After a string of multi-GW contracts and capex announcements, the attractiveness of cloud AI returns remains a hot question amongst investors. In this report, we build a simple framework to answer that question. We estimate Cloud AI returns from CSP disclosures and what we know about large real-world contracts, and benchmark them against what we know about the economics of traditional cloud.
We refresh our ING Benelux Favourites list. We apply a fundamental bottom up approach in which we select stocks which provide the best upside within our Benelux coverage universe and these stocks need clear catalysts. Additions/deletions: We add the following names to the ING Benelux Favourites list: Ageas: Ageas has done multiple deals; its most recent purchase of the 25% stake BNP Paribas had in its Belgian ops, is an accretive deal and we believe makes the Belgian operations ready for a pot...
Last week, we published our updated view on semicap, assessing the implications for WFE, of AI spending reaching $2-3tn in 2030. For the updated associated view on each semicap name, summarized in a single slide, follow the link below.
Applied Materials to Report Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Results on Feb. 12, 2026 SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that it will hold its fiscal first quarter 2026 earnings conference call on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT. The call will be webcast live at: . A replay will be available on the same day beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT. About Applied MaterialsApplied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT) is the leader in materials engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semi...
ASM's 4Q25 order intake beat has transformed the 3Q25 disappointment into just a one-off timing hiccup within a very strong long-term growth path. TSMC's FY26 capex beat underlines that AI strength and ongoing technology transitions are key tailwinds for ASM. We expect the company to significantly outgrow its peers. We meaningfully increase our estimates, up our DCF-based target price to €900 per share (from €700) and reiterate our BUY. ASM remains on the ING Benelux Favourites list.
ASM pre-announces Q4 bookings and revenue ahead of expectations Almere, The NetherlandsJanuary 19, 2026, 8:00 a.m. CET ASM International N.V. (Euronext Amsterdam: ASM) today announces, based on preliminary figures, Q4 bookings of approximately €800 million, well above the prior indication, and Q4 revenue of €698 million, which also exceeded the previously guided range of €630-660 million. Order intake in Q4 2025 rose to approximately €800 million, well above the indication provided with the Q3 2025 results that bookings would be at a level slightly above the €637 million recorded in Q3...
The last earnings season provided tangible indications that both 2026 and 2027 will be very strong growth years for AI infrastructure, a view confirmed by TSMC yesterday. Please see the link for the implications and our updated view on semicap vendors.
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