In December 2024, reports emerged that two of Japan's automotive juggernauts are looking to form a merger akin to the automotive equivalent of a 'dream team.' On Dec. 23, the leaders of Japanese automakers Nissan (NSANY) and Honda (HMC) announced that they intend to merge under a holding company in an effort to stay competitive against its rivals in a world shifting towards electric vehicle adoption.

Chip stocks surged in intraday trading Monday after Taiwan's Foxconn posted record fourth-quarter revenue, driven by the boom in artificial intelligence (AI) demand.

Global semiconductor stocks, including heavyweight Nvidia, climbed Monday after contract electronics giant Foxconn announced record fourth-quarter revenue.

Wall Street's key indexes rose as optimism surrounding AI boosted semiconductor stocks. A report hinted at a possible softer tariff stance from Trump's team, lifting automakers. Microsoft's AI investments powered tech gains,

Extending the significant rebound seen during last Friday's session, stocks have moved sharply higher during trading on Monday. The

While Friday's article focused mostly on Intel's chip design business, the performance of its fabrication segment will also be important when it comes to shaping stock performance. Intel is the world's third-largest chip fabrication company, behind Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and Samsung.

The activist firm run by Jeff Smith owns a 7.7% stake in the chip maker that competes with the likes of Broadcom and Qualcomm.

If growth at a reasonable price is the goal, the world’s largest contract chip manufacturer fits the bill. Strong demand for artificial intelligence chips has delivered a stellar quarter for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.

Auto industry newcomers like Taiwan-based iPhone maker Foxconn and China's Huawei Technologies are maneuvering to gain an edge in the electric vehicle sector, prompting automakers like Japan's Nissan and Honda to announce plans to join forces against a flood of ambitious competitors.

US stocks surged higher Wednesday after an encouraging inflation report and blockbuster profits for some of America’s biggest banks.

While the long-term outlook for AI remains encouraging and this technology has real-world applications in most industries around the globe, Nvidia's chances of becoming Wall Street's first $5 trillion company are likely going to be thwarted by history.