Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the main producer of advanced chips used in artificial intelligence applications, is expected to report a 30% rise in second-quarter profit on Thursday thanks to soaring demand. The world’s largest contract chipmaker, whose customers include Apple and Nvidia, has benefited from a surge towards AI that has pushed TSMC’s stock – and the broader Taiwan market – to record highs. TSMC is set to report a net profit of T$236.1 billion ($7.25 billion) for the quarter ended June 30, according to a LSEG SmartEstimate drawn from 20 analysts.
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Nvidia’s $50 Billion Share Buyback Is an Epically Bad Decision That Sends the Wrong Message to Wall Street and Investors
Although share repurchases are known for lifting earnings per share (EPS) and instilling confidence in investors, Nvidia’s decision to announce a hefty buyback program will struggle on both fronts. Source
