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AI Value Chain Bottlenecks: Mapping Pricing Power and Investment Opportunity (Pt.1)

AI Value Chain Bottlenecks: Mapping Pricing Power and Investment Opportunity (Pt.1)

AI bottlenecks flow like a canal system of shifting dams — energy partially eased by natural gas and Bitcoin miner conversions, but pricing power now migrates downstream to data centers and optical interconnects, with a tailored Rule of X framework surfacing the winners.

36 min read 02 Apr 2026

Note: Supermicro - Improving Fundamentals But Worsening Delisting Risks

13 min read 17 Nov 2024

Note: Supermicro - Improving Fundamentals But Worsening Delisting Risks

Summary * Supermicro (SMCI) faces severe accounting issues, potential SEC lawsuits, and delisting risks, yet its business fundamentals and market leadership in AI data centers remain strong. * SMCI's innovative Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) technology and high-density GPU racks position it as a leader in AI training clusters, exemplified

Supermicro (Pt.1) - Understanding SMCI's Differentiation Vs. DELL & ODMs

24 min read 02 Oct 2024

Supermicro (Pt.1) - Understanding SMCI's Differentiation Vs. DELL & ODMs

Summary * This is a three-part report on Supermicro. Part 1 discusses its differentiation vs. OEMs and ODMs. Part 2 will cover the vendor's influence on SysMoore. Part 3 will discuss the current fraud allegations. * Super Micro Computer (SMCI) has seen explosive growth due to its strategic partnerships,