Intel Corporation is a leader in semiconductor manufacturing, specializing in the design and production of advanced integrated circuits and microprocessors that power a wide range of computing devices, from personal computers to data centers and Internet of Things applications. The company is renowned for its innovative technologies that drive performance and efficiency in computing, offering products tailored for various sectors including consumer, enterprise, and mobile markets. In addition to hardware, Intel also invests in software and services to support its ecosystem, fostering advancements in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and autonomous systems. Through its commitment to research and development, Intel plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Read More
The United States economy is entering a period of profound uncertainty as the latest labor data paints a picture of a rapidly cooling engine. With initial jobless claims stabilizing at a notable 206,000 for the final week of January and the December jobs report revealing a meager addition of
In a move that solidifies the next decade of semiconductor advancement, ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) has officially moved its High-NA (Numerical Aperture) EUV lithography systems from experimental pilots to commercial production. As of February 2, 2026, the Dutch lithography giant remains the world’s sole provider of these $400 million machines, a monopoly that effectively makes ASML the [...]
In a move that signals a seismic shift in the global semiconductor landscape, Samsung Electronics (KRX: 005930) has officially commenced risk production for its 2nm (SF2) process node at its $44 billion facility in Taylor, Texas. This milestone marks the first time that cutting-edge 2nm-class silicon has been manufactured on U.S. soil, representing a critical [...]
The landscape of artificial intelligence underwent a tectonic shift at CES 2026 as NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) officially debuted its next-generation "Vera Rubin" platform. Moving beyond the text-generation capabilities of the previous Blackwell era, the Rubin architecture is designed from the ground up to support "Agentic AI"—systems capable of autonomous reasoning, long-term planning, and independent execution [...]
As of February 2, 2026, the global semiconductor industry has reached a historic inflection point. New data from major industry analysts confirms that annual revenue is on track to hit the $1 trillion mark by the end of 2026, a milestone that was previously not expected until 2030. This unprecedented acceleration is being driven by [...]
India has officially entered the next phase of its ambitious technological ascent with the launch of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0. Announced in early February 2026, this expanded strategy marks a pivot from foundational manufacturing to the absolute bleeding edge of semiconductor technology. By earmarking significant new capital for 2nm and 3nm process nodes, [...]
The semiconductor industry has reached a historic inflection point in early 2026 as the foundational materials of computing undergo their most significant change in decades. In a decisive pivot to meet the insatiable thermal and interconnect demands of generative artificial intelligence, industry titans Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) and Samsung Electronics (KRX: 005930) have officially commenced the [...]
As the demand for generative AI training and inference reaches a fever pitch, the physical limits of semiconductor manufacturing are undergoing a radical transformation. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE: TSM), the world’s most critical foundry, has officially initiated the transition to a revolutionary packaging architecture known as Chip-on-Panel-on-Substrate (CoPoS). This move marks the beginning of [...]
In a move that signals a tectonic shift in the global semiconductor landscape, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has officially commenced high-volume manufacturing (HVM) of its pioneering Intel 18A process node at its Ocotillo campus in Chandler, Arizona. This milestone marks the successful completion of CEO Pat Gelsinger’s audacious "5 nodes in 4 years" (5N4Y) roadmap, a [...]
AMD outperformed in 2025, but can it become the AI winner in 2026? Here are some key numbers, growth projections, and Wall Street expectations to consider.
The U.S. bond market is witnessing a significant recalibration as the 10-Year Treasury yield climbed to a pivotal 4.24% today, January 30, 2026. This surge, fueled by a combination of persistent "low-grade fever" inflation and heightened geopolitical friction, was further solidified by President Donald Trump’s official nomination
As of January 30, 2026, the global semiconductor landscape has reached a pivotal inflection point, with China officially declaring 2026 the "first year" of large-scale glass substrate production. This strategic move marks a decisive shift away from traditional organic resin substrates, which have dominated the industry for decades but are now struggling to support the [...]
As the global demand for artificial intelligence continues to spiral, the industry has hit a formidable roadblock: the "energy wall." With massive Large Language Models (LLMs) consuming megawatts of power and pushing data center grids to their breaking point, the race for a more sustainable computing architecture has moved from the fringes of research to [...]
As of January 30, 2026, the United States' ambitious effort to repatriate semiconductor manufacturing has officially transitioned from a period of legislative hype and groundbreaking ceremonies to a reality of high-volume manufacturing (HVM). With over $30 billion in federal awards from the CHIPS and Science Act now flowing into the ecosystem, the "Silicon Desert" of [...]
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence has reached a critical juncture where the physical limitations of electricity are no longer sufficient to power the next generation of intelligence. For years, the industry has warned of the "Memory Wall"—the bottleneck where data cannot move between processors and memory fast enough to keep up with computation. As [...]
As of early 2026, the semiconductor industry has reached a definitive turning point where the traditional method of scaling—simply making transistors smaller—is no longer the primary driver of computing power. Instead, the focus has shifted to "Advanced Packaging," a sophisticated method of stacking and connecting multiple chips to act as a single, massive processor. At [...]
As of late January 2026, the global semiconductor industry has entered a volatile new chapter. Following years of tightening export controls, a complex "revenue-for-access" truce has emerged between Washington and Beijing, fundamentally altering the strategic calculus for NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA). While recent regulatory shifts have nominally reopened the door for NVIDIA’s high-performance H200 chips, [...]