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ASML reports boost in full-year sales as it shares outlook for 2025

ASML's robust results come at a time when the semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) market is reeling under the shock of new entrant DeepSeek, a new arrival from China.

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US's AI chips export proposal receives industry pushback

Though the rules are aimed at China, they could impact some European countries including Portugal and Switzerland.

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Samsung shares jump after share buyback announcement

The prospect of a buyback worth trillions of South Korean won has cheered investors after a disappointing year.

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ASML shares plunge after early earnings leak in worst drop since IPO

ASML shares plunged 15.7% on Tuesday, the worst drop since the chipmaker went public in 2002, after an early earnings release revealed a lowered sales outlook for 2025.

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New TSMC chip plants planned for Europe says Taiwan official

The world’s largest contract chipmaker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, is set to expand its operations in Europe, according to a Taiwanese official.

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Intel postpones construction of German chip factory for two years

US chip-maker Intel has announced plans to postpone the construction of a factory in Germany for at least two years.

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Nvidia stock tumbles after stint as world’s most valuable company

The "AI darling" has recorded losses for three trading days in a row, waving goodbye to more than $500 billion in market value since last week's peak.

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STMicroelectronics gets €2 billion grant as EU ramps up chipmaking

The move is the latest step in the EU’s strategy to boost chip manufacturing on the continent and reduce reliance on China.

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ASML and Eindhoven Tech University launch semiconductor agreement

Europe’s most valuable tech firm is working with a Dutch university to bolster chipmaking capabilities following threats of relocation.

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TSMC surpasses profit forecasts as it rides high on surging AI demand

The world’s largest chipmaker recorded a rise in first-quarter income and revenue, driven by demand for AI-related chips.

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ASML results spook market as sales drop below expectations

Net sales for the Dutch semiconductor firm seen as disappointing, coming in at 21.6% lower than predicted.

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Intel gives Nvidia run for money with new Gaudi chip

Intel has become the latest tech company to release its own artificial intelligence chip, in an attempt to weigh in on the AI boom.

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Google introduces new Axion Arm-based chips

The new Axion Arm-based chips will be available later this year, Google said.

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Samsung shares rise on hopes of Nvidia using its new-gen memory chips

Samsung could be joining the likes of SK Hynix, the world’s second biggest memory chip producer, as one of Nvidia’s suppliers.

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South Korea, Europe to strengthen cooperation on 6G, chips research

This month's meeting is the second held under the Digital Partnership launched in 2022.

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UK chipmaker Arm sees shares nearly double in less than a week

The chipmaker continues to go from strength to strength amid the AI boom.

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Microsoft develops two new computer chips to offset high cost of AI

The tech giant won’t be putting its new chips on the market but will instead use them to power the AI capabilities of its subscription software services and Azure cloud computing.

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EU fines Intel €376 million for abusing position in chips market

According to the EU, Intel engaged in anticompetitive practices that excluded competitors from the market in breach of antitrust rules.

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Chipmaker Arm is launching the biggest IPO of the year

Billions of dollars worth of shares are entering the market in what might be the biggest IPO of the year.

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AI chips are hot these days. What makes them so special?

The market value of semiconductor maker Nvidia has been soaring. What are AI chips and why do investors see gold in them?