TSMC Joins $1 Trillion Valuation Club as AI Chip Demand Soars

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TSMC’s share value surpassed a $1 trillion valuation, reflecting robust demand for its Nvidia-designed AI chips. Memory chip rivals SK Hynix and Samsung also hit $1 trillion valuations amid global shortages, posting record Q1 profits and resolving a worker bonus dispute at Samsung.

1. TSMC Hits $1 Trillion Valuation

TSMC’s market cap surpassed $1 trillion this week as demand for its advanced AI chips, co-designed with Nvidia, reached record levels.

2. Memory Chip Rival Milestone

SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics also crossed $1 trillion valuations, driven by surging memory chip demand and global supply shortages.

3. Record Q1 Profits and Bonus Dispute

Both SK Hynix and Samsung reported record first-quarter profits, but Samsung faced an 18-day strike threat over worker bonuses capped at $400,000 versus SK Hynix’s $900,000 offers.

4. AI-Driven Market Risks

Rising concentration in a few chipmakers has raised concerns about a potential AI bubble and increased volatility in tech-heavy equity indexes.

Sources

For the third time this month, a chip giant has joined the $1 trillion club

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TSMC Joins $1 Trillion Valuation Club as AI Chip Demand Soars

1. TSMC Hits $1 Trillion Valuation

2. Memory Chip Rival Milestone

3. Record Q1 Profits and Bonus Dispute

4. AI-Driven Market Risks

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For the third time this month, a chip giant has joined the $1 trillion club

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