May 24, 2025 | Read Online​

Hey there, Tech Fizz here.

According to NYT, consumer spending is going strong...but at the same time, credit card deliquencies have risen to 12.31%, highest level since 2011.

Looks like people can't stop, won't stop (spending). No judgement here.

What we've got in this edition:

• Is the clean energy boom officially over? US Congress slashes investment tax credits for renewable energy development.
• New business model unlocked. D-Wave Quantum has a new quantum computing system on the market.
• EV Upgrade. Meet the tech startup that has developed wireless charging technology for electric cars.

🚨 Market News

Week of May 19, 2025

*Stock data as of market close on May 23, 2025. Cryptocurrency data as of 3:30pm PT on May 23.

Market Highlights

• The S&P 500 experienced its first four-session losing streak since the reciprocal tariff announcement on April 2.

• Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $111,814 on May 22. It's safe to say that the OG crypto isn't going anywhere.

Earnings Season

See full earnings calendar here.

Economic Reports

💥 Consumer sentiment crashes near record low. Many Americans are worried about jobs and personal finances. We don't blame them...buying anything right now feels like a poor financial decision.
​Market Impact: ↘️ Bearish

😰 Treasury yields spike on deficit fears. Usually a bad sign for the stock market in terms of earnings and investor confidence.
​Market Impact: ↘️ Bearish

⚡️ US budget bill axes clean energy boom. The sun-setting of investment tax credits for wind, solar, and nuclear development could raise household energy expenses by $230 over the next 10 years while reducing US GDP by $1.1T and impacting up to 1M jobs.
​Market Impact: ↘️ Bearish

🚀 Alpha Picks

Pony.ai ($PONY)

Profile: EV technology company. IPO'd in November 2024. Market cap of $6.19B. Last closed at $17.41/share.

Financials: Robotaxi services revenue grew 200% to $1.7M in Q1 2025, and its latest generation of self-driving vehicles slashed costs by 70%.

Risk/Opportunity: Competitive pressures from Chinese competitors like WeRide and Baidu exist, but partnerships with Tencent and Uber and $6.3B valuation (37% increase since IPO) keep investors optimistic.

The Verdict: Major costs reduction will likely accelerate path to profitability. At this point, high-risk, high-reward.

Navitas Semiconductor Corp ($NVTS)

Profile: Semiconductor company. IPO'd in January 2021. Market cap of $846M. Last closed at $4.41/share.

Financials: Brought in $14.02M of revenue for Q1 2025, beating analyst expectations. Share price recently doubled.

Risk/Opportunity: Path to profitability has been stagnating, but new partnership with Nvidia on AI data centers is a promising business opportunity.

The Verdict: Growth potential hinges on Nvidia partnership. Keep an eye out for future developments.

⛰️ Tech Terrain

🚀 High Impact | D-Wave Quantum Brings New Quantum Computing System to Market

• Background: D-Wave Quantum revealed its new Advantage2 quantum computing system. The model can be accessed by customers as part of D-Wave’s “quantum computing as a service” business, as well as for on-site installation.

• Investor Impact: Bullish for D-Wave Quantum (kind of obvious, right?). Stock soared 26% after news broke out. This development seems to have lifted all quantum stocks, but D-Wave is starting to dominate the quantum market in terms of revenue and technological innovation.

📈 Moderate Impact | ASML Develops World's Most Advanced Chipmaking Machine

• Background: ASML spent almost a decade building the world's most advanced and most expensive ($400 Million) microchip fabrication machine.

• Investor Impact: Bullish for ASML and its major customers (Taiwan Semiconductor, Samsung, and Intel). The machine, called High Numerical Aperture, will enable higher production capacity (faster build time and more yield).

👀 Watchlist | Apple To Release AI-Powered Smart Glasses

• Background: Apple is thinking about releasing smart glasses in 2026 that will include a camera, microphone, and Siri which will be able to respond to commands like answering phone calls and giving directions.

• Investor Impact: Still too early to tell. But if sales take off, Apple will be in a bullish position in terms of revenue and direct competitors like Meta (with their Ray-Ban AI glasses) will lose market share.

🎬 Startup Scene

HEVO

You know how you can charge your iPhone wirelessly with a MagSafe charger?

Well, you can do that with electric cars now, thanks to HEVO.

This startup has developed wireless charging technology that doesn't require cables or plugs. Just park your car and let power flow to it from the ground.

Highlights:

✅ $13M+ raised, including $4M+ from 3,700 investors in previous crowdfunding raises

✅ Strong IP portfolio with 17 patent families

✅ Partnering with Stellantis: Developing wireless charging products to integrate with Stellantis EV

🗣️ Social Signals

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Thoughts on this week's newsletter?

​ 🤑🤑🤑 Keep 'Em Coming, Big Boy ​

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