#Semiconductors
16 articles tagged “Semiconductors”.
- Technology
Infineon opens €5bn chip plant in Dresden as EU seeks tech autonomy
Infineon's Smart Power Fab in Dresden opens three months early, backed by €1bn in EU Chips Act funding, as Europe aims to double its global semiconductor share by 2030.
- Technology
Meta moves to sell excess AI compute in new cloud push
Meta shares rose nearly 9% after reports it will build a cloud unit selling excess AI computing capacity, entering a market led by Amazon, Microsoft and Google.
- Economy
Chip rally adds $2 trillion to Micron, Intel and AMD in Q2
Micron, Intel and AMD gained about $2 trillion in combined market cap in Q2 2026 as investors rotated into AI semiconductor suppliers beyond Nvidia.
- Technology
South Korea Unveils $880bn Plan for AI Chip Dominance
South Korea announced a $880 billion strategy to expand AI and semiconductor production, aiming to challenge global tech leaders.
- Technology
Chinese Chipmakers Bet on SiC as AI Strains Data Centres
As AI drives data centre power demands, Chinese firms like Basic Semiconductor are investing in efficient silicon carbide chips to capture the growing market.
- Technology
Apple Raises Mac and iPad Prices Amid Soaring AI Chip Costs
Apple increased prices for MacBooks, iPads, and other devices citing rising memory and storage costs driven by AI data center demand.
- Technology
IBM Unveils 0.7-Nanometer Chip Tech for AI
IBM revealed new semiconductor technology allowing chips smaller than one nanometer, aiming for 50% better performance and lower power use within five years.
- Technology
IBM Prototype Chip Packs 100 Billion Transistors via Vertical Stacking
IBM has unveiled a prototype chip utilizing vertical stacking to house 100 billion transistors, targeting 50% higher performance and 70% greater energy efficiency.
- Economy
Traders Hedge Bets as Semiconductor Rally Shows Signs of Fatigue
Options activity surges on semiconductor ETFs as the KOSPI index suffers steep drawdowns and investors eye potential market corrections.
- Technology
Micron Earnings Quiet AI Market Doubts, Boost Asian Stocks
Micron Technology's blockbuster earnings report eased fears about the AI boom, lifting Asian markets and sending Nasdaq futures higher.
- Economy
Global Markets Slip as Oil Prices Drop, Micron Eyes Earnings
Stocks retreated as oil prices fell and investors awaited Micron Technology earnings. European markets closed mixed, while US tech stocks stabilized.
- Economy
Global Markets Tumble as AI and Chip Stocks Trigger Sell-Off
Tech stocks led a global market decline, with SpaceX, Samsung, and SK Hynix falling sharply as investors question AI valuations.
- Technology
ASML Rejects US Blame Over China Chip Tech Access
ASML denies shipping EUV machines to China after US concerns. Dutch firm cites strict adherence to export controls amid diplomatic tensions.
- Technology
Trump Announces Apple-Intel Chip Deal; Intel Shares Surge
President Trump announced that Apple will partner with Intel to design and build chips in the U.S., sending Intel shares up over 10%. The deal is part of a broader push to reshore semiconductor manufacturing and reduce reliance on Taiwan's TSMC.
- Technology
Intel Shares Surge 10% After Trump Announces Apple Chip Deal for U.S. Manufacturing
Intel shares jumped 10.5% after President Trump said on social media that the company will make chips for Apple in the U.S., boosting the value of the government's 10% stake. Analysts say the deal could help Apple diversify away from TSMC.
- Technology
D-Matrix Says Corsair AI Chip Tops GPU Inference Speed
D-Matrix says its Corsair inference chip is in production and can beat standalone GPU speeds for smaller AI workloads.