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Friday 1 August 2025
Apple's June-quarter rebound offers momentum, but AI, tariffs, and product shifts pose questions
Apple reported its strongest quarterly growth since 2021, with revenue up 9.6% year-over-year to US$94.04 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, driven by strong iPhone and...
Friday 1 August 2025
Apple braces for US$1.1B in tariffs as Cook outlines strategy to localize production
Apple is preparing for an estimated US$1.1 billion in tariff-related costs in the September quarter, CEO Tim Cook revealed during the company's third-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings...
Friday 1 August 2025
Apple sees growth in China, accelerates AI investments amid strong 3QFY25 performance
During Apple's third-quarter fiscal year 2025 earnings call, CEO Tim Cook highlighted renewed momentum in Greater China, where revenue rose 4% quarter-over-quarter. This improvement...
Friday 1 August 2025
Murata's MLCC shipments remain strong in Taiwan despite price wars with Chinese manufacturers
Murata released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, reporting consolidated operating profit of JPY61.6 billion (US$414.5 million), down 7.2% year-over-year; net...
Friday 1 August 2025
Major IPC suppliers begin new certification; DDR4 price surge expected to last until late 2025
Leading memory manufacturers have successively announced end-of-life (EOL) plans for DDR4 DRAM, with memory module vendors reporting strong order momentum from end customers in the...
Thursday 31 July 2025
Taiwan's Coretronic sees mixed Q325 outlook on tariff uncertainty, currency volatility
Coretronic Corporation expects a divergence in performance across its two core product segments in the third quarter of 2025, with energy-saving solutions projected to rebound while...
Thursday 31 July 2025
Qualcomm sees handset rebound by year-end, signals strength in China amid Apple drag
Qualcomm anticipates renewed growth in its handset business in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, driven by strong Android momentum and new chip launches, even as revenue tied to...
Thursday 31 July 2025
Qualcomm eyes post-mobile era with Alphawave acquisition, PC and XR bets in Q3 update
Qualcomm is doubling down on its expansion into next-generation computing, with CEO Cristiano Amon during the latest earnings call on July 30 highlighting significant progress in...
Thursday 31 July 2025
Qualcomm posts solid Q3, but Apple warning clouds outlook
On July 30, Qualcomm reported a 10% year-on-year increase in revenue for its fiscal third quarter, driven by strong growth in IoT and automotive segments. However, its mixed outlook...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Huaqin joins Nexchip board with 6% stake purchase from Powerchip
Nexchip Semiconductor said on July 29 that major shareholder Powerchip Innovation Investment Holdings will transfer a 6% stake — equal to 120,368,109 shares — to Huaqin...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Taiwan manufacturers adopt three-step survival strategy in response to tariff disruptions and economic downturn
As the US prepares to announce reciprocal tariffs on Taiwan, concerns persist over the potential impact on Taiwanese industries, including exports, technology, and agriculture. If...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Tesla AI6 chip order puts Samsung's auto semiconductors on the map
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the company's next-generation autonomous driving chip, the AI6, will be manufactured by Samsung Electronics at its Texas-based foundry. The...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Smart glasses surge powers EssilorLuxottica's growth, signaling eyewear's future in AI and health tech
Eyewear manufacturer EssilorLuxottica reported better-than-expected revenue growth in its second quarter of 2025, led by strong demand in Europe and a sharp rise in smart glasses...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Apple's 2Q25 earnings appear optimistic, but industry remains cautious
Apple will announce its second-quarter financial results on July 31. The market currently holds a relatively optimistic view of its performance this year. Factors such as positive...
Tuesday 29 July 2025
Apple closes first directly managed store in Dalian due to poor foot traffic
Apple's official China website shows that the last operating day for its Parkland Mall store in Dalian is August 9, 2025. This marks the closure of Apple's first directly managed...