Lam Research Q3: NAND Upgrade Cycle Drives Growth; Downgrade To 'Hold'

Group 1 - The analyst had a 'Strong Buy' rating on Lam Research (NASDAQ: LRCX) in October 2024, anticipating a recovery in the NAND market driven by a technology upgrade cycle [1] - The investment strategy focuses on companies in niche markets with strong growth potential, solid management, sound capital allocation, and reasonable valuation [1] - The target annual return for the portfolio is set at 15%, with a diversified holding of 15-20 stocks emphasizing risk management and disciplined trading [1]