TSMC's Strong Earnings Propel Chip Stocks Amid AI Demand Surge
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reports record profits, boosting market confidence in AI-driven growth.
- TSMC reported a 54% year-over-year increase in third-quarter net profit, driven by robust demand for AI chips.
- The company's strong performance contrasts with ASML's recent downbeat outlook, restoring investor faith in the semiconductor sector.
- U.S.-listed shares of TSMC soared 8% in premarket trading, while Nvidia shares also saw gains.
- TSMC forecasts continued revenue growth in the fourth quarter, fueled by AI and smartphone demand.
- The broader market, including the Dow and Nasdaq, is buoyed by TSMC's results and a favorable earnings season.





































