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Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), the world’s largest contract chipmaker, is the quiet engine behind the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. As the go-to chipmaker for tech giants like Nvidia (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Intel (INTC), TSMC’s role in shaping the future of AI is unmatched. Last year, its AI-related revenue tripled, with even bolder projections ahead — a doubling in fiscal 2025.
Despite posting stronger-than-expected June-quarter revenue, TSM stock dipped slightly, reflecting cautious sentiment. June marked its second-lowest monthly sales this year with a month-over-month decline, raising some investor concerns. Yet shares have held relatively steady, signaling that the market may be shifting its focus beyond topline numbers.