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TSMC’s $1.5 Trillion AI Chip Move Pressures Samsung, Intel

TSMC’s $1.5 Trillion AI Chip Move Pressures Samsung, Intel

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. raised its 2030 global semiconductor market forecast to over $1.5 trillion, citing surging AI demand. TSMC said AI and high-performance computing will make up 55% of the market by 2030 and projected AI accelerator wafer demand to rise 11-fold from 2022 to 2026. The company reported a first-quarter gross margin of 66% and plans to launch five new fabs this year.
TSMC’s $1.5 Trillion AI Chip Call Puts the World’s Capacity Crunch on Display

TSMC’s $1.5 Trillion AI Chip Call Puts the World’s Capacity Crunch on Display

TSMC raised its 2030 global semiconductor market forecast to over $1.5 trillion, up from $1 trillion, citing surging AI demand. AI and high-performance computing are projected to make up 55% of the market. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom have exhausted available TSMC 3-nanometer capacity. TSMC is expanding advanced manufacturing and packaging, with new fabs in Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
Chip Stocks Roar Back: Why SMH, SOXX, EWT, EWY And Eaton Are Back In Focus

Chip Stocks Roar Back: Why SMH, SOXX, EWT, EWY And Eaton Are Back In Focus

The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped nearly 5% Friday, driving AI-linked ETFs higher and sending the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to record closes. Nvidia advanced, while Micron and Sandisk rallied about 12%. Taiwan and South Korea chip ETFs also gained, with EWY up 7.4%. Eaton reported Q1 sales of $7.5 billion, up 17%, and raised its 2026 growth outlook.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Stock Jumps as AMD’s AI Surge Puts TSMC Capacity in Focus

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Stock Jumps as AMD’s AI Surge Puts TSMC Capacity in Focus

TSMC’s U.S.-listed shares jumped 6.36% Wednesday after AMD reported a 38% rise in first-quarter revenue, fueling demand for AI-related chip stocks. TSMC said last month that AI demand remains “extremely robust” and 2026 capital spending will hit the high end of its $52–56 billion range. Samsung’s market value surpassed $1 trillion, highlighting competition in the chip sector. Apple has held early talks with Intel and Samsung about chip production.
Intel Stock Rally Faces Its Biggest AI Test Yet as Apple Talks and AMD Forecast Lift Chips

Intel Stock Rally Faces Its Biggest AI Test Yet as Apple Talks and AMD Forecast Lift Chips

Intel shares jumped 6% in U.S. premarket trading Wednesday after AMD raised its server CPU growth forecast and reported a 57% surge in data-center revenue. Apple has held early talks with Intel and Samsung about making device processors in the U.S., Bloomberg reported. Intel’s Q1 revenue rose 7% to $13.6 billion, with its Data Center and AI unit up 22%.
SMH ETF Is Back in the AI Chip Rally. One Risk Still Could Bite Investors

SMH ETF Is Back in the AI Chip Rally. One Risk Still Could Bite Investors

The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) jumped to $522.69 premarket Wednesday, up $16.25, as AMD shares surged nearly 18% after forecasting Q2 revenue of $11.2 billion and reporting 38% Q1 revenue growth. Intel, Arm, Qualcomm, and Micron also rose. SMH is up 40.69% year to date, with Nvidia and Taiwan Semiconductor among its largest holdings. TSMC reported Q1 revenue up 40.6% to $35.90 billion.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited Stock Jumps as TSMC’s Longtan Fab Plan Returns

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited Stock Jumps as TSMC’s Longtan Fab Plan Returns

TSMC is seeking approval to build an advanced wafer fab at Hsinchu Science Park’s Longtan campus, reviving a plan shelved in 2023 after local opposition. TSMC shares surged 6.56% to NT$2,275, pushing Taiwan’s Taiex index above 40,000 for the first time. The company reported Q1 revenue of NT$1.134 trillion, with 74% from advanced technologies. TSMC is also expanding in Arizona and faces competition from Samsung and SK Hynix.
TSMC’s Longtan Comeback: Taiwan Semiconductor’s Next AI Chip Bet Faces a Land Test

TSMC’s Longtan Comeback: Taiwan Semiconductor’s Next AI Chip Bet Faces a Land Test

A suspended Longtan Science Park expansion in Taiwan has been revived, potentially allowing TSMC to build next-generation chip plants, Economic Daily News reported. The proposed 104-hectare site could attract up to NT$600 billion in investment but faces land, approval, and environmental challenges. TSMC’s first-quarter net income rose 58.3% to NT$572.48 billion amid strong AI chip demand. A public hearing was held for the project in April.
Intel Stock Hits Record High as Google AI Chip Report Puts Foundry Turnaround in Play

Intel Stock Hits Record High as Google AI Chip Report Puts Foundry Turnaround in Play

Intel shares surged 10% Wednesday after reports that Google may use Intel’s EMIB chip-packaging technology in its next AI processor. The stock hit $94.03 before settling at $93.23. Intel recently reported first-quarter revenue of $13.6 billion, up 7% year over year. CFO David Zinsner said some gains came from selling previously shelved chips.
TSM Stock Drops on AI Worries — Why This Week Is the Bigger Test

TSM Stock Drops on AI Worries — Why This Week Is the Bigger Test

TSM’s U.S.-listed depositary receipts fell 2.9% to $393.07 in afternoon trading Tuesday as chip stocks dropped on concerns over AI spending. The iShares Semiconductor ETF lost 3.1%, with ASML and Nvidia also trading lower. TSMC reported first-quarter revenue of $35.90 billion, up 40.6% from a year earlier. Big Tech earnings reports later this week are expected to impact sentiment.
Why Cadence Stock Is Back in Focus Before Earnings as TSMC AI Chip Push Builds

Why Cadence Stock Is Back in Focus Before Earnings as TSMC AI Chip Push Builds

Cadence shares rose 5.2% to $330.66 Friday, rebounding after a 5.21% drop Thursday. The move followed news that Cadence expanded its AI chip design collaboration with TSMC, covering advanced process nodes. Investors await Cadence’s first-quarter earnings report Monday. Rosenblatt reiterated a Buy rating and set a $360 price target.
TSMC Debuts A13, Holds Off on ASML’s High-NA EUV Tools Until 2029

TSMC Debuts A13, Holds Off on ASML’s High-NA EUV Tools Until 2029

TSMC unveiled its A13 chip technology Wednesday, confirming it will not adopt ASML’s High-NA EUV machines before 2029. The A13 node offers 6% area savings over A14 and maintains design compatibility. TSMC also introduced N2U, a 2-nanometer variant due in 2028. The company is expanding advanced packaging, with a 14-reticle CoWoS platform planned to combine large compute dies and high-bandwidth memory.
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US Stock Market Before Open Today: S&P 500 Futures Hold Near Records as Oil Falls and Netflix Slumps

US Stock Market Before Open Today: S&P 500 Futures Hold Near Records as Oil Falls and Netflix Slumps

U.S. stock futures were steady early Friday, with the S&P 500 near record highs as oil fell below $100 on hopes for renewed U.S.-Iran talks. Netflix shares dropped after weak guidance and news that chairman Reed Hastings will not seek re-election. The Nasdaq closed at a record for a 12th straight session Thursday. Treasury yields held near 4.32% as markets bet the Federal Reserve will stay on hold this year.
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Record Highs as Wall Street Bets on Ceasefire, Earnings

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Record Highs as Wall Street Bets on Ceasefire, Earnings

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new intraday highs Thursday, with the S&P 500 up 0.27% and the Nasdaq rising 0.38% by late morning. Strong earnings from major banks and tech optimism fueled gains, while oil prices climbed as traders doubted progress in Middle East talks. Jobless claims fell to 207,000, but U.S. manufacturing output slipped 0.1% in March.
Tokyo Stock Market Today: Nikkei Hits Record Close Above 59,000 as Peace Hopes Fuel Tech Rally

Tokyo Stock Market Today: Nikkei Hits Record Close Above 59,000 as Peace Hopes Fuel Tech Rally

The Nikkei 225 closed at a record 59,518.34 on Thursday, up 2.38%, as technology shares led gains and the Topix rose 1.17%. The rally followed a drop in oil prices and a strong Nasdaq close, with chip stocks boosted by TSMC’s raised outlook. Trading value hit 7.05 trillion yen. The yen remained weak near 160 per dollar, keeping currency intervention concerns in focus.
US Stock Market Week Ahead: Iran Talks, Bank Earnings and PPI Top What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

US Stock Market Week Ahead: Iran Talks, Bank Earnings and PPI Top What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Three supertankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday as U.S.-Iran talks continued in Islamabad, signaling possible easing of the March energy shock. The S&P 500 nearly erased losses from February’s U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, while Friday saw the Dow fall 0.56%, S&P 500 slip 0.11%, and Nasdaq gain 0.35% on chip stock strength.
Intel to Buy Back Apollo’s Ireland Fab Stake for $14.2 Billion Amid Rising AI Demand

Intel to Buy Back Apollo’s Ireland Fab Stake for $14.2 Billion Amid Rising AI Demand

Intel will pay $14.2 billion to buy back Apollo Global Management’s 49% stake in its Fab 34 chip plant in Ireland, restoring full ownership. The company will use cash and $6.5 billion in new debt to finance the deal. Intel shares rose over 10% after the announcement. Fab 34 produces Core Ultra and Xeon 6 chips using Intel’s latest manufacturing technology.
AI ETFs 2026: Why Vanguard VGT, Roundhill CHAT and Value-Chain Funds Are Pulling Investors Beyond Nvidia

AI ETFs 2026: Why Vanguard VGT, Roundhill CHAT and Value-Chain Funds Are Pulling Investors Beyond Nvidia

Vanguard Information Technology ETF fell 1.0%, Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF dropped 1.1%, and Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF lost 0.8% Monday morning as investors shifted focus from megacap tech to chip and hardware suppliers. U.S. equity funds saw $37.24 billion in inflows last week, but tech sector funds lost $1.45 billion.
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  • Nanobiotix Shares Resume Trading on Euronext Paris After Global Offering Halt
    May 21, 2026, 10:41 AM EDT. Nanobiotix, a late-stage biotechnology firm trading on Euronext Paris and Nasdaq, has resumed trading after pausing due to a global offering. The Paris-based company's share halt followed its announcement related to the offering, impacting liquidity and investor activity. This resumption marks a pivotal moment for Nanobiotix as it continues its clinical development programs and seeks to stabilize market presence. Investors will closely watch for subsequent price movements and trading volumes as the stock reopens on the exchange.

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