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Global semiconductor equipment spending surges as AI drives chip demand

The global semiconductor manufacturing equipment market is entering a powerful investment cycle, driven largely by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, advanced computing and high-performance memory. Goldman Sachs has significantly raised its forecasts for wafer fabrication equipment (WFE)......

Taiwan indicts former TSMC employee over alleged theft of semiconductor trade secrets for China use

Taiwanese prosecutors have indicted a former employee of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) over allegations of stealing sensitive semiconductor trade secrets that could have been used in China. The case highlights growing concerns over the protection of advanced chip technology as competition......

Global semiconductor stocks slide as AI investment concerns shake financial markets

Global equity markets came under renewed pressure as investors accelerated selling across the semiconductor sector, reflecting growing concerns that soaring investments in artificial intelligence may take longer than expected to generate sustainable financial returns. Technology shares led the downturn......

AI boom drives TSMC to record first-half revenue in 2026

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, posted record revenue growth during the first half of 2026, supported by surging global demand for advanced semiconductors used in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and next-generation digital infrastructure. The......

TSMC confirms purchase of ASML High-NA EUV machines for R&D

TSMC has confirmed it has acquired next-generation High-NA EUV lithography machines from ASML and is currently using them for research and development work. The company stated that it is not abandoning the technology, but is instead building internal expertise before moving toward large-scale deployment. The......

TSMC says AI chip shortages will persist for years

Demand for artificial intelligence chips continues to outpace global manufacturing capacity, according to TSMC Chief Executive C.C. Wei, who told shareholders that the company does not expect supply to meet demand for several more years. Speaking at the company’s annual shareholder meeting in Hsinchu,......

TSMC deploys NVIDIA AI across its semiconductor manufacturing operations

NVIDIA announced on Sunday that TSMC is deploying its accelerated computing and artificial intelligence technologies throughout the semiconductor design and manufacturing cycle, marking a deepening of a partnership that spans nearly three decades between the chip designer and the world's leading......

TSMC plans major share sale in Vanguard Semiconductor

Taiwanese semiconductor giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company announced plans to sell up to 152 million shares in Vanguard International Semiconductor through a block trade aimed at financial institutional investors. The operation is expected to reduce TSMC’s ownership stake in Vanguard......

Intel set for record high as AI-Driven CPU demand boosts growth outlook

Intel shares surged more than 22% in premarket trading on Friday after the company released a stronger-than-expected revenue outlook, driven by increasing demand for advanced central processing units (CPUs) used in artificial intelligence systems. If the gains are maintained throughout the trading session,......