Tag: Semiconductors

U.S. offers TSMC up to $6.6 billion for Arizona factories as Biden pushes for chip security

The proposed funding would give TSMC’s Arizona subsidiary up to $6.6 billion in direct funding and a potential $5 billion in loans under the CHIPS Act.

Apple supplier Foxconn posts 9% fall in first-quarter revenue, sees growth ahead

Apple iPhone manufacturer Foxconn on Friday posted a dip of 9.6% in revenue for the first quarter of 2024, compared to the same period last year.

Intel Shares Drop After It Says Foundry Lost $7 Billion

Intel said operating losses in its chip manufacturing arm should peak this year, with the business expected to reach break-even in 2027.

China’s new guidelines block Intel and AMD chips in government computers

China has rolled out new guidelines that will phase out U.S. processors in government computers and servers, effectively blocking chips from Intel and AMD, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

Micron Shares Spike as Earnings Crush Estimates

Micron Technology shares are surging in late trading Wednesday after the memory chip maker posted results for its fiscal second quarter ended Feb. 29 that soared past expectations. May quarter guidance likewise blew past previous Street estimates.

Intel Gets Up to $8.5 Billion in Chips Act Funding from Biden Administration

The government is betting on Intel to help the U.S. become more self-sufficient at making advanced semiconductors.

Nvidia unveils flagship AI chip, the B200, aiming to extend dominance

Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang on Monday kicked off his company’s annual developer conference with a slew of announcements designed to keep the chip maker in a dominant position in the artificial-intelligence industry.

Nvidia Developer Conference: What to Expect Today

The stock and earnings moves raise the stakes for the company’s latest developers conference, which kicks off in San Jose Monday afternoon, with a keynote from founder and CEO Jensen Huang.

TSMC considering advanced chip packaging capacity in Japan, sources say

Taiwan’s TSMC is looking at building advanced packaging capacity in Japan, according to two sources familiar with the matter, a move that would add momentum to Japan’s efforts to reboot its semiconductor industry.

Nvidia is sued by authors over AI use of copyrighted works

Nvidia , whose chips power artificial intelligence, has been sued by three authors who said it used their copyrighted books without permission to train its AI platform.

Broadcom Reports Strong Earnings. The Stock Still Drops.

Broadcom stock fell after the chip maker’s solid earnings results failed to satisfy investors

Marvell Technology Gives a Weak Outlook. The Chip Stock Tanks.

Marvell Technology posted earnings results and gave financial guidance below Wall Street expectations, driving the stock lower in post market trading.

AMD Hits US Roadblock in Selling AI Chip Tailored for China

US officials have told Advanced Micro Devices Inc. that the artificial intelligence chip it tailored for the Chinese market is too powerful to sell without a license from the Commerce Department, throwing up a roadblock for the company as it tries to navigate Washington’s crackdown on exports of advanced technologies.

Nvidia shares pop 14% in premarket trade after AI-fueled bumper earnings

Nvidia shares jumped 14% in pre-market trade on Thursday after the chip giant posted bumper earnings that beat Wall Street estimates, driven by excitement over artificial intelligence.

Intel in Talks for More Than $10 Billion in Chips Act Incentives

The Biden administration is in talks to confer more than $10 billion in subsidies to Intel Corp., people familiar with the matter said, in what would be the largest award yet under a plan to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to US soil.

Applied Materials Stock Is Surging. Why Wall Street Likes What It Sees.

Applied Materials earnings beat and upbeat outlook gave Wall Street cause to believe that the chip equipment maker’s strong rally can keep going.

Nvidia Unveils AI Chatbot for PCs Powered by Its Own GPUs

Imagine a more private and personalized ChatGPT that allows users to talk to data stored locally on their own computers.

Exclusive: Nvidia chases $30 billion custom chip market with new unit -sources

Nvidia is building a new business unit focused on designing bespoke chips for cloud computing firms and others, including advanced artificial intelligence processors, according to nine sources familiar with the company’s plans.

Arm shares soar as AI-fueled boom brightens growth prospects

Arm Holdings surged more than 25% on Thursday driven by strong forecasts as customers aim to design new chips for artificial intelligence work that could bump up royalties for the British tech firm.

Musk Is Buying AMD’s Chips for Tesla. Earnings Can Bolster Its AI Credentials.

Advanced Micro Devices got a show of support last week when Elon Musk said he would buy its chips to power artificial-intelligence efforts at Tesla. Wall Street is betting its earnings will provide further proof of AMD’s AI chip potential.