms such as Meta …
Micron’s Momentum
Micron’s earnings report last week continued the key theme of AI-related companies shattering expectations. The company reported $23.9 billion in sales against their guidance of $18.7 billion. This $5.2 billion beat compared to their expectations is the largest upside surprise in the company’s history and reflects the underlying momentum the semiconductor industry is experiencing. To …