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Business Insights
About two months ago, SemiAccurate stumbled upon a startling revelation: a confidential email outlining a company’s interest in acquiring Intel—entirely. While shocking at first glance, SemiAccurate had little doubt about the email's authenticity, but verifying the intentions behind it took time. The History: SemiAccurate’s Intel
Semiconductors
In a historic leap for the U.S. semiconductor industry, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) has commenced production of advanced four-nanometer chips at its Phoenix, Arizona facility. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo hailed the development as a transformative milestone for the country’s semiconductor capabilities, marking a pivotal moment
Finance
NVIDIA’s meteoric rise has renewed investor interest in the AI chip market, creating opportunities for startups like Blaize, a company founded in 2011 by former Intel engineers. On Tuesday, Blaize is set to go public on the NASDAQ through a SPAC deal, signaling its ambition to carve out a
Economy
In a joint press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Monday, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son announced a monumental $100 billion investment into the United States over the next four years. Joined by President-elect Donald Trump, Son emphasized that the decision reflects his confidence in the U.S. economy under Trump’s leadership.
Semiconductors
TSMC has achieved a major milestone with its 2nm trial production reaching 60% yields, a significant step toward earlier-than-expected mass production. This breakthrough positions Apple as a key early client, with plans to use the 2nm process for its upcoming A20 Pro chip, expected to debut in the iPhone 18
Semiconductors
Shares in the semiconductor giant Broadcom (Nasdaq: AVGO) are surging in early market trading following the release of its Q4 2024 earnings. The report highlights a staggering 220% year-on-year growth in Broadcom's AI revenue, propelling its stock over 20% higher today. With this surge, Broadcom has officially entered
Semiconductors
Following the unexpected removal of former CEO Pat Gelsinger, Intel now faces a crossroads that could reshape its future. At a recent Barclays investment conference, Intel’s temporary co-CEOs hinted at a possible manufacturing spinoff, sparking significant industry interest and speculation. Manufacturing Business in Focus Intel’s manufacturing operations are
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Apple is stepping deeper into the AI race, reportedly partnering with semiconductor giant Broadcom to develop its first AI-focused server chip. This move reflects Apple's growing ambition to power advanced AI processing both on-device and in the cloud. Why Apple Needs AI Server Chips Apple is renowned for
Semiconductors
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) reported a 34% year-over-year increase in November sales, driven by strong demand for its AI-focused chips. The company, a key supplier to tech giants like Apple and Nvidia, posted $8.48 billion in revenue for the month. Despite the robust year-over-year growth, November sales marked
Quantum Computing
Google has unveiled its new quantum computing chip, “Willow”, which claims to solve problems in just five minutes that would take the world’s fastest supercomputers a staggering 10 septillion years to complete. This marks a significant milestone in the race for practical quantum computing – a field poised to revolutionize
Semiconductors
Chipmaker Marvell Technology (MRVL) jumped 23.2% following its fiscal Q3 2025 earnings report, driven by robust AI chip demand and better-than-expected guidance for the next quarter. CEO Matt Murphy highlighted the company’s "substantial momentum," projecting continued growth into fiscal 2026. Key Financial Highlights * Revenue: $1.52
Semiconductors
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a groundbreaking photonic processor that utilizes light for neural network computations, potentially revolutionizing artificial intelligence (AI) processing by significantly enhancing speed and energy efficiency. Traditional electronic processors face limitations in speed and energy consumption due to the inherent properties of