Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tracking developments across tech supply chains

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>South Korean battery makers stand to benefit from Tesla's production issues with 46800 cells, boosting profitability in May 2024.</li><li>STMicro and Panasonic Cycle Tech team up to introduce AI technology in e-bikes, making safety enhancements more affordable and accessible.</li><li>Axelera AI secures US$68 million for global expansion in AI, recognizing computing as the new currency and focusing on growth in the tech industry.</li></ul>

South Korean battery makers stand to benefit from Tesla's production issues with 46800 cells, boosting profitability in May 2024.STMicro and Panasonic Cycle Tech team up to introduce AI technology in e-bikes, making safety enhancements more affordable and accessible.Axelera AI secures US$68 million for global expansion in AI, recognizing computing as the new currency and focusing on growth in the tech industry.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (29-Jun-2024): Notebook shipment update May 2024

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

CMB International

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>We reiterate our positive view on AI server and AI PC/Phone supply chain, as highlighted in our 2024 sector outlook.</li><li>In particular, we see AI server order /backlog/pipeline from major server ODM/brands (DELL/SMCI/Lenovo/HPE) are gaining strong momentum in CY4Q23, well ahead of our expectations.</li><li>For edge AI (PC/phones), we see more product launches and strong consumer interest of AI smartphones, esp. Samsung Galaxy S24 and new products in MWC (e.g. Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi 14 Ultra). </li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p>

We reiterate our positive view on AI server and AI PC/Phone supply chain, as highlighted in our 2024 sector outlook.In particular, we see AI server order /backlog/pipeline from major server ODM/brands (DELL/SMCI/Lenovo/HPE) are gaining strong momentum in CY4Q23, well ahead of our expectations.For edge AI (PC/phones), we see more product launches and strong consumer interest of AI smartphones, esp. Samsung Galaxy S24 and new products in MWC (e.g. Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi 14 Ultra). Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

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Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

Zero One

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Independent Investment Research

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<li>Taiwan PC makers have been top performers in the market; some may worry that their rallies have become over-extended by too much AI PC excitement.</li>
<li>We believe Dell may present a Long opportunity as the Long side to a Long/Short trade whereby one Sells Acer against it. Acer rose over 50% in December.</li>
<li>Dell will report its results end-February. We would Long Dell vs. Short Acer ahead of the Dell earnings event. We see more upside surprise potential in Dell.</li>
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Taiwan PC makers have been top performers in the market; some may worry that their rallies have become over-extended by too much AI PC excitement.
We believe Dell may present a Long opportunity as the Long side to a Long/Short trade whereby one Sells Acer against it. Acer rose over 50% in December.
Dell will report its results end-February. We would Long Dell vs. Short Acer ahead of the Dell earnings event. We see more upside surprise potential in Dell.


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Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise  / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company delivered a positive result and managed an all-around beat last quarter.</li><li>HPE produced significant free cash flow while increasing its revenue, gross margin, as well as earnings per share year over year.</li><li>In this report, we have carried out a fundamental analysis of the historical financial statements of the company.</li></ul>

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company delivered a positive result and managed an all-around beat last quarter.HPE produced significant free cash flow while increasing its revenue, gross margin, as well as earnings per share year over year.In this report, we have carried out a fundamental analysis of the historical financial statements of the company.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise: Soaring Sales and the Genius Behind Intelligent Edge! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Hewlett Packard Enterprise delivered a mixed result in the recent quarter, with revenues below market expectations, but it managed to surpass the analyst consensus regarding earnings.</li><li>With the exception of Compute, they saw year-over-year revenue growth across all of their major business segments.</li><li>We give Hewlett Packard Enterprise a 'Hold' rating with a revised target price.</li></ul>

Hewlett Packard Enterprise delivered a mixed result in the recent quarter, with revenues below market expectations, but it managed to surpass the analyst consensus regarding earnings.With the exception of Compute, they saw year-over-year revenue growth across all of their major business segments.We give Hewlett Packard Enterprise a 'Hold' rating with a revised target price.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise: The Axis Security Acquisition & 3 Other Possible Catalysts For The Company’s Growth – Financial Forecasts

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company provides information technology solutions. The Company offers enterprise security, analytics and data management, applications development and testing, data center care, cloud consulting, and business process services. Hewlett Packard Enterprise serves customers worldwide.

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Tech Supply Chain Tracker (29-Jun-2024): Notebook shipment update May 2024

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In particular, we see AI server order /backlog/pipeline from major server ODM/brands (DELL/SMCI/Lenovo/HPE) are gaining strong momentum in CY4Q23

CMB International

AI PC Reality Check: PC Upgrade Cycle Ahead, But Worth a 50% 1M Acer Rally? Long Dell Vs. Short Acer

Dell will report its results end-February. We would Long Dell vs. Short Acer ahead of the Dell earnings event. We see more upside surprise...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Hewlett Packard Enterprise: Soaring Sales and the Genius Behind Intelligent Edge! - Major Drivers

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company delivered a positive result and managed an all-around beat last quarter. HPE produced significant free cash...

Baptista Research

Hewlett Packard Enterprise: The Axis Security Acquisition & 3 Other Possible Catalysts For The Company’s Growth – Financial Forecasts

Hewlett Packard Enterprise delivered a mixed result in the recent quarter, with revenues below market expectations, but it managed to surpass the...

Baptista Research

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