Analyst Articles

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]

We have written a 22-page Industry Report on “Roll-Up Strategies in the Canadian ICT Industry; Your Guide to Understanding and Investing in M&A-Focused Public Companies”. In this report, we provide a brief overview of the ICT industry and 11 companies in Canada that are executing an M&A roll-up strategy as part of their core business strategy. The report also highlights Ciscom Corp. (CSE: CISC), Canadian-based holding company that executes a M&A roll-up strategy focused on solutions and related services in the ICT industry. [more]

We have written a 39-page Industry Report on “Scandium – A Metal for a Green Future; Your Guide to Understanding and Investing in Scandium Companies”. The report covers various aspects of the scandium industry including Supply, Demand, Pricing, Uses for Scandium, and includes an overview of 17 scandium mining companies, as well as highlights Imperial Mining Group (TSXV: IPG), a PEA-stage company, with a high-grade scandium project in Quebec, Canada. [more]

In an interconnected global economy, geopolitical events can send ripples across markets, affecting investment strategies and outcomes. From the Ukraine-Russia conflict to sudden escalations in Israel, investors find themselves navigating an ever-evolving landscape. This article covers recent events, with a spotlight on Israel-based businesses. [more]

After recently listing, Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ: ARM) is struggling to find footing in a declining market and sentiments that the semiconductor stocks are overvalued. [more]

Playtika announced an agreement to acquire Innplay Labs, an Israel-based mobile gaming studio for up to US$300 million after recently acquiring the Youda Games portfolio from Azerion Group. However, the company’s Q2 decline in revenue and guidance could highlight a challenging mobile gaming environment. [more]

In this short video, Christopher P. Thompson of eResearch talks about DCM and eResearch’s 14-page Equity Research Report that covers an in-depth analysis of DCM, its acquisition of Moore Canada Corp. , and a detailed overview of DCM’s Q2/2023 financial results. [more]