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Europe's strategy to boost its computer chip industry and compete with Asia gets final approval

European Union member states have given final approval for the bloc’s master plan to expand semiconductor production

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023

Officials juggle several US goals as they award CHIPS money - Roll Call

The Commerce Department has assembled a team to allocate the money Congress provided last year to revitalize the US chip industry.

Roll Call · Jul 25, 2023

Homegrown Japanese 2nm Chips to Cost 10x More Than Japan's Mainstream Chips: Rapidus

Japan's Rapidus estimates that leading-edge chips will cost 10 times more than today's mainstream chips made in Japan.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 24, 2023

New Memory Research Teases 100x Density Jump, Merged Compute and Memory

A team of researchers with Cambridge University created what they're describing as synaptic devices - a material that can both work as a storage and memory medium while promising a significant jump in maximum storage density.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 22, 2023

Semiconductor tech: What exactly is India going to manufacture?

Legacy semiconductor nodes are still in demand for certain applications, and India is wise to focus on them as it plans to begin its fabrication journey with nodes of 28 nm and higher.

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

Stocks Move Higher Before the Open as Focus Shifts to Fed Meeting Next Week

September S&P 500 futures (ESU23) are up +0.25%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU23) are up +0.36% this morning after three major U.S. benchmark indices closed mixed on Thursday as market participants digested a mixed slate of corporate earnings and parsed through economic data that underscored the continued strength…

Barchart · Jul 21, 2023

Proposed PFAS rule would cost companies estimated $1B; Lacks limits and cleanup requirement

A proposed federal rule calls for forcing companies to disclose whether their products contain toxic “forever” chemicals, the government’s first attempt at cataloging the pervasiveness of PFAS across the United States.

Tribune News Service · Jul 18, 2023

Intel Corporation (INTC) vs. Photronics (PLAB): Buy, Sell or Hold?

The semiconductor industry is expected to thrive in the coming years, owing to technological advancements and strategic government investments. So, let’s examine semiconductor stocks Intel Corporation (INTC) and Photronics (PLAB) to determine which could generate better returns. Read more….

StockNews.com · Jul 17, 2023

Foxconn arm Fii now proposes a project with ₹8,800 crore investment at Tumakuru in Karnataka

Foxconn proposes ₹8800cr plant in Karnataka; to create 14,000 jobs. Fii, a subsidiary of iPhone maker Foxconn, has proposed to set up a plant in Tumakuru with an investment of ₹8800 crore. It would manufacture screens, outer coverings and mechanical components for phones, creating 14,000 jobs. The CM offered support…

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

Semiconductor Earnings Preview: Analysts Optimistic Despite Soft Chip Demand, AI Expected To Shine

KeyBanc Capital's John Vinh identifies Nvidia, Marvel Tech, On Semiconductor as top picks; cautions on AMD, Texas Instruments.

Zenger · Jul 17, 2023