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Apple shares fall as supply constraints raise concerns over growth and iPhone demand

Apple shares fell sharply in premarket trading on Friday after the company warned that ongoing supply constraints are expected to weigh on future growth, prompting investors to reassess both production prospects and consumer demand for upcoming iPhone models. The stock dropped 7.3% before the opening......

Seoul stock market surges 16% as tech giants rebound after AI profitability fears

South Korea's stock market posted a sharp rebound on Friday, with the benchmark Kospi index soaring more than 16% after a turbulent week dominated by investor concerns over the future profitability of artificial intelligence investments. The dramatic recovery reflects renewed confidence in the country's......

ASE Technology boosts 2026 investment by $2 billion as AI demand accelerates chip packaging growth

ASE Technology Holding is significantly expanding its investment strategy after surging demand for advanced semiconductor packaging prompted the company to increase its 2026 capital expenditure by $2 billion, underscoring the industry's rapid transformation in the era of artificial intelligence. The......

Samsung’s AI-driven chip boom fuels 19-fold surge in second-quarter operating profit

Samsung Electronics has delivered an extraordinary jump in second-quarter earnings, underscoring the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the global semiconductor industry and reinforcing the company's position at the center of the AI hardware supply chain. The South Korean technology......

Eliyan reaches $1 billion valuation after $145 million funding to tackle AI chip data bottlenecks

Silicon Valley startup Eliyan has raised $145 million in new venture capital funding, achieving a valuation of $1 billion as investors continue to back technologies designed to improve artificial intelligence infrastructure. The Santa Clara, California-based company develops high-speed connectivity......

UMC expands Taiwan and Singapore chip facilities as AI demand drives $2 billion investment plan

Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) is stepping up its long-term investment strategy as demand linked to artificial intelligence reshapes the global chip market. The company has approved a new expansion program covering additional cleanroom capacity at its Singapore......

China's lithography breakthrough increases pressure on ASML amid U.S.-China technology rivalry

ASML, the Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer that has long dominated the global lithography market, is facing growing strategic pressure as China's latest advances in chipmaking technology coincide with increasingly restrictive U.S. export controls. The unveiling of a domestically developed......

China begins mass production of domestic DUV lithography machines to strengthen chip independence

China has reached a new milestone in its semiconductor strategy by launching mass production of domestically developed immersion deep-ultraviolet (DUV) lithography systems, a technology considered essential for manufacturing advanced semiconductor chips. The move represents another major effort by Beijing......

Changxin Technology surges 466% to become China’s most valuable listed company

Shares in Chinese semiconductor manufacturer Changxin Technology soared by nearly 466% on their first trading day on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, propelling the company to the top of China’s listed companies by market value. Based in Hefei, the company raised 57.92 billion yuan, equivalent to......