Super Micro Computer is a leading provider of high-performance and high-efficiency server and storage systems for AI applications.
The company expects its March-quarter net sales to be between $3.7 billion and $4.1 billion, which is far higher than analysts estimate of $2.87 billion.
Super Micro Computer, a leading provider of high-performance and high-efficiency server and storage systems for AI applications, has reported strong quarterly sales projections that have fueled the company's recent stock surge. The San Jose, California-based company expects its March-quarter net sales to be between $3.7 billion and $4.1 billion, which is far higher than analysts estimate of $2.87 billion.
Super Micro Computer's stock jumped almost 10% to a record high in extended trade on Monday, extending its recent AI-fueled rally after the server seller projected stronger-than-expected quarterly sales.
The San Jose, California, company counts NASA and Japan's NEC as customers.
Super Micro said its March-quarter net sales would be between $3.7 billion and $4.1 billion.
That range was far higher than the consensus analysts estimate of $2.87 billion.
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Super Micro Computer's stock jumped almost 10% to a record high in extended trade on Monday, extending its recent AI-fueled rally after the server seller projected stronger-than-expected quarterly sales.
The San Jose, California, company counts NASA and Japan’s NEC as customers.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that Super Micro's stock jumped almost 10% to a record high after the company projected stronger-than-expected quarterly sales. This statement exaggerates and misrepresents the actual increase in stock price.
The article states that Super Micro's stock surged 35% on Jan. 19, but it does not provide any context or comparison to other stocks or industries.
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The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Super Micro's stock jumped almost 10% after its report was released and citing LSEG as a source for this information. However, there is no evidence presented in the article to support this claim or any other claims made about Super Micro's sales projections. Secondly, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that
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The article is biased towards the stock market and technology companies. The author uses language that portrays Super Micro's success as a result of AI demand, which may not be entirely accurate. Additionally, the article mentions Nvidia in passing without providing any context or analysis.
Shares were last trading at $542 and added to a 4.5% increase during Monday's session
Super Micro has more than tripled since May 2023 when CEO Charles Liang said the generative 'AI momentum has benefited Super Micro greatly.'
The stock jumped almost 10% to a record high
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The article discusses Super Micro's sales projection and its impact on the AI industry. The author is Reuters, which has a financial stake in the company they are reporting on.
Super Micro Computer Inc. shares surged to their best day on record earlier this month upon upbeat preliminary financial results.
<br>The company also upped its full-year forecast, noting that its products continue to win market share. Super Micro now anticipates $14.3 billion to $14.7 billion in revenue for the full fiscal year, while analysts had been looking for $13.8 billion.<br>
Supermicro makes high-performance and high-efficiency server and storage systems that are especially useful for AI applications.
<br>Super Micro reported preliminary results for its fiscal second quarter that were much better than its forecast back in November. It posted adjusted earnings per share of $5.40 to $5.55, which was ahead of its prior forecast of $4.40 to $4.88.<br>
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The stock rose 10.5% in after-hours trading Monday.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalist language such as 'monster earnings forecast' and 'stock soaring yet again', which creates a false sense of urgency for readers to invest in Super Micro stock. Secondly, the author quotes Chief Executive Charles Liang stating that their current end customers continue to demand more of Supermicro's optimized AI computer platforms and rack-scale Total IT Solutions without providing any evidence or data to support this claim. Thirdly, the article uses selective reporting by only mentioning Super Micro's revenue forecast for the third quarter and full year while ignoring other important metrics such as gross margin, operating expenses, and capital expenditures.
The use of sensationalist language in the title creates a false sense of urgency for readers to invest in Super Micro stock.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Super Micro's products continue to win market share without providing any evidence or data to support this claim. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by presenting only two options for revenue growth in the full fiscal year when there may be other factors at play. Finally, the article contains inflammatory rhetoric with phrases such as 'best day on record' and 'exploded 567% higher over the past 12 months'.
The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Super Micro's products continue to win market share without providing any evidence or data to support this claim.
The article contains inflammatory rhetoric with phrases such as 'best day on record' and 'exploded 567% higher over the past 12 months'.
The author makes a false dilemma by presenting only two options for revenue growth in the full fiscal year when there may be other factors at play.
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The article is biased towards Super Micro's positive financial results and growth. The author uses language that portrays the company in a favorable light by highlighting its revenue forecasts and market share gains. Additionally, the author quotes CEO Charles Liang to provide insight into the company's success, further emphasizing their optimized AI computer platforms and rack-scale Total IT Solutions.
The stock rose 10.5% in after-hours trading Monday.
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Emily Bary has a conflict of interest with Super Micro Computer Inc. and Nvidia Corp.
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Emily Bary has a conflict of interest on the topic of Super Micro Computer Inc. as she is an employee at Nvidia Corp., which competes with Super Micro in the AI computer platforms market.
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) beat Nvidia in 2023 and is up 67% in 2024.
Supermicro makes high-performance and high-efficiency server and storage systems that are especially useful for AI applications.
Supermicro's server systems run on Nvidia GPUs, which helps maximize throughput, eliminate bottlenecks, and minimize latency. The accelerated IO of those systems can improve performance by 20% to 100% for intensive workloads.
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Supermicro reported preliminary results for its fiscal second quarter that were much better than its forecast back in November. It posted adjusted earnings per share of $5.40 to $5.55, which was ahead of its prior forecast of $4.40 to $4.88.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that Super Micro Computer beat Nvidia last year and is doing it again in 2024. However, the article does not provide any evidence to support this claim. Secondly, the article claims that Super Micro Computer's server systems run on Nvidia GPUs and help maximize throughput, eliminate bottlenecks, and minimize latency. This statement is misleading as it implies that Nvidia GPUs are a crucial component for the infrastructure that makes AI models like ChatGPT when in fact they are not. Thirdly, the article states that Super Micro Computer's accelerated IO (input/output) of those systems can improve performance by 20% to 100%. This statement is also misleading as it implies that Nvidia GPUs are responsible for this improvement when in fact they are not.
The article claims that Super Micro Computer beat Nvidia last year and is doing it again in 2024. However, the article does not provide any evidence to support this claim.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses a dichotomous depiction of Nvidia and Super Micro Computer by stating that while Nvidia was the best-performing stock on the S&P 500 index in 2023, it wasn't the top performer in the entire stock market. This creates an either/or fallacy where only one company can be successful at a time. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that Super Micro Computer is
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The article is biased towards Super Micro Computer (SMCI) by presenting it as a potential investment opportunity and highlighting its growth in the AI market. The author compares SMCI to Nvidia, which is presented as an established leader in the industry. This comparison creates a sense of urgency for readers to invest in SMCI before it becomes too expensive or overvalued.
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Super Micro Computer beat Nvidia last year and is up 67% in 2024
Supermicro just reported preliminary results for its fiscal second quarter that were much better than its forecast back in November.
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Super Micro Computer Inc. (SMCI) reported net income of $296 million in its fiscal second quarter.
<br>The San Jose, California-based company had profit of $5.10 per share and earnings, adjusted for stock option expense, were $5.59 per share.<br>
Super Micro posted revenue of $3.66 billion in the period.
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Super Micro reported net income of $296 million in its fiscal second quarter.
<br>Super Micro posted revenue of $3.66 billion in the period.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that Super Micro's net income of $296 million is a significant increase from its previous quarter. However, this statement is misleading as it does not provide any context or comparison to other companies in the industry. Secondly, the article quotes an analyst who states that Super Micro has strong growth prospects and expects revenue to grow by 10% in the next fiscal year. This statement is deceptive because it implies that Super Micro's growth rate is higher than its competitors when there is no evidence to support this claim. Lastly, the article uses selective reporting as it only mentions Super Micro's positive financial results and does not provide any information about its challenges or risks.
The author uses sensationalism by stating that Super Micro's net income of $296 million is a significant increase from its previous quarter. However, this statement is misleading as it does not provide any context or comparison to other companies in the industry.
The statement 'Super Micro has strong growth prospects and expects revenue to grow by 10% in the next fiscal year.' is deceptive because it implies that Super Micro's growth rate is higher than its competitors when there is no evidence to support this claim.
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