(Bloomberg) — ASML Holding NV, the world’s largest semiconductor maker, said demand for its chip-making machines outstripped supply in the second quarter, prompting it to lift its longer-term sales forecasts. “We continue to see that the demand for our systems is higher than our current production capacity,” Chief Executive Officer Peter Wennink said. “In light […]
Read More(Bloomberg) — Intel Corp. Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger is on the move visiting customers and suppliers in Asia in an attempt to shake up an industry that’s fallen victim to a global pandemic and geopolitical ructions. Gelsinger is traveling to Japan, Taiwan and India, according to a person familiar with his itinerary. As part […]
Read More(Bloomberg) — Nvidia Corp. told investors it’s focused on maintaining growth with new products, including speedier data-center chips, rather than embarking on more aggressive stock-buyback plans as some shareholders had hoped. At the company’s investor meeting Tuesday, Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress said that the company’s priority is using cash to expand its business. Nvidia […]
Read More(Bloomberg) — Magdeburg in former East Germany is famous for its towering gothic cathedral, and not a lot else. It’s now about to play a key role in U.S. and European efforts to tilt the global balance of power. Intel Corp. unveiled plans on March 15 to build a giant, 17 billion-euro ($18.7 billion) factory […]
Read MoreStocks in the Technology sector get a lot of attention and buzz from investors, analysts and talking heads alike no matter the time of year or current status of the economy. I think that a big reason comes from the reality that progress and evolution in just about every other sector of the economy is, […]
Read MoreBosch is increasing its previously stated investment in semiconductor production in order to stay on top of the ongoing chip shortage. The company is adding $296 million, on top of the $473 million Bosch already pledged to spend in 2022 last year, to new manufacturing facilities. Most of last year’s capital was earmarked for Bosch’s […]
Read More(Bloomberg) — Sumco Corp., a key supplier of silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry, said it has already sold out its production capacity through 2026, a sign shortages in the industry may not abate for years. The Japanese company, one of a handful to provide the specialized silicon slabs that chipmakers use to create their […]
Read MoreI love movies. I love them so much that I often find myself recalling the sound bites from many of them whenever they seem to fit some aspect of life. One of my favorite movies is “The Man from Snowy River,” and one of my favorite sound bites from that film comes early in the […]
Read More(Bloomberg) — Advanced Micro Devices Inc. jumped as much as 10% in late trading after providing a surprisingly strong forecast for the current quarter, fueled by market-share gains and demand for server chips. First-quarter revenue will be $5 billion, plus or minus $100 million, AMD said Tuesday in a statement. That compares with an average […]
Read MoreStocks in the Technology sector get a lot of attention and buzz from investors, analysts and talking heads alike no matter the time of year or current status of the economy. I think that a big reason comes from the reality that progress and evolution in just about every other sector of the economy is, […]
Read MoreThis company designs, develops, produces, and sells process control systems used in the manufacture of semiconductors in Israel, Taiwan, the United States, China, Korea, and internationally. Its product portfolio includes a set of metrology platforms for dimensional, films, and material metrology measurements for process control for various semiconductor manufacturing process steps NVMI $146.5000 2.8400 % […]
Read MoreMicron is experiencing an increase in demand for memory chips due to cloud computing companies and the rapid adoption of 5G cellular networks. Furthermore, growth is driven by high-value solutions, customer engagement and cost structure improvement. “We think Micron Technology (MU) should outperform broader semis in 2022 based on 1) a notable reduction in customer […]
Read MoreAxcelis Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and services ion implantation and other processing equipment used in the fabrication of semiconductor chips in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company offers high energy, high current, and medium current implanters for various application requirements. ACLS $68.9100 0.1800 % 0.2600 Axcelis Tech Inc Sector : Computer and Technology […]
Read MoreAmbarella, Inc. (AMBA) Ambarella, Inc. develops semiconductor solutions for video that enable high-definition (HD) and ultra HD compression, image processing, and deep neural network processing worldwide. The company’s system-on-a-chip designs integrated HD video processing, image processing, artificial intelligence computer vision algorithms, audio processing, and system functions onto a single chip for delivering video and image […]
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