The surge in demand for artificial intelligence applications has been a significant catalyst for leading global companies, as clearly demonstrated by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co $2330.TW. At the heart of the global chip manufacturing supply chain, TSMC supplies key players such as Apple $AAPL and Nvidia $NVDA. In the first quarter, TSMC reported a 60% jump in net profit, reaching NT$361.6 billion (approximately $11.12 billion), surpassing analyst expectations. This performance reflects the strategic importance of the semiconductor sector in the current technological race.