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Top Research Reports for Applied Materials, McDonald's & Texas Instruments

February 18, 2026:Applied Materials, McDonald's and Texas Instruments headline Zacks' top research as chip rebound, Q4 beats and data center demand drive momentum.

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Semiconductor manufacturing plant and the mission of high-tech autonomy

February 18, 2026:& technologies and developing the national semiconductor ecosystem. Semiconductors - The heart of & role in realizing the national semiconductor strategy and deepening Vietnams & long-term access to frontier semiconductor solutions. Translated by Minh Anh

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Taiwan backs Indias AI rise with semiconductor muscle

February 18, 2026:& Taiwanese investments in the semiconductor sector in the country & #39;s strength in semiconductor manufacturing, a fundamental building & is good in semiconductor manufacturing, and semiconductors are a very & India, primarily in the semiconductor sector. We hope &

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Global IT Releases New Los Angeles Cloud Security vs On-Premise Security Guide Amid Rising Regional Cyber Incidents

February 18, 2026:Global IT Uses LA Breaches to Shift Cloud vs. OnPrem Security Debate #cloudsecurity #LosAngeles LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /hEINPresswire.comi/ -- Global IT today announced the publication of a new guide, Los Angeles Cloud &

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Abbott announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation fund grant to Arm Inc.

February 18, 2026:

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World News | TECC Rep. Highlights AI-collaboration Potential with India Backed by Growing Taiwanese Semiconductor Investments

February 18, 2026:& Taiwanese investments in the semiconductor sector in the country & #39;s strength in semiconductor manufacturing, a fundamental building & is good in semiconductor manufacturing, and semiconductors are a very & India, primarily in the semiconductor sector. We hope &

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Albany getting federal funding for semiconductor research expansion

February 18, 2026:& in federal funds to expand semiconductor research and upgrade Lincoln Park &

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IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026: Indias move from buying to making semiconductors

February 18, 2026:& $200 billion in AI and semiconductor-related funding expected over the & : infrastructure, models, applications, energy, and semiconductors, ensuring that Indias move &

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In the semiconductor race, China has new competitors - and they appeal to Western investors

February 18, 2026:& exposure to China's semiconductor ambitions. Montage Technology doesnt & ,RolandoGrandi estimates. Twenty-three semiconductor companies pulled their IPOs, and &

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Ireland commits to semiconductor innovation with I-C3 launch

February 18, 2026:& in Irelands commitment to semiconductor innovation and European collaboration, I & internationally, drive innovation across the semiconductor ecosystem and create high-value & January of this year, Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML Holdings NV &

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The Data Dilemma: Cracking the Code of Data Movement for the Next Wave of Semiconductor Innovation

February 18, 2026:& come boils down to the semiconductor industry's ability to & , Arteris The priorities of the semiconductor industry have fundamentally shifted. In & the heart of modern advanced semiconductorswith a dozen or more &

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Is Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors I (FELIX) a Strong Mutual Fund Pick Right Now?

February 18, 2026:& number of industries such as semiconductors, software, internet, and & FELIX. Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors I made its debut & Bottom Line Overall, Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors I ( FELIX ) has & and lower fees, Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors I ( FELIX ) looks &

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Vervesemi raises $10 million Series A to scale analogue AI semiconductor solutions

February 18, 2026:Fabless semiconductor startup Vervesemi has raised $10 & Kacholia and Unicorn India Ventures. Semiconductor startup Fabless Vervesemi has raised & of intelligent analogue mixed-signal semiconductor solutions. Pratap Narayan Singh, Co &

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MKS (MKSI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

February 18, 2026:Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET. Call participants. Chief Executive Officer John Lee; Chief Financial Officer Ramakumar Mayampurath.

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United States Power Transistor Market (2026-2033)., North

February 18, 2026:Market Size and Growth Global power transistor market grows with rising demand in EVs, industrial electronics, and renewable energy (2026-2033)

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Gujarat bets big on Commonwealth 2030, mining & semiconductors in 4.08 lakh cr surplus Budget

February 18, 2026:& accelerating industrial expansion across mining, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing. The Budget & , expanding its renewable energy portfolio. Semiconductors, electronics & industrial expansion The &

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US sees India as crucial partner in AI, semiconductor supply chains

February 18, 2026:& chains for artificial intelligence and semiconductors. Underlining this facet, & like defense, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum, biotechnology, energy and & supply chains, including for semiconductors, critical minerals, advanced materials &

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Indias FM Sitharaman meets Norway PM; pushes semiconductor, green tech, maritime ties

February 18, 2026:& themes at the centerfrom semiconductors and advanced manufacturing to carbon & Sitharaman meets Norway PM; pushes semiconductor, green tech, maritime ties End &

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Advanced Semiconductor Packaging Market to Reach US$ 31.81

February 18, 2026:Press release - QYResearch.Inc - Advanced Semiconductor Packaging Market to Reach US$ 31.81 Billion by 2032, Growing at 7.5% CAGR Amid 2.5D and 3D-IC...

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Semiconductor Startup Vervesemi Nets $10 Mn To Scale Product Commercialisation

February 18, 2026:& of intelligent analog mixed signal semiconductor solutions, Vervesemi cofounder and & analog IP solutions for various semiconductor application markets, including energy, & further bolster the countrys semiconductor ecosystem, finance minister Nirmala &

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Why OSAT will decide whether ISM 2.0 succeeds or stalls

February 18, 2026:India's ambitions in the semiconductor sector have reached a pivotal moment. By significantly enhancing the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme...

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ELCIA Names New Leadership to Drive Semiconductor Ecosystem Growth

February 18, 2026:leadership transition as it prepares to scale up its role in strengthening India's electronics manufacturing and semiconductor ecosystem.

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ELCIA Announces Leadership Changes to Strengthen Electronics and Semiconductor Ecosystem

February 18, 2026:The Electronics City Industries Association (ELCIA) has announced a change in its leadership as the association steps up efforts to support the growth of...

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Musk makes rare direct appeal to Korea's chip designers

February 18, 2026:Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, is personally spearheading a recruitment drive in Korea, issuing a rare direct appeal to semiconductor professionals in th...

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FM Sitharaman meets Norway PM, discusses expanding partnership across semiconductors, green tech

February 18, 2026:& manufacturing, carbon capture storage, startups, semiconductors, renewable energy, and waste management & manufacturing, carbon capture storage, startups, semiconductors, renewable energy, and waste management &

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Vervesemi Raises $10 Million in Series A to Scale Semiconductor Ambitions Globally

February 18, 2026:Mumbai-based fabless semiconductor startup Vervesemi Microelectronics has raised $ & United States, and other key semiconductor markets. Vervesemi's product & has developed more than 140 semiconductor IP blocks and 25 IC &

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Cloud Electronic Design Automation Market to Reach USD 6.98 Billion by 2033, Owing to Rising Demand for Scalable and AI-Enabled Chip Design Solutions | SNS Insider

February 18, 2026:The cloud electronic design automation market is expanding as semiconductor firms adopt cloud-based, collaborative, and AI-driven design tools,...

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Samsung, SK Hynix Advance Production Amid Mega Cycle

February 18, 2026:As the "semiconductor mega cycle" intensified supply-demand imbalances in the memory sector, South Korean semiconductor firms like Samsung Electronics and...

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Cloud Electronic Design Automation Market to Reach USD 6.98

February 18, 2026:The cloud electronic design automation market is expanding as semiconductor firms adopt cloud-based, collaborative, and AI-driven design tools, with the...

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Breaking News Today: FM Sitharaman Meets Norway PM, Discusses Expanding Partnership Across Semiconductors, Maritime Sector

February 18, 2026:In a social media post on Wednesday, the Ministry of Finance stated that during the meeting, the Norwegian Prime Minister said that Norway is looking forward to the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled for later in the year and expressed &

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ChipAgents Raises $74M To Advance Agentic AI For Semiconductor Design

February 18, 2026:& It expanded deployments across 80 semiconductor companies. It secured several multi & will become the cornerstone of semiconductor development. As design complexity increases & of a structural transformation. Semiconductor development is moving toward hybrid &

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New Review Identifies Pathways for Managing PFAS Waste in Semiconductor Manufacturing

February 18, 2026:& for addressing PFAS waste in semiconductor manufacturing: improved monitoring, effective & versions that are common in semiconductor waste, Su said. Furthermore, & has, Gokhale said. A typical semiconductor fabrication facility could easily have &

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Mouser Now Stocking NXP Semiconductors i.MX 91 Processors for IoT, Edge, Smart Home, Industrial Applications, and More

February 18, 2026:& Mouser also stocks the NXP Semiconductors FRDM-IMX91S development board, which & selection of the newest semiconductors, electronic components and industrial automation & Electronics is an authorized semiconductor and electronic component distributor focused &

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Business News | FM Sitharaman Meets Norway PM, Discusses Expanding Partnership Across Semiconductors, Green Tech, Maritime Sectors

February 18, 2026:& manufacturing, carbon capture storage, startups, semiconductors, renewable energy, and waste management & manufacturing, carbon capture storage, startups, semiconductors, renewable energy, and waste management &

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Who Is Musk Waving the Korean Flag Emoji For? "Korean Semiconductor Talent, Come Join Us"

February 18, 2026:Tesla CEO Elon Musk has personally shared Tesla Korea's job posting as he moves to recruit semiconductor talent from South Korea. The move is seen as an...

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Taiwan tech company expands into Pima County semiconductor scene

February 18, 2026:& the region's burgeoning semiconductor ecosystem. Jiann Sheng Machinery & its strategy to bolster the semiconductor industry. By investing early in & s role in the global semiconductor supply chain, Heath Vescovi-Chiordi &

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Pentagon, GSA and NASA taking second shot at semiconductor product ban

February 18, 2026:& executive agencies from buying certain semiconductor products. The proposed rule -- & products or services contain covered semiconductor components. The FAR Council suggests & identifying and mitigating risks to semiconductor hardware, firmware, and software, &

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DA Davidson Gives Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) a Buy Rating, BofA Stays Bullish

February 18, 2026:& Davidson initiated coverage of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE: & on paper. However, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM & ) is a Taiwanese multinational semiconductor contract manufacturing and design company &

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Organisations Face Growing Capability Challenges as AI Adoption Accelerates

February 18, 2026:As AI adoption accelerates, organisations are facing capability and judgement risks that extend beyond the technology itself. PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA, February 18, 2026 /hEINPresswire.comi/ -- As artificial intelligence continues to &

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Possibility of 350 permanent layoffs looming at LA Semiconductor in Pocatello

February 18, 2026:& its former owner, On Semiconductor. RELATED: LA Semiconductor addresses rumors, says & said. Demand for onshoring semiconductor manufacturing in the United States & Founded in 2021, LA Semiconductor operates a semiconductor fabrication plant in Pocatello &

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Crossbar Chip Advances Semiconductor Spin Qubit Benchmarking

February 18, 2026:& crossbar chip designed to benchmark semiconductor spin qubits with unprecedented & closer to practical, large-scale semiconductor quantum processors. Importantly, the & chip platform. Subject of Research: Semiconductor spin qubits, specifically singlet-triplet &

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Ireland launches I-C3, the National Competence Centre in Semiconductors for startups and SMEs

February 17, 2026:& Events 17thFebruary2026 Unlocking semiconductor innovation and growth: Ireland launches & , drive innovation across the semiconductor ecosystem and create high-value & Centre) is focused on accelerating semiconductor innovation and entrepreneurship in Ireland &

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Tower Semiconductor and Scintil Photonics Debut Heterogeneously Integrated DWDM Lasers for AI Infrastructure

February 17, 2026:& Feb. 17, 2026 Tower Semiconductor, a leading foundry for high & -value analog semiconductor solutions, and Scintil Photonics & fabricated with SHIP. Tower Semiconductors multi-site silicon & Business Unit at Tower Semiconductor. Scintils platform &

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MKS Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results

February 17, 2026:MKS Inc., a global provider of enabling technologies, has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025. The company has...

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Why Investors Are Quietly Rotating Out Of Semiconductor Stocks

February 17, 2026:& portfolios, reducing concentration in semiconductors in favor of sectors with & . Tech-heavy sectors like semiconductors are particularly sensitive because their & before adding or reducing semiconductor exposure. Navigating the Semiconductor Landscape At the &

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GlobalFoundries and Renesas Expand US Semiconductor Manufacturing Partnership

February 17, 2026:& . priorities to strengthen domestic semiconductor production for economic and national & for industrial IoT. Reliable semiconductor supply is mission-critical for & and connectivity to deliver complete semiconductor solutions. These Winning Combinations &

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Infineon to supply semiconductors for BMW Neue Klasse platform

February 17, 2026:& Infineon Technologies will supply core semiconductors for BMWs Neue Klasse & will provide a range of semiconductor components underpinning the electrical and &

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Odisha Assembly Thanks Governor for Economy Vision and Semiconductor Push in Budget Session

February 17, 2026:& two state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing units in Odisha under & the India Semiconductor Mission. This initiative is poised & to position Odisha as a semiconductor and electronics hub, creating high &

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Semiconductor Ceramic Packaging Materials Market Forecast

February 17, 2026:The Semiconductor Ceramic Packaging Materials Market is gaining momentum as advanced electronics demand superior thermal management, hermetic sealing,...

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University of Arkansas Awarded $3.5M for Semiconductor Research & Development

February 17, 2026:& packaging is a process in semiconductor manufacturing that protects, connects and & bulldozers, the packaging of the semiconductor technology becomes more complex as &

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