FINWIRES · TerminalLIVE
FINWIRES

TPE:2330

75 stories mentioning TPE:2330Updated just now

Every FINWIRES story that references TPE:2330, newest first.

What's the latest news on TPE:2330?

Asia

Asian AI Stocks Plunge on CEOs' Calls for Slowdown in Development

Asian artificial intelligence-linked stocks fell Monday after AI leaders called for a slower and safer pace of development and additions of guardrails.Japan's Softbank (TYO:9984), an investor of OpenAI, slumped 11% during the close of trade on Monday. Chipmaker Kioxia (TYO:285A) slid 6%, while Tokyo Electron (TYO:8035) fell 1%.Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. (TPE:2330) closed 1% lower.South Korean chipmaking giant SK Hynix (KRX:000660) tumbled 6% and Samsung (KRX:005930) slid 4%.In China, Zhongji Innolight's Hong Kong shares (HKG:3008) plunged 9%, while its Shenzhen (SHE:300308) shares declined 5%. Changxin Memory Technologies (SHA:688825) also slid 4%. Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp.'s (HKG:0981, SHA:688981) Hong Kong and Shanghai shares fell 3%.Z.ai or Knowledge Atlas Technology (HKG:2513) fell 9%, while Minimax (HKG:0100) slid 7%.The plunge comes after Anthropic co-founder Dario Amodei called on AI companies to slow the pace of development, according to a blog post released on X on Saturday. SpaceXAI's Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman agreed with Amodei.Altman also said his company will not proceed with IPO plans due to safety concerns.

HKG:0100HKG:0981HKG:2513HKG:3008KRX:000660KRX:005930SHA:688825SHA:688825HKG:0981SHA:688981SHE:300308TPE:2330TYO:285ATYO:8035TYO:9984
Asia

TSMC's Revenue Soars 53% in August

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing or TSMC's (TPE:2330) net revenue jumped 53% to NT$514.8 billion in August from NT$335.8 billion a year earlier.The chipmaker's revenue for January through August rose 39% year on year to NT$3.387 trillion from NT$2.432 trillion, according to a Thursday filing.

TPE:2330
Asia

TSMC, ASML Launch 12‑inch EUV Mask Initiative

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TPE:2330) and NASDAQ-listed ASML Holding have formed a collaborative industry initiative to drive the transition to larger‑format 12‑inch photomasks for EUV lithography.In a joint statement on Tuesday, the two parties said they are targeting to establish a 12-inch mask pilot line by 2031, which will support full lithography system readiness for advanced node production by 2033.The transition will increase fab productivity, lower chip-making costs, and remove stitching constraints.

TPE:2330
Asia

Market Chatter: TSMC Plans New Advanced Packaging Hub in Kaohsiung Industrial Park, Taiwan

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TPE:2330) plans to expand its presence at the Baipu Industrial Park in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, by developing a three-hectare site featuring two buildings with modular facilities, a Focus Taiwan report said on Wednesday, quoting the company's vice president of advanced packaging technology and service, Jun He.The company plans to set up small cleanrooms and laboratories for testing and joint development involving advanced packaging technologies, equipment and materials, as part of the proposed new unit, the report said.The site will also act as a training center for high-level semiconductor process and equipment specialists, according to the report.The chipmaker is working with the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Kaohsiung City government for the expansion, which is expected to improve the validation efficiency of semiconductor materials and equipment by 25-50%, He said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

TPE:2330
Asia

Market Chatter: Taiwanese Firms to Pour Additional $20 Billion in US Amid Strong AI Demand, Economy Minister Says

Taiwanese companies are planning an additional $20 billion in investments in the U.S. amid strong demand for AI applications and semiconductor products, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing Economy Minister Kung Ming-hsin.Addressing the U.S. pavilion ⁠at the SEMICON trade show in Taipei, Kung said Taiwan's economy ministry had identified companies, excluding Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TPE:2330), d/b/a TSMC. However, the minister did not name companies or provide further details on the planned investments, according to the report.A U.S. Commerce Department official welcomed the plans, saying they would support a secure and resilient semiconductor and electronics supply chain, the news agency said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

Taiwan WeightedTPE:2330
Asia

Skytech, TSMC Open Advanced-Process Laboratory

Skytech (TPE:6937) has opened an advanced-process laboratory jointly established with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, or TSMC, (TPE:2330), Investor reported.The facility will support joint research and development in three areas: advanced thin-film deposition equipment, film-property improvement, and precursor screening and verification. Skytech will work to optimize locally developed deposition equipment for next-generation wafer processes.The companies will also evaluate specialty chemical gases and new materials, including their chemical stability and environmental compliance, the report said.Shares of the semiconductor equipment maker rose 2% in recent trade, while shares of TSMC fell nearly 2%.

TPE:2330TPE:6937
Asia

Market Chatter: TSMC Raises Q2 Employee Bonuses Over 50% on Strong Results

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TPE:2330), d/b/a TSMC, distributed NT$36 billion in employee bonuses for the second quarter, up more than 50% from a year earlier, Taipei Times reported Monday, citing the chipmaker's financial data.The bonuses were paid Friday as TSMC reported record second-quarter earnings, with net profit surging 77% year-on-year to NT$706.6 billion and EPS climbing to NT$27.25. Employee bonuses for the first half of the year totaled NT$70.4 billion, up 54% from a year earlier, according to the report.TSMC said its record quarterly profit reflected strong global demand for high-performance computing, IoT and consumer electronics products.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

TPE:2330
Asia

Update: Market Chatter: Xiaomi Unveils Xring O3 Chip as It Expands In-House Semiconductor Push

(Updates with TSMC response in the fourth paragraph)Xiaomi (HKG:1810) unveiled its second-generation Xring smartphone processor, as the Chinese handset maker seeks greater control over key components and less reliance on external chip suppliers, Reuters reported on Monday.Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TPE:2330) will manufacture the chip using its 3-nanometre process, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.The chip is expected to power Xiaomi's upcoming flagship foldable phone, with shipments targeted at 200,000 to 300,000 units, one source told the news outlet.A TSMC representative declined to comment in an email response to anquery.Xiaomi did not immediately respond to a request for comment.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

HKG:1810TPE:2330
Asia

TSMC Gets Board Nod for $29.4 Billion Investment to Boost Capabilities; to Form JV with Sony Semiconductor

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) (TPE:2330) has received board approval for investments of around $29.4 billion to boost its advanced chip production and packaging capabilities, according to a Wednesday press release.The investment plans to invest around $16.0 billion on the installation and upgrade of advanced technology capacity, $4.79 billion on advanced packaging, mature and specialty technology capacity, and fab construction and installation of fab facility systems. It has also earmarked $8.62 billion for real estate and capitalized leased assets.The company's board also approved the formation of a new joint venture with Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation to develop and manufacture next-generation image sensors and the subscription in southern Japan. Volume production at the proposed unit is expected to start in 2029.As per a separate statement, Sony will hold a controlling stake in the joint venture and invest 465 billion yen through a combination of cash and asset transfers, ⁠including its newly constructed chip factory in Kumamoto prefecture, ​while TSMC will invest 282 billion yen.The JV will serve as a core hub for the development and manufacturing activities required for the volume production of image sensors for smartphones utilizing advanced manufacturing process technology, it said.

TPE:2330
Asia

Sony, TSMC To Establish Image Sensor Semiconductor JV in Japan

Sony Group (TYO:6758) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing or TSMC (TPE:2330) signed a definitive agreement to establish Advanced Vision Semiconductor Manufacturing - a joint venture in Kumamoto, Japan - confirming earlier reports.The JV will develop and manufacture image sensors for smartphones using advanced process technology, with volume production targeted for 2029, according to a Tuesday press release.Sony, being the controlling shareholder, plans to invest about 465 billion yen through cash and asset transfers, while TSMC will contribute about 282 billion yen in cash. The investments will be made in stages, depending on market demand and other business conditions.Under the partnership, Sony will lead core image sensor technology development, product planning and design, while TSMC will provide advanced manufacturing technology and production expertise.The JV's establishment remains subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

TPE:2330TYO:6758
Asia

TSMC's Net Revenue Rises 45% in July

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s (TPE:2330) consolidated net revenue rose 45% to NT$467.6 billion in July from NT$323.2 billion a year earlier, according to a Monday filing to the Taiwan Stock Exchange.The chipmaker's revenue for January through July jumped 37% to NT$2.872 trillion from NT$2.096 trillion a year ago.

TPE:2330
Asia

Market Chatter: TSMC Said in NT$30 Billion Talks for Two AU Optronics Plants

TSMC (TPE:2330) is reportedly in talks to acquire two AU Optronics (TPE:2409) plants in Taiwan for more than NT$30 billion, according to a report by Economic Daily News on Monday, citing unnamed sources.The deal, which covers the L7 and L5C plants at Central Taiwan Science Park, is in the negotiation phase, with TSMC personnel having conducted on-site inspections, the report said.Through the deal, the two companies will reportedly develop advanced packaging technologies.TSMC and AU Optronics did not immediately respond to' requests for comment.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

TPE:2330TPE:2409
Asia

Market Chatter: Sony, TSMC Plan 1 Trillion Yen Image Sensor Semiconductor JV in Japan

Sony Group (TYO:6758) plans to launch a 1 trillion-yen joint venture with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing or TSMC (TPE:2330) to produce next-generation image-sensor semiconductors in Japan, Nikkei reported Monday.The Japanese technology company is expected to own about 60% of the new joint venture, with TSMC holding the remaining 40%, while mass production in Kumamoto Prefecture is targeted as early as 2029, the report said.The joint venture is expected to supply high-performance camera sensors to Apple for iPhones.Sony Group and TSMC did not immediately respond to a request for comment from.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

TPE:2330TYO:6758
Asia

Update: TSMC's Kumamoto Fab Fully Recovers Post-Earthquake

(Updates to reflect TSMC's statement to)Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing or TSMC (TPE:2330) said its semiconductor plant in Kumamoto, Japan, has fully recovered following the earthquake that struck the region on July 28, the company said in its statement to.The company said the recovery was made possible through the efforts of employees at the Kumamoto facility, local suppliers, the central government and the Kumamoto Prefecture. TSMC also pledged to donate 250 million yen ($1.59 million) to support disaster relief.The Kumamoto plant is operated by Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), a TSMC-led joint venture.

TPE:2330
Asia

Market Chatter: TSMC Fully Resumes Operations at Kumamoto Fab Post-Earthquake

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing or TSMC (TPE:2330) said its semiconductor plant in Kumamoto, Japan, has resumed normal operations following the earthquake that struck the region on July 28, Focus Taiwan reported Tuesday.The company said the recovery was made possible through the efforts of employees at the Kumamoto facility and its suppliers. TSMC also pledged to donate 250 million yen ($1.59 million) to support disaster relief, according to the report.The chipmaker thanked the Japanese government, local authorities and its supply chain partners for their assistance during the recovery. The Kumamoto plant is operated by Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), a TSMC-led joint venture, the news publication said.TSMC did not immediately reply to' request for comment(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

TPE:2330
Asia

Update: TSMC Confirms Personnel Safety, Gradual Restart at Kumamoto Fab After Earthquake

(Updates to reflect TSMC's statement to)Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. or TSMC (TPE:2330) has confirmed that all personnel are safe and that operations are gradually resuming at its JASM facility in Kumamoto, Japan, following the magnitude-7 earthquake that struck Tuesday.In a statement to, the contract chipmaker noted that the fab recorded a maximum seismic intensity of level 5, triggering immediate evacuations in line with safety protocols.Detailed inspections and impact assessments remain ongoing, while the construction site was unaffected, although parts of building work are suspended as a safety precaution, the company said.TSMC's shares fell nearly 3% in recent trade in Taipei.

TPE:2330
Asia

Market Chatter: TSMC Resumes Kumamoto Plant Operations After 7.1-Magnitude Quake

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing or TSMC (TPE:2330) has gradually restarted operations at its JASM facility in Kumamoto, Japan, following a 7.1-magnitude earthquake, Reuters News reported Tuesday, citing an emailed statement.All personnel were evacuated and confirmed safe, and structural inspections have cleared the site for resumed activity, though detailed assessments remain underway, the newswire said.Construction work at the site remains partially on hold due to potential aftershocks, but the company reported no major damage to the facility, the publication said.TSMC did not immediately respond to' request for comment.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

TPE:2330
Asia

Market Chatter: KKR to Gradually Exit TSMC Supplier LCY

KKR is planning to gradually sell its stake in LCY Group, according to a report by Bloomberg, citing LCY chairman Bowei Lee.The specialty chemicals maker, which counts TSMC (TPE:2330) and Intel as its clients, was acquired by KKR for around NT$47.8 billion in 2019, the report said.Lee declined to disclose the identity of a potential buyer but revealed the exit will allow the company to pursue a more aggressive growth strategy, the report added.The company has been seeking $874 million in loans for capital expenditure, the report noted, citing a person familiar with the matter.LCY did not immediately respond to a request for comment from.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

TPE:2330
Asia

Market Chatter: TSMC Refuses to Comment on Report of Raising Chip Prices by Up to 10%

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing or TSMC (TPE:2330) declined to comment on a Nikkei Asia report, which cited unnamed sources as saying the chipmaker plans to raise prices by up to 10% for advanced and mature-node chip production services in 2027 following discussions with customers.The publication said the planned increases would vary by customer and product, and will reflect higher costs associated with materials, manufacturing equipment and overseas capacity expansion.In response to a request for comment from, TSMC said it does not comment on pricing and reiterated that its pricing strategy is strategic rather than opportunistic, adding that it will continue to work closely with customers.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

TPE:2330
Taiwan Indicts Former TSMC Employee in Espionage Case Tied to China
US Markets

Taiwan Indicts Former TSMC Employee in Espionage Case Tied to China

Taiwanese prosecutors indicted a former Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TPE:2330) employee for allegedly stealing company trade secrets for use in China, according to a Monday press release from Taiwan's Ministry of Justice.The defendant, identified only by the surname Chen, was charged with violating the National Security Act. Prosecutors allege Chen colluded with a Hong Kong resident, identified as Ding, between May 2023 and February 2024.Under a scheme dubbed the "Blue Ocean Project," Chen and Ding established a mainland firm called China Semiconductor Materials Analysis (CSMAC). The operation allegedly poached Taiwanese talent to work at CSMAC and infiltrate the domestic semiconductor industry.Prosecutors alleged that Chen stole 21 TSMC trade secrets and reproduced them in China. He was caught after TSMC launched an internal investigation and retrieved the illegally copied documents.Prosecutors are seeking a seven-year prison sentence for Chen. Ding was not prosecuted because he has since died.TSMC declined' request for comment on the matter.The espionage charges come as TSMC expands its global footprint and technological edge.The company aims to expand in the US by investing a further $100 billion to build more facilities in Arizona, taking its total investment plan in the state to $265 billion.The added investment was announced after the company posted a 77% jump in its second-quarter net income to NT$706.6 billion from NT$398.3 billion a year earlier. Net sales during the quarter rose 36% year over year to NT$1.270 trillion from NT$933.8 billion.The semiconductor fab recently announced plans to launch its next-generation A14 chip process in 2028. The nanosheet transistor technology will raise chip density by almost 20% and is anticipated to deliver a 10% to 15% speed improvement at the same power, or a 25% to 30% decrease in power consumption at the same speed, compared with its 2-nanometer process.TSMC's shares rose 3% at midday trading in Taiwan.

TPE:2330

Showing 1-20 of 75

Track with the FINWIRES app suite

FolioX
FolioX
Track TPE:2330 in your portfolio
WheelAI
WheelAI
Analyze TPE:2330 options with the wheel strategy
StockInsider
StockInsider
See market sentiment on TPE:2330