Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tracking developments across tech supply chains

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<li>Apple MR device facing possible upgrade to 1,500 PPI OLED display.</li>
<li>Automotive CIS tech set to advance by 2024. Taiwan offers permanent residence to address talent shortage in AI industry.</li>
<li>UK showcases compound semiconductor strength and collaboration with Taiwan. Henkel expands semiconductor focus in India for market growth.</li>
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Apple MR device facing possible upgrade to 1,500 PPI OLED display.
Automotive CIS tech set to advance by 2024. Taiwan offers permanent residence to address talent shortage in AI industry.
UK showcases compound semiconductor strength and collaboration with Taiwan. Henkel expands semiconductor focus in India for market growth.


Tech Supply Chain Tracker (26-Sep-2024): Apple MR Device Facing Possible Upgrade

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<ul><li>Dell Technologies Inc. showcased robust performance in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, driven mainly by solid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology and strong server sales (a staggering 80% jump).</li><li>The company reported revenue of $25 billion, reflecting a 9% increase year-over-year, and diluted earnings per share (EPS) also rose by 9% to $1.89.</li><li>This growth was supported by significant demand in their infrastructure solutions group, particularly from Tier 2 cloud service providers, and an increasing engagement in AI server solutions from enterprise customers.</li></ul>

Dell Technologies Inc. showcased robust performance in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, driven mainly by solid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology and strong server sales (a staggering 80% jump).The company reported revenue of $25 billion, reflecting a 9% increase year-over-year, and diluted earnings per share (EPS) also rose by 9% to $1.89.This growth was supported by significant demand in their infrastructure solutions group, particularly from Tier 2 cloud service providers, and an increasing engagement in AI server solutions from enterprise customers.

Dell Technologies & The Growing Demand For AI-Optimized Servers: Is There A Real Upside?

<ul><li>AI advancements driving demand for MLCCs, leading to growth in passive component industry and shaping future technology trends.</li><li>Super Micro Computer faces delay in annual report filing amid allegations of accounting manipulation, raising concerns in the tech market.</li><li>Industry predictions for Semicon India 2024 and updates from Intel and Sony on upgrades in car cockpits and price increase on PS5 due to rising component costs. Taiwan drone market facing potential delay due to China's dominance in crucial modules.</li></ul>

AI advancements driving demand for MLCCs, leading to growth in passive component industry and shaping future technology trends.Super Micro Computer faces delay in annual report filing amid allegations of accounting manipulation, raising concerns in the tech market.Industry predictions for Semicon India 2024 and updates from Intel and Sony on upgrades in car cockpits and price increase on PS5 due to rising component costs. Taiwan drone market facing potential delay due to China's dominance in crucial modules.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (30-Aug-2024): AI boosts MLCC demand, industry set to grow.

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Dimitris Ioannidis

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<li>Index Committee's discretion decreases the predictability of index changes. Even when a company passes all eligibility criteria and thresholds, it might still not be selected.</li>
<li>Understanding triggers for index changes, types of additions/deletions and selection patterns, narrows down the pool of candidates and increases conviction of forecasts.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dell-technologies-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32189:1" rel="noopener">Dell Technologies (DELL US)</a> is currently the main candidate to be added by transition to the S&amp;P 500 in September 2024 Quarterly Rebalance.</li>
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Index Committee's discretion decreases the predictability of index changes. Even when a company passes all eligibility criteria and thresholds, it might still not be selected.
Understanding triggers for index changes, types of additions/deletions and selection patterns, narrows down the pool of candidates and increases conviction of forecasts.

Dell Technologies (DELL US) is currently the main candidate to be added by transition to the S&amp;P 500 in September 2024 Quarterly Rebalance.


S&P 500 / S&P 1500: Deriving Forecasts & First Prediction for September

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dell-technologies-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32189:1" rel="noopener">Dell Technologies (DELL US)</a> is the main candidate for addition-transition with uncertainty arising from the 'Multiple Share Classes' criterion. Forecasted demand is ~$7bn and ~4 ADV.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/williams-sonoma-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11383:1" rel="noopener">Williams Sonoma (WSM US)</a> is one of the top candidates for addition-migration with uncertainty due to the migrations' inconsistent market cap selection pattern. Forecasted demand is $840m and ~2.6 ADV.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/american-airlines-group-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3663:1" rel="noopener">American Airlines Group (AAL US)</a> is one of the main candidates for deletion with uncertainty due to price hence ranking fluctuations until cut-off. Forecasted supply is $290m and ~0.8 ADV.</li>
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Dell Technologies (DELL US) is the main candidate for addition-transition with uncertainty arising from the 'Multiple Share Classes' criterion. Forecasted demand is ~$7bn and ~4 ADV.

Williams Sonoma (WSM US) is one of the top candidates for addition-migration with uncertainty due to the migrations' inconsistent market cap selection pattern. Forecasted demand is $840m and ~2.6 ADV.

American Airlines Group (AAL US) is one of the main candidates for deletion with uncertainty due to price hence ranking fluctuations until cut-off. Forecasted supply is $290m and ~0.8 ADV.


S&P 500 September Forecasts: Saved by the Dell?

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Tech Supply Chain Tracker (26-Sep-2024): Apple MR Device Facing Possible Upgrade

Apple MR device facing possible upgrade to 1,500 PPI OLED display. Taiwan offers permanent residence, UK shows strength in compound semiconductors,...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Dell Technologies & The Growing Demand For AI-Optimized Servers: Is There A Real Upside?

Dell Technologies Inc. showcased robust performance in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, driven mainly by solid advancements in artificial...

Baptista Research

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (30-Aug-2024): AI boosts MLCC demand, industry set to grow.

AI drives MLCC demand in passive components, Super Micro Computer delays filing due to accounting issues, Semicon India predicts semiconductor...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

S&P 500 / S&P 1500: Deriving Forecasts & First Prediction for September

S&P Index Committee's discretion reduces predictability of index changes. Identifying patterns and types of changes, narrows down the addition...

Dimitris Ioannidis

S&P 500 September Forecasts: Saved by the Dell?

Dell Technologies is the biggest candidate for inclusion in the S&P 500 with forecasted demand of ~$7bn and ~4 days of volume. Uncertainty arises...

Dimitris Ioannidis

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Tech Supply Chain Tracker (26-Sep-2024): Apple MR Device Facing Possible Upgrade

Apple MR device facing possible upgrade to 1,500 PPI OLED display. Taiwan offers permanent residence, UK shows strength in compound semiconductors,...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Dell Technologies & The Growing Demand For AI-Optimized Servers: Is There A Real Upside?

Dell Technologies Inc. showcased robust performance in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, driven mainly by solid advancements in artificial...

Baptista Research

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (30-Aug-2024): AI boosts MLCC demand, industry set to grow.

AI drives MLCC demand in passive components, Super Micro Computer delays filing due to accounting issues, Semicon India predicts semiconductor...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

S&P 500 / S&P 1500: Deriving Forecasts & First Prediction for September

S&P ​Index Committee's discretion reduces predictability of index changes. Identifying patterns and types of changes, narrows down the addition...

Dimitris Ioannidis

S&P 500 September Forecasts: Saved by the Dell?

​Dell Technologies is the biggest candidate for inclusion in the S&P 500 with forecasted demand of ~$7bn and ~4 days of volume. Uncertainty arises...

Dimitris Ioannidis

S&P Index Committee's discretion reduces predictability of index changes. Identifying patterns and types of changes, narrows down the addition...

Dell Technologies is the biggest candidate for inclusion in the S&P 500 with forecasted demand of ~$7bn and ~4 days of volume. Uncertainty arises...