Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported a 44.7% year-on-year increase in July revenue to 467.58 billion New Taiwan dollars, driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence-related chips.
Japanese firms Toto (toilets), Nittobo (textiles), and Ajinomoto (MSG) are experiencing significant stock gains (78%, 63%, 61%) this year. They leverage core technologies to supply advanced materials like ceramic chucks, glass fiber, and insulating film for the AI semiconductor supply chain, driving sharp growth in their related businesses.
Michael Burry has initiated a short position against Micron Technology, citing 'historically extreme' stock levels driven by AI hype and FOMO, not fundamentals. He points to the company's cyclical history and poor profitability metrics as indicators of significant downside risk.
Samsung Electronics forecasts a record second-quarter operating profit of 89.4 trillion won ($58.8 billion), a 1,181% surge year-over-year, driven by strong demand for AI-related semiconductors. This estimate surpasses market forecasts and highlights the company's dominant position in the AI supercycle.
Singapore police seized a S$55 million luxury home allegedly bought with proceeds from smuggling Nvidia AI chips. CEO Wei Zhaolun faces money laundering charges for using S$38 million in illicit earnings. Four individuals and two companies are charged in connection with the illegal trade.
Broadcom reported record Q2 revenue and AI chip sales, beating estimates. However, the stock fell over 12% after hours due to a cautious long-term AI target and a Q3 AI chip outlook below aggressive forecasts, wiping out over $300 billion in market value.
South Korean AI semiconductors have secured over $30 million in export contracts from countries including the UK, Taiwan, and Vietnam. They also passed the 'K-Perf' performance evaluation, boosting confidence for commercialization and expanding AI service applications.
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won met with TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei in Taiwan, following his meeting with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The meetings solidify a 'triangle alliance' focused on next-generation AI semiconductors, including HBM and advanced packaging, aiming to lead the future AI ecosystem and stabilize the supply chain.
台灣和南韓股市因AI半導體股票飆升而超越印度，主要歸功於台積電、三星和SK海力士等領導者。印度因錯失半導體製造機遇而落後，儘管近年來努力追趕，但仍面臨挑戰。
