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Recapping the Week

I just got back from the outlets, at the behest of Mrs. Fly, who attempts to bankrupt House Fly every single Christmas for as long as I can remember. We have purchased superfluous and gratuitous gifts for all, at the same time picking stuff up for Mrs. Fly as well. As a younger man I […]

Research Notes on AI

After the close $AVGO posted blockbuster numbers, driven by AI datacenters and before the open $CIEN did the same, once again due to datacenter demand. Ciena on call: Guides Q1 and FY25 revenue above consensus; raises long term revenue growth forease to +8-11%  (73.23) And this from $AVGO: Broadcom beats by $0.03, reports revs in-line; guides […]

And We’re Back

I have meetings after the bell and all day tomorrow, so I wanted to chime in on today’s action. CPI came in line with expectations: no surprise there. There is a spike happening just about everywhere: natty, oil, stocks, gold, cryptos and even bond yields. This is what you call a “melt up” day. Large […]