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Direxion's QCMU And QCMD ETFs Facilitate Countervailing Trades On Tech's Unusual Sleeper

Artificial intelligence: it's about all the business news media can seemingly discuss these days, and for good reason. Session after session, software specialists and semiconductor giants have witnessed a blistering rise in their valuations. However, one chipmaker — Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) — has been unusually quiet compared to its peers.

Benzinga · Oct 17, 2025

Microchip factory in Netherlands caught in tussle between Europe, China and US

Dutch authorities have, for the first time ever, invoked Cold War-era legislation to take control of a Chinese-owned microchip factory – prompting backlash from China. The move underlines the intensifying competition between the United States, China and Europe for global leadership in semiconductor technology.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 17, 2025

US Chip Stocks Tumble As Trade Tensions With China Heat Up

Semiconductor equities faced sharp selling pressure on Friday, with shares of Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA), Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO), Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRVL), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE:TSM), Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC), Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:ARM), and Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) all trading lower amid intensifying geopolitical friction between Washington and Beijing.

Benzinga · Oct 17, 2025

Who Benefits From AI Spending? JP Morgan's Top Picks

Strong artificial intelligence (AI) and hyperscale demand are driving significant growth for semiconductor companies, with Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), and Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) poised to benefit from expanding data center and AI infrastructure investments.

Benzinga · Oct 16, 2025

What Is Going On With Nvidia, Broadcom Stocks On Thursday?

Artificial intelligence (AI) chip players Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) gained on Thursday in tandem with the AI frenzy, with contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s (NYSE:TSM) upbeat quarterly earnings being the latest to reinforce investor optimism over the sector.

Benzinga · Oct 16, 2025

Dear Taiwan Semi Stock Fans, Today's Earnings Could Change Everything

Taiwan Semiconductor fans, brace yourselves, as today could redefine the company’s growth story as Q3 2025 results drop.

Barchart · Oct 16, 2025

Indexes Turn Red as Stocks Give Up Morning Gains

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.66%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.62%. After starting the day higher, stock indexes have turned lower and all 3 indexes...

Barchart · Oct 16, 2025

DuPont's Qnity Expands SK Hynix Partnership As It Prepares To Go Solo

DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE:DD) said its electronics business, Qnity, has partnered with South Korea’s SK hynix to supply advanced chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) polishing pads used in semiconductor production.

Benzinga · Oct 16, 2025

Nearly 40% jump in net profit: Chipmaker TSMC capitalises on AI boom

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp., the world’s biggest semiconductor manufacturer, reported an unexpected jump in its net profit for the July-September quarter.

Euronews · Oct 16, 2025

Taiwan Semiconductor Lifts Outlook After Blowout Quarter, CEO Says AI Signals From Clients Are 'Very Strong'

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:TSM) stock gained on Thursday after the contract chipmaker delivered third-quarter results that blew past analyst expectations, driven by global demand for its advanced processor technologies essential for artificial intelligence applications.

Benzinga · Oct 16, 2025