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Apple is testing memory chips from China's CXMT for iPhones and MacBooks to address AI-driven component shortages, per WSJ. Talks focus on China-sold devices, potentially easing supply constraints.
Apple is exploring Chinese CXMT memory chips to ease an AI-driven global memory shortage, amid political pushback from US senators and pending White House approval, while facing already-implemented p…
Sony and TSMC plan a $6.4B joint venture for a new image sensor fab in Japan, targeting automotive and robotics demand by 2029. Sony gains capital relief; TSMC secures steady revenue. Deal not yet fi…
Apple is reportedly evaluating China's CXMT for memory chips to diversify supply amid an AI-driven memory shortage raising costs. Deal faces political, regulatory and capacity hurdles, with limited n…
The U.S. government is strategically supporting domestic rare-earth producers like MP Materials to reduce reliance on China. Apple has secured a long-term supply agreement with MP Materials, reinforc…
MP Materials beat Q2 Ebitda estimates ($28.5M vs $27.1M), signaling a weakening Chinese rare-earth monopoly, which could ease supply-chain risks for tech firms like Apple.
Chinese DRAM maker CXMT's massive IPO debut creates divergent implications for Apple and Micron. While CXMT offers Apple potential supply chain flexibility, it poses a credible long-term pricing thre…
India proposed extending tax exemptions until 2041 for foreign companies providing machinery to contract manufacturers, a major win for Apple. This supports Apple's strategy to diversify manufacturin…
Qualcomm's Q3 beat revenue guidance but stock fell on Apple revenue decline concerns and memory supply crunch. Data center business growth to $5B by 2027 largely overlooked by market despite offsetti…
China may restrict TSMC from making Huawei/Alibaba/ByteDance-designed chips, but TSMC's tech lead, record profits, and pricing power keep its bull case intact despite geopolitical risk.
Qualcomm plans double-digit price hikes on components starting September due to rising supplier costs amid memory chip shortages, as investment shifts to AI infrastructure. Shares dipped over 1%.
TSMC beat Q2 estimates, raised full-year guidance citing the AI megatrend, and plans additional $100B U.S. investment. Stock dipped on profit-taking despite strong fundamentals. Wall Street remains b…
President Trump announced a strategic partnership between Apple and Intel to manufacture chips domestically. This development, aimed at bolstering U.S. supply chain resilience, triggered a broad rall…
Intel shares surged over 10% after Donald Trump announced a deal where Intel will design and manufacture chips domestically for Apple. The partnership boosts Intel’s foundry goals and secures Apple's…
Apple is partnering with Intel for domestic chip manufacturing to secure its supply chain and support its AI expansion, while Wedbush maintains an Outperform rating despite potential price hikes to o…
Severe memory chip shortages are driving up manufacturing costs for PCs and smartphones. While hardware vendors face margin compression and unit sales declines, AI-focused companies like Nvidia benef…
Intel secured a preliminary chip manufacturing deal with Apple, boosting long-term demand outlook. Intel's Q1 2026 earnings beat estimates with strong data center and foundry growth, though net losse…
Apple director Arthur Levinson sold 250,000 shares at $71.2M while AAPL traded near record highs. Intel discussions with SK Hynix could expand Apple's chip sourcing, and Mac mini gains traction in lo…
Apple expands its American Manufacturing Program with $400M investment through 2030, partnering with key suppliers to boost U.S.-based semiconductor and sensor production, enhancing supply chain resi…
Apple strengthens its China strategy amid regulatory pressures, showing a 38% revenue rebound supported by new iPhone demand and supply chain diversification into Vietnam and India.