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TSMC begins producing 4-nanometer chips in Arizona
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), opens new tab has begun producing 4-nanometer (4nm) chips for U.S. customers in Arizona…
Taiwan expects small impact from President Trump’s tariffs on chip exports
Taiwan only expects a minor impact from any tariffs imposed by the incoming administration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump…
Major Apple supplier TSMC’s revenue handily beats estimates
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC)’s quarterly sales topped estimates, reinforcing investor hopes that the torrid pace of…
Apple Watch S9 chip joins A16 production at TSMC Arizona
In addition to the A16 processor for iPhones, TSMC Arizona has picked up a second Apple product. The fab is now producing S9 SiPs…
Major Apple supplier TSMC shares hit record high
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) shares reached a record high on Tuesday, putting the world’s largest contract chipmaker…
Apple reportedly working on AI server chip with Broadcom
Apple is working with Broadcom to develop its first server chip specially designed for artificial intelligence processing…
Major Apple supplier TSMC says investment plan in America unchanged after President Trump wins election
Major Apple supplier TSMC, the world’s largest dedicated independent “pure-play” semiconductor foundry, says its investment plan in America…
Major Apple supplier TSMC’s American chip production yields surpass Taiwan’s
Major Apple supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has achieved early production yields at its first plant in Arizona…
TSMC is making Apple chips in Phoenix, Arizona
TSMC has reportedly started making its first chips (Apple A16 Bionic) for major customer Apple, at its new fabrication plant in Phoenix…
Major Apple supplier TSMC’s third-quarter revenue easily beats market forecast
Major Apple supplier TSMC, the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturer, reported strong third-quarter revenue that surpassed…
Apple’s A16 Bionic chips are now made in America by TSMC
TSMC’s first Arizona chips are now in production, and Apple is the first customer in production with A16 Bionic mobile processors made using…
TSMC achieves production yields at new Arizona facility on par with Taiwan plants
TSMC has achieved production yields at its Arizona facility on par with established plants in Taiwan, an early indicator that its American…
Apple’s A18 Pro-powered iPhone 16 Pro models expected to break the 4GHz speed barrier
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to be powered by an Apple A18 (perhaps branded “A18 Bionic”} with a 6-core processor…
Apple Silicon supplier TSMC breaks ground on €10 billion plant in Dresden, Germany
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) broke ground in Dresden, Germany as it builds its first European plant amid growing…
Apple supplier TSMC’s profit beats estimates
Major Apple supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC)’s earnings beat analysts’ heightened estimates as global demand…
Former President Trump says Taiwan should pay for defense, sending TSMC stock down
Taiwan should pay the U.S. for its defense, former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump told reporters…
Taiwan June exports tops forecasts on AI demand
Taiwan’s exports in June defied expectations, surging more than anticipated. This growth is attributed to Taiwan’s role…
Major Apple supplier TSMC hits $1 trillion in market value
Major Apple supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) rose to a record intraday high and hit $1 trillion in market value…
Major Apple supplier TSMC stock hits NT$1,000 in AI-powered rally
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) continues its record-breaking run, surging past NT$1,000 per share on the back of surging…
Apple’s ups A18 chip orders ahead of expected AI surge in iPhone 16 demand
Apple has reportedly upped its order of next-generation A18 SoCs from TSMC due to expected high demand for its upcoming iPhone 16 lineup…
Apple supplier TSMC says it has discussed moving chip fabs out of Taiwan but such a move impossible
Major Apple supplier TSMC, the Taiwanese contract chipmaker whose major clients include Apple and Nvidia, said on Tuesday it had held talks…
Major Apple supplier TSMC expects annual revenue growth of 10% in semiconductor industry
Taiwanese contract chipmaker TSMC, a major Apple supplier, on Thursday forecast an annual revenue growth of 10% in…
If China invades Taiwan, ASML and TSMC can disable chip machines remotely
TMSC and its Dutch chip machine supplier ASML have made joint plans to remotely disable the machines in the event of an invasion…
Apple supplier TSMC’s sales jumped 60% in April on AI chip demand
Major Apple supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) saw April sales jump 60% to NT$236 billion (US$7.3 billion) as…
Apple Silicon supplier TSMC unveils 1.6nm process roadmap for 2026 chips
Apple Silicon supplier TSMC on Wednesday unveiled its newest semiconductor process, advanced packaging, and 3D IC technologies…
Major Apple supplier TSMC cuts chip market outlook as consumer weakness persists
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) scaled back its outlook for a chip market expansion, cautioning that the smartphone…
Major Apple supplier TSMC expects Q2 sales to jump on ‘insatiable’ AI demand
Major Apple supplier TSMC, the world’s largest chipmaker and a major Apple and Nvidia supplier, forecast second-quarter sales may…
Major Apple supplier TSMC first-quarter profit expected to rise 5% on strong AI chip demand
Major Apple supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the dominant producer of advanced chips used in AI…
Apple supplier TSMC’s Q1 revenue rise beats market expectations
Major Apple supplier TSMC reported a 16.5% rise in first-quarter revenue on Wednesday, beating market expectations and at the high…
Apple Silicon supplier TSMC wins $6.6 billion U.S. subsidy for Arizona chip production
Apple Silicon supplier TSMC has been awarded a $6.6 billion U.S. subsidy and up to $5 billion in low-cost government loans for Arizona chip…
Apple Silicon supplier TSMC resumes work at production sites after earthquake pause
Apple Silicon supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) resumed work at its construction sites in the earthquake-hit country…
Apple expands ‘Restore Fund’ new nature-based ‘carbon removal’ projects with TSMC and Murata
On Wednesday Apple welcomed TSMC and Murata Manufacturing as new investors in the Restore Fund a project dedicated to “carbon removal” from…
Apple’s devices set to get major AI boost
Get ready for smarter iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks thanks to upcoming Apple Silicon M4 and A18 chips. These new chips…
Apple and TSMC: Two tech stocks you can buy and hold for the next decade
For investors looking for tech stocks that they can hold onto for the next decade, Apple and TSMC are options you don’t have to second-guess…
Major Apple supplier TSMC’s monthly sales rise in latest sign of sector recovery
Major Apple supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC)’s January sales rose after strong demand for AI chips helped…
Apple slated to be initial client for TSMC’s first 2-nanometer chips
The first company to receive chips built on the TSMC’s future 2-nanometer process will be, unsurprisingly, Apple with its…
TSMC’s fourth quarter profit better than expected
In another sign that a chip industry downturn may have bottomed out, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC)’s net income was…
Major Apple supplier TSMC beats expectations on fourth-quarter revenue
Taiwan chipmaker and major Apple supplier TSMC reported fourth-quarter revenue on Wednesday that beat both the company’s and…
Inside Apple’s advanced custom chip lab
Inside a lab where Apple designs custom chips that power new Macs, iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, Apple TVs, HomePods and more…
Apple to produce and package some Apple Silicon chips in America
Amkor will package Apple Silicon produced in the Arizona TSMC fab, where Apple is also the largest customer…
Major Apple supplier TSMC Q3 profit beats expectations; expects ‘healthy growth year’
Taiwanese chipmaker and major Apple supplier TSMC posted a 25% fall in third quarter net profit on Thursday, beating expectations, and…
