Business Which companies will be impacted by Trump’s semiconductor tariffs? Companies such as Taiwan’s TSMC and South Korea’s Samsung Electronics may be particularly hit by upcoming US semiconductor tariffs. 15 April 2025
Economy US moves ahead with tariffs - launching pharma and chip investigations The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports, launching investigations into imports of computer chips, chip making equipment and pharmaceuticals. 15 April 2025
Business TSMC shares soar as semiconductor firm announces surprise revenue lift The world's biggest contract chipmaker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), recorded a 41.6% year-on-year revenue rise in the first three months of the year. 10 April 2025
Tech News This chip could unlock quantum's full potential. Here's how it works Its developers say the refrigerator can help pave the way for more reliable quantum computation. 20 March 2025
Markets Nvidia shares fall following new AI chip announcements Nvidia's shares fell despite unveiling its next-generation artificial intelligence chips at the annual GPU Technology Conference (GTC), highlighting the risk-off sentiment-driven markets. 19 March 2025
Business Nvidia earnings beat expectations and signal strong AI chip demands Nvidia’s quarterly earnings surpassed analysts' expectations, signalling artificial intelligence demands remained strong. However, the company’s revenue growth slowed due to the base effect. 27 February 2025
Business ASML reports boost in full-year sales as it shares outlook for 2025 ASML's robust results come at a time when the semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) market is reeling under the shock of new entrant DeepSeek, a new arrival from China. 29 January 2025
Tech News US's AI chips export proposal receives industry pushback Though the rules are aimed at China, they could impact some European countries including Portugal and Switzerland. 14 January 2025
Markets Samsung shares jump after share buyback announcement The prospect of a buyback worth trillions of South Korean won has cheered investors after a disappointing year. 18 November 2024
Markets ASML shares plunge after early earnings leak in worst drop since IPO ASML shares plunged 15.7% on Tuesday, the worst drop since the chipmaker went public in 2002, after an early earnings release revealed a lowered sales outlook for 2025. 15 October 2024
Business New TSMC chip plants planned for Europe says Taiwan official The world’s largest contract chipmaker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, is set to expand its operations in Europe, according to a Taiwanese official. 14 October 2024
Business Intel postpones construction of German chip factory for two years US chip-maker Intel has announced plans to postpone the construction of a factory in Germany for at least two years. 17 September 2024
Markets Nvidia stock tumbles after stint as world’s most valuable company The "AI darling" has recorded losses for three trading days in a row, waving goodbye to more than $500 billion in market value since last week's peak. 25 June 2024
Business STMicroelectronics gets €2 billion grant as EU ramps up chipmaking The move is the latest step in the EU’s strategy to boost chip manufacturing on the continent and reduce reliance on China. 31 May 2024
Business ASML and Eindhoven Tech University launch semiconductor agreement Europe’s most valuable tech firm is working with a Dutch university to bolster chipmaking capabilities following threats of relocation. 23 May 2024
Business TSMC surpasses profit forecasts as it rides high on surging AI demand The world’s largest chipmaker recorded a rise in first-quarter income and revenue, driven by demand for AI-related chips. 18 April 2024
Markets ASML results spook market as sales drop below expectations Net sales for the Dutch semiconductor firm seen as disappointing, coming in at 21.6% lower than predicted. 17 April 2024
Business Intel gives Nvidia run for money with new Gaudi chip Intel has become the latest tech company to release its own artificial intelligence chip, in an attempt to weigh in on the AI boom. 10 April 2024
Tech News Google introduces new Axion Arm-based chips The new Axion Arm-based chips will be available later this year, Google said. 9 April 2024
Business Samsung shares rise on hopes of Nvidia using its new-gen memory chips Samsung could be joining the likes of SK Hynix, the world’s second biggest memory chip producer, as one of Nvidia’s suppliers. 21 March 2024