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Government Shutdown, OpenAI Conference and Other Can't Miss Items this Week

Markets face a week of critical catalysts including the ongoing US government shutdown impacting federal operations, Tesla's (TSLA) Full Self-Driving v14 release Monday, OpenAI's developer conference showcasing AI advancement, and Friday's September jobs report.

Barchart · Oct 5, 2025

The transistor was patented 75 years ago today — the age of silicon and software began with a three-electrode circuit element using semiconductor materials

75 years ago, the three Bell Labs scientists behind the invention of the transistor would, at last, have the U.S. Patent in their hands.

Tom’s Hardware · Oct 5, 2025

Congressman Misses Out On 67% Gains Selling Intel Stock Early: Here's How Much He Could Have Made

The U.S. Government took a 10% stake in semiconductor company Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC). With the stock up over 50% since the stake was taken, President Donald Trump is gaining praise. One member of Congress may be wishing they held on to shares a bit longer.

Benzinga · Oct 3, 2025

What's Really Inside Huawei's 'Domestic' AI Chips?

Huawei's latest AI chips, promoted as a milestone in China's push for technological self-reliance, continue to rely on critical components from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM), Samsung (OTC:SSNLF), and SK Hynix, a teardown by TechInsights reveals.

Benzinga · Oct 3, 2025

Science history: Invention of the transistor ushers in the computing era — Oct. 3, 1950

On Oct. 3, 1950, three Bell Labs scientists received a patent for a "three-electrode circuit element" that would usher in the transistor age and the era of modern computing.

LiveScience · Oct 3, 2025

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan Backs $24M Corintis Board As Startup Solves AI's Biggest Bottleneck Problem

Semiconductor cooling startup Corintis announced on Sept. 25 that it closed a $24 million Series A funding round and a collaboration with Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) that achieved a breakthrough chip cooling system three times more effective than current technology.

Benzinga · Oct 3, 2025

This Semiconductor Stock Seems Unstoppable

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) hit new all-time highs in Thursday morning trading. TSM boasts a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart, trades above key moving averages, and has gained 27% in the past month. Fundamentals remain robust, with projected revenue and earnings growth and widespread analyst support. While TSM faces geopolitical risks,...

Barchart · Oct 2, 2025

Taiwan Keeps Chip Edge While Eyeing US Deal

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM) remains at the heart of U.S.-Taiwan trade talks as they explore a U.S. chip production strategic partnership while preserving Taiwan’s global supply chain moat.

Benzinga · Oct 2, 2025

Wolfspeed Just Reincorporated in Delaware. Does That Make WOLF Stock a Buy?

A change of home location has come for this long struggling semiconductor company.

Barchart · Oct 1, 2025

The Insider Report: Are Bulls Allowed to Ever Rest?

Bulls finally took a breather last week, and despite hitting new all-time highs across the board, stocks finished lower. The Nasdaq was down the most, as it sold off 0.65%. The SP 500 was down 0.31%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.15%. Crypto also saw some major…

Benzinga · Oct 1, 2025