TSMC Beats Q2 Expectations & Raises CapEx as AI Chips Drive Foundry Demand
BenBajarin · x · 2026-07-21
In a recent semiconductor podcast, analysts delved into the earnings reports and industry trends of major chip giants this week: - **TSMC**: Beat Q2 expectations and raised CapEx, highlighting the massive demand for foundry space driven by AI chips. - **ASML**: Reported strong revenue growth; meanwhile, Intel is utilizing their High-NA EUV technology to mature advanced nodes. - **Aehr Test Systems**: Reported strong earnings as rigorous wafer burn-in testing becomes critical due to advanced AI chip packaging. - **IBM**: Critiqued for a poor quarter and their ongoing struggle to remain relevant in the AI era.
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