U.S. stock futures, including the S&P 500, fell due to rising Middle East tensions after Iran blamed Israel for ceasefire violations in Lebanon. Investors are also awaiting March's consumer price index data, which could influence Federal Reserve policy. Taiwan Semiconductor posted a 35% revenue surge driven by AI demand, boosting its stock, while Rocket Lab and Simulations Plus showed mixed trends. Despite geopolitical risks and energy price spikes, analysts remain cautiously optimistic about U.S. market growth in 2026, expecting steady earnings and no Fed rate cuts.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported a 23.4% increase in second-quarter profit from the previous quarter, surpassing analyst estimates. The company's net income reached NT$706.56 billion ($39.45 billion), a record high for the f...
In Q2 2026, top contributors to growth included Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Alphabet, United Rentals, Apple, and Visa. Alphabet’s Google Search and Cloud segments showed robust revenue growth of 19% and 63%, respectively, boosting operating i...
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...
