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Rubin Takes the Reins: Can Nvidia Break the Curse of Post-Earnings Slumps?

NVIDIA is set to announce its FY2027 Q2 earnings after market close on August 26. As a bellwether for AI investments, market sentiment is unusually divided. While strong results are expected, investors are wary of a post-earnings stock drop, a pattern seen for the last four consecutive quarters. The key variable this time is the market debut of the new Vera Rubin platform. Despite beating expectations consistently, NVIDIA's stock has fallen after each of its last four earnings reports. This "sell the news" trend reflects diminishing "expectation gaps," where future growth is already priced in. The immediate focus is now on the company's Q3 revenue guidance, particularly its first quantitative outlook for Rubin platform sales. The Vera Rubin platform promises a generational leap, especially in inference workloads, reportedly delivering up to 10x lower token cost compared to the previous Blackwell generation. This significant efficiency gain is seen as NVIDIA's strategic defense against growing competition from custom AI chips developed by major cloud customers. Analysts project Rubin could contribute 12% of GPU revenue in Q3, potentially rising to over 40% in Q4, driven by faster ramp-up due to infrastructure compatibility with previous systems. However, risks remain. Supply chain checks indicate potential production delays, and initial bring-up and testing cycles could impact the rollout schedule. Furthermore, rising memory and component costs pose a threat to NVIDIA's industry-leading gross margins, which are a critical metric for investors. The company's financial involvement in funding customer data centers, as seen with OpenAI, also introduces a new variable regarding future capital allocation and risk. In summary, this earnings report hinges on three main points: 1) Q3 revenue guidance, specifically the contribution from Rubin, 2) the ability to maintain gross margins near 75% amidst cost pressures, and 3) management's commentary on the demand outlook, particularly for the Chinese market. A strong Rubin outlook coupled with stable margins could break the post-earnings decline pattern. Otherwise, the "sell the news" trend might continue for a fifth quarter.

marsbit51m ago

Rubin Takes the Reins: Can Nvidia Break the Curse of Post-Earnings Slumps?

marsbit51m ago

Circle’s Two-Day Rebound Nears 17%, The Real Driver May Not Be Fundamentals

Circle's stock surged nearly 17% over two days (August 19-20), largely driven by a broader crypto market rally as Bitcoin broke $70,000 and bond yields fell, rather than significant company-specific news. While Q2 2026 results showed USDC circulation and on-chain transaction volume growing, revenue growth slowed. Over 85% of revenue still comes from interest on reserve assets, making profits vulnerable to declining interest rates. The company's long-term strategy hinges on its Arc blockchain and Circle Payments Network (CPN). Arc's public mainnet, scheduled for September 16, has backing from major institutions like BlackRock and Visa. Circle aims to diversify income through transaction, settlement, and software services via these platforms, reducing reliance on reserve interest. A long-term valuation model projects a share price of $259 by 2030, assuming successful platform commercialization and USDC growth. This contrasts with the Wall Street average 12-month target of about $101, which is based more on near-term reserve income and interest rates. The key test will be whether Arc can generate substantial, sustained commercial revenue from real asset tokenization and transactions post-launch, moving beyond announcements to tangible business metrics.

marsbitYesterday 08:16

Circle’s Two-Day Rebound Nears 17%, The Real Driver May Not Be Fundamentals

marsbitYesterday 08:16

Anthropic: AI Has Not Led to an Increase in Unemployment Rate

Anthropic's Chief Economist, Peter McCrory, argues that despite significant growth in AI adoption, it has not yet led to increased unemployment in the US. Current data shows stable unemployment rates, even in occupations highly exposed to AI automation. His analysis, based on Anthropic's research over 18 months, suggests AI is currently a "skill-biased, labor-augmenting" technology. It enhances human capabilities rather than replacing workers because every job contains tasks—like interpersonal coordination or physical interaction—that AI cannot systematically perform. Furthermore, effective use of AI requires high user expertise, and human roles in planning and judgment remain crucial, even as agents handle more delegated tasks. McCrory acknowledges three future scenarios—software, economic, and Coasean singularities—where AI could recursively improve itself or drastically lower transaction costs, potentially disrupting labor markets and organizational structures. However, he posits that "weak links," the indispensable tasks resistant to automation, will act as a buffer, preventing a collapse in labor's share of income. He predicts US unemployment will not rise significantly due to AI within the next 12 months, with key indicators being unemployment in AI-exposed jobs and the return on human expertise in agent-based workflows.

marsbitYesterday 07:26

Anthropic: AI Has Not Led to an Increase in Unemployment Rate

marsbitYesterday 07:26

Why Crypto Farms in Georgia Have Become a Subject of Dispute Over the Energy System

Former National Bank president and opposition politician Roman Gotsiridze claims cryptocurrency mining farms in Georgia are straining the national energy system while contributing almost nothing to the state budget, operating on tax and electricity tariff privileges. He states the farms consume about 6% of domestically generated electricity, or roughly 1 billion kilowatt-hours annually—equivalent to the consumption of Batumi—maintaining a constant load on the grid linked to frequent infrastructure failures. While not advocating a blanket ban, Gotsiridze argues mining should operate under general business conditions, competing and paying taxes. He alleges the largest farm is linked to Bidzina Ivanishvili's ruling party clan and benefits from unjustified preferential treatment. His core demand is an immediate ban on cryptocurrency mining in free industrial zones, removing its privileged status, as the sector consumes vast energy with minimal fiscal return for Georgia.

cryptonews.ru2 days ago 19:15

Why Crypto Farms in Georgia Have Become a Subject of Dispute Over the Energy System

cryptonews.ru2 days ago 19:15

Bitcoin Could Reach a Turning Point This Week as a Solid Bottom Forms

Bitcoin may be approaching a pivotal moment this week as a sustainable bottom forms, according to Grayscale. The asset manager noted that Bitcoin's rapid recovery from its latest bear market low, including a rally to around $79,500, could signal a turning point. Their analysis compared the current cycle's decline—roughly 50% from its peak—to historical drops of 70-80%, suggesting a potentially shallower correction. Grayscale's chart tracking Bitcoin's performance across cycles shows the current pullback is less severe than previous ones. This aligns with a VanEck report indicating that multiple "capitulation" signals were active, often associated with late-stage corrections and a transition into accumulation. Factors such as institutional ETF adoption, a broader holder base, and the absence of major leveraged lender blowups may be contributing to a more resilient market structure. Supporting the recovery, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen significant net inflows, totaling approximately $1.92 billion over five consecutive sessions. While this indicates underlying demand beyond short-covering, risks remain from macroeconomic factors like rising interest rates or profit-taking. Grayscale concluded that while a Q4 2026 downturn is still possible, this week's rally suggests a more durable bottom may be forming.

cryptonews.ru2 days ago 18:24

Bitcoin Could Reach a Turning Point This Week as a Solid Bottom Forms

cryptonews.ru2 days ago 18:24

Securitize And Neuberger Berman Bring Tokenized HINC Fund To Sui

Securitize and Neuberger Berman have launched the HINC tokenized fund, providing eligible accredited investors with tokenized access to a portfolio of high-yield credit assets. The fund is actively managed, deployed across Sui, Solana, Avalanche, and Ethereum, and represents a growing trend of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. This move highlights institutional adoption, where blockchain is used for ownership and settlement while maintaining traditional compliance structures. Sui's inclusion signals its entry into competition with more established chains for serious financial applications, moving beyond retail-focused use cases. The multi-chain deployment underscores a shift where issuers prioritize accessibility and flexibility over reliance on a single network.

bitcoinist08/21 02:06

Securitize And Neuberger Berman Bring Tokenized HINC Fund To Sui

bitcoinist08/21 02:06

Claude Starts Independently Designing New Proteins, Efficiency Surpasses Human Experts by Dozens of Times

Anthropic's Claude AI autonomously designed novel protein binders, achieving a 26.8% overall success rate (354 validated designs out of 1320) across 14 out of 15 target proteins—double to triple the industry average of 10-15%. Guided by a detailed 16k-word prompt but making all design decisions itself, Claude orchestrated existing tools like RFdiffusion and ProteinMPNN over 24-48 hours per target. Notably, it succeeded on challenging targets like TNFα (where expert teams had failed) and outperformed a public competition's results on RBX1. While promising for accelerating therapeutic discovery, Anthropic has restricted such capabilities in its public model due to dual-use concerns. The prompts, data, and all designs are publicly released.

marsbit08/19 11:40

Claude Starts Independently Designing New Proteins, Efficiency Surpasses Human Experts by Dozens of Times

marsbit08/19 11:40

FASB proposes criteria for recognizing stablecoins as cash equivalents

The U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has proposed new guidance outlining when companies can classify certain stablecoins as cash equivalents under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The proposed update adds illustrative examples to the current definition to address inconsistencies in accounting for digital assets, including stablecoins, without changing the definition itself. According to the guidance, a qualifying digital asset must provide a contractual right to redeem for a predetermined amount of cash directly from the issuer upon demand. It must also be backed 1:1 by reserves held separately in short-term, highly liquid assets. The FASB clarifies that an active secondary market is insufficient if holders lack a direct redemption right from the issuer. Furthermore, reserves consisting of cryptoassets or gold would disqualify a token from this classification due to valuation risks. Companies retain the discretion to classify eligible assets as cash equivalents, subject to applicable laws and regulations. The FASB is accepting public comments on the proposal until November 19, and the effective date will be determined after reviewing stakeholder feedback.

cryptonews.ru08/19 05:18

FASB proposes criteria for recognizing stablecoins as cash equivalents

cryptonews.ru08/19 05:18

Anthropic's $65 Billion Annual Revenue Could Reshape AI Company Valuations

Anthropic's rapid revenue surge, with projected annual revenue reaching $65 billion as of late July, is poised to fundamentally reshape AI company valuations ahead of its potential IPO, possibly this fall. Investment bankers predict it could set a new industry benchmark, with a projected valuation exceeding $2 trillion, making it the largest IPO ever. Growth has accelerated dramatically, from nearly $9 billion in ARR at end-2025 to $47 billion in May and $65 billion by July, with 2026 revenue projected between $100-$120 billion. Notably, bankers and investors are basing Anthropic's valuation on far-future 2028 revenue projections of $190-$200 billion, using an enterprise-value-to-revenue multiple rather than current profits. This method, common for high-growth SaaS but novel for AI giants, could ease valuation justifications for other AI firms if accepted by public markets. Real demand underpins the figures, with adoption data showing Anthropic leading OpenAI in U.S. corporate adoption (43.5% vs. 39.7%). However, the high-stakes valuation model hinges on revenue far outstripping enormous future costs for chips, model training, and talent. If successful, Anthropic's IPO could establish a new AI valuation paradigm; if not, it risks creating an investor trap.

cryptonews.ru08/18 05:21

Anthropic's $65 Billion Annual Revenue Could Reshape AI Company Valuations

cryptonews.ru08/18 05:21

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