Monthly Archives: December 2024

[News] TSMC Reportedly to Raise Advanced Node Prices by 5% to 10% in 2025

With TSMC’s Arizona plant nearing its mass production in early 2025, rumors have been circulating that the foundry giant’s manufacturing costs in the U.S. are at least 30% higher than in Taiwan. Now it seems that a price hike is …

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[News] Top 10 Events in the LED Industry in 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, what were the major events in the LED industry this year?How might these events shape the future of LED development? Here’s a roundup of major events in LED industry: 1. Meta and Google Unveil …

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[News] U.S. Accelerates Approval of New PFAS Chemicals for Semiconductors, Raising Environmental Concerns

According to a report from Ijiwei, citing The Guardian, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accelerating the approval process for new PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” for use in the semiconductor industry. The report …

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[News] AI Chip Firm Cambricon Poised as China’s Top Stock of 2024 with Nearly 400% Surge, Surpassing NVIDIA

As 2024 draws to a close, it may be surprising to learn one of the stocks that has been surging the most throughout the year. According to Bloomberg, shares of China’s domestic AI chip company, Cambricon Technologies, have soared by …

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Key Focus This Week: U.S. & China PMI

Last week, the U.S. stock market rebounded as investors digested the Federal Reserve’s adjustments to its rate and inflation forecasts. The S&P 500 index closed at 5,970.84, nearing the psychological 6,000 level. In the bond market, the yield on the …

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