Nvidia outlook beats expectations, China worries linger Chip designer Nvidia said it expects a steep drop in fourth-quarter sales in China - a key revenue generator - in the wake of new … Business • 3 hrs
Qualcomm beats estimates on China strength, shares rise Chip designer Qualcomm has forecast first-quarter sales and profits above Wall Street targets as a smartphone sales slump finally starts to ease, especially in China, … Business • 02 Nov
Intel Q3 results beat expectations as margins rise Intel has forecast fourth-quarter revenue and margins above Wall Street estimates, optimistic about a healthy rebound in personal computer sales, improvement in its data center … Business • 27 Oct
Intel forecasts third-quarter profit above estimates Chipmaker Intel last night posted a surprise profit as a PC market slump started to ease, and it forecast third-quarter earnings above Wall Street expectations, … Business • 28 Jul
Nvidia hits $1 trillion in market value on AI demand Nvidia has today become the first chipmaker to join the trillion-dollar club, as the company bets on a surge in demand for its AI chips … Business • 30 May
ASML beats earnings estimates despite signs of weakness ASML Holding, a key supplier to computer chip makers, reported better than expected first-quarter earnings today despite signs of weakness in chip markets. Business • 19 Apr
Qualcomm looks to Europe court to overturn fine US chipmaker Qualcomm returned to Europe's second-top court today seeking to overturn a €242m EU antitrust fine. Business • 13 Mar
Intel to lower quarterly dividend to conserve cash US chipmaker Intel said today it would lower its quarterly dividend as a part of its strategy to improve capital amid uncertain times. Business • 22 Feb
Samsung's earnings slump on drop-off in chip demand Samsung Electronics has flagged a worse than expected 32% drop in quarterly operating earnings, as an economic downturn slashed demand for electronic devices and the … Business • 07 Oct 22
US President Biden signs bill to boost US chips President Joe Biden has signed a landmark bill to provide $52.7 billion in subsidies for US semiconductor production and research and to boost efforts to … Business • 09 Aug 22
Chips drive highest Samsung Q2 profit since 2018 South Korea's Samsung Electronics turned in its best second quarter profit since 2018, underpinned by strong sales of memory chips to server customers even as … Business • 07 Jul 22
Samsung profit tops expectations on solid chip demand Samsung Electronics has today reported an estimated 50% jump in quarterly operating earnings to post its highest first-quarter profit since 2018, beating expectations as solid … Business • 07 Apr 22
Carmakers face soaring metal costs, supplies at risk Russia's invasion of Ukraine is ramping up the price of metals used in cars, from aluminium in the bodywork to palladium in catalytic converters to … Business • 08 Mar 22
Intel agrees $5.4 billion deal for Israel's Tower Intel is buying Israeli chipmaker Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 billion, the companies said today, giving it access to more specialised production and making it better … Business • 15 Feb 22
Vodafone to design chips with Intel for OpenRAN network Vodafone said today it would work with Intel and other silicon vendors on designing its own chip architecture to drive innovation and efficiency in nascent … Business • 31 Jan 22
Intel posts record quarterly revenue Chipmaker Intel last night posted record fourth-quarter revenue, but forecast first-quarter earnings short of Wall Street expectations. Business • 27 Jan 22
Lack of chips to further hit UK car market in 2022 The global semiconductor chip shortage will continue to hurt British car sales throughout this year and into 2023 after making a serious dent in vehicle … Business • 06 Jan 22
Qualcomm inks car chip deals with Volvo, Honda, Renault Qualcomm has announced deals to supply chips to automakers Volvo Group, Honda Motor and Renault, accelerating its push to partner with legacy automotive firms digitising … Business • 05 Jan 22
Samsung,Micron warn Xian lockdown may hit manufacturing Samsung Electronics and Micron Technology, two of the world's largest memory chip makers, warned that strict Covid-19 curbs in the Chinese city of Xian could … Business • 30 Dec 21
Micron Technology sees chip shortages easing in 2022 Micron Technology has delivered stronger quarterly results than Wall Street expected as data centres and electric vehicle manufacturers drove demand for its chips. Business • 21 Dec 21
Chipmaker Infineon plans 50% hike in investments Infineon Technologies today confirmed its 2021 guidance and said it expects results to rise further next year, as demand for power chips for cars, data … Business • 05 Oct 21
Growers urged to pursue €20m chip shop market A new initiative which is aimed at helping Irish potato growers get their produce into Irish chip shops has been launched today. Business • 23 Sep 21
EU plans 'Chips Act' to promote self-sufficiency The European Commission has today announced plans for a new chipmaking "ecosystem", to keep the EU competitive and self-sufficient after a global semiconductor shortage showed … Business • 15 Sep 21
Ireland on shortlist for new Intel investment The global chief executive of Intel has said Ireland is on the shortlist for a possible further multi-billion dollar investment in additional chip manufacturing capacity … Business • 09 Sep 21
Intel to invest €80 billion to boost EU chip capacity Intel has said it could invest as much as €80 billion in Europe over the next decade to boost the region's chip capacity and will … Business • 08 Sep 21