Smartkarma Daily Briefs

• OpenAI’s growth model relies on an intricate loop of vendor financing, aggressive forward contracts, and $80B+ in projected external capital.
• Long-Dated chip commitments seem less about immediate infra demand and more about bolstering OpenAI’s fundraising optics by showcasing secured access to future capacity.
• If credit tightens or execution slips, the weakest links—OEMs and private equity firms backing infra-hungry AI startups—may snap first, with cascading effects on Nvidia, AMD, and TSMC to follow.

• Occidental’s USD 9.7 billion OxyChem divestment fast-tracks debt reduction but removes a steady earnings buffer, leaving the company more exposed to volatile oil market cycles.
• The sale strengthens Occidental’s balance sheet and strategic focus on upstream operations but sacrifices diversification, as the chemicals unit provided resilient cash flows during oil downturns.
• Executing the divestment amid a chemical sector downcycle appears poorly timed. Occidental will sell a profitable asset at a discount while crude prices remain subdued.

• Dell Technologies is undergoing a strategic transformation that could redefine its growth trajectory, as it aggressively scales its AI-optimized infrastructure portfolio.
• At the forefront of this shift is Dell’s Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG), which saw a 44% year-over-year revenue surge in Q2 FY2026, driven primarily by soaring demand for AI servers.
• The company now projects over $20 billion in AI server sales in FY2026, up from just $10 billion in FY2025, with expectations of crossing the $25 billion threshold by FY2027.

• AST SpaceMobile surged 16% to $86.42 in early trading after revealing a groundbreaking agreement with telecom giant Verizon to bring space-based cellular broadband service to U.S. customers by 2026.
• This announcement marks a significant validation for ASTS’s direct-to-smartphone satellite network, which aims to eliminate coverage gaps by connecting everyday devices to satellites without requiring any specialized equipment.
• The move positions AST SpaceMobile as a formidable challenger to Elon Musk’s Starlink in the rapidly evolving satellite telecom landscape.

• In a move that signals a sharp strategic pivot, Caterpillar has announced its intent to acquire RPMGlobal, Australia’s last publicly traded mining software company, for approximately A$1.12 billion ($728 million).
• This acquisition comes at a time when Caterpillar is riding high on strong operational performance and is transitioning toward a more service-centric, digitally driven revenue model.
• The offer of A$5 per share by Caterpillar, revealed in early September, has pushed RPMGlobal shares near their all-time highs, currently trading at A$4.75.

• Crude oil futures were under pressure again Tuesday despite an easing of tensions between the US and China, with benchmarks unable to hold early-week gains.
• Front-month Dec25 ICE Brent futures were trading at $62.53/b (2005 BST) versus Monday’s settle of $63.32/b, while Nov25 NYMEX WTI was at $58.84/b against a previous close of $59.49/b.
• Prices were again testing multi-month lows, as short-term volatility persisted amid tariffs, sanctions and OPEC+ policy.

• Equity Metals Corporation offers a compelling investment profile as a junior explorer with a high-grade flagship asset, strong financial discipline, and multiple near-term catalysts.
• The company is advancing its Silver Queen silver-gold project in British Columbia while expanding its portfolio through strategic acquisitions like the Arlington gold-copper-silver property.
• With a proven track record of resource growth, efficient capital deployment, and diversified commodity exposure, Equity Metals is well-positioned to deliver shareholder value in a rising metals market.

• NewGenIVF (NIVF) provides Assisted Reproductive Services (ARS) to couples and individuals across Asia.
• Core businesses include In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatments and surrogacy services.
• More recently, the company acquired proprietary technology and related assets to facilitate family balancing/gender selection.

• Viper Energy Partners LP is a leading mineral and royalty company with a strategic focus on the oil-rich Permian Basin, positioning it for continued growth through targeted acquisitions and organic development from its operators.
• The company operates under a capital-light business model, acquiring and managing mineral interests in oil and natural gas properties. This approach eliminates direct exposure to drilling and operating costs and risks, allowing for scalable growth and financial flexibility.
• Recent strategic acquisitions, notably the merger with Sitio Royalties, are expected to significantly enhance cash distributions, increase production, and solidify Viper’s position as a leading unconventional royalty company.

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• Asset Entities is undergoing a complete transformation through a merger with Strive Enterprises, pivoting from a niche social media management company into ‘Strive, Inc.’, a public Bitcoin Treasury Company.
• The transformation is backed by a substantial Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) expected to raise over $750 million, with potential for an additional $750 million, fundamentally altering the company’s balance sheet and strategic direction.
• While the legacy business demonstrated rapid revenue growth from a low base, it was characterized by significant net losses and cash burn, making the future success of the company entirely dependent on the execution of its new, high-risk, high-reward Bitcoin-centric strategy.

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