The Circuit
The Circuit
Ben Bajarin and Jay Goldberg
EP 152: CAPEXXXXXX!!!! The Trillion Dollar Datacenter Race and More
46 minutes Posted Feb 9, 2026 at 5:38 pm.
CapEx Palooza: The Surge in Capital Expenditure
Investor Sentiment: Understanding Market Reactions
The Role of Backlogs and Demand in Tech
The Future of AI and Cloud Services
The Dynamics of CapEx Spending in Hyperscalers
Emerging Trends in Semiconductor M&A
The Impact of Memory Prices on Consumer Electronics
The Future of Timing Technologies and Market Dynamics
Texas Instruments and Silicon Labs: A Strategic Acquisition
Live Streaming Announcement and Future Topics
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In this episode, Ben and Jay discuss the significant surge in capital expenditure (CapEx) among major tech companies, dubbed 'CapEx Palooza.' They explore investor sentiment and market reactions to these expenditures, the implications of backlogs and demand in the tech sector, and the future of AI and cloud services. The conversation also delves into the dynamics of CapEx spending among hyperscalers, emerging trends in semiconductor mergers and acquisitions, and the impact of rising memory prices on consumer electronics. Additionally, they highlight the strategic acquisition of Silicon Labs by Texas Instruments and the potential of timing technologies in the market. The episode concludes with an announcement about their upcoming live stream.