Harry Harrison @HarryH1993: "📊 Portfolio Update - March..."

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📊 Portfolio Update - March 26, 2026 Hey everyone! Some big developments across the portfolio this week, will walk through some of them here. As always, happy to answer any questions in the comments. 🔬 $ASML.NV (ASML Holding NV) Lands a Record-Breaking Deal SK Hynix announced plans to spend $7.9 billion on cutting-edge EUV lithography tools from ASML, marking the largest single publicly disclosed equipment order in the company's history. The deal includes an estimated 30 EUV machines for delivery by the end of 2027, to be installed at facilities dedicated to producing high-bandwidth memory chips used in AI applications. This is a massive validation of the AI infrastructure buildout thesis. ASML's monopoly on EUV technology means every major chipmaker has to come through them, and a deal of this size reinforces revenue visibility well into 2027 and beyond. For long-term holders like us, this is exactly the kind of structural demand story I want to see. ALso lots of exciting stuff happening in the photonics space right now for anyone interested in reading up more on the future of AI hardware AI… 💳 $FOUR (Shift4 Payments Inc) Bounces Back Big Shift4 Payments rocketed nearly 19% 2 days ago, closing at $52.50 after touching an intraday high of $55.46 on volume more than double the recent daily average. The surge came after the stock had slid to a 52-week low near $41 in mid-March following 2026 EPS guidance that fell slightly short of Wall Street expectations. The catalysts behind the bounce include the completion of the Worldline Bambora North American acquisition, which adds over 140,000 merchants, plus the integration of AI voice ordering technology into their SkyTab POS system for restaurants. Founder Jared Isaacman has continued to buy shares personally during the dip, signalling alignment with shareholders. I have been holding FOUR through the drawdown and this kind of bounce from 52-week lows is exactly why I stay patient. The payments business is solid, the international expansion through Global Blue is progressing, and when a stock gets this oversold on a guidance miss rather than a fundamental breakdown, I tend to lean in rather than step away. 🌍 The Iran Conflict and What It Means for Markets The US-Israel war on Iran has now entered its 27th day, with strikes reportedly increasing in both number and intensity. Iran rejected the US 15-point ceasefire proposal this week and launched retaliatory strikes against Israel and several Gulf countries, including one that hit a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport. Israel says it killed the commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy, a key figure behind the near-total blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan confirmed it is acting as an intermediary, relaying messages between the two sides, with in-person talks potentially as soon as Friday in Islamabad. Trump cast doubt on a deal, saying it is up to Iran to convince him to halt the war. For investors, the Strait of Hormuz blockade remains the single most important variable. Oil is still hovering around $100 a barrel, up roughly 35% since the war started, and that feeds directly into inflation expectations, rate policy, and risk appetite across every asset class. Until there is a credible path to reopening that waterway, I expect volatility to remain elevated. It is uncomfortable, but it is also the kind of environment where staying diversified and keeping a cool head matters most. 📅 Looking Ahead PCE inflation data lands on Friday, March 28. This is the Fed's preferred inflation gauge and especially important given oil-driven inflation fears. Any surprises here could set the tone for rate expectations heading into Q2. $SPX500 $NSDQ100 $DJ30 Thanks! Harry Not financial advice, just sharing my thoughts.

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