Tom Lee: "We are Close to the Bottom"

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The analysis focuses on the AI semiconductor sector, highlighting recent sell-offs in the SOX index by over 11% in 8 days, wiping out $2 trillion in value, a streak not seen since October 2008. Despite credit worries, the underlying fundamentals are presented as healthy. CoreWeave, a borrower, faces significant debt and obligations ($50BN+), with a 60%+ chance of default over 5 years, leading to a high bond yield of 16%+. The risk for lenders is substantial, with a credit default swap price of 1,000+ basis points. The analysis points to strong demand for AI chips from major tech companies like Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and Google, with NVIDIA's data center business generating $89BN in revenue last quarter, more than double a year ago, and forecasting a 70% growth for FY2028. TSMC and ASML are also highlighted, with TSMC's CEO indicating strong demand for their machines from major players. NVIDIA's massive spending ($2BN into Lumentum) and projected revenue growth suggest continued strength. Tom Lee's analysis points to AI infrastructure as a key theme, with AI companies' demand for computing power outstripping supply, suggesting that companies enabling this infrastructure are well-positioned.

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