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NVIDIA: The AI Empire Strikes Back (While Competitors Plot Their Revenge)

NVIDIA continues to dominate the AI revolution with the subtlety of a sledgehammer, posting Q1 FY2026 revenue of $44.1 billion (+69% YoY) while maintaining gross margins that would make luxury handbag companies jealous at 61%. But at $158 vs. our $140 fair value target, the market is pricing in perfection while AMD's MI300 series and hyperscaler custom chips make this game more competitive than ever. Meanwhile, Broadcom quietly captures 20% of AI infrastructure spend as the unsung kingmaker.

Apple’s (AAPL) Tariff Threat: Supplier Risks and Investor Strategies

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a proposed 25% tariff specifically targeting Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), applied to all iPhones sold in the U.S. not manufactured domestically. This tariff significantly elevates risks for Apple’s global supply chain and its supplier network, potentially impacting profitability, pricing, and strategic production decisions.