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Korea’s AI Chief Vows Execution-Focused Strategy, Identifies Three Pillars
Ha Jung-woo, standing vice chair of the Presidential Council on National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, pledged Monday to put execution at the center of Korea’s bid to become one of the world’s top
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JPMorgan Chase maintains a positive outlook on equities, expecting year-end gains to be driven by sector rotation rather than a broad market rally.
JPMorgan Chase strategist Fabio Bassi noted in a client report that the bank expects equities to grind higher, driven by sector rotation rather than a broad-based rally. JPMorgan Chase continues to fa
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YMTC is forecast to boost NAND output by nearly 25% to 2.50 million wafers in 2027, driven by its third plant in Wuhan
China’s Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) is forecast to increase its annual NAND wafer output by 486,000 wafers, from 2.01 million this year to 2.50 million in 2027. This expansion, expected by mark
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JPMorgan Chase Asset Management: South Korea Needs to Broaden Semiconductor-Led Rally into a Wider "Korea Play" to Attract Lasting Foreign Capital
Alexander Treves, Managing Director and Head of Investments at JPMorgan Chase Asset Management, stated that for the South Korean market to attract more sustained capital inflows, it needs broader earn
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Richardson Electronics anticipates revenue, profit margins, and operating income to grow in fiscal year 2027, driven by semiconductor and energy demand.
Wendy Diddell, the company's Chief Operating Officer, stated that growth will primarily be driven by stronger demand for semiconductor wafer fabrication, wind turbine products, and the battery energy
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Bank of America analysts warn the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) could face approximately 10% downside risk, while simultaneously raising their total addressable market (TAM) forecast for AI data centers to $2.2 trillion by 2030.
Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya noted that despite fundamentals suggesting otherwise, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) could face a further downside risk of approximately 10%. Reasons cit
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Intel CFO: 14A Process Defect Rate Decline Fastest Since 22nm, Customers Shifting from Evaluating Technical Data to Inquiring About Capacity Allocation
Intel CFO David Zinsner stated at Deutsche Bank's 2026 Technology Conference that the defect density of the company's 14A (1.4-nanometer class) process is decreasing faster than expected, marking its
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SpaceX is hiring a natural gas trader to build a new trading team, supporting its growing fuel and power needs including a planned gas-fired power plant for a Texas semiconductor facility.
The move aims to secure fuel and power for SpaceX's operations, including a massive semiconductor manufacturing facility it is developing in Texas with Tesla. SpaceX's Starship rocket uses super-chill
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Investment management firm The London Company listed Entegris (Nasdaq:ENTG) as a major contributor in its Q2 2026 investor letter, stating that it benefited from improved semiconductor demand and accelerated AI investments.
The London Company's "Small/Mid Cap Strategy" noted that Entegris benefits from improving semiconductor demand, accelerated AI investments, and increased fab utilization. The company also stated that
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Analysis indicates that ASML is poised to be the biggest winner in the AI memory boom, with memory-related system sales projected to grow by 75% in 2026.
The Motley Fool's analysis suggests that ASML Holding (ASML), a Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer, is poised to be the biggest winner in the AI-driven memory market. ASML management noted in
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The Donald Trump administration is reportedly considering a new round of tariffs on semiconductors and related tech products, including laptops and data center servers.
The Donald Trump administration is reportedly considering new tariffs on semiconductors and a broader range of tech products, including laptops, data center servers, and gaming hardware, according to
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Goldman Sachs expects China's semiconductor capital expenditure to reach $82 billion by 2030, with CXMT (CXMT) potentially meeting 50% of China's DRAM demand by 2028.
Goldman Sachs stated in a report that China's efforts towards semiconductor self-sufficiency are expected to accelerate as AI demand drives investment in advanced chips, memory, and manufacturing capa
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India launches "Semicon 2.0" semiconductor plan, proposing a $13.4 billion investment to accelerate chip industry development.
The Indian government is accelerating its semiconductor industry development plan, with chip-related imports projected to reach $240 billion by 2035. As part of this initiative, Indian Prime Minister
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Seoul's Kospi index opened sharply higher, rising 2.34% to 6,967.45 points, as Nvidia's robust earnings eased semiconductor demand slowdown worries.
Seoul's Kospi index opened sharply higher, rising 2.34% to 6,967.45 points, as Nvidia's robust earnings eased semiconductor demand slowdown worries.
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Nikkei rises 0.7%, led by chip stocks, after strong NVIDIA results ease worries about AI spending sustainability
The Nikkei 225 rose 0.7% to 66725.13 points. Among them, Kioxia Holdings rose 5.9%, SoftBank Group rose 2.8%, and Tokyo Electron rose 3.0%. The USD/JPY exchange rate was 159.17, compared to 159.06 at
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Goldman Sachs Analysts: Tech Stocks Under Pressure from Triple Whammy of Credit Markets, Supply Chains, and Policy; Philadelphia Semiconductor Index Forward P/E Compressed from 22x to 15x
Rich Privorotsky, head of the Goldman Sachs One-Delta trading desk, noted that the recent sell-off in tech stocks (such as NVIDIA's seven consecutive trading days of decline) is not the end of the AI
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Broadcom's AI orders exceed $30 billion, Micron Technology locks in approximately $100 billion in memory revenue through five-year agreement
Broadcom's AI semiconductor orders exceeded $30 billion in the second fiscal quarter, with AI semiconductor revenue growing 143% year-over-year to $10.8 billion. The company expects AI chip revenue to
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LG Chem plans W15tr R&D push beyond petrochemicals, focusing on semiconductors, mobility, and batteries
The company aims to invest 15 trillion won ($10.8 billion) in research and development through 2035, with about 70% earmarked for future growth sectors, as it transforms into a materials powerhouse. I
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China's A-share ChiNext index once fell more than 2% in early trading, with semiconductor stocks collectively declining; the Hong Kong Hang Seng Tech Index was under pressure, and XPeng Motors fell more than 7%.
China's A-share ChiNext index once fell more than 2% in early trading, with semiconductor stocks collectively declining; the Hong Kong Hang Seng Tech Index was under pressure, and XPeng Motors fell mo
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The U.S. is pressuring South Korean semiconductor companies to build factories in the U.S., and for the first time, has expressed dissatisfaction with South Korea's 800 trillion won "Honam Semiconductor Cluster Plan."
According to an August 25 report by South Korea's Chosun Ilbo, the U.S. recently explicitly requested South Korean semiconductor companies to build memory semiconductor production facilities in the Un
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Semiconductor stocks slide ahead of NVIDIA earnings, with Intel down 5%, AMD 4%, and Taiwan Semiconductor 3%
Intel, AMD, and Taiwan Semiconductor shares fell 5%, 4%, and 3% respectively on Monday, as traders trimmed exposure to chip stocks two sessions before NVIDIA reports its second-quarter fiscal 2027 res
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Semiconductor stocks drag S&P 500, Nasdaq lower as Sandisk, Micron drop sharply on rumors Trump admin may allow Apple to source chips from China's CXMT.
Semiconductor stocks drag S&P 500, Nasdaq lower as Sandisk, Micron drop sharply on rumors Trump admin may allow Apple to source chips from China's CXMT.
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Guinness Global Innovators Fund noted in its Q2 2026 investor letter that KLA (KLAC) benefited from advanced node, high-bandwidth memory, and advanced packaging demand, with its stock price increasing by 105.2% during the quarter.
Guinness Global Innovators Fund stated in its Q2 2026 investor letter that KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) plays a critical role in the increasing complexity of semiconductor manufacturing. The fund bel
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Guinness Global Innovators Fund reports Lam Research (LRCX) expects strong growth to extend into 2027, driven by accelerating AI spending
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Guinness Global Innovators Fund highlighted Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX), a leading semiconductor equipment company. The fund noted that Lam Research's manage
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Japan's Sojitz to import rare earth yttrium from Malaysia
Japanese trading house Sojitz will start procuring yttrium from Malaysia as early as 2027, seeking to diversify sources of the key rare-earth element away from China. Yttrium is a key rare earth eleme
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Kioxia expects net profit to surge 15-fold to $8.7 billion this quarter
Kioxia Holdings expects its consolidated net profit to surge 15-fold year on year to 1.36 trillion yen ($8.7 billion) in the October-December quarter of 2026, driven by robust demand for semiconductor
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Musk retweeted that the Terafab project is progressing well, with an executive stating they had never seen such execution speed in the semiconductor industry.
Musk retweeted @tslaming's post, stating that the Terafab project is progressing well. The tweet cited a report from South Korean publication The Elec, in which a South Korean supplier executive state
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Japan's chip exports surged 41% in April-September, driven by AI boom and soaring memory prices
Japan's chip exports surged 41% on the year in the April-September period in value terms, government data shows, with export prices for some memory products surging roughly fivefold on strong AI data
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White House: U.S. and Finland Sign MOU on Technology Prosperity Deal
The White House announced that the U.S. and Finland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on a Technology Prosperity Deal, aiming to enhance collaboration in strategic science and technology
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Samsung Electronics' Q3 operating profit surged 780% to a record 107.4 trillion Korean won, but its stock price still fell over 5% due to the semiconductor division's weaker-than-expected performance.
Samsung Electronics' third-quarter operating profit surged 780% to 107.4 trillion Korean won (approximately $80.5 billion), marking the first time a tech company's quarterly operating profit has excee
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US September Goods Trade Deficit Widens to $134.9 Billion, Largest Since March 2025, Driven by AI Data Center-Related Capital Goods Imports
The US goods trade deficit widened 2.1% to $134.9 billion in September, marking its largest level since March 2025. This exceeded economists' expectations of $130.2 billion. Imports rose 2.4%, primari
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Bloomberg: Prices for "super metals" used in nuclear energy, semiconductors, and other fields are soaring, with Freeport, the world's largest producer, considering increasing output.
Bloomberg: Prices for "super metals" used in nuclear energy, semiconductors, and other fields are soaring, with Freeport, the world's largest producer, considering increasing output.
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South Korea activates KOSPI buy-side sidecar as index rises 4.54%
South Korea's bourse operator activated a buy-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) as the index rose sharply by 4.54% to 5,894.26 points, suspending program trading
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South Korean stocks opened sharply higher on Wednesday, with the KOSPI index rising 3.26% to 5,822.07 points, primarily boosted by a resurgence in AI optimism and strong semiconductor earnings from SK Hynix, while tracking overnight gains on Wall Street.
South Korean stocks opened sharply higher on Wednesday, with the KOSPI index rising 3.26% to 5,822.07 points, primarily boosted by a resurgence in AI optimism and strong semiconductor earnings from SK
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Leading enterprises in semiconductor packaging and testing, chip design, glass substrates, and advanced packaging equipment
The 24th China Semiconductor Packaging and Testing Technology and Market Annual Conference (referred to as the "Packaging and Testing Annual Conference") will be held in Nanjing from November 4-6. Lea
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Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong marked four years in his role on Tuesday
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong marked four years in his role on Tuesday, as the company forecasts its biggest quarterly profit. This represents a dramatic reversal from the semiconductor do
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Laura Alfaro, Chief Economist and Economic Advisor at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
Laura Alfaro, Chief Economist and Economic Advisor at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), stated on Tuesday that South Korea should set aside some of the revenue from its chip boom as reserves
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South Korea's economy grew a surprising 1% in the third quarter
South Korea's economy grew a surprising 1% in the third quarter, more than three times faster than expected, driven by booming semiconductor exports and investment. Preliminary data released Tuesday s
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From January to September, profits in China's electronics industry surged by 1.0 times year-on-year
From January to September, profits in China's electronics industry surged by 1.0 times year-on-year, driving a 9.6 percentage point increase in profits for all industrial enterprises above designated
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Applied Materials announced it will increase its strategic investment in Dutch semiconductor packaging equipment supplier BE Semiconductor Industries (Besi), raising its stake to approximately 20%.
Applied Materials announced it will increase its strategic investment in Dutch semiconductor packaging equipment supplier BE Semiconductor Industries (Besi), raising its stake to approximately 20%.
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U.S. equity sector ETFs mostly closed higher on Monday (October 26), with the Semiconductor ETF rising 2.74%
U.S. equity sector ETFs mostly closed higher on Monday (October 26), with the Semiconductor ETF rising 2.74%. The Technology Sector ETF, Global Technology Index ETF, Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund
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this group collectively net sold approximately 14.83 billion KRW in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix between October 1 and 20
According to an analysis of holdings of approximately 7,900 high-net-worth Korean investors (with financial assets exceeding 3 billion KRW) commissioned by the *Seoul Economic Daily* to major brokerag
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SK Hynix confirmed on Monday that it will announce shareholder return measures along with its earnings report on Wednesday (October 28)
KB Securities noted in a research report published on October 26 that the P/E ratios of both Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have fallen to approximately 3x, with foreign ownership dropping to its lo
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German chemical giant Henkel produces semiconductor adhesives, a critical yet often overlooked component in AI chips, at its plant in Songdo, South Korea. These materials help secure chips together, protect delicate connections, and dissipate heat effectively.
German chemical giant Henkel produces semiconductor adhesives, a critical yet often overlooked component in AI chips, at its plant in Songdo, South Korea. These materials help secure chips together, p
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was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange last Friday with net assets of HK$15.85 million (approximately US$2.06 million)
CUAM Solactive China & Global Semiconductor ETF, co-developed by Korea Investment Management and China Universal Asset Management's Hong Kong subsidiary, was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange las
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founder of Citrini Research, stated that he has significantly reduced his semiconductor holdings and holds some short positions
James van Geelen, founder of Citrini Research, stated that he has significantly reduced his semiconductor holdings and holds some short positions, citing that AI infrastructure financing has shifted f
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The Truth Behind TSMC's $35.9 Billion Revenue: AI Hashrate. Is a 30x P/E Ratio the Starting Point or the End?
TSMC reported a record-high revenue of $35.9 billion in the first quarter of 2026, primarily driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips, particularly the surging demand for advanced processes such as 3-nanometer and 5-nanometer. Currently, TSMC's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio remains around 30x. The market is closely watching whether this valuation level marks the beginning of growth in the AI era or the potential end of overheating. Analysts generally have a positive outlook on its long-term prospects, but some voices also warn about the sustainability risks of capital expenditures by hyperscale cloud service providers.
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What is MRVL Coin? Analysis of Trading and Features of Tokenized Marvell Technology Stock
MRVL coin usually refers to tokenized Marvell Technology stock (MRVLx), which is backed 1:1 by real shares of the US semiconductor company Marvell Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRVL). This tokenized asset aims to provide a more flexible and transparent trading method, allowing 24/5 trading in eligible regions, but holders do not enjoy the shareholder rights of traditional stocks. Its price fluctuations are often influenced by AI chip market sentiment and it can be traded on some mainstream cryptocurrency exchanges and decentralized platforms.
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NVIDIA and AMD: The Two Giants of AI Computing Power in 2026—An Analysis of Market Dynamics, Financial Performance, and Opportunities for Transition into Cryptocurrency Mining
As of August 2026, NVIDIA continues to dominate the AI chip market with its CUDA ecosystem, while AMD is rapidly gaining ground with its Instinct MI series accelerators and Helios solutions.This article provides an in-depth analysis of both companies’ latest financial data, product developments, and market share, and explores how mining companies Bitcoin are transitioning their existing computing infrastructure to AI computing, offering investors a perspective on investment opportunities in the AI computing sector.
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