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TSMC is expanding outsourcing of its Chip-on-Wafer (CoW) process to OSAT partners including ASE, Amkor, and SPIL, marking a shift in its advanced packaging supply chain structure. The move addresses capacity bottlenecks as TSMC holds an estimated 90% share of global AI chip manufacturing, facing ove

Leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) targeting US technology stocks, Korean semiconductors, and Taiwanese chip manufacturers experienced rapid deleveraging from June to July. US tech leveraged ETF assets declined approximately $50 billion from their June peak to roughly $50 billion, returning to

US factory activity reached its highest level in over four years with new orders expanding for seven consecutive months, according to statements highlighting manufacturing momentum. Goods exports surpassed $200 billion for five consecutive months with annual projections reaching approximately $2.5 t

AMD projects datacenter revenue will grow more than 100% next year, with server-focused EPYC processors alone expected to expand over 70%, CEO Lisa Su stated. The growth will be driven by both EPYC server CPUs and Instinct GPUs working in tandem, with the Helios rack system—combining

QQQ, the Nasdaq-100 ETF tracking major US technology stocks, completed a Bear Trap pattern similar to manipulation phases commonly seen in Bitcoin markets, according to technical analysis comparing the two asset classes. The pattern involved a false breakdown below key support levels designed to

Elon Musk stated that Starship's goal is to transport over 1 million tons annually to orbit, and possibly 10 million tons. The transportation capacity target is described as an overwhelming scale compared to current global annual orbital transport volume. The statement connects the transportation ca

The Trump administration is preparing to impose price floors and tariffs on polysilicon and derivative product imports, according to sources. Polysilicon serves as the foundational material for both semiconductor wafers and solar panels. The measures aim to block low-cost imports through a dual

According to이노션's Q2 earnings report released on August 5, the South Korean advertising and marketing firm reported operating profit of 44.6 billion won, up 22.5% year-over-year, while revenue declined 3.8% to 499.1 billion won. Net profit jumped 35.7% to 32.3 billion won, and operating margin

DZ Bank downgraded Apple from Buy to Hold with a $310 price target following the company's Q3 earnings report. Apple reported Q3 revenue of $109.4 billion, up 16% year-over-year and exceeding expectations, but issued September quarter growth guidance of 9-11%, down from the prior quarter's 16%.

According to Coinbase, today (August 11) the company launched derivatives trading services for professional investors in the UK, covering perpetual contracts, quarterly futures, and crypto options across 170+ assets including cryptocurrencies, commodities, stocks, and forex. Perpetual contracts

Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya raised Micron Technology's price target to $1,550 from $1,500 with a Buy rating, citing the accelerating AI memory supercycle. The upgrade follows Micron's Q3 FY2026 revenue of $414.6 billion, up 346% year-over-year. Micron operates as one of three global High

President Trump recently claimed the US is experiencing a manufacturing boom as stock indices reached record highs, with the S&P500 opening at an all-time high and adding $255 billion in market capitalization while the Dow Jones rose 690 points to a record close. The rally was driven by

According to sources, the Trump administration is preparing to implement price floors and tariffs on polysilicon and related products imports. Polysilicon is a foundational material for semiconductor wafers and solar panels. The measure extends beyond tariffs alone to include minimum import price co

Namsung announced its Q2 preliminary results on August 5 at 11:26 AM, reporting operating profit of 3.29 billion won, a 720.4% increase from the prior year period. The company's operating margin expanded 13.1 percentage points to 15.2%, while consolidated revenue reached 21.617 billion won,

According to DZ Bank, the bank downgraded Apple's rating from buy to hold with a target price of $310, citing margin pressure from memory costs. Apple's third quarter revenue hit $109.4 billion, up 16%, exceeding expectations, but guidance for the September quarter came in at 9–11% growth, a

Italy's June trade surplus came in at €4.232 billion, down from €4.793 billion in the previous month.

HubSpot ($HUBS) will report its second quarter earnings today, August 11, after the U.S. market close.

KOSPI rose 4% and KOSDAQ climbed 2.2% as foreign investors net bought 800 billion won while individual investors net sold over 1 trillion won. The rally followed a 2.7% surge in the Nasdaq the previous session, driven by easing Middle East tensions, strong AI-related earnings, and semiconductor

Italy's trade surplus with the European Union reached 1.577 billion euros in June, up from 845 million euros in May, according to official trade data.

The South Korean government proposed a stock price suppression prevention law targeting companies with persistently low price-to-book ratios (PBR). Under the proposal, companies whose PBR falls in the bottom 25% (KOSPI) or 10% (KOSDAQ) for 12 out of the recent 13 half-years face enhanced taxation on