Foxconn's Visionbay.ai Debuts Taiwan's Largest AI Cluster, Joins First 10 Organizations Globally With NVIDIA Exemplar Cloud Validation

President Trump, On Social Media, Announces U.S. Secures Offtake Commitment From Taiwan For $70B - $80B For Alaska LNG; Taiwan To Also Invest $4.4B In Alaska LNG Project As Equity

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Taiwan Says CPC Makes Significant Progress With US Developer On Alaska LNG, Plans 6M Tonnes Annual Purchases And Up To $4.4B Investment

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Shares of semiconductor and chip companies are trading lower amid elevated expectations for Fed rate hikes due to broader inflation and energy challenges. Higher borrowing costs may affect the sector's ambitious capex plans while also creating risks for customers, which may be reflected in lower demand.

ASML Says AI Boom Is Boosting Pricing Power as Chipmakers Agree to Pay More

ASML says chipmakers have accepted higher equipment prices as AI demand strengthens its bargaining power

Why Is Dell Technologies Stock Sinking Wednesday?

Dell stock plunged 11% after a Barclays downgrade, but CEO Michael Dell predicts strong AI infrastructure growth through 2030.

Applied Materials vs. Intel: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Applied Materials and Intel represent different points in the semiconductor supply chain. Applied Materials reported strong fiscal 2025 results with $28.4B revenue, 24.7% net margin, and $5.7B free cash flow, with Q3 2026 showing 25% revenue growth. Intel faced challenges with negative free cash flow in 2025, a $12.5B noncash charge in Q2 2026, and significant shareholder dilution from $23B in new stock sales. The analyst favors Applied Materials as the better buy but recommends dollar-cost averaging due to cyclical industry risks, while Intel's turnaround depends on its unprofitable foundry business becoming profitable.