Why AI is "Eating" Software Stocks (And Why We Are Looking for Deals)

While investors have been piling into Nvidia and AI infrastructure, the narrative for Enterprise SaaS has shifted to "all-out destruction." The fear? That AI will disrupt legacy software. The reality? A circular reasoning trap that has crushed valuations and created potential opportunities for patient investors.<br>In this episode, we analyze the current state of the software market, using Adobe (ADBE) and Monday.com (MNDY) as prime examples. We discuss why the "R&D Holiday" of the 2010s is officially over, why profit margins are compressing as companies spend heavily to integrate AI, and why Adobe’s recent $1.9B acquisition of SEMrush signals a new phase of competition.<br>We also break down why—despite the doom and gloom—revenue growth remains consistent and why this sector sell-off might be the time to start "bottom feeding."<br>Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membership<br>Supercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/<br>Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-form<br>Chapters[00:00] The "Destruction" of Enterprise SaaS[01:00] Adobe’s Resilience[02:00] The Circular Narrative: AI vs. Software[03:25] The End of the "R&D Holiday": Why Margins Are Shrinking[05:30] Valuation Reset: Opportunity in Fear?[06:30] Monday.com Analysis: Revenue vs. Rising Expenses[08:45] Adobe Acquires SEMrush: The $1.9B Strategy[09:10] Conclusion: Is It Time to Buy Software Stocks?<br>If you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!<br>*********************************************************<br>Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!<br>Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal.<br> #Adobe #Mondaycom #SaaS #StockMarket #Investing #ChipStockInvestor #AI #Software #SEMrush #Valuation<br>Nick and Kasey own shares of Monday.com