Semiconductors

China's Chip Quest Accelerates: Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Drive for Semiconductor Self-Sufficiency, Reshaping Global Markets

China

China's Chip Quest Accelerates: Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Drive for Semiconductor Self-Sufficiency, Reshaping Global Markets

China is vigorously pursuing semiconductor self-sufficiency, a national imperative driven by ambitious industrial policies and escalating geopolitical tensions. As of September 2025, the nation has made significant, albeit uneven, progress towards its "Made in China 2025" goal, aiming for 70% self-sufficiency in semiconductors. While falling short of this

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Applied Materials Unveils Advanced Packaging Initiative, Reshaping the Future of Chip Performance and Cost

Applied Materials

Applied Materials Unveils Advanced Packaging Initiative, Reshaping the Future of Chip Performance and Cost

Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) has launched its groundbreaking "EPIC Advanced Packaging" initiative, a strategic expansion of its global Equipment and Process Innovation and Commercialization platform. Unveiled in November 2024, this collaborative model is set to accelerate the development and commercialization of next-generation chip packaging solutions, directly addressing the

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Micron Technology

Micron Technology Soars on AI-Driven Demand, Signaling Robust Memory Chip Recovery

Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) has delivered an exceptional fourth-quarter fiscal year 2025 performance, significantly exceeding market expectations and painting an unequivocally bullish picture for the memory chip sector. The company, a bellwether for the semiconductor industry, reported robust revenue growth and a substantial improvement in profitability, primarily fueled by insatiable

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Nvidia Unleashes Blackwell: A New Era for AI and High-Performance Computing

NVIDIA

Nvidia Unleashes Blackwell: A New Era for AI and High-Performance Computing

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has once again sent ripples through the technology world with the unveiling of its groundbreaking Blackwell GPU architecture for data centers. This revolutionary platform, succeeding the highly successful Hopper architecture, promises to redefine the boundaries of high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. With innovations poised

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GlobalFoundries' Multi-Billion Dollar Expansion Ignites U.S. Chip Manufacturing Revival Amidst Soaring AI Demand

GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries' Multi-Billion Dollar Expansion Ignites U.S. Chip Manufacturing Revival Amidst Soaring AI Demand

GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS) is making a monumental leap in semiconductor production, injecting billions into its U.S. facilities to address critical supply chain demands and capitalize on explosive market growth, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), automotive, and smart mobile sectors. This strategic expansion, significantly bolstered by the U.S. CHIPS

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