Articles by Lorimer Wilson

AMD’s MI300 series, blending CPU, GPU, and memory, is poised to challenge Nvidia’s dominance in the AI accelerator market. AMD’s MI300 series of accelerators, introduces two distinct models to cater to diverse market needs and specifically targeting the AI and large language model (LLM) market. [more]

Nvidia’s stock surge underscores the AI chip industry’s evolution, with a pivot towards specialized AI applications. This shift highlights the importance of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software in developing custom AI chips. As the EDA market anticipates robust growth, companies like Synopsys and Cadence emerge as key players. Investors are eyeing valuation metrics closely, as these tools become critical in assessing the burgeoning sector’s financial health and growth potential. [more]

NVIDIA has cemented its status as a leader in AI technology, with a 208% YTD stock price increase and a market cap surpassing $1 trillion. Its innovative CPUs and GPUs has positioned it at the forefront of AI chip design, evidenced by its quantum computing advancements and the cuQuantum toolkit. However, the Company’s success story is shadowed by the historical volatility of market leaders and looming competition. With a forward PE ratio of 45.4 and an EV/EBITDA of 38.2, NVIDIA’s valuation metrics reflect a market betting heavily on its continued dominance in AI, despite the inherent risks of overvaluation and aggressive competition. [more]

The size of the market for treatable mental health disorders is currently $300 billion in the U.S. and is expected to grow over the next five years. An opportunity exists for clinical-stage companies to commercialize their operations with alternative treatment methods to fill this need. The following article describes the commercialization developments, market capitalizations, and price performances of 6 companies in the industry. [more]

ESG investing is not just about aligning your financial goals with your values. Studies show that ESG investing can reduce volatility and improve returns. This article highlights the performance of the 10 ETFs with the highest ESG scores over 3 time periods this year. [more]

Despite all the hype regarding plant-based grocery and fast foods, there are very few publicly trading pure-play companies in the sector. The article highlights 5 pure-play food companies. [more]

The largest Canadian Licensed Producers (LP), as tracked in the Canadian Pure-play LP Pot Stock Index, is down by 15.6% in May. [more]

The Atlantic (aka Appalachian) Gold Belt stretches from South Carolina to the island province of Newfoundland on the eastern coast of Canada and consists of 38 publicly listed gold exploration and mining companies. This article provides the YTD stock performances of the 4 companies already in production there. [more]