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US President Joe Biden and Vietnamese leader Nguyen Phu Trong have signed a "strategic partnership" on semiconductor manufacturing and rare earth minerals in a bid to counter China's influence in the Asia-Pacific region. We take a closer look. Also, Chevron tries to head off strikes at its Australian LNG plants,…

Shortly after touching down in New Delhi for the G20 summit, US President Joe Biden met with Narendra Modi for just under an hour of talks. The two leaders released a statement reaffirming cooperation on issues ranging from semiconductor chips to nuclear energy. Biden also welcomed a request for New…

The semiconductor industry’s outlook appears optimistic, owing to increasing chip demand across various applications, rising adoption of cutting-edge technology, and lucrative government initiatives and funding. Therefore, chip stocks Intel (INTC), Park Aerospace (PKE), and United Microelectronics (UMC), which are gaining momentum, could be solid portfolio additions this month. Keep reading.

Intel stock has underperformed the equity markets over the last two decades, and currently lags far behind AI-fueled rivals like Nvidia. Here's why INTC remains a mega-cap tech stock to skip right now.

Thanks to high chip demand for several applications, rising adoption of cutting-edge technologies, and lucrative government initiatives and funding, the semiconductor industry’s outlook appears robust. Prominent chip stocks Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Applied Materials (AMAT) should benefit from the industry tailwinds. But let’s find out which is the better…

The Biden administration has scrapped oil leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge on the basis of "legal deficiencies". The leases awarded by the Trump administration had been widely criticised by environmental groups. However, the White House's move comes after it approved an oil drilling project in another Alaskan reserve…

When it comes to AI chips, Nvidia is dominant and the clear winner. But it does NOT do one thing - actually make AI chips. For that, Nvidia is almost entirely dependent on one company, Taiwan Semiconductor. That's great news for TSM.

As chip demand continues to surge in vital sectors such as automotive, consumer electronics, telecom, and healthcare, the semiconductor industry’s prospects looks promising. Hence, fundamentally strong chip stocks Cohu (COHU), QUALCOMM (QCOM), and Applied Materials (AMAT) might be solid buys this week. Read more.

Coherent Corp. to set up Centre of Excellence in Chennai, TN, with IITMRP & Guidance TN. CoE to focus on lasers, optical networking, EV batteries & semiconductor devices. Coherent Corp. has R&D, mfg, sales & distrib. facilities in 20+ countries. TN's vibrant ecosystem, talent pool & pioneering academic institutions make…

The semiconductor industry is well-positioned for long-term growth thanks to the growing application of chips across different sectors. To that end, it could be wise to invest in quality chip stocks Broadcom (AVGO), NXP Semiconductors (NXPI), and Skyworks Solutions (SWKS). Read on.

The semiconductor industry’s long-term growth prospects remain optimistic because of the increasing use of chips in powering technological advancements. Hence, fundamentally strong semiconductor stocks QUALCOMM (QCOM), Broadcom (AVGO), and Microchip Technology (MCHP) might be worth buying right now. These stocks look poised to deliver steady returns. Continue reading.