NVIDIA TSMC MEMORY CHIP DEAL
Spy targeting Nvidia CEO was alleged China intelligence service recruit: NYT
The Chinese businesswoman, with whom Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang had alleged ties, was recruited as a spy for China’s Ministry of State Security, The New York Times reported, citing a memo circulated among policymakers in the Trump administration.
Spy targeting Nvidia CEO was alleged China intelligence service recruit: Report
The Chinese businesswoman, with whom Nvidia's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang had alleged ties, was recruited as a spy for China’s Ministry of State Security, The New York Times reported, citing a memo circulated among policymakers in the Trump administration.
TSM stock rallies as Nvidia reportedly turns to TSMC for advanced memory chips - can it challenge Samsung, Micron and SK Hynix?
TSM stock today: TSMC stock climbed more than 6% in early trading Friday after a report said the chipmaker is considering manufacturing advanced 3D DRAM chips at Nvidia's request. The potential move could expand TSMC's role in the AI hardware market as memory shortages increase competition among leading chipmakers.
AI boom turns chip packaging into the next battleground for semiconductors
Billions of dollars are being invested in advanced chip packaging due to the demand for AI chips. This growing need is pushing companies to expand their production capacities significantly. Taiwan's TSMC is at the forefront of packaging technology, yet limitations have spurred alternatives.
Micron, SanDisk, AMD and Qualcomm stocks plunge as US stock market crashes today: Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 turn red as chip selloff deepens – What is driving Wall Street's sudden reversal?
US stock market crash today: The Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 are all trading in the red, while some of the biggest semiconductor stocks are losing ground. Micron (MU), SanDisk (SNDK), AMD and Qualcomm (QCOM) are among the hardest hit, with Western Digital and Seagate also extending their losses. Qualcomm's weaker revenue and cautious outlook have added to concerns about chip demand. But why are AI and memory chip stocks falling so sharply?
AMD forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates as data-center growth accelerates
The company, which nearly doubled its data-center revenue in the third quarter, is benefiting as a shift in AI workloads toward running models in real-world applications drives demand for its graphics processing units and central processors. This has enabled AMD to capture market share from rival Intel, which last week forecast quarterly revenue well below estimates and triggered a global selloff in chip stocks.

AMD's OpenAI, Meta chip deals trigger $1 billion quarterly charge
AMD in February agreed to sell up to $60 billion worth of AI chips to Meta over five years, giving the Facebook owner warrants that could let it buy as much as 10% of the chip firm if it meets certain milestones. The deal followed a similar agreement with OpenAI last year, giving the startup the option to buy up to roughly 10% of the chipmaker.

AMD forecasts fourth-quarter revenue above estimates on strong AI chip demand
Advanced Micro Devices estimates its fourth-quarter revenue will hit about $17 billion, driven primarily by robust demand for AI chips. Although the company's forecast for adjusted gross margin stands at 55%, it falls slightly short of analyst expectations. A remarkable 97% year-on-year increase in data-centre revenue showcases AMD's growth. However, the company currently faces challenges in sourcing high-bandwidth memory, essential for its AI processors.

AMD's OpenAI, Meta chip deals trigger $1 billion quarterly charge
AMD in February agreed to sell up to $60 billion worth of AI chips to Meta over five years, giving the Facebook owner warrants that could let it buy as much as 10% of the chip firm if it meets certain milestones. The deal followed a similar agreement with OpenAI last year, giving the startup the option to buy up to roughly 10% of the chipmaker.

US stock futures mixed as Apple falls on margin warning, midterm results awaited
U.S. stock index futures reflect a mixed response as crude oil prices trend upwards ahead of midterm election outcomes. Apple's shares took a hit following its announcement regarding rising costs and potential holiday-quarter margin impacts. Despite Palantir Technologies exceeding revenue estimates, its stock plummeted post-results. Analysts are warning of heightened market volatility depending on elections and government expenditure.

Samsung to make AMD, Nvidia chip parts at second Texas plant: Report
Construction is due to start formally this month, with the plant having secured orders for its entire output, and most of the secured volume is for AMD, according to Maeil.

Marvell to buy Lumentum in $115 billion deal in AI data-center bet
Marvell Technology is poised to acquire Lumentum in a groundbreaking all-stock transaction worth $115 billion. This strategic acquisition is intended to position Marvell more competitively against Broadcom in the rapidly growing AI sector. With this expansion, Marvell anticipates boosting its optical components production to satisfy the escalating demand in data transfer spurred by AI innovations in data centers.

Why Intel stock price down today? How the AI memory crunch and weak PC demand hit its forecast, and could the selloff deepen?
Intel (INTC) Stock Crash: Intel shares fell about 29 per cent on Friday after a weak December quarter forecast. Falling PC demand and costlier memory chips are hurting the company, and the selloff has spread to other chip and server stocks.

Asia chip firms see strong AI demand; market jitters continue
Asian chip-supply-chain companies report a strong ongoing demand for AI-related products despite investor concerns. Foxconn Chairman Young Liu stated that AI is not in a bubble, underscoring clear demand for AI products. Tokyo Electron reported a significant forecast increase in operating profit due to robust demand for chipmaking equipment. SK Hynix announced plans to return about $75 billion to shareholders due to rising memory prices.

Nvidia's web of AI bets: smart strategy or bubble risk?
Nvidia's $3 billion investment in Meta's share sale, announced Tuesday, is the latest addition to a portfolio of stakes, loans and guarantees that has made the chip giant what some analysts describe as the central bank of the artificial intelligence boom. Nvidia also has around $36 billion in cloud backstops and a guarantee of up to $105 billion linked to an OpenAI data center, according to US media.

US DOJ is inquiring about Nvidia's purchase of Hugging Face
The Justice Department's recent questioning covers Nvidia's acquisitions, investments, sales practices, and whether the chip designer has exerted pressure on its customers, the two people said.

AI chip giant SK hynix says quarterly operating profit soars 630%
South Korean chip giant SK hynix said Wednesday its third-quarter operating profit soared 632 percent on-year, largely driven by the artificial intelligence industry's explosive demand for its advanced memory chips. The memory chip giant said it had posted record revenue and operating profit for six straight quarters since the second quarter of last year.

Oracle expands chip supply deal with Nvidia, adds Google and Cerebras offerings
Oracle and Nvidia said the cloud firm will expand to "multi-gigawatt scale" with Nvidia's newest generation of "Vera Rubin" AI servers. The companies did not disclose the value of the deal, though Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has previously said that Vera Rubin systems can generate up to $40 billion in revenue per gigawatt for the chipmaker.

Jensen Huang shares a lesson on networking skills: After multiple failed attempts, Nvidia co-founder's unusual method made TSMC CEO contact him instead
Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang has revealed how he struggled to contact TSMC founder Morris Chang in the late 1990s when his young company needed a manufacturer for its graphics chips. After repeated phone calls went unanswered, Huang wrote Chang a lengthy letter, eventually receiving an unexpected call that opened the door to a lasting business relationship.
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