Monthly Archives: August 2024

[News] WD to Spin Off NAND and SSD Business, with a Valuation Reportedly up to USD 22 Billion

According to the reports from EETimes China and Blocks &Files, Western Digital (WD) is said to be considering spinning off its NAND and SSD business, which could be valued similarly to Solidigm. Reportedly, WD plans to split into two separate business units: one focused on …

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[Insights] Memory Spot Price Update: DDR4’s Price Hike Momentum Deterred by the Ample Supply of Reball Chips

According to TrendForce’s latest memory spot price trend report, regarding DRAM spot prices, though the top three DRAM suppliers have not lowered their official prices, spot prices could weaken further because buyers are more passive than before. On the other …

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[News] Eurozone CPI Edges Up to 2.6%, with Rate Cut Expected in September

Eurostat released the July CPI data for the Eurozone on August 20, showing an annual growth rate of 2.6%, slightly up by 0.1% from the previous month and in line with market expectations. The three countries with the lowest annual inflation rates …

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[News] TSMC Breaks Ground on German Plant, Looking to Establish a Semiconductor Hub in Europe

According to a report from UDN, TSMC held a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday for its Dresden, Germany plant, offering a significant boost to the EU’s efforts to stabilize its chip supply. TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei led a team of top executives at …

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[News] Shanghai IC Industry Announced Two New Moves

Recently, two industrial moves took place in Shanghai’s integrated circuit (IC) sector. First, the Shanghai Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund (Phase II) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Shanghai IC Industry Fund Phase II”) received a substantial capital increase. Second, …

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