The Latest Breaking News from Semiconductor

Intel's purchase of Tower terminated, likely blocked by Chinese regulator

Despite the best efforts of CEO Pat Gelsinger, Intel was not able to secure regulatory approval for its $5.4 billion purchase of Tower Semiconductor. The deal has now been terminated by both sides.

Windows Central · Aug 16, 2023

China Delays Kill Intel's Tower Acquisition, Intel to Pay $353 Million Breakup Fee

Intel will not pursue acquisition of Tower Semiconductor following delay of Chinese review.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 16, 2023

Intel calls off $5.4b Tower deal after failing to obtain regulatory approvals

Intel is terminating a $5.4 billion agreement to acquire Israeli chip manufacturer Tower Semiconductor after China failed to sign off on the deal amid deteriorating US-China relations

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Intel's Tower Acquisition Deadline is Tomorrow, but Doubts Remain

China still has not approved Intel's acquisition of Tower semiconductor, which has a deadline on August 15.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 14, 2023

Can Britain recreate a microchip industry worth its salt?

UK governments let processor manufacturing drift overseas for years. Now Covid and war have shown how vital homegrown capability is, the country is scrambling to catch up. But so is everyone else

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2023

3 Quality Chip Stocks to Start Watching This Week

The United States is actively bolstering semiconductor manufacturing. The widespread application of semiconductors is also set to experience substantial growth. Thus, it seems wise to monitor quality chip stocks NVIDIA (NVDA), Nikon Corp. (NINOY), and Photronics (PLAB), as they are well-positioned to leverage industry tailwinds. Read on….

StockNews.com · Aug 11, 2023

U.S. Bans Future Investments in Chinese AI, Semiconductor, and Quantum Computing

U.S. president signs executive order to prohibit American companies to invest in Chinese AI, semiconductor, and quantum computing companies.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 10, 2023

Biden’s China investment ban: who’s targeted and what does it mean for the 2024 US election?

New measures from the US Treasury will target several key sectors including semiconductors, quantum computing and artificial intelligence

The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2023

Biden bans US investment into China's tech sectors - Roll Call

Executive order prohibits U.S. investment into China's semiconductor, quantum computing and artificial intelligence sectors.

Roll Call · Aug 9, 2023

Learning from the CHIPS Act of the U.S.

The lesson from the CHIPS Act of the United States s that India’s strategy needs to identify and invest in research on future technologies

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023