Semiconductors And Chips — page 2
Veolia Wins €243 Million in Semiconductor Water Infrastructure Deals
The environmental services leader is scaling ultrapure water and wastewater reclamation to support the global chip manufacturing surge.
Jim Keller’s Fab2 Moves to Texas to Build 'Factories That Print Factories'
The semiconductor startup, formerly Atomic Semi, is establishing an Austin hub to disrupt traditional chip manufacturing.
South Korean VCs Pivot to Semiconductor Materials for AI Chip Race
State-run banks and private firms are funding deep-tech startups to secure the domestic supply chain for High Bandwidth Memory.
IDEX Hits Record $921M Q2 Sales as AI Infrastructure Demand Surges
The industrial equipment manufacturer raised full-year guidance after quarterly orders topped $1 billion.
TSMC Develops 'EMIB-like' Packaging to Block Intel's AI Chip Gains
The foundry giant is partnering with Kinsus to create a silicon-bridge architecture as CoWoS capacity constraints push customers toward Intel.
Navitas Beats Q2 Revenue Expectations but Posts Wider Net Loss
The semiconductor firm pairs a mixed financial report with a strategic SiC technology licensing deal with Magnachip.
Tower Semiconductor to Invest $3 Billion in Japan AI Chip Expansion
The chipmaker will scale 300mm wafer capacity for silicon photonics and advanced packaging, supported by a $1 billion government grant.
Linde Invests $1 Billion in Phoenix to Scale Semiconductor Gas Infrastructure
The industrial gas giant is expanding its Arizona complex to support a major U.S. chip manufacturing surge.
NXP Semiconductors in Talks to Acquire AI Chip Designer Ambarella
The potential deal would integrate Ambarella's low-power AI vision technology into NXP's automotive ecosystem.
IonQ Completes $1.8 Billion Acquisition of SkyWater Technology
The deal establishes a vertically integrated quantum platform following final FTC clearance.
Chip Stock Slide Clouds IPO Plans as CXMT Raises Approximately $8.6 Billion in Shanghai
Semiconductor declines amid AI spending concerns and US-China tensions create uncertainty for venture-backed startups eyeing public debuts.
SK Hynix Posts Record Q2 Profit as AI Memory Shifts to Long-Term Deals
The chipmaker's 76% operating margin and new customer agreements signal a structural change in how Big Tech secures AI memory supply.
Chinese Chipmaker CXMT Becomes Mainland's Most Valuable Company After Blockbuster IPO
DRAM manufacturer's 466% first-day surge on Shanghai's STAR Market marks milestone in Beijing's semiconductor self-reliance push.
Asian Tech Stocks Tumble as AI Rally Falters on Valuation Concerns
SoftBank and South Korean chipmakers lead sharp decline as investors question sustainability of AI-driven growth.
FCC Bans Chinese Advanced Robots and Power Inverters Over Security Fears
The Trump administration expands its tech crackdown to include humanoid robots and grid-connected hardware deemed an espionage risk.
Micron Shares Plunge 11% as Broadcom AI Outlook Triggers Chip Selloff
Memory chip maker falls despite strong fundamentals as semiconductor sector reprices AI growth expectations.
BlackRock Takes Major Stake in Automotive Chipmaker indie Semiconductor
The world's largest asset manager holds approximately 8% of INDI despite the company's recent operating losses, signaling institutional confidence in automotive semiconductor sector.
NXP Stock Rockets 26% on Q1 Beat, AI-Driven Chip Supercycle Gains Steam
The Dutch chipmaker posted $3.18B revenue and raised Q2 guidance, triggering its best trading day since the 2010 IPO.
Teradyne Revenue Surges 87% as AI Chip Testing Demand Hits Record Levels
The automated test equipment leader reports $1.282 billion in Q1 2026 revenue, with roughly 70% now tied to AI infrastructure buildout.
CXMT Becomes China's Most Valuable Company After 466% IPO Surge
The DRAM chipmaker's blockbuster Shanghai debut signals investor confidence in Beijing's push for semiconductor self-reliance.
Global Chip Sales to Hit $1.51 Trillion in 2026, Driven by Memory Surge
The Semiconductor Industry Association's latest report shows the market nearly doubling from 2025's record $795.6 billion, with memory chips leading an unprecedented expansion.
Chinese Chipmaker CXMT Soars 466% in Record Shanghai IPO Debut
Memory chip manufacturer becomes mainland China's most valuable listed company after raising $8.6 billion.
DoD Taps Intel Foundry for Phase Three of Domestic 18A Chip Program
The Pentagon's RAMP-C initiative moves toward onshore prototype production of leading-edge defense semiconductors in 2025.
China Mass-Produces Domestic DUV Lithography Tools, ASML Shares Drop 7%
Shanghai Yuliangsheng Technology begins delivery of homegrown immersion systems to SMIC, Hua Hong, and CXMT in breakthrough that bypasses Western export controls.
South Korean Chip Stocks Plunge as Nvidia Cedes Top Spot to Apple
A severe semiconductor selloff across Asia and Europe signals growing investor skepticism about AI hardware returns.
China's CXMT Soars 466% in Stock Debut, Becomes Mainland's Most Valuable Company
The DRAM chipmaker's $8.6 billion IPO and surge to a $485 billion valuation signal investor confidence in China's semiconductor ambitions amid the AI race.
SK Hynix Perpetuals Flash Crash on Hyperliquid After Korea AI Dividend Proposal
Political rhetoric triggers violent unwind in synthetic equity derivatives as KOSPI plunges and won weakens.
China Begins Mass Production of Homegrown DUV Lithography Machines
State-backed breakthrough sparks semiconductor stock selloff, but analysts warn of steep yield and scale challenges ahead.
Taiwan Detains Nvidia Employee in AI Chip Diversion Probe
Prosecutors allege document forgery as authorities intensify crackdown on semiconductor exports to China.
MIT Engineers Build Stackable AI Chip to Cut E-Waste
Optically-linked reconfigurable processor lets edge devices upgrade without replacement.
China's CXMT Soars 466% in Record $8.6 Billion Chip IPO
The DRAM maker's Shanghai debut marks the largest mainland China listing since 2010, delivering massive paper gains to state-backed investors.
Chip Stocks Plunge as $750 Billion AI Deals Spark Circular Funding Fears
Korean semiconductor makers lead global sell-off while investors question sustainability of Nvidia-backed AI infrastructure spending.
China Moves to Mass Production of Homegrown DUV Lithography Tools
SMIC's testing of Yuliangsheng's immersion system marks a turning point in Beijing's push for semiconductor self-sufficiency despite Western export controls.
KOSPI Plunges 8% as China's Semiconductor Breakthrough Triggers Circuit Breaker
South Korean markets reel after CXMT's blockbuster IPO and reports of domestic DUV lithography production threaten the semiconductor balance of power.
South Korea's Honam Chip Cluster Sparks Governance Debate
Critics compare Lee administration's semiconductor push to past political scandals as fiduciary duty concerns mount.
AI Boom and U.S. Tariffs Reshape South Korean Manufacturing
Bank of Korea report reveals strategic pivot as semiconductor exports shift to Taiwan and automakers adapt to protectionist policies.
South Korea Unveils $472 Billion Semiconductor Mega Cluster in Yongin
Samsung and SK Hynix to lead 23-year buildout of 16 fabrication facilities through 2047.
Navitas Semiconductor Revenue Tops Estimates as AI Pivot Continues
The power chip maker beat Q2 2024 revenue expectations while narrowing its per-share loss, though the transition away from mobile chargers weighs on near-term results.
Rice Wins $19.9M NSF Award for AI-Powered Semiconductor Materials Lab
The READINESS project will offer cloud-based remote access to automated equipment for startups and small companies lacking expensive fabrication infrastructure.
ON Semiconductor Options Price In 10% Post-Earnings Swing
Traders are betting on a larger-than-usual move as call volume outpaces puts despite elevated uncertainty.
Chinese DRAM Maker CXMT Soars 466% in Mainland's Second-Largest IPO
The Shanghai debut values the memory chip producer at $488 billion, signaling China's growing semiconductor ambitions amid AI-driven demand.
China Begins Limited Production of Domestic Immersion DUV Lithography Machines
A Shanghai-based manufacturer plans initial deliveries to SMIC, Hua Hong, and CXMT as Beijing pushes for semiconductor autonomy amid Western export restrictions.
Siemens, NVIDIA Launch Self-Verifying AI Agents for Chip Design
The expanded partnership anchors AI reasoning in deterministic physics-based EDA engines to tackle the semiconductor verification crisis.
Mitsubishi Electric, Sony Form JV to Build AI Vision Sensors for Factories
Advanced Vision Solutions will combine Sony's image sensors with Mitsubishi's factory automation to enable edge AI-driven manufacturing.
CXMT Stock Soars 466% on Shanghai Debut, Valuation Tops Mainland China
The memory chipmaker raised $8.6 billion but its prospectus reveals a focus on standard DRAM rather than AI-specific HBM.
AMD Unveils Three-Tier Zen 7 EPYC Roadmap for 2028 Agentic Data Centers
CEO Lisa Su announces Florence, Ferrara, and Fidenza families with ACE matrix acceleration and sub-2nm process technology.
Samsung and Broadcom Forge $200 Billion AI Chip Partnership Through 2030
The memorandum of understanding covers memory, foundry, and advanced packaging as both companies seek to diversify beyond TSMC's dominance.
China's CXMT Becomes Most Valuable Listed Firm After 472% Trading Surge
DRAM chipmaker's $489 billion valuation signals Beijing's semiconductor ambitions.
Kioxia Stock Swings Intensify as US Leveraged ETFs Begin Trading
The Japanese memory chip maker faces amplified volatility after Corgi's 2x daily ETFs launched on the Cboe BZX exchange.
Silicon Valley Splinters Over Open-Weight AI as China Closes Gap
Big tech backs open ecosystems while OpenAI and Anthropic lobby for restrictions amid rising Chinese competition.
China's CXMT Raises $8.6 Billion in Asia's Biggest 2026 IPO
The memory chipmaker's Shanghai listing marks a milestone in Beijing's push for semiconductor self-sufficiency.
Scrapped Dams Threaten South Korea's Honam Chip Hub
Government's semiconductor cluster faces critical water shortage as six canceled dam projects leave region dependent on insufficient supplies.
Tower Semiconductor Pivots to AI Infrastructure as Valuation Concerns Mount
The analog foundry is betting big on silicon photonics for AI data centers, but analysts warn the stock's premium valuation leaves little room for error.
CXMT's DRAM Debut Defies Budget Expectations, Prices Match Samsung and SK hynix
Chinese memory challenger enters DDR5 market at parity with established giants despite older fabrication technology.
Bangladesh Bets on Chips: PM Taps Semiconductor Sector as Next Economic Engine
Dhaka unveils tax breaks, startup grants and park modernization to capture share of $1 trillion global market.
Wall Street: AI Trade Still On as Chip Makers Outperform Big Tech
Hyperscaler spending forecasts fuel semiconductor rally despite macro volatility and ROI concerns.
Zeiss Expands Oberkochen Plant to Unlock ASML EUV Scanner Output
The German optics monopoly is adding 25,000 square meters of production capacity to meet surging demand for chipmaking equipment.
Samsung, SK Lock In Nearly $1 Trillion in AI Chip Deals With U.S. Tech
Korean semiconductor giants secure long-term partnerships with Broadcom, Nvidia, and Big Tech amid global HBM shortage.
NVIDIA's Huang: AI Chip Boom Is No Bubble, Semiconductor Era Just Beginning
The CEO behind the world's first $5 trillion company says this surge is fundamentally different from past cycles.
Microchip Signs Deal to Acquire Edge AI Startup Hailo After Valuation Drop
The US chipmaker absorbs the Israeli firm's technology and community as Hailo recovers from liquidity crises and layoffs.