Investment ThesisOn the recent investor day, Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) reaffirmed its long-term goal to sell 20 million vehicles annually, which justifiably many analysts still question. Moreover, the ability of Tesla to scale should result in stronger long-term free cashflow generation, which was my key lesson learned from the event. Therefore, with a stronger FCF and less debt, we might see the initiation of a share repurchase program.Close to the 2022 year-end, we opened a long position for TSLA in the model portfolio, handsomely returning nearly 64% in two months. Even though it might be a good trimming point, TSLA has more upside. I maintain the long position for the short term, as several catalysts, such as a repurchase program announcement, a margin expansion, or a delivery vol

SummaryEV leaders NIO Inc. and Tesla, Inc. are concentrating on product portfolios and operational efficiencies to drive long-term success and edge out EV competition.Tesla's investor day unveiled a next-generation platform to cut costs and support various vehicle types for an annual production of 20 million units with improved operator density and simplified manufacturing.NIO gears up for H1 2023 with five new models, while soft gross margin challenges persist due to rising operating expenses and promotional activities.Tesla's buy rating is reaffirmed on substantial operational efficiencies through its Next-Gen Platform and positive delivery outlook.Since the start of 2023, NIO has been down 5.5%, and its suppressed valuation and positive outlook offer a more attractive risk/reward profil

SummaryTencent eyes AI investment, and Baidu expects an online ad rebound with AI-powered chatbots and cloud services.Tencent sees AI as a growth multiplier, with recent industry breakthroughs enhancing product innovation and expanding into new opportunities. Splitting up the company may lead to greater efficiencies.Baidu expects a rebound in online advertising with AI-powered chatbots and cloud services. ERNIE Bot has the potential to reshape information presentation and enhance monetization opportunities for advertisers.TCEHY earns a strong buy rating as it sets up for a positive P/E multiple rerating in the near future, while BIDU earns a buy rating in light of a continuing recovery in the second half of 2023.da-kuk/E+ via Getty ImagesInvestment ThesisChina's tech giants are bettin

Investment ThesisBlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB) is enduring cyclic adversities in its financial performance and market valuations. As a result of a negative forecast for the fiscal fourth-quarter performance, BB shares plunged13%. However, its long-term fundamentals suggest anupside potential over the coming years.Indeed, the cybersecurity business is having a terrible year, exposing the firm's challenges, while the auto segment remains the growth catalyst for BlackBerry's business. Nevertheless, the pullback has created an attractive entry point, and BB is a speculative buy for the short term.BlackBerry's Financial Performance & OutlookBlackBerry's revenue isexpected to declineby around 16% in the fiscal year 2023 compared to theprevious year, based on a preliminary

Investment ThesisLast week, bank shares significantly dropped when SVB Financial Group (SIVB) announced they must take several "strategic initiatives". As a result, SVB is one of the first banks since the financial crisis of 2008 that has actually experienced a liquidity shortage, forcing it to reorganize the balance sheet and recognize losses on its securities portfolios aside from crypto-related meltdowns.Unless you have a crystal ball, it is impossible to predict when these risks will materialize and the extent of the impact. Investors are now worried that other banks might experience problems similar to those at SVB, causing a contagion effect. Following the global financial crisis, larger banks' regulations have been much tighter, and banks must undergo annual stress tests to dem

· Despite the semiconductor headwinds, AMD's acquisitions of Xilinx and Pensando can lead to best-in-class growth, offsetting the projected weakness in gaming over the next year. · AMD remains on track on its new product roadmap, and the upcoming 4nm-based Zen 5 launch in 2024 targets more performance gains with further optimization for AI workloads. · AMD is improving its competitiveness across CPU and GPU products with Ryzen, EPYC, and Radeon Vega platforms, expanding its market share. · Despite the worsening macroeconomic environment and the escalating US-China tensions, AMD is a strong buy at current levels. Investment ThesisAdvanced Micro Devices, Inc. $AMD(AMD)$ , it's a stock I always avoided due to the hype and overvaluatio

Launching on October 20th, Intel's 13th-gen "Raptor Lake" CPU line-up enhances the company's competitiveness in the market. Intel's enhanced competitive position in cloud computing increases the likelihood of raising its average selling prices without significant share loss. The recent $30 billion joint investment partnership supports the company's "smart capital" strategy. While I don't expect any big jump for INTC in the near term, the current environment offers an excellent opportunity for patient long-term investors to accumulate shares. Investment ThesisIt is hard to stomach a value investment such as Intel$Intel(INTC)$ that keeps falling to all-time lows; the big question is, where does it end? The company's stock has crashed, underperf

META's growth stays challenging as advertising budgets shrink amidst a slowing economy. Lower monetization of Reels to weigh on the company's profitability in the near term. The company's paid features could become significant revenue contributors in the long term. Apple's advertising platform's competition poses a high risk to META's ad revenues. META at current levels offers a fair margin of safety which will prove fruitful over the next 1-2 years. Investment ThesisMeta Platforms, Inc.$Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ has been going through a brutal sell-off since the start of the year, and the never-ending challenges will likely move the stock sideways for the foreseeable future. Undoubtedly, the cyclical nature of the advertising business will weig

On a short-term view (1-2 years), the housing market is still undergoing a reset that should persist throughout 2023; however, a crash scenario is remote. Inevitably, high mortgage rates, supply chain constraints, and falling affordability ultimately drive home prices down. Nevertheless, housing demand is high, and accounting for the historically low house inventory levels that cause a significant demand and supply imbalance, the long-term housing outlook is bright. Favorable demographic trends include an influx of first-time homeowners which will deter a significant correction in housing prices. Lennar Corp has solid incentives and pricing structures to ride out the turbulent market environment, earning the buy rating. Research ThesisWe have analyzed the state of the housin