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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is the world's largest dedicated chip foundry, with over 60% market share. TSMC was founded in 1987 as a joint venture of Philips, the government of Taiwan, and private investors. It went public as an ADR in the us in 1997. TSMC's scale and high-quality technology allow the firm to generate solid operating margins, even in the highly competitive foundry business. Furthermore, the shift to the fabless business model has created tailwinds for TSMC. The foundry leader has an illustrious customer base, including Apple, AMD, and Nvidia, that looks to apply cutting-edge process technologies to its semiconductor designs. TSMC employs more than 73,000 people.

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Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) is expediting the certification process of Samsung Electronic Co.&#8217;s (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) AI memory chips.
What Happened: This information was confirmed by Nvidia&#8217;s CEO, Jensen Huang, at an event at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology on Saturday, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-23/nvidia-working-as-fast-as-it-can-to-certify-samsung-s-ai-memory?srnd=homepage-asia">reported</a> Bloomberg.
Huang said that Nvidia is evaluating both 8-high and 12-high HBM3E offerings from Samsung.
Notably, the Nvidia CEO did not include Samsung in the list of major partners he mentioned during a post-earnings call with analysts earlier this week.
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At that time, Huang highlighted the impressive list of partners including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), Amphenol (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>), SK Hynix (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HXSCF#OTC">HXSCF</a>), Foxconn, Micron Technology Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NYSE">MU</a>), and Dell Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>).
Nvidia reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42099904/nvidia-q3-earnings-highlights">third-quarter revenue</a> of $35.1 billion, a 94% increase year-over-year, surpassing the Street consensus estimate of $33.12 billion, according to data<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent112024&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"> from Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Why It Matters: This development follows <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39924480/nvidia-greenlights-samsungs-high-bandwidth-memory-chips-for-ai-chips-in-china-report">Nvidia&#8217;s initial approval</a> of Samsung&#8217;s fourth-generation high bandwidth memory in July.
This marked the first time Nvidia approved the use of Samsung's HBM3 chips, albeit for a less advanced Nvidia graphics processing unit (GPU), the H20, specifically designed for the Chinese market.
However, Samsung&#8217;s delay in obtaining Nvidia&#8217;s certification for AI memory chips has given competitors SK Hynix and Micron an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41645191/samsung-profits-soar-but-companys-nvidia-ai-chip-race-lag-allows-sk-hynix-micron-to-take-the-lead-in">edge in the high-bandwidth memory</a> market.
Nvidia&#8217;s new Blackwell AI chips are reportedly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42028342/blackwell-backfires-nvidias-ai-chips-struggle-with-server-overheating-impacting-meta-microsoft-and-musks-xai-data-centers">facing overheating problems</a>. When asked about it during the earnings call, Huang sidestepped the question and instead highlighted that the supply levels surpassed initial expectations.
Nvidia&#8217;s CFO, Colette Kress, also said the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42103355/nvidias-blackwell-set-to-outpace-hopper-heres-what-ceo-jensen-huang-predicted-for-2025">shipped 13,000 GPU samples</a> in the third quarter, including one of the first Blackwell DGX samples to OpenAI.
&#8220;Blackwell demand is staggering, and we are racing to scale supply to meet the incredible demand customers are placing on us,&#8221; Kress stated during the call.
Price Action: Nvidia shares dropped 3.22% on Friday, closing at $141.95, and saw a further decline of 0.13% in after-hours trading, reaching $141.77 as of the latest update, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Jensen Huang's Nvidia Fast-Tracks Samsung's AI Memory Certification As AI Giant Looks To Catch Up To Demand

China has launched a new AI Experts Committee to influence artificial intelligence&#8217;s global development and governance as part of its broader strategy. 
The committee was announced during the four-day World Internet Conference, also known as the Wuzhen Summit, held in Zhejiang province, China.
The AI Experts Committee will be led by Wang Jian, founder of Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) Alibaba Cloud, who was named chief expert, SCMP <a href="https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3287593/wuzhen-summit-china-creates-ai-advisory-body-alibaba-cloud-founder-chief-expert" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
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The committee includes approximately 170 specialists, featuring prominent figures such as British computer scientist Wendy Hall, Vienna University of Technology professor Schahram Dustdar and Chinese-American scientist Zhang Ya-qin of Tsinghua University.
Representatives from U.S. firms, including chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), are also members.
The committee aims to enhance international collaboration and promote China&#8217;s perspective on responsible AI governance. This initiative mirrors Beijing&#8217;s approach to influencing global standards, similar to its efforts in shaping 4G and 5G mobile technologies. 
Panel discussions at the Wuzhen Summit focused on AI innovation, governance, and its potential to empower productivity across industries.
At the summit, Eddie Wu Yongming, CEO of Alibaba Group Holding, emphasized AI could transform productivity across various sectors, forming what he described as a &#8220;superintelligent body.&#8221; Meanwhile, Xiaomi founder Lei Jun shared plans to launch an intelligent-driving application by year-end, aligning with the company&#8217;s &#8220;All in AI&#8221; strategy. Ant Group CEO Eric Jing Xiandong underscored AI&#8217;s potential for personalization in services while emphasizing responsible risk management.
The formation of this committee highlights China&#8217;s commitment to taking a leading role in global AI governance, even as it faces trade restrictions from the U.S. government. This effort aligns with Beijing&#8217;s broader ambitions to remain competitive in advanced technologies.
China has been actively involved in boosting its AI semiconductor base after the U.S. imposed sanctions on advanced AI chip exports to the country, restricting it from advanced technologies <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42116366/taiwan-semiconductor-plans-new-factories-annually-boosting-domestic-chip-production" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">from companies like</a> NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>).
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) is set to expand its domestic production capacity with new factories planned in Kaohsiung, Tainan, and Taichung. National Development Council Minister Paul Liu announced on Thursday, following concerns about Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s overseas expansion projects in countries like Japan, the United States, and Germany.
During a legislative session, Liu emphasized that Taiwan Semiconductor plans to build a new factory in Taiwan yearly over the next decade, Taiwan News <a target="_blank" href="https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/5976412" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
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The Taiwanese government has pledged to ensure adequate water and electricity supplies to support these facilities, which are critical for semiconductor production.
Economics Minister Kuo Jyh-huei reinforced the commitment to domestic growth, stating that Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s expansion aligns with Taiwan&#8217;s strategic semiconductor objectives.
However, discussions around the company&#8217;s new plant in Arizona added a layer of complexity as conflicting statements emerged regarding an upcoming celebration for its completion. 
While Kuo suggested such an event was imminent, Taiwan Semiconductor founder Morris Chang denied knowledge of it, sparking debate among legislators.
Liu, a Taiwan Semiconductor board member, clarified that he was unaware of any planned celebrations but confirmed he had been invited to a board meeting in the United States in February.
In November, the Biden administration sanctioned Taiwan Semiconductor, restricting its sale of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42089611/taiwan-semiconductor-faces-china-challenges-amid-potential-trump-return-and-geopolitical-tensions" rel="noreferrer noopener">advanced AI chips to China</a>. Meanwhile, during his campaign, former President Donald Trump outlined plans to impose tariffs on Chinese exports, continuing his criticism of the country.
Under the CHIPS Act, Taiwan Semiconductor secured $6.6 billion in U.S. subsidies and proposed up to $5 billion in loans to support A16 chip production in Arizona.
Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s recent activities highlight its balancing act between domestic and international investments, ensuring global competitiveness while maintaining a strong presence in Taiwan.
The company is accelerating its expansion, aiming to establish over ten semiconductor facilities worldwide by 2025, boosting advanced production capacity.
Significant projects include 2nm fabs in Taiwan and a second plant in Japan&#8217;s Kumamoto region, which will break ground in 2025. In addition, Taiwan Semiconductor is advancing facilities in Arizona and Dresden and innovating in advanced packaging technologies such as CoWoS and SoIC.
The company anticipates record capital expenditures of $34 billion—$38 billion in 2025 to meet escalating demand for cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing.
Price Action:&nbsp;At the last check on Thursday, TSM stock was lower by 1.77% at $185.02 premarket.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Plans New Factories To Boost Domestic Chip Production

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in TSM usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 15 extraordinary options activities for Taiwan Semiconductor. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 53% leaning bullish and 33% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $127,002, and 12 are calls, amounting to $1,082,394.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $170.0 and $220.0 for Taiwan Semiconductor, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Taiwan Semiconductor's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Taiwan Semiconductor's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $170.0 to $220.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Taiwan Semiconductor Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732202321_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$15.75</td>
<td>$15.45</td>
<td>$15.73</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$314.6K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td align="right">374</td>
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<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$27.1</td>
<td>$26.4</td>
<td>$26.96</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$134.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
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<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$26.4</td>
<td>$25.6</td>
<td>$26.07</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$130.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
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<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$5.25</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$187.50</td>
<td>$111.0K</td>
<td>12.7K</td>
<td align="right">201</td>
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<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$5.25</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.25</td>
<td>$187.50</td>
<td>$68.2K</td>
<td>12.7K</td>
<td align="right">364</td>
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<h3>About Taiwan Semiconductor</h3>
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is the world's largest dedicated chip foundry, with over 60% market share. TSMC was founded in 1987 as a joint venture of Philips, the government of Taiwan, and private investors. It went public as an ADR in the us in 1997. TSMC's scale and high-quality technology allow the firm to generate solid operating margins, even in the highly competitive foundry business. Furthermore, the shift to the fabless business model has created tailwinds for TSMC. The foundry leader has an illustrious customer base, including Apple, AMD, and Nvidia, that looks to apply cutting-edge process technologies to its semiconductor designs. TSMC employs more than 73,000 people.
In light of the recent options history for Taiwan Semiconductor, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Taiwan Semiconductor Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 4,231,883, the price of TSM is up by 0.23%, reaching $188.8.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 56 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Taiwan Semiconductor</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $227.5.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Taiwan Semiconductor, targeting a price of $215. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Taiwan Semiconductor with a target price of $240. 
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"In Order To Meet The Substantial Demand For AI Servers In 2025, TSMC Will More Than Double Its Production Capacity For CoWoS Packaging. Nvidia Will Consume Up To 60% Of The Capacity, While AMD And ASIC Developers Are Catching Up, According To Industry Sources" - DigiTimes Alert

Renowned investor Ray Dalio has provided a detailed analysis of the potential economic and geopolitical landscape under President-elect Donald Trump, offering investors critical <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/41973572/ray-dalios-bridgewater-cuts-stake-in-microsoft-stock-by-20-is-big-tech-losing-its-shine">insights into emerging market dynamics</a>.
What Happened: In a detailed LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/whats-coming-changing-domestic-world-orders-under-trump-ray-dalio-v4yge/?trackingId=lSJ9y4QWTUS7PDArKxmcuQ%3D%3D">post</a>, Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, outlined a scenario of potential radical government restructuring and international relations realignment, focusing on efficiency, deregulation, and an aggressive &#8220;America First&#8221; foreign policy.
Dalio emphasized the critical role of strategic technologies, particularly highlighting Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>). 
&#8220;We should recognize that in advanced semiconductors, the best companies in the United States are not good enough to give the United States what is needed,&#8221; he wrote, pointing to the importance of key relationships with aligned foreign producers like TSMC.
Dalio presented a bold vision of potential economic restructuring, describing Trump&#8217;s approach as akin to &#8220;a corporate raider engaging in a hostile takeover of an inefficient company.&#8221;
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The &#8220;policies will be great for pro-Trump tech companies because they will be allowed to grow and operate in largely unrestrained ways,&#8221; Dalio noted, highlighting the potential for massive deregulation.
The investor warned of significant shifts in government approach: &#8220;We should expect more government influence on private markets to achieve the government&#8217;s objectives,&#8221; emphasizing a potential departure from traditional free-market principles.
Dalio specifically addressed technological independence, predicting that &#8220;20% of the most advanced chips will have to be produced in the U.S. by 2030&#8221; – a clear indication of the potential government&#8217;s focus on domestic technological capabilities.
Bridgewater Associates&#8217; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/41973572/ray-dalios-bridgewater-cuts-stake-in-microsoft-stock-by-20-is-big-tech-losing-its-shine">third-quarter strategic repositioning</a> includes:
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Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.&nbsp;is set to initiate mass production of its latest AI chip, the Ascend 910C, in early 2025, despite facing significant hurdles due to U.S. trade restrictions.
What Happened: The Chinese telecom giant has already distributed&nbsp;samples of the Ascend 910C&nbsp;to various tech firms and begun accepting orders. The chip is designed to rival those from U.S. AI chipmaker&nbsp;Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>). Huawei remains a focal point in U.S.-China trade and security tensions, with Washington imposing restrictions over national security concerns, Reuters reported on Wednesday.
These U.S. curbs have impacted Huawei&#8217;s chip production, limiting its ability to achieve high yields necessary for commercial success. The Ascend 910C is produced by&nbsp;Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) using its N+2 process. However, the absence of advanced lithography tools has restricted the chip&#8217;s yield to about 20%, a source revealed.
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Why It Matters: The U.S. has been tightening its grip on Huawei. In May, the Biden administration <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/38682654/biden-administration-tightens-grip-on-chinas-huawei-revokes-key-export-licenses-from-us-chipmakers">revoked export licenses </a>for major American semiconductor firms like Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) and Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), preventing them from supplying crucial chips to Huawei. This marked a significant escalation in the U.S. strategy to curb Huawei&#8217;s technological rise.
In October, U.S. lawmakers urged the Department of Commerce to take tougher action against <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41368844/us-lawmakers-demand-tougher-action-on-huaweis-secretive-chip-network">Huawei&#8217;s alleged attempts </a>to bypass sanctions through a secretive network of semiconductor facilities. This included leveraging companies like Pengxinxu and SwaySure Technology.
Most recently, in November, the U.S. reportedly asked Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) to halt shipments of advanced chips used in AI applications to Chinese customers <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41867470/us-asks-tsmc-to-stop-shipment-of-chips-used-in-ai-applications-to-customers-from-china-after-its-chip-was-found-in-huawei-ai-processor">after discovering one</a> of its chips in a Huawei AI processor.
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Huawei To Reportedly Take On Nvidia With Mass Production Of New AI Chips By 2025 Amid US Restrictions

On Monday, Chinese semiconductor leaders and investors convened in Beijing for the 21st China International Semiconductor Expo, focusing on strategies to navigate U.S. restrictions and bolster local chip production capabilities.
The event, which gathered over 500 companies across design, foundry, and packaging sectors, highlighted the impact of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) scaling back advanced foundry services for Chinese firms, alongside the geopolitical challenges posed by a second Donald Trump administration.
Despite these hurdles, experts at the expo emphasized China&#8217;s growth potential in advanced semiconductors and generative AI, citing its expansive market as a significant driver, SCMP <a target="_blank" href="https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3287277/tsmcs-move-cut-chinese-chip-firms-weighs-annual-beijing-semiconductor-forum?module=perpetual_scroll_0&amp;pgtype=article" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
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BASiC Semiconductor co-founder He Weiwei discussed the company&#8217;s increased investment of up to $4.1 million to mitigate supply chain risks. He highlighted how U.S. sanctions and technological decoupling have strained the industry, forcing startups like BASiC to localize manufacturing processes.
Similarly, Moore Threads Technology co-founder Dong Longfei stressed the collaborative efforts needed between government, industry, and academia to advance domestic GPU production through alternative methods like chiplets.
The expo also addressed China&#8217;s challenges in developing cutting-edge semiconductor technology. Experts noted that Chinese fabs must catch up to Taiwan Semiconductor in advanced nodes, a gap exacerbated by export restrictions.
However, domestic companies are exploring innovative solutions to overcome these barriers and sustain competitiveness.
During the event, executives also discussed international partnerships, with Liu Yuanchao of the China Semiconductor Industry Association emphasizing the potential for collaboration between China and South Korea.
He pointed out the complementary nature of the two countries&#8217; semiconductor industries, which could drive mutual growth in the sector.
Amid growing semiconductor demand, Taiwan Semiconductor has seen rising sales from Shenzhen manufacturers producing smart hardware. However, the company&#8217;s recent move to limit services for Chinese clients using advanced nodes has amplified local firms&#8217; challenges as they strive to innovate while adapting to geopolitical pressures.
In November, the Biden government imposed sanctions on Taiwan Semiconductor, prohibiting advanced <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/11/41883357/taiwan-semiconductor-stock-drops-as-us-orders-halt-on-ai-chip-sales-to-china" rel="noreferrer noopener">AI chip sales to China</a>. During his presidential campaign, Trump had attacked China, sharing his plans to slap <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/11/41773691/us-listed-chinese-stocks-like-alibaba-jd-nio-fall-after-trumps-win-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">tariffs on exports</a> to the country.
Taiwan Semiconductor stock gained 87% year-to-date thanks to the artificial intelligence frenzy.
The contract chipmaker plans to build over ten new semiconductor facilities globally by 2025, ramping up <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/42032114/taiwan-semiconductor-plans-major-global-expansion-sets-record-38-billion-investment-target" rel="noreferrer noopener">advanced production capacity</a>.
Projects include cutting-edge 2nm fabs in Taiwan and a second plant in Japan&#8217;s Kumamoto region, which is set for construction in 2025.
Taiwan Semiconductor is advancing facilities in Arizona and Dresden while developing advanced packaging technologies like CoWoS and SoIC.
Capital expenditures could hit a record $34-$38 billion in 2025, driven by surging demand for high-tech semiconductor manufacturing.
Taiwan Semiconductor bagged <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42060003/taiwan-semiconductors-us-subsidy-boosts-a16-tech-production-in-arizona" rel="noreferrer noopener">$6.6 billion in</a> U.S. subsidies and proposed up to $5 billion in loans&nbsp;for A16 chip production in Arizona under the CHIPS&nbsp;Act.
Price Action: At the last check on Wednesday, TSM stock was lower by 0.05% at $189.57 premarket.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Faces China Challenges Amid Potential Geopolitical Tensions From Trump Return

"According To Industry Sources, TSMC Is Discreetly Establishing An Industry Cluster For Advanced Packaging On 30 Hectares Of Land In The Southern Taiwan Science Park" - DigiTimes Alert

Taiwan Semiconductor's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) short percent of float has risen 12.24% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 28.23 million shares sold short, which is 0.55% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.51 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Taiwan Semiconductor Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732034720_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Taiwan Semiconductor has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Taiwan Semiconductor's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Taiwan Semiconductor's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.88%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) has secured up to $6.6 billion in subsidies from the U.S. Department of Commerce under the CHIPS Incentives Program.
The funding is contingent upon the contract chipmaker&#8217;s commitment to producing semiconductors using its cutting-edge A16 process technology at its Arizona facilities, the Taipei Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2024/11/19/2003827127" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a> the department.
Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s Chair, C.C. Wei, told the Taipei Times that the agreement with the U.S. would accelerate the development of the company&#8217;s most advanced semiconductor manufacturing capabilities within the country.
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Taiwan Semiconductor is constructing two advanced semiconductor fabs in Arizona. The first will likely start mass production of 4nm chips in early 2024, while the second will produce 3nm and 2nm chips by 2028.
The company also announced plans to establish a third fab in the state by 2030, using its A16 technology or a more advanced process, increasing its total investment in Arizona to over $65 billion.
Previously, Taiwan Semiconductor announced that its &#8220;A16&#8221; chip manufacturing technology will likely begin production in the latter half of 2026.
The advanced <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38429949/taiwan-semi-sets-2026-launch-for-a16-chip-technology-aiming-to-outpace-intel-in-speed" rel="noreferrer noopener">1.6-nm chipmaking technology</a> will likely bolster Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s competitive position against Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>).
The A16 process builds on Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s 2nm technology and utilizes an innovative &#8220;super power rail&#8221; for enhanced logic density and performance.
According to the report, this next-generation nanosheet-based technology is tailored for high-performance computing and artificial intelligence applications. Analysts predict growing demand for A16 chips as the AI boom continues.
In addition to direct funding, the U.S. government has proposed up to $5 billion in loans to support Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s Arizona expansion. These funds are part of the $75 billion authorized under the CHIPS and Science Act.
Prior reports indicated Taiwan Semiconductor is producing Apple Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) A16 system-on-chip (SoC) at Phase 1 of its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40920976/taiwan-semiconductor-begins-production-of-apple-a16-smartphone-chips-at-arizona-facility-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fab 21 facility in Arizona</a>.
The A16 chip, built using Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s 5nm N4 process, was first introduced with the iPhone 14 Pro in 2022.
In 2024, Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s board approved a new investment of up to $7.5 billion to expand operations at its Arizona facility. According to Tim Culpan, Taiwan Semiconductor plans to scale up production volumes after completing the second stage of the Phase 1 fab.
Taiwan Semiconductor stock surged 85% year-to-date.
Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41388050/apples-3nm-push-boosts-taiwan-semis-q3-ai-revenue-set-to-triple-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter results</a> highlighted robust 3nm performance, fueled primarily by Apple, while 5nm showed steady leveling, Needham analyst Charles Shi said.
It reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41388050/apples-3nm-push-boosts-taiwan-semis-q3-ai-revenue-set-to-triple-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter revenue</a> of $23.50 billion, up 39%, beating the $22.4 billion-$23.2 billion guidance and the consensus estimate.
The analyst praised Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s gross margin improvement to 57.8%, overcoming earlier cost concerns linked to 3nm and electricity increases.
The contract chipmaker expects AI revenue to triple in 2024, hitting $13 billion, and projects AI to comprise 20% of total revenue by 2028. It anticipates a 2024 CapEx of $30 billion, with fourth-quarter spending likely surging to $12 billion, partly for the initial 2nm buildout.
Price Action: TSM stock closed higher by 1.24% at $189.80 premarket at the last check on Tuesday.
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Taiwan Semiconductor's US Subsidy Boosts 'A16' Tech Production in Arizona

4 analysts have shared their evaluations of Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $222.5, with a high estimate of $240.00 and a low estimate of $210.00. This current average has increased by 6.59% from the previous average price target of $208.75. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731949214_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The standing of Taiwan Semiconductor among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Simon Coles</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simon Coles</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Charles Shi</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Charles Shi</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Taiwan Semiconductor. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Taiwan Semiconductor compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Taiwan Semiconductor's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSM/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Taiwan Semiconductor analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Taiwan Semiconductor Better</h2>
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is the world's largest dedicated chip foundry, with over 60% market share. TSMC was founded in 1987 as a joint venture of Philips, the government of Taiwan, and private investors. It went public as an ADR in the us in 1997. TSMC's scale and high-quality technology allow the firm to generate solid operating margins, even in the highly competitive foundry business. Furthermore, the shift to the fabless business model has created tailwinds for TSMC. The foundry leader has an illustrious customer base, including Apple, AMD, and Nvidia, that looks to apply cutting-edge process technologies to its semiconductor designs. TSMC employs more than 73,000 people.
<h3>Taiwan Semiconductor: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Taiwan Semiconductor's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 38.95% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Taiwan Semiconductor's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 42.81%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Taiwan Semiconductor's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 8.39%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 5.35%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Taiwan Semiconductor's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.23, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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4 Analysts Assess Taiwan Semiconductor: What You Need To Know

Barclays analyst Simon Coles maintains Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $215 to $240.

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Barclays Maintains Overweight on Taiwan Semiconductor, Raises Price Target to $240

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) is gearing up for an ambitious global expansion, setting its sights on significantly increasing its production capacity.
The company plans to initiate construction on several new semiconductor fabrication plants worldwide by 2025, with more than ten facilities either newly built or under construction, Economic Daily News <a target="_blank" href="https://udn.com/news/story/7240/8366464" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
The contract chipmaker&#8217;s substantial capital investment will likely climb to unparalleled levels in 2025, with legal forecasts suggesting expenditures could range from $34 billion to $38 billion, pushing the company&#8217;s capital outlay to record highs.
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Industry insiders told Economic Daily News this surge in capital spending is a direct response to the growing demand for advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes, including the ramp-up of 2-nanometer technology.
Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s ongoing expansion involves multiple projects within Taiwan, including significant developments in Hsinchu and Kaohsiung.
According to the report, these locations will likely serve as core production bases for advanced 2-nanometer chips. Four fabrication plants, focusing on cutting-edge wafer manufacturing, are planned across these two regions.
Additionally, advanced packaging facilities are under development, incorporating the latest CoWoS (Chip-on-Wafer-on-Substrate) and SoIC (System-on-Integrated-Chips) technologies.
On the international front, Taiwan Semiconductor is moving forward with its plans for new plants in key overseas markets.
The company has confirmed that construction of its second factory in Japan&#8217;s Kumamoto region will commence in early 2025, targeting mass production by 2027.
In the United States, Taiwan Semiconductor is advancing with the buildout of a second wafer fab in Arizona, while a specialized process facility in Dresden, Germany, is also making headway.
Industry data told Economic Daily News that Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s aggressive growth trajectory will lead to an average of five new factories annually between 2022 and 2023. In 2024, this pace is expected to accelerate, with the company planning to build seven new facilities, including three advanced wafer fabs and two state-of-the-art packaging plants, alongside two overseas factories.
By 2025, Taiwan Semiconductor aims to exceed ten simultaneous projects globally—a first for the semiconductor sector and a significant boost to the company&#8217;s output capacity.
Taiwan Semiconductor will receive up to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/42011035/just-before-bidens-term-ends-taiwan-semiconductor-lands-6-6-billion-in-us-funding-to-build-advanced-chip-plants" rel="noreferrer noopener">$6.6 billion in U.S. funding</a> and $5 billion in proposed loans to develop advanced semiconductor plants in Arizona, strengthening local chip production.
The contract chipmaker&#8217;s Arizona facilities will likely begin operations in early 2025, producing chips for future technologies like 5G/6G networks and AI applications.
The chip manufacturer has accelerated its use of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems, a crucial tool in semiconductor production, despite their high costs. Each EUV system exceeds $100 million, ranking among the priciest equipment in the industry.
Analysts estimate that Taiwan Semiconductor has expanded its EUV capacity significantly, growing its global share of EUV installations from 50% in 2020 to 56% in 2023.
Taiwan Semiconductor stock surged over 83% year-to-date.
Price Action: TSM stock traded lower by 1.11% to $183.95 premarket at the last check on Monday.
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DigiTimes Reported Earlier, TSMC Adjusts Chip-on-Wafer-on-Substrate (CoWoS) Capacity Plans Amid Trump 2.0 Uncertainty

The United States has agreed to provide up to $6.6 billion in direct funding to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) to build advanced chip facilities in the U.S.
The deal aims to enhance domestic semiconductor production and bolster national security by reducing reliance on foreign suppliers, Barron's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.barrons.com/news/us-finalizes-up-to-6-6-bn-funding-for-chip-giant-tsmc-65252814" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
The Biden administration announced that Taiwan Semiconductor's investment will attract $65 billion in private capital to establish three state-of-the-art plants in Arizona.
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The announcement comes just before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office. Trump had previously attacked Taiwan for allegedly undermining the U.S. chip industry and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/41845483/taiwan-semiconductor-us-expansion-plans-unfazed-by-trump-win-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">criticized the U.S. Chips Act</a>.
The first of Taiwan Semiconductor's facilities will likely commence operations by early 2025, focusing on producing cutting-edge logic chips. These chips will power next-generation technologies, including 5G/6G smartphones, autonomous vehicles, and AI applications.
Early production at the Arizona plant reportedly matches the quality of Taiwan Semiconductor's facilities in Taiwan, showcasing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41545709/usa-scores-big-win-taiwan-semiconductor-arizona-plant-sees-good-production-yields" rel="noreferrer noopener">strong initial yields</a>.
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo told Barron's the importance of manufacturing these advanced chips domestically, emphasizing their role in AI, quantum computing, and military hardware.
The initiative aims to mitigate risks associated with overseas supply chains by producing these chips on U.S. soil, addressing a critical national security concern.
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In addition to the direct funding, the U.S. government is extending up to $5 billion in proposed loans to support Taiwan Semiconductor's Arizona project.
The investment will likely generate approximately 6,000 direct manufacturing jobs. A senior U.S. official told Barron's that at least $1 billion of the allocated funding could be distributed to Taiwan Semiconductor this year, contingent on meeting specific milestones.
Meanwhile, Taiwan Semiconductor remains focused on consolidating its moat while diversifying its footprint beyond Taiwan as global governments dole out attractive subsidies.
The contract chipmaker has <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/emerging-markets/24/11/41951575/taiwan-semi-boosts-advanced-chipmaking-with-record-euv-expansion-grabs-56-global-share" rel="noreferrer noopener">ramped up its</a> deployment of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems, a vital technology in semiconductor production, even with the substantial expense involved.
Each EUV machine costs more than $100 million, making them some of the most costly assets in the chip manufacturing sector.
Industry analysts suggest that TSMC has significantly boosted its EUV capacity, increasing its share of global EUV installations from 50% in 2020 to 56% by 2023.
In Asia, Japan has also earmarked over $64.9 billion to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/41939018/japan-increases-semiconductor-funding-as-us-trade-policies-pressure-taiwan-semiconductor" rel="noreferrer noopener">boost the semiconductor and AI</a> sectors. Taiwan Semiconductor is eyeing a second facility in Japan's Kumamoto region, considering a $13.5 billion investment after its first $8.6 billion wafer factory there.
Additionally, the company intends to establish a third advanced chip plant valued at $20 billion in Kumamoto to produce 3-nanometer chips.
Taiwan Semiconductor stock is up 86% year-to-date.
Price Actions: TSM stock is down -2.57% at $186.01 at the last check on Friday.
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Just Before Biden's Term Ends, Taiwan Semiconductor Lands $6.6 Billion in US Funding to Build Advanced Chip Plants

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$144.1K</td>
<td>25.4K</td>
<td>105.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$30.4K</td>
<td>496</td>
<td>30.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CLSK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$55.2K</td>
<td>86.9K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZETA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$61.6K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>12.2K</td>
<td>848</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$105.0K</td>
<td>26</td>
<td>600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$27.7K</td>
<td>685</td>
<td>530</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$48.1K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>503</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$27.3K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>462</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 2027 contract(s) at a $142.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $144.1K, with a price of $71.0 per contract. There were 25443 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 105282 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 251 contract(s) at a $64.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.4K, with a price of $121.0 per contract. There were 496 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 30310 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CLSK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSK#NASDAQ">CLSK</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 245 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 184 contract(s) at a $37.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.2K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 86959 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2305 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ZETA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZETA#NYSE">ZETA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 63 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 2459 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2094 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on November 22, 2024. Parties traded 90 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $61.6K, with a price of $685.0 per contract. There were 3520 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1848 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 35 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 248 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $121.0 per contract. There were 12242 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 848 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NN#NASDAQ">NN</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 35 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 600 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $105.0K, with a price of $175.0 per contract. There were 26 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 600 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 399 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 36 contract(s) at a $77.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.7K, with a price of $770.0 per contract. There were 685 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 530 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 217 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 148 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.1K, with a price of $325.0 per contract. There were 2857 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 503 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAOI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 35 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 161 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.3K, with a price of $170.0 per contract. There were 1896 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 462 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Information Technology Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLIC#NASDAQ">KLIC</a>) shares were rising in early trading on Friday, after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KLIC">shedding more than 5% this week</a>.
While reporting earnings, the company announced an order for fluxless TCB from "the world&#8217;s leading foundry," which could be chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), according to Needham.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/60ed6112b473c600014bf1c9/charles-shi">Analyst </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/60ed6112b473c600014bf1c9/charles-shi">Charles Shi</a> upgraded the rating for Kulicke and Soffa Industries from Hold to Buy, while establishing a price target of $55.
The Kulicke and Soffa Industries Thesis: Given in order, the company expects TCB revenues to grow by 40%-50% year-on-year in 2025, Shi said in the upgrade note.
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
Kulicke and Soffa Industries is expected to generate TCB revenues of around $55 million in 2024, which could now reach as much as $80 million next year, "beating our $70MM estimate by about $10MM," he added.
Rival ASMPT is likely to have failed the TCB qualification at Taiwan Semiconductor and its management said during the third-quarter earnings call that TCB evaluation at the leading foundry "may take another year," the analyst stated.
"To us, the fact that KLIC is already qualified and shipping while ASMPT still has not closed the evaluation means that KLIC has won," he further wrote.
KLIC Price Action: Shares of Kulicke and Soffa Industries rose by 2% to $46.52 at the time of publication on Friday.
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Kulicke And Soffa Industries Likely To Win Order From Leading Semiconductor Company, Says Bullish Analyst

U.S. stocks could open on a negative note on Friday after the Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/24/11/41991849/powell-with-strong-us-economy-fed-has-no-need-to-be-in-a-hurry-to-lower-rates">comments on Thursday</a> that the economy is showing enough strength that there is no need to be "in a hurry" on further rate cuts just yet.
Futures of all three major indices were down as investors processed crucial inflation and economic data released over the week.
"The economy is not sending any signals that we need to be in a hurry to lower rates. The strength we are currently seeing in the economy gives us the ability to approach our decisions carefully," Powell said, maintaining a wait-and-watch approach for the time being.
For now, the post-election rally in the equity markets seems to be slowing down as investors hedge their bets while booking some profits at the same time.
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Futures</td>
<td>Change (+/-)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>-0.89%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.63%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.43%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>R2K</td>
<td>-0.29%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
In premarket trading on Friday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) edged lower by 0.53% to $590.22 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) declined 0.80% to $504.63, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
U.S. stocks ended Thursday in the red, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq falling the most.
Crude oil prices remained under the $70 mark, easing further on Friday due to fears of a slowdown in China resulting in lower demand.
Treasury yields edged up again as investors digested Powell's comments on the economy as well as rate cuts in the near future.
On the economic data front, U.S. initial jobless claims declined by 4,000 from the previous week to 217,000 in the week ending Nov. 9, compared to market estimates of 223,000.
The U.S. producer prices rose 0.2% month-over-month in October compared to a revised 0.1% gain in September, which is in line with market expectations.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with consumer discretionary, industrials, and healthcare stocks recording the biggest losses on Thursday.
However, information technology and energy stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Index</td>
<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
<td>Value</td>
</tr>
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>-0.64%</td>
<td>19,107.65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.60%</td>
<td>5,949.17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.47%</td>
<td>43,750.86</td>
</tr>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-1.37%</td>
<td>2,336.94</td>
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</tbody>
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Insights From Analysts:
Powell's relatively hawkish tone has investors cautious in the markets, noted ING analyst Francesco Pesole.
This could result in a correction for the dollar, which is "testing the limit" of its longs, Pesole noted, adding that traders should exercise caution for the time being.
"Powell seemed to put greater emphasis on the strength of the economy&nbsp;and how that allows the central bank to approach the upcoming policy decisions ‘carefully'."
CME Group's FedWatch tool <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">reflected</a> the fall in sentiment for another rate cut next month, with its probability declining to 62.1% from 72.2%.
Investors will also keep an eye on the retail sales data that is set to be released later today.
However, Sonu Varghese, global macro strategist at Carson Group, downplayed fears of a rebound in inflation, stating that there are "disinflationary trends" that will "likely keep a lid" on a rise in prices.
On the equity front, Varghese maintained his bullish outlook.
"Overall, economic strengths clearly outweigh areas of weakness, and the opportunities likely have a higher probability of coming to fruition than the threats. The balance favors continued strength for equities, which is why we're maintaining our overweight to stocks, especially US stocks."
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Upcoming Economic Data
Friday's major economic updates include:
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<li>Import Price Index, which will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Retail sales data, which will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) stock will be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41998621/palantir-moderna-pfizer-alibaba-tesla-why-these-5-stocks-are-on-investors-radars-today">in focus today</a> after reports emerged that President-elect Donald Trump is likely to end the $7,500 tax credit. Tesla shares fell 5.8% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) shares were up 0.4% in premarket trading after the U.S. government finalized a $6.6 billion subsidy for the chipmaker under the CHIPS Act.</li>
<li>Domino's Pizza Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NYSE">DPZ</a>) shares surged over 7% in premarket trading after Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42002180/why-dominos-pizza-shares-are-trading-higher-by-around-8-here-are-20-stocks-moving-premarket">picked up a small stake</a> in the company.</li>
<li>Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>), Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>), and Novavax Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/41993115/trump-taps-rfk-jr-for-health-secretary-role-sends-5-vaccine-stocks-lower">stocks fell after Trump appointed</a> Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the head of the Department of Health and Human Services.</li>
<li>Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) announced it will switch from the New York Stock Exchange to the Nasdaq on Nov. 26.</li>
<li>Investors are awaiting earnings results from Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPB#NYSE">SPB</a>), and RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RLX#NYSE">RLX</a>) today.</li>
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Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures fell in the early New York session, declining by 1.11% to hover around $67.94 per barrel.
The 10-year Treasury note yield edged up about to 4.43%.
Most of the major Asian markets were mixed on Friday, but European markets were marginally in the green in early trading.
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Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Apple Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) key suppliers — Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>), popularly known as Foxconn, Pegatron Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGTRF#OTC">PGTRF</a>), and Quanta Computer (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUCCF#OTC">QUCCF</a>) — plan to quickly increase U.S. investments <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/41869001/heres-how-trumps-policies-might-shape-the-markets-future">should trade policies shift</a> under Donald Trump&#8217;s second term.
What Happened: Foxconn chairman Young Liu announced on Thursday that the company is ready to expand its U.S. operations. The company is a leading contract electronics manufacturer and has substantial production bases in Texas, Wisconsin, and Ohio.
&#8220;We can very quickly adjust&nbsp;our investment if necessary,&#8221; Liu said at an investor&#8217;s conference, <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Supply-Chain/Nvidia-and-Apple-suppliers-ready-to-boost-U.S.-investments-under-Trump">reported</a> Nikkei Asia.
Pegatron, a key supplier to Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), and Apple, is also prepared to respond swiftly to any policy changes.
&#8220;If necessary, we can quickly convert [our repair facility in Indiana] into production lines to accommodate policy changes [such as tariffs],&#8221; co-CEO Johnson Deng told investors, according to the report.
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Quanta Computer&#8217;s cloud-computing subsidiary, QCT, is ready to expand its manufacturing capacity in California if needed, said the company&#8217;s president, Mike Yang.
&#8220;We have continued to expand our capacity there in the past two years and have space to further expand anytime if needed. We also have a footprint in Thailand as well.&#8221;
Why It Matters: During his campaign, Trump underscored his &#8220;America First&#8221; agenda and warned of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41953220/dollar-powers-to-4-month-highs-against-yen-trump-tariff-expectations-spark-carry-trade-frenzy">potential tariffs on various countries</a>, creating uncertainty for the tech supply chain.
Despite these political uncertainties, Foxconn and other leading tech suppliers continue to view artificial intelligence as the key growth driver for the industry through 2025, the report noted.
The stock market and cryptocurrency sector have seen <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/11/41912771/trump-presidency-magnificent-7-stock-impact-benzinga-readers-pick-tech-titan-at-most-risk-following-2024-election">significant growth since Trump&#8217;s victory</a>, with major U.S. stock indexes hitting record highs since Trump&#8217;s win against Vice President Kamala Harris.
Earlier this week, Yang Chin-long, the governor of Taiwan's central bank, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/41972365/tsmcs-65b-investment-in-us-will-help-avoid-trade-imbalance-says-taiwan-central-bank-governor-as-trump-returns-to-white-house">voiced optimism about</a> Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) upcoming $65 billion investment in U.S. factories.
&#8220;Chips and information and telecommunications products are what the U.S. needs most. I don't think the United States would penalize Taiwan,&#8221; he said during a legislative session on Thursday.
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Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Neuro</a> and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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