TSMC held its Q1 earnings call today (17th), forecasting Q2 revenue to grow 11–14% QoQ, reaching between USD 28.4 billion and USD 29.2 billion. Based on the exchange rate assumption of 1 USD to 32.5 NT dollars, gross margin is expected to hold steady at 57–59%, while operating margin will lik...

TSMC today announced consolidated revenue of NT$839.25 billion, net income of NT$361.56 billion, and diluted earnings per share of NT$13.94 (US$2.12 per ADR unit) for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, according to its press release. Year-over-year, first quarter revenue increased 41.6%, whi...

Despite concerns over looming U.S. tariffs lasting through 2026, ASML says demand from China is stronger than expected, as the Dutch chipmaking tool giant now anticipates the market to account for over 25% of its 2025 sales, according to Reuters and Seeking Alpha. However, amid speculations that ...

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC)’s new fab in Arizona has become a pivotal partner in realizing the “Made in America” push by global chipmakers. According to a report by the Economic Daily News, market sources suggest that TSMC is considering raising prices for 4nm chip production...

Intel seems to be start feeling the heat from Washington’s latest AI chip export curbs. Following NVIDIA and AMD, Team Blue now needs a license to sell certain high-end AI chips—like its Gaudi series—to the Chinese market, according to Reuters, citing Financial Times. The reports suggest th...