Smartkarma Daily Briefs

• The speaker reflects on the excitement and nervousness of facing a new platform shift in technology and the need for continual innovation
• They consider the broader economic impact of technological advancements, like AI, and the potential for breakthroughs in various industries
• The decision to partner with OpenAI was driven by Microsoft’s history of seeking out ambitious technology innovators to collaborate with, even when the outcome is uncertain.

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• Broadcom reported consolidated net revenue of $12 billion, a 34% increase year-on-year, with semiconductor solutions contributing $7.4 billion, up 4% from the previous year.
• Infrastructure software revenue saw a significant increase of 153% year-on-year, totaling $4.6 billion.
• These improvements are due in part to the contribution from VMware, which has resulted in a sequential jump in revenue by 132%.

• CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc., a leader in the cybersecurity sector, reported an impressive fourth quarter and fiscal year for 2024 during its latest earnings conference call.
• The call highlighted several positive aspects of the company’s performance such as a record net new Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) of $282 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 27%.
• Furthermore, the company achieved a record operating margin of 25%, an improvement of 10 percentage points when compared to the previous year.

• US commercial crude oil inventory build-up slows while refined products’ withdrawal accelerates.
• OPEC+ members announced the extension of their voluntary supply cut of 2.2 million barrels per day to end of June (from end of March as previously announced).
• US refinery utilisation rates show signs of a speedy recovery, rises for the second consecutive week and jumps to 84.9%.

• MongoDB reported robust Q4 results, with revenues reaching $458 million, marking a 27% YoY increase and exceeding the high end of the company’s guidance.
• MongoDB’s Atlas product line grew by 34% YoY, accounting for 68% of the company’s total revenue.
• The company also reported a healthy business quarter, owing much of this success to acquiring new workloads from existing Atlas customers.

• DocuSign demonstrated solid progress across its three strategic pillars in Q4 and the full fiscal year 2024, which include accelerating product innovation, improving omnichannel go-to-market initiatives, and strengthening operational and financial efficiency.
• Total Q4 revenue reached $712 million, up 8% YoY, with a full-year revenue of $2.8 billion, up 10% YoY. Both exceeded company expectations.
• Also, Q4 non GAAP operating margin increased to 25%, a slight rise from the prior year.

• There has been a renewed wave of optimism towards web3 in light of recent events, including the approval of the long-awaited spot Bitcoin ETF; and the surge in market activity in the early months of 2024.
• On the regulatory front, we have seen the conclusion of several high-profile court cases and lawsuits, including some of the charges involving Ripple and Binance.
• Beyond the results of the rulings (which many argue are in favour/support of web3), the resolution of these cases in itself has provided greater clarity and stability to the ecosystem.

• Ed Wachenheim, founder of Greenhaven Capital, discusses his experience in the homebuilding industry since the 1980s
• Ed shares insights on the evolution of the homebuilding business model and his investment approach
• Early investment in US Home led to a deep dive into the industry, identifying growth opportunities and the impact of market crises.

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• In the fourth quarter of 2023, Burlington Stores reported their total sales growth to be 9% which exceeded their initial guidance projections of 5% to 7%.
• This was a result of better than expected comparative store sales, which increased by 2% against a guidance of “-2% to flat.” Contributing to this growth was the strong response of lower income customers, often referred to as “need a deal shoppers”, who favoured Burlington’s opening price points.
• Furthermore, the company managed to tap into a slightly higher income consumer base, the trade-down shoppers, who showed positive responses to the recognizable brands offered in Burlington’s merchandise mix.

• Cadence Design Systems, Inc. has achieved revenue growth, high profit margins, and a large customer base in the industry
• Their focus on computational software for semiconductor and systems design has established them as a key player
• Cadence provides tools that optimize performance, minimize power consumption, and shorten time to market, making them a crucial partner for semiconductor and systems companies

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