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Japan's Sojitz plans chip material transport hub for Tata fab in India
Japanese trading house Sojitz plans to establish a specialized logistics center in India for semiconductor materials. The hub will be located near a chip fabrication plant currently under construction
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India's chip ambitions open door for Fujifilm, Tokyo Electron as Semicon India conference kicks off
India's chip ambitions open door for Fujifilm, Tokyo Electron as Semicon India conference kicks off
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Report: SK Hynix's Solidigm Considers Building First NAND Factory in the US
Solidigm, SK Hynix's NAND business platform, is reportedly considering a site on the U.S. East Coast for its first NAND mass production line. This move aims to extend its existing manufacturing capabi
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Korean media: Delivery times for critical semiconductor equipment components have more than doubled, with some extending up to 40 months.
According to industry sources cited by South Korea's *Electronic Times* on September 16, lead times for core components required in semiconductor manufacturing equipment have generally more than doubl
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Taiwan dollar, South Korea won strong among Asia currencies as AI booms
The currencies of South Korea and Taiwan are outperforming other Asian currencies, driven by the artificial intelligence and semiconductor boom. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee and Philippine peso have se
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Applied Materials to invest $5 billion in India over 10 years, doubling R&D workforce
U.S. semiconductor equipment maker Applied Materials announced on Thursday its plan to invest $5 billion in India over the next decade. This investment aims to expand its presence in the country, incl
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Japan and US in talks to build $19bn chip factory in US
Japan and the U.S. are negotiating to build a new semiconductor manufacturing plant in the U.S. as part of Japan's investment commitments under a tariff agreement with Washington. The project's total
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Optical stocks rebound, with Coherent up 6%, Lumentum up 5%, and Applied Optoelectronics up 3%.
On Wednesday morning, Coherent Corp. (COHR) rose 6% to $287.21, Lumentum Holdings (LITE) gained 5% to $878, and Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) increased 3% to $97.9. This surge was primarily driven by
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KICK Korea Semiconductor Index ETF (KCHP) Launches on NYSE Arca, Offering Focused Exposure to South Korean Chipmakers
The new fund, launched on September 15, is the first product in a new KICK ETFs series from Exchange Traded Concepts and Kiwoom Securities (USA) Inc. It provides U.S. investors with a single-ticker op
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Winbond Electronics to Acquire Infineon's NOR Flash and F-RAM Businesses for $1.12 Billion in Cash
German semiconductor giant Infineon Technologies announced the divestiture of its memory business, selling its NOR Flash and F-RAM divisions to Taiwanese memory manufacturer Winbond Electronics for $1
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Yahoo Finance Analysis: ASML's 2027 EUV orders are nearing full capacity, with plans to expand production by 30% in 2028; TSMC raises its 2026 capital budget to $60-64 billion, 2nm mass production has begun.
Yahoo Finance analysis indicates that semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML and foundry TSMC both reported strong second-quarter earnings. ASML, due to its monopolistic position in EUV (extreme ul
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JPMorgan Chase Report: AI hashrate demand fundamentals remain unshaken, with capital expenditure by the seven major cloud vendors projected to increase from $443 billion in 2025 to $1.577 trillion in 2027.
JPMorgan Chase analysts, including Gokul Hariharan, stated in their Asia Tech Strategy report published on September 16 that market concerns about AI infrastructure investment are overblown, and open-
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Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger: Intel 18A process is in full production, and 14A process will begin production in Q1 next year.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger recently confirmed at an industry summit that the company has made significant progress in its process technology, with Intel 18A process now in full mass production and Intel
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On September 16, the three major A-share indices all fell during the morning session, while the STAR 50 index bucked the trend and rose by more than 1%; Hong Kong stocks opened higher but closed lower, with both the Hang Seng Index and the Hang Seng Tech Index posting declines.
A-shares fluctuated downwards in early trading, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.26%, the Shenzhen Component Index down 0.34%, and the ChiNext Index down 0.14%. The STAR 50 Index bucked the tr
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Samsung and SK Hynix Partner with Korean Universities to Launch AI Engineering Courses, Offering Job Opportunities and Scholarships
In response to the talent demand fueled by the AI boom, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are collaborating with several South Korean universities through "contract department" programs. These partners
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BofA analyst expects semiconductor market to reach $3.2 trillion by 2030, shrugging off AI slowdown fears
Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya anticipates the total addressable market for the semiconductor industry will grow to $3.2 trillion by 2030, driven by increased demand for memory chips and data cent
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TSMC co-COO Mii said on Tuesday that AI is a "three-year-old Superman," expressing concerns about its limited role in semiconductor R&D and potential data leaks.
TSMC co-chief operating officer Y.J. Mii said on Tuesday that the company is particularly cautious when using AI to process sensitive R&D information, comparing AI to "a three-year-old Superman" – ver
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BofA Survey: "Long Global Semiconductors" remains the most crowded trade among fund managers, followed by "Short US Treasuries."
Bank of America's September Global Fund Manager Survey shows that "long global semiconductors" remains the most crowded trade for the second consecutive time at 53%, followed by "short US Treasuries"
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Altimeter Capital Partner Agrawal: AI Ecosystem Shows "Inverted Triangle" Pattern, 75% of Revenue Flows to Semiconductors, Applications Need to Enter Advertising to Break Profitability Bottleneck
Apoorv Agrawal, a veteran technology investor and partner at Altimeter Capital, pointed out during his lecture at Stanford University that the current $300 billion AI ecosystem exhibits an "inverted t
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South Korea plans to cut the number of new transmission towers by up to 40% to meet the growing electricity demand from data centers and semiconductor factories.
South Korea plans to cut the number of new transmission towers by up to 40% to meet the growing electricity demand from data centers and semiconductor factories.
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China's A-shares: Shenzhen Component Index rose 0.26% in early trading, with the semiconductor industry chain experiencing a surge. Hong Kong stocks: Hang Seng Tech Index rose 0.72%. Crude oil surged over 6%.
On September 15, China's A-share market rebounded after a volatile morning session, with the Shenzhen Component Index rising 0.26%, the Shanghai Composite Index falling 0.07%, and the ChiNext Index ga
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Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (SOXL) fell 15% intraday, influenced by calls from AI leaders including Musk to slow down AI development.
The ETF's main holdings, including Micron, NVIDIA, and AMD, saw their stock prices fall by 5.7%, 2.8%, and 4.5%, respectively. Other top ten holdings such as Marvell Technology and Applied Materials a
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Yahoo Finance Analysis: Credo Technology Group's FY2026 revenue surged 205.7% to $1.3 billion, with net income reaching $472.3 million.
Yahoo Finance analysis indicates that Credo Technology Group's revenue reached nearly $1.3 billion in fiscal year 2026, a year-over-year increase of approximately 205.7%, with net profit close to $472
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South Korea's expanded espionage law takes effect, targeting tech theft including semiconductor and AI technologies as national security crimes
South Korea's expanded espionage law takes effect, targeting tech theft including semiconductor and AI technologies as national security crimes
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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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