#Semiconductors

16 articles tagged “Semiconductors”.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.