The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index recently hit a new all-time high with a 5% gain, reflecting a near doubling of semiconductor ETFs and major Asian chipmakers this year. According to Bank of America's global fund-manager survey, 80% of respondents see semiconductors as the most crowded long trade, signaling high investor consensus and potential risk. Despite this, many investors are not rushing to sell, indicating confidence in the sector's continued strength. This crowded trade status highlights the risk of a sharp correction if sentiment shifts.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is set to report earnings on July 16, 2026, with analysts expecting revenue around $39.85 billion, up significantly from last year due to high demand for AI chips. Earnings per share are forecasted at...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is anticipated to report second-quarter earnings slightly above expectations, driven by robust revenue and demand for advanced semiconductor technologies. Wedbush analysts maintain an 'Outperform' rat...
Dutch semiconductor-equipment maker ASML raised its 2024 sales forecast to between €43 billion and €45 billion, up from a previous estimate of €36 billion to €40 billion. The company also increased its expected gross margin to 54-56%, reflecting stro...
The iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF (BAI) fell nearly 6% in one week after a strong year-to-date gain of about 36%. This volatility reflects sensitivity to the 10-year Treasury yield, which affects valuations of AI-related semiconductor s...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is expected to report strong quarterly earnings driven by rising demand for AI chips and its leading manufacturing position. The company has already exceeded revenue forecasts for Q2 and is likely to ...
