Taiwanese electronics manufacturing giant Pegatron Corp. $4938.TW, a key supplier to Apple Inc. $AAPL and Dell Technologies Inc. $DELL, is nearing a final decision on a strategic expansion into the United States. At its annual shareholder meeting on Friday, CEO Kuan-Chi Cheng confirmed that the company is in the final evaluation phase of building a manufacturing facility in the U.S., with a formal announcement expected within weeks.
On Wednesday, Apple Inc. $AAPL faced a setback in its ongoing legal battle over its App Store policies. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in the United States denied Apple’s request to pause key provisions of a federal judge’s ruling that mandates the tech giant to open its lucrative App Store to a broader range of competitors. This development emerges from a prolonged antitrust lawsuit initiated by Epic Games, the creator of the popular game Fortnite.
U.S. tariffs on Chinese-made technology products and semiconductor-related inputs are again casting a shadow over global chipmakers, particularly Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company $2330.TW. As the world's largest contract chip producer, TSMC plays a vital role in powering devices and systems for leading tech firms such as Apple $AAPL and Nvidia $NVDA.
The global semiconductor industry remains a focal point of technological progress and geopolitical friction. On Tuesday, the CEO of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company $2330.TW emphasized that while U.S. trade policies have increased uncertainty, global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies continues to outpace supply. This statement underscores a persistent imbalance between innovation and regulation, even as governments tighten export controls on advanced chipmaking.
The modem chip market is witnessing intensified competition as Apple accelerates its pursuit of domestic alternatives to long-standing industry leader Qualcomm. Recent findings commissioned by Qualcomm reveal the persistent performance edge held by its modem technology, particularly in complex metropolitan environments.
Apple $AAPL is intensifying its global manufacturing strategy with a decisive focus on iPhone 17 production in India and China. According to a recent Wedbush research note led by analyst Dan Ives, the tech giant is aligning its supply chain to reinforce Apple’s manufacturing presence in Asia, distancing itself from costly domestic production in the U.S.
Foxconn $2354.TW (Hon Hai Precision Industry), the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer, is poised to deliver standout Q1 2025 financial results. Fueled by surging demand for AI-powered servers and consistent orders from tech leaders Apple $AAPL and Nvidia $NVDA, the company is showcasing a remarkable profit surge—a signal of shifting momentum in the global tech sector.
The smartphone industry in 2025 continues to evolve with new technological advancements and shifting consumer preferences. Samsung Electronics $005930.KS is once again reinforcing its leadership by launching the Samsung S25 Edge, its thinnest and most intelligent flagship smartphone, aiming to capture the premium segment, where Apple's $AAPLdominance has traditionally been unshakable.
Apple Inc. $AAPL is making a return to the corporate debt market with a significant bond issuance, marking a noteworthy event for investors and financial experts alike. The anticipated offering is set for Monday and will be the company’s first such move in the past two years. This decision reflects current trends in the corporate bond market and underscores the technological giant's ongoing financial strategy.
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. $2354.TW (commonly known as Foxconn), a major contract manufacturer for giants like Apple Inc. $AAPL and Nvidia Corp. $NVDA, has announced impressive results for April 2025. The company’s revenue surged by 26%, attributed to increased order volumes ahead of the upcoming tariffs in the United States, which may negatively impact its clients' businesses.
The landscape of software development is changing, and Apple $AAPL is at the forefront of this transformation. In an exciting new collaboration, Apple has partnered with Anthropic, an AI startup supported by Amazon $AMZN, to create an innovative AI-powered programming platform. This platform, referred to as "vibrational coding," aims to revolutionize how developers write, edit, and test code. The technology leverages AI to automate and enhance aspects of the coding process, significantly impacting the future of software development. This article explores the implications of this partnership and what it means for the future of programming.
Roku $ROKU, the popular streaming platform, has recently lowered its revenue projections for the full year and the second quarter, citing economic uncertainty and rising concerns regarding tariffs. The company’s latest financial guidance came in below Wall Street's expectations, triggering a 4.9% drop in its stock price during after-hours trading on Thursday.
