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Mining Firms Flock to AI, but Wall Street Cools Valuation Enthusiasm. The Earnings Season Reveals Who's 'Swimming Naked'?

Bitcoin mining companies are increasingly pivoting to AI and HPC (high-performance computing) infrastructure, but Wall Street is growing skeptical, demanding proof of a viable business model over mere announcements. An analysis shows that while early AI-related announcements triggered significant stock price movements (average absolute change of 24.1%), recent similar news has had a much smaller market impact (average ~10.2%), despite the underlying business value of AI/HPC hosting contracts improving. A review of Q2 2024 earnings from five major mining firms reveals a mixed picture: * **Marathon Digital (MARA):** Reported declining revenue ($175M, down 27%) and a large net loss ($610M+). Its AI/HPC transformation remains in the building phase, contributing negligible revenue so far. * **Core Scientific:** Successfully shifted its business model, with AI/HPC hosting now dominating revenue (83% of total $164.2M). However, this came with high capital expenditure and negative shareholder equity. * **TeraWulf:** Showed early results from its pivot, with HPC leasing generating 71% of its total revenue ($44.77M). It secured major long-term contracts but also reported a significant net loss. * **Hut 8:** Achieved substantial revenue growth ($74.9M, up 81.4%) driven by computing operations and completed commercialization of its first major AI data center campus. It remains unprofitable on a net income basis. * **CleanSpark:** Revenue still relies entirely on Bitcoin mining ($138M, down 30.5%). Its main AI highlight was signing a $6.6 billion, 20-year data center lease, but revenue from it is not expected until late 2027. The key takeaway is that the market's focus has shifted from the "AI story" to tangible execution, project delivery capabilities, customer quality, and the ability to generate future cash flow.

marsbit08/07 10:21

Mining Firms Flock to AI, but Wall Street Cools Valuation Enthusiasm. The Earnings Season Reveals Who's 'Swimming Naked'?

marsbit08/07 10:21

For the First Time Since 1955, S&P 500 Profits Exceed Long-Term Trend by 14%

For the first time since 1955, the S&P 500's earnings per share (EPS) have risen approximately 14% above their long-term historical trend channel, according to a recent report. This highlights a significant fundamental shift: strong corporate profits, not just AI narratives or liquidity, are now underpinning the market's high valuations. The strength of current earnings is evidenced on multiple fronts. Actual quarterly results are consistently beating analyst expectations, with the percentage of S&P 500 companies exceeding profit forecasts and the magnitude of sales surprises near multi-year highs. Furthermore, analysts are *raising* future EPS estimates instead of the typical post-quarter downgrades, with full-year 2026 growth expectations revised sharply upwards from ~13% to nearly 28%. This profit growth is broadening beyond the mega-cap "Magnificent Seven" tech stocks. While these giants remain the primary engine, the majority of S&P 500 sectors are contributing, with median company earnings growth around 13.8%. However, this exceptional strength creates a higher bar for future performance. With profit levels already so elevated, merely meeting elevated expectations may not suffice to push stocks higher. Any disappointment in revenue growth, profit margins, or forward guidance could trigger significant pressure on stretched valuations. Therefore, the sustainability of the earnings support will depend on continued sales expansion, stable margins, the payoff from massive AI investments, and, crucially, whether the positive trend of upward earnings revisions can persist.

marsbit08/04 07:11

For the First Time Since 1955, S&P 500 Profits Exceed Long-Term Trend by 14%

marsbit08/04 07:11

U.S. Tech Momentum Stocks Post Largest Single-Day Gain Ever, But Is the Plunge Over?

US tech momentum stocks staged a sharp rebound on Tuesday (July 21st). Morgan Stanley's TMT Momentum Factor surged over 12%, marking its largest single-day gain on record, exceeding even peaks from the 2000 dot-com bubble. Key momentum indices from Goldman Sachs also posted their strongest daily performances in years. The rally was led by semiconductors, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumping 4.6%. This rebound followed three consecutive down days and a cumulative 33% plunge in momentum stocks, one of the steepest drawdowns since the dot-com era. Analysts attribute the surge largely to a short squeeze. Heavy selling had pushed high-beta momentum stocks into deeply oversold territory, forcing many short sellers, particularly in Asia, to cover their positions, creating a self-reinforcing buying spiral. However, the rebound's internals appear weak. Trading volume was notably low, and advancing stocks still lagged decliners on the S&P 500, indicating a narrow, concentrated rally rather than broad market participation. Diverging views emerge on the outlook. BTIG warns the bounce has hit key resistance and recommends selling into strength, citing extreme volatility and historical parallels to past market tops. Conversely, Goldman Sachs and UBS believe the momentum unwind is nearing its end, suggesting it may be time to gradually add exposure, as positioning has been significantly reduced. They caution, however, that high volatility warrants a measured approach, potentially using defined-risk strategies. The upcoming earnings season, particularly reports from major tech firms like Alphabet, is seen as a critical test for the rally's sustainability. Simultaneously, bond markets flashed a warning, with yields rising partly due to spiking oil prices. Analysts note that if long-term Treasury yields break decisively higher, it could pose a significant headwind for equities, especially growth stocks.

marsbit07/22 01:08

U.S. Tech Momentum Stocks Post Largest Single-Day Gain Ever, But Is the Plunge Over?

marsbit07/22 01:08

US Stocks Are at an Extremely Fragile Moment as Earnings Season Kicks Off

U.S. stocks are entering a high-stakes earnings season amidst what analysts describe as an "extremely fragile" market environment. While major indices show subdued volatility, underlying pressures from geopolitics, monetary policy expectations, and mixed credit market signals are building. UBS's proprietary "Turbu-lens" market fragility indicator has reached 0.9, its highest level since September 2025, historically a precursor to a sharp spike in the VIX volatility index. The risk is amplified by elevated earnings expectations. Analysts project robust profit growth for Q2—24% for the S&P 500 and 12% for the Stoxx 600—but recent upward revisions mean disappointment could trigger outsized market moves. Current low VIX levels are seen as misleading and temporary, with the earnings season likely to push volatility higher. Market internals reveal significant stress, with single-stock volatility exceeding index volatility by more than threefold. This divergence suggests a potential convergence that could drive a sharp rise in index-level volatility. Given likely continued sector rotation, UBS suggests single-stock options may offer better tactical hedging opportunities than broad index hedges. Further pressures stem from rising oil prices, which threaten to keep inflation and interest rate expectations elevated, and a cautious credit market where CDS spreads have not confirmed the equity rally's strength. For investors, UBS recommends focusing on pair-wise correlation trades to navigate expected stock-specific volatility, highlighting sectors like Tech, Energy, and Financials in the U.S. and Energy, Tech, and Consumer Discretionary in Europe.

marsbit07/11 02:47

US Stocks Are at an Extremely Fragile Moment as Earnings Season Kicks Off

marsbit07/11 02:47

Software Stocks Scared by AI, How Did They Suddenly Become the Hottest Spot in the U.S. Stock Market?

Software stocks, once feared to be doomed by AI, have staged a dramatic comeback, posting their largest two-day outperformance against the S&P 500 in 25 years. Stocks like Snowflake and Datadog surged over 50% in days, fueled by strong earnings that countered earlier panic. The narrative that AI would render traditional software obsolete has flipped. Reports show AI isn't replacing software but becoming a major user of it, requiring databases, security platforms like Okta, and workflow tools. The low hedge fund positioning in software, at a multi-year low, triggered a massive short squeeze and rally. Analysts now argue the profit wave is shifting from AI hardware to software, as companies integrate AI into complex, governed business processes. The key insight is that enterprises pay for the ability to turn AI "intelligence" into reliable, compliant business outcomes—a gap that established software companies are well-positioned to fill. AI isn't killing software; it's redefining its role and creating new demand.

marsbit06/03 02:37

Software Stocks Scared by AI, How Did They Suddenly Become the Hottest Spot in the U.S. Stock Market?

marsbit06/03 02:37

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