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A veteran tech investor has been reducing his holdings of NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA), citing concerns over the company’s growth prospects. What Happened: Paul Wick, an investor at Seligman Investments, has been gradually decreasing his Nvidia holdings in the past few weeks due to...

In a bid to compete with South Korean rivals, Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is planning to expand its high-bandwidth memory chip production in the U.S. significantly and is also considering manufacturing in Malaysia. What Happened: Micron, the leading U.S. memory chip maker, is constructing...

In a bid to further restrict China’s access to advanced semiconductor technology, the United States is reportedly urging Japan and the Netherlands to tighten their export policies. What Happened: A U.S. official, Alan Estevez, the chief of export policy, is currently in Japan after holding...

The popular arbitrage trade involving Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM) is causing unexpected pain as the U.S. stock premium over its Taiwanese counterpart reaches a 15-year high. What Happened: The premium of TSMC’s American depositary receipts over its Taiwan stock has...

In defiance of U.S. trade restrictions, China’s leading memory chip manufacturer, Yangtze Memory Technologies Corporation, is experiencing a significant surge in domestic demand for its flash memory chips, particularly from government and military-related projects. What Happened: Wuhan-based...

The Chairman of Samsung Electronics (OTC:SSNLF), Jay Y. Lee, has been in discussions with the heads of Meta (NASDAQ:META), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), and Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) this week. What Happened: During his two-week visit to the United States, Lee met with Mark Zuckerberg of Meta, Andy Jassy of...

In a bid to counter Russia’s efforts to bypass Western sanctions, the U.S. government is set to broaden its sanctions on the sale of semiconductor chips and other goods to Russia. The new sanctions will also target third-party sellers in China. What Happened: The Biden administration is...

The semiconductor industry, which is heavily reliant on Taiwan, might face a significant setback due to the country’s ongoing energy crisis. This could lead to a slowdown in chip production and a rise in global semiconductor prices. What Happened: Taiwan, a key player in the global...

An investor has pointed out a key statistic that could signal a bright future for NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA). What Happened: Yuri Khodjamirian, the Chief Investment Officer at Tema ETFs, highlighted Nvidia’s potential for long-term success, according to CNBC. He pointed to the company’s...

The stock market extended its bull market rally for another week, with fresh record highs for both the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 indices. The tech sector – particularly the chipmaker industry, as tracked by the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:SOXX), led broader market gains, driven...

Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) shares are trading higher in Tuesday’s after-hours session after the company announced a joint venture related to Intel’s Fab 34 in Ireland. What Happened: After the market close on Tuesday, Intel said it entered into a definitive agreement under which Apollo-...

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) saw a 1.26% increase in pre-market trading on Monday after revealing its latest AI processors. What Happened: At the Computex technology trade show in Taipei, AMD CEO Lisa Su introduced the MI325X accelerator, which is expected to be available in the fourth...

The National Samsung Electronics Union in South Korea has declared a strike, demanding higher wages and fair treatment. This is the first time in the company’s history that its workers have taken such action. What Happened: The NSEU, which represents over a fifth of Samsung Electronics (OTC:...

In a bid to strengthen its semiconductor sector, China has established a third state-backed investment fund, injecting a whopping $47.5 billion into the industry. What Happened: The fund, officially known as the China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, was registered with a capital of 344...

NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) has been a Wall Street favorite for its consistent earnings beat, but a prominent investor has raised concerns about the sustainability of its market share. What Happened: Despite Nvidia’s recent earnings beat, Rob Arnott, the founder of Research Affiliates, is...