🎙️ podcast Analysis December 17, 2025 Investing Experts

The Quantum Divergence: When AI Infrastructure Outpaces Market Expectations

AI Infrastructure Electronic Manufacturing Consumer Discretionary
Tickers
3 Picks
Conviction HIGH
Risk Profile 2.2/10 (MODERATE RISK)
Horizon 12-18 months
Signal Snapshot Core Theme: AI Infrastructure

AI infrastructure overvalued after massive runs

Hyperscaler CapEx acceleration just beginning structural shift

Q1 Earnings; CapEx Recognition; Infrastructure Deployment

Executive Summary

Steven Cress's quantum system delivered 46.6% returns versus the S&P 500's 17.6% in 2025, despite massive mid-year volatility from trade war fears. The portfolio's AI infrastructure holdings—Credo Technology (CRDO) up 116% and Celestica (CLS) up 240%—captured the hyperscaler CapEx explosion that most investors missed during the February-May sentiment-driven selloff. Credo's 272% revenue growth from AI connectivity solutions and Celestica's 52% year-over-year EPS climb from manufacturing complex ...

Key Investment Opportunity

AI Connectivity Infrastructure Play

Credo Technology benefits from structural shift to high-speed AI connectivity solutions with 78% forward EPS growth rate and zero analyst downgrades

...and 2 more investment opportunities

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