The Latest Breaking News from Semiconductor

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Memory-chip maker Micron Technology on Tuesday warned of weakening demand and lowered its sales target for the current quarter.

It is meant to boost the domestic production of semiconductors, a vital component for electronic devices.

Before the semiconductor chip shortage caused by the pandemic showed signs of easing, the geopolitical uncertainties deepened it further. However, the industry is poised to benefit from the ever-increasing demand and the Biden administration’s bipartisan bill to invest billions of dollars in domestic semiconductor manufacturing. So, it could be wise…

The U.S. is missing out on necessary high-skilled workers by faltering on immigration reform.

Rosenblatt analyst Kevin Cassidy highlighted some key takeaways from last week's semiconductor earnings. Last week's earnings reports made it clear that companies exposed to the higher-end of markets saw their earnings holding up better. 

The growing tensions between China and Taiwan have left the Thai automotive industry facing fresh concerns as manufacturers fear China may ban the export of raw materials for chipmaking to Taiwan, aggravating the prolonged global shortage of semiconductors, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

The CHIPS and Science Act, which President Joe Biden is poised to sign into law next week, was pitched as a once-in-a-lifetime chance to revitalize the U.S. semiconductor industry and counter Asia’s manufacturing power.

Chipmakers exposed to PCs, consumer electronics and Android smartphones have noted weakening demand in their second-quarter earnings reports.