Huawei and SMIC blacklisted in Taiwan
Taiwan has blacklisted Huawei Technologies Co. and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp., dealing another major blow to the two companies spearheading China’s efforts to develop cutting-edge AI chip technologies.
Taiwan’s International Trade...
US launching Chinese semiconductor investigation
President Joe Biden’s administration is set to initiate a trade investigation into Chinese semiconductors in the coming days, as part of a push to reduce reliance on a technology that US officials believe pose national security risks.
The probe...
Chipmakers blocked from growing production in China as part of US chips bill
As the US Congress passed an historic $52 billion federal program to boost domestic chipmaking capabilities, it included one significant caveat: Companies that receive the funding have to promise not to increase their...
Semiconductor shortage hits chip manufacturers
The global shortage in semiconductors is spreading to companies that provide gear used to manufacture the silicon, with one chip packaging equipment supplier warning of delays in shipments.
Average delivery times of Kulicke and Soffa Industries...
Semiconductor stocks rally
Semiconductor stocks rallied on Monday, boosted by the latest sign of easing tensions between the U.S. and China on the trade front.
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said the U.S. would extend a set of exemptions that had prevented some companies from doing business...
Semiconductor stocks rally despite mixed results
Semiconductor stocks have surged throughout 2019, with the sector recently hitting record levels in a rally that has come as a surprise to analysts who continue to view industry trends with caution.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index is up...
Semiconductor revenue sees 9.6% decline in 2019
Gartner reports that worldwide semiconductor revenue is forecast to total $429 billion in 2019, which signals a 9.6% decline from 2018's figure of $475 billion.
Senior principal research analyst Ben Lee said the semiconductor market is being...
Semiconductor stocks fall due to weak demand
Semiconductor stocks are having a rough day as concern about weakening industry demand drags the sector lower.
KLA-Tencor Corp., which makes equipment used in the production of semiconductors, softened its outlook for the remainder of the year as...