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April’s market rally may have fully unwound February’s and March’s sell-offs. However, with steep valuations and a mixed start to the first-quarter earnings season, some investors are rethinking their positions again. Another correction could be the market’s next major development.
The article argues that investors should not necessarily “sweat” a steep sell-off. If a pullback occurs, it could present a long-term buying opportunity, particularly for investors looking at specific names that may become more attractively priced after recent rallies.
The piece highlights that many semiconductor companies outsource most of the equipment- and labor-intensive work to contract manufacturers such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC). It notes that, despite industry efforts to reduce dependence, Counterpoint Research says TSMC alone still accounts for more than two-thirds of the global foundry business.
It also links TSMC’s outlook to demand for artificial intelligence processing chips, stating that as long as that demand remains strong, TSMC should continue to benefit. The article further points to the stock’s performance, saying the ticker has shown consistent bullish progress since late 2022, when the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT helped kick off an AI hardware race.
Roku is described as potentially overlooked and misunderstood. The article emphasizes that Roku’s results are tied to the streaming business, and that the company also operates its own streaming channel.
It argues Roku can benefit regardless of which streaming services gain or lose favor, citing last quarter’s performance: Roku’s Q1 revenue rose 22% year over year, and gross profit improved by 27%.
The article suggests Arm Holdings could be a candidate for investors if a marketwide sell-off reduces some of its recent gains. It references a 70% run-up from Arm’s mid-March low and notes that the stock has already pulled back from its April 24 peak, but remains priced at more than 100 times this year’s projected profit of about $1.80 per share.
It also points to recent major agreements, including deals with Meta Platforms and OpenAI, noting that these are not yet reflected in top-line results. The article adds that Arm has ongoing agreements with Amazon, Alphabet’s Google, and others, and suggests that its reportable business growth is still developing—while advising patient investors to wait for a better entry price.
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