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Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

Zero One

Founded in 2015, Zero One produces independent investment research and provides corporate finance advisory services with a focus on both listed and private technology companies. Founder Vincent Fernando has over 20 years of experience in US and Asia capital markets.

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ASUS beat 1Q25 expectations, but flagged tariff risks and a potential PC demand slowdown in 2H25 as consumers front-load purchases ahead of pricing uncertainty.</li>
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PC segment growth outperformed the market, led by &gt;30% YoY gains in commercial PCs and strong momentum in AI-capable and gaming systems.</li>
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On-Device AI execution is emerging as the next PC evolution; Asus is preparing for this shift with GX10 edge devices and deeper integration of AI across product lines.</li>
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ASUS beat 1Q25 expectations, but flagged tariff risks and a potential PC demand slowdown in 2H25 as consumers front-load purchases ahead of pricing uncertainty.

PC segment growth outperformed the market, led by &gt;30% YoY gains in commercial PCs and strong momentum in AI-capable and gaming systems.

On-Device AI execution is emerging as the next PC evolution; Asus is preparing for this shift with GX10 edge devices and deeper integration of AI across product lines.


PC Monitor: Asus Results Warn of Coming Slowdown; PCs' Next Edge AI Shift

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TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing)

<ul><li>DeepSeek is a significant factor driving global chip demand with implications for various industries including automotive.</li><li>Tesla and Tata are in talks regarding the sourcing of EV components, highlighting the growing importance of electric vehicles in the market.</li><li>Tim Cook's visit to China to discuss collaboration with DeepSeek signals potential advancements in the supply chain and technology sectors.</li></ul>

DeepSeek is a significant factor driving global chip demand with implications for various industries including automotive.Tesla and Tata are in talks regarding the sourcing of EV components, highlighting the growing importance of electric vehicles in the market.Tim Cook's visit to China to discuss collaboration with DeepSeek signals potential advancements in the supply chain and technology sectors.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (25-Mar-2025): DeepSeek impacts chip demand globally.

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<li>Growing Signs That ARM-Based Chips Are Set to Disrupt the PC Market</li>
<li>Qualcomm’s Earnings Call Insights -- Snapdragon’s ARM-Based Push into PCs Successfully Taking Significant Market Share</li>
<li>Mediatek Earnings Call Highlights -- Reiterates ARM-Based Entry into PC Market with AI Supercomputer CPU in Collaboration with NVIDIA</li>
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Growing Signs That ARM-Based Chips Are Set to Disrupt the PC Market
Qualcomm’s Earnings Call Insights -- Snapdragon’s ARM-Based Push into PCs Successfully Taking Significant Market Share
Mediatek Earnings Call Highlights -- Reiterates ARM-Based Entry into PC Market with AI Supercomputer CPU in Collaboration with NVIDIA


PC Monitor: Latest Qualcomm & Mediatek Results Show ARM-Based Chips Disrupting the PC Market

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<li>Recent U.S. Market Weakness Appears to Have Been More Focused on Falling Sentiment for Server Businesses, Not PCs</li>
<li>CES 2025 Showed Qualcomm Chips Gaining Momentum in PCs, While AMD Continued Aggressive Competition -- Intel Under Pressure</li>
<li>PC Maker Universe to Experience Decent Revenue Growth in 2025E -- Structural Long Asustek &amp; Dell</li>
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Recent U.S. Market Weakness Appears to Have Been More Focused on Falling Sentiment for Server Businesses, Not PCs
CES 2025 Showed Qualcomm Chips Gaining Momentum in PCs, While AMD Continued Aggressive Competition -- Intel Under Pressure
PC Maker Universe to Experience Decent Revenue Growth in 2025E -- Structural Long Asustek &amp; Dell


PC Monitor: Snapdragon’s Surge, AMD’s Gains, Intel’s Test; Long Asus & Dell

<ul><li>HTC and VIA are focusing on niche markets and expanding technological capabilities to stay relevant, while Japanese toolmakers turn to AI amid China market uncertainty.</li><li>Nvidia CEO highlights strategic partnership with China's robotics unicorns, as Acer expands into lifestyle products with Acerpure line.</li><li>Singapore and Malaysia remain optimistic despite US AI chip restrictions, while India's local EMS and semiconductor industries show growth in the technology sector.</li></ul>

HTC and VIA are focusing on niche markets and expanding technological capabilities to stay relevant, while Japanese toolmakers turn to AI amid China market uncertainty.Nvidia CEO highlights strategic partnership with China's robotics unicorns, as Acer expands into lifestyle products with Acerpure line.Singapore and Malaysia remain optimistic despite US AI chip restrictions, while India's local EMS and semiconductor industries show growth in the technology sector.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (25-Jan-2025): HTC and VIA's future?

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Acer Inc. manufactures and distributes semiconductor products, personal computers, computer peripherals, multimedia products, and computer software. The Company also provides maintenance and repair services to customers.  In addition, Acer Inc. operates real estate business. The Company markets its products under the Acer brand name.

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PC Monitor: Asus Results Warn of Coming Slowdown; PCs' Next Edge AI Shift

ASUS surpasses 1Q25 expectations, warns of tariff risks and possible PC demand dip in 2H25 due to pricing uncertainty. PC segment growth strong,...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (25-Mar-2025): DeepSeek impacts chip demand globally.

DeepSeek influencing chip demand, Tesla considering Tata for EV components, Tim Cook in China for supply chain collaboration, TSMC denies Intel...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

PC Monitor: Latest Qualcomm & Mediatek Results Show ARM-Based Chips Disrupting the PC Market

ARM-based chips, led by Qualcomm and Mediatek, are poised to disrupt the PC market with successful market share gains and collaborations with...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

PC Monitor: Snapdragon’s Surge, AMD’s Gains, Intel’s Test; Long Asus & Dell

Recent market weakness in the U.S. is centered on server businesses, not PCs. Qualcomm chips gaining traction in PCs at CES 2025, while AMD...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (25-Jan-2025): HTC and VIA's future?

HTC, VIA, and Asian tech companies are expanding into niche markets and embracing new technologies to remain competitive, while Samsung faces...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

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PC Monitor: Asus Results Warn of Coming Slowdown; PCs' Next Edge AI Shift

​ASUS surpasses 1Q25 expectations, warns of tariff risks and possible PC demand dip in 2H25 due to pricing uncertainty. PC segment growth strong,...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (25-Mar-2025): DeepSeek impacts chip demand globally.

DeepSeek influencing chip demand, Tesla considering Tata for EV components, Tim Cook in China for supply chain collaboration, TSMC denies Intel...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

PC Monitor: Latest Qualcomm & Mediatek Results Show ARM-Based Chips Disrupting the PC Market

​ARM-based chips, led by Qualcomm and Mediatek, are poised to disrupt the PC market with successful market share gains and collaborations with...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

PC Monitor: Snapdragon’s Surge, AMD’s Gains, Intel’s Test; Long Asus & Dell

​Recent market weakness in the U.S. is centered on server businesses, not PCs. Qualcomm chips gaining traction in PCs at CES 2025, while AMD...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (25-Jan-2025): HTC and VIA's future?

HTC, VIA, and Asian tech companies are expanding into niche markets and embracing new technologies to remain competitive, while Samsung faces...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

ASUS surpasses 1Q25 expectations, warns of tariff risks and possible PC demand dip in 2H25 due to pricing uncertainty. PC segment growth strong,...

ARM-based chips, led by Qualcomm and Mediatek, are poised to disrupt the PC market with successful market share gains and collaborations with...

Recent market weakness in the U.S. is centered on server businesses, not PCs. Qualcomm chips gaining traction in PCs at CES 2025, while AMD...