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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM): Enabler of the AI Era.

January 19, 2026:& , Wedgewood Partners highlighted Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE & key performance contributor. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE & the following regarding Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE &

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If You Invested $1000 In iShares PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index Fund Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

January 19, 2026:iShares PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index Fund (NASDAQ:SOXX) & .12%. Currently, iShares PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index Fund has a & of writing. iShares PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index Fund's &

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Korean Semiconductor Giants Face Investment Dilemma

January 19, 2026:& domestic companies. However, domestic semiconductor companies appear to lack the & industry estimates that Samsung Electronics semiconductor divisions capital expenditure was & in West Lafayette, Indiana. Semiconductor industry analysts viewbuilding memory &

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ADI's Consumer Revenues Rise 19% Y/Y in FY25: More Growth Ahead?

January 19, 2026:Analog Devices ADI is gaining from the growing market of personal and professional entertainment systems, led by the rise in demand for high-quality...

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US adds semiconductor tariffs and threatens Greenland levy

January 19, 2026:& found that theimport of semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and their derivative & things, incentivising domestic production of semiconductors and reducing our nations & , as previously announced. The semiconductor market has been one of &

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Compound Semiconductor Market Size Worth USD 87.61 Billion by 2034

January 19, 2026:The compound semiconductor market is projected to grow from USD 49.29B in 2025 to USD 87.61Billion by 2034, driven by EVs, 5G, and power electronics demand.

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Paras Defence sets up semiconductor packaging subsidiary

January 19, 2026:Paras Defence has announced a new subsidiary to develop domestic capabilities in advanced semiconductor packaging for strategic electronics.

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Memory makers divert capacity to AI as HBM shortages push costs through electronics supply chains

January 19, 2026:The global memory market entered 2026 under acute strain as chipmakers prioritised high-bandwidth memory (HBM) for artificial-intelligence infrastructure,...

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Powerchip shares jump after Micron moves to buy Taiwan fab for $1.8 billion

January 19, 2026:REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov By Wen-Yee Lee TAIPEI: Shares of Taiwan's Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp rose nearly 10% on Monday, after U.S. memory...

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Gallium Nitride Semiconductor Device Market Accelerates with

January 19, 2026:Press release - The Insight Partners - Gallium Nitride Semiconductor Device Market Accelerates with Rising Demand for High-Efficiency Power and...

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CMP Slurry Additives Market Forecast to Surpass USD 2.17 Billion by 2036, Driven by Semiconductor Planarization Demands

January 19, 2026:& supported by expanding domestic semiconductor production and materials localization & in electronics manufacturing and specialty semiconductor applications. "United States & with deep expertise in semiconductor process integration, formulation stability &

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Electronic-Grade Isopropyl Alcohol Market to Reach USD 2.0 Billion by 2036 on Semiconductor Demand

January 19, 2026:& packaging systems. Proximity to semiconductor fabs has become strategically & driven by demand from power semiconductors, automotive electronics, and industrial & solvent quality with stringent semiconductor fabrication specifications. Global producers &

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S. Korea, Italy to Bolster Cooperation in Semiconductors, AI

January 19, 2026:& to bolster bilateral cooperation in semiconductors and artificial intelligence(AI) at &

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Golfzon Cloud Announces iOS Expansion of Smart Caddie at the 2026 PGA Show Orlando, FL January 21, 2026

January 19, 2026:Smart Caddie will launch on iOS in 2026, bringing advanced golf technology to Apple users worldwide. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /hEINPresswire.comi/ -- Golfzon Cloud Co., Ltd. announced today at the opening of the PGA Show ( &

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LTSCT and Andes Technology Sign Strategic IP Licensing Master Agreement to accelerate RISC-V Based Advanced Semiconductor Solutions

January 19, 2026:& delivering increased value across the semiconductor ecosystem, saidFrankwell Jyh-Ming & develop, customize, and commercialize advanced semiconductor devices using cutting-edge IP & . A company that provides Semiconductor Devices and Technology partnerships by &

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More semiconductor manufacturing is expanding in central Texas

January 19, 2026:& Technical College for its Accelerated Semiconductor Technician Training Program at & a training facility focused on semiconductor and electromechanical workforce development, & curriculum to prepare technicians for semiconductor fabrication jobs as equipment &

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Global High-Purity Silane Gases Market to Double by 2036, CAGR 7.2% Driven by Semiconductors & PV Growth

January 19, 2026:& Korea "Primary Applications: Semiconductors, Displays, Photovoltaics, Specialty Coatings & by industrial electronics, automotive semiconductors, and advanced photovoltaic & competitive differentiators. With semiconductor and photovoltaic manufacturers &

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Paras Defence in focus as board approves semiconductor foray; to set up AI-focused OSAT subsidiary

January 19, 2026:& said it will incorporate Paras Semiconductors Private Limited, subject to & and 3D packaging OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing), targeting & companies positioning themselves across the semiconductor ecosystem, particularly in advanced &

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Global Cleanroom Air Handling Unit Market Size, Share & Forecast: High-Growth Segments, Value Chain Insights

January 19, 2026:& Through 2026, Driven by Semiconductor and Pharmaceutical Expansion UNITED STATES & next generation of sub-nanometer semiconductors. Request for Sample Report | & attributed to three primary catalysts: Semiconductor Sovereignty: Massive investments in &

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Philippines Lowers Export Projections Through 2028 Reflecting Global Trade Challenges

January 19, 2026:Philippines lowers export goals through 2028 due to trade disruptions. Discover detailed insights and transport implications on GetTransport.com.

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Omdia: AI Adoption to Transform Semiconductor Industry and Drive $1 Trillion Revenue

January 19, 2026:& from AI market. The semiconductor revenue forecast for 2025 & present a strong outlook for semiconductor revenue growth in 2026. & Principal Analyst at Omdia Semiconductor revenue growth in 2026 & and logic ICs, overall semiconductor revenue growth would fall &

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U.S. Threatens 100% Tariffs on Non-U.S. Semiconductor Production

January 19, 2026:& regarding the criteria for semiconductor tariff exemptions. Although the & Given that Taiwan recently concluded semiconductor tariff negotiations, this is interpreted & concluded U.S.-Taiwan semiconductor agreement while continuously confirming specific &

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Samsung's Texas plant emerges as buffer against possible US memory tariffs

January 19, 2026:Samsung Electronics' semiconductor plant in Taylor, Texas, is emerging as a potential buffer against the U.S. threat to impose a 100 percent tariff...

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Advanced chip packaging moves into Indias defence manufacturing landscape with a new initiative from Paras Defence

January 19, 2026:Paras Defence Managing Director Munjal Sharad Shah explains the launch of Paras Semiconductor and its strategic focus Advanced chip packaging is beginning...

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Micron says unprecedented memory shortage to last beyond 2026

January 19, 2026:Micron Technology: On Friday, Chinese media outlet Jiemian reported that major Chinese smartphone makers including Xiaomi Corp., Oppo and Shenzhen Transsion...

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Low-k Dielectric Siloxane Precursors Market is Anticipated to Reach USD 1,761.7 Million by 2036 on Fab Expansion Surge

January 19, 2026:& capital investment in advanced semiconductor fabrication worldwide. According to & Growth is occurring across major semiconductor manufacturing regions, including Asia & high-growth market through specialty semiconductors and advanced electronics manufacturing, &

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(URGENT) Lee, Italian PM Meloni agree to bolster cooperation in AI, semiconductors

January 19, 2026:

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MosChip Delivers a Custom SoC to ISROs Space Applications Centre (SAC) for Indias Satellite Navigation Program

January 19, 2026:Netlist-to-Silicon bring up and delivery of fully functional packaged silicon parts HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, January 19, 2026 /hEINPresswire.comi/ -- MosChip Technologies, a leading provider of silicon and product engineering services, today &

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UP CM Yogi Adityanath hands over land allotment letters for semiconductor, electronics projects in YEIDA

January 19, 2026:& acres in YEIDA for a semiconductor chip manufacturing unit involving an & printed circuit boards (PCBs) and semiconductor substrates, with an investment of & companies are now setting up semiconductor manufacturing units in the state &

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"Tariffs or Local Production?" U.S. Pressure Mounts... Experts Urge Leveraging Existing Investments for Practical Gains

January 19, 2026:The U.S. government is actively leveraging semiconductor tariffs to attract investments from global companies. As the pressure strategy of effectively ...

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Tower Semiconductor stock jumps into MLK Day break; what traders watch next for TSEM shares

January 19, 2026:New York, Jan 18, 2026, 20:58 EST Market closed. Tower Semiconductor's shares on the U.S. market climbed 4.7% Friday, ending at $129.83.

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Trump-Driven Tariffs and Even Talk of Moving the Cluster: K-Semiconductors Standing on the Brink [Reporter 24 Hours]

January 19, 2026:The Korean semiconductor industry is precariously balanced at the end of a pole. Samsung Electronics and SK hynix rode an artificial intelligence...

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Renesas Electronics Corporation's (TSE:6723) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

January 19, 2026:When close to half the companies in the Semiconductor industry in Japan have price-to-sales ratios (or 'P/S') below...

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European Rail Atlas from Ramboll identifies long-term investment as decisive lever to achieve Europes rail ambitions

January 18, 2026:The Atlas identifies binding, multi-year investment frameworks as critical to closing performance gaps and unlocking a competitive European rail system. COPENHAGEN, DENMARK, January 19, 2026 /hEINPresswire.comi/ -- European railway development is &

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Top global stories this week: BP, Taiwan Semiconductor, Toyota among major names

January 18, 2026:This week investors digested a mix of geopolitical developments, Federal Reserve uncertainty, and the start of the fourth-quarter earnings season. A cooler-than-expected 2.6% U.S. core inflation reading eased fears of delayed Federal Reserve rate cuts, &

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KLA Corp. Shares Receive Highest Price Target YetIs Now the Time to Invest in KLAC?

January 18, 2026:KLA Corporation Gains Momentum Amid Shifting Semiconductor Investment KLA Corporation (KLAC) has returned to the spotlight as the semiconductor industry qui...

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1 Dirt Cheap Artificial Intelligence (AI) Semiconductor Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist Before It Joins the $2 Trillion Club in 2026

January 18, 2026:& chip manufacturer by revenue, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) plays & now. Image source: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. What would it take & Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. The Motley Fool recommends &

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TSMC, Samsung shift to advanced nodes; Chinas SMIC, Hua Hong seize 8-inch demand - CHOSUNBIZ

January 18, 2026:As leading corporations in the global foundry (semiconductor contract manufacturing) market such as TSMC and Samsung Electronics scale back legacy (older)...

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K-semiconductor jolted by U.S. warning: Do we have to move the Yongin memory fabs to the U.S.?

January 18, 2026:This is no time to be leisurely talking about relocating the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster to the provinces. At this rate, we may have to build all the...

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Vietnam seeks cooperation with ASML to develop semiconductor industry

January 18, 2026:& the worlds leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer from the Netherlands & models to soon establish a semiconductor training, research and development & infrastructure, including fab labs, semiconductor technical services, technology standards consultancy &

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U.S. semiconductor tariff bill comes into focus, forcing Seoul to prepare

January 18, 2026:& ;YONHAP] As Washingtons proposed semiconductor tariff regime takes clearer shape & favorable than countries with larger semiconductor trade volumes with the United & that balance firmness with flexibility. Semiconductors account for roughly 30 percent &

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Micron to pay US$1.8bn for fab site

January 18, 2026:KEEPING UP: The acquisition of a cleanroom in Taiwan would enable Micron to increase production in a market where demand continues to outpace supply,...

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Yuanta forecasts nations GDP to grow 5.3 percent, following Taiwan-US deal

January 18, 2026:Taiwan's GDP is forecast to grow 5.3 percent year-on-year this year, as the nation's non-electronics industries are expected to benefit from the latest...

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US$250bn credit to help firms raise funds: experts

January 18, 2026:A BOOST: The mechanism could help smaller companies obtain lower borrowing costs, making it easier for big firms like TSMC to expand overseas, an economist...

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Mirae Asset Chairman Declares Real Estate Peak, Eyes Digital Assets

January 18, 2026:Park Hyun-joo advocates AI-driven markets, semiconductor investments, and real asset tokenization for future growth. By Kim Hong-su. Published 2026.01.18.

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Chinese unicorn UBTech Robotics signs cooperation deal with Airbus, expanding application scenarios

January 18, 2026:Chinese humanoid robotics producer UBTECH Robotics announced on Sunday that it has signed a cooperation agreement with aviation giant Airbus, which includes...

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U.S. Threatens 100% Tariffs on Korean Memory Chips Without Domestic Production

January 18, 2026:The South Korean semiconductor industry is growing increasingly tense as the U.S. government continues to escalate pressure over semiconductor tariffs.

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Indias Semiconductor Talent Push Advances As 46 Institutions Complete 122 Chip Submissions Via Six Shared Wafer Runs At SCL Mohali

January 18, 2026:India's push to build an indigenous semiconductor design ecosystem through academia is beginning to show measurable outcomes, with 46 academic institutions...

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K Memory Aimed Rutnik "U.S. Production or 100% Tariff"

January 18, 2026:U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Rutnick has threatened to impose high tariffs of up to 100 percent on memory chip companies that do not build production...

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