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Friday 1 August 2025
Tariffs & FX issues trap consumer electronics supply chain in profit-to-loss cycle
The US reciprocal tariff policy has disrupted the shipment patterns of consumer electronics. Piao-Fu Chen, chairman of leading plastic injection and mold manufacturer Nishoku Technology,...
Friday 1 August 2025
Apple cites AI investments for rising capex, tempers current quarter growth expectations despite pull-ahead sales
Apple's capex saw a notable rise in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2025, primarily driven by growing investments in artificial intelligence (AI). During the company's earnings...
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
Amazon delivers strong 2Q25 growth, but AWS performance tempers investor enthusiasm
Amazon's second-quarter fiscal 2025 revenue rose 13% year-over-year to US$167.7 billion. Operating income jumped 31% to US$19.17 billion, though softer-than-expected cloud growth...
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
LGES inks major LFP battery supply deal, Tesla tipped as mystery client
LG Energy Solution (LGES) has signed a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery supply deal worth KRW5.94 trillion (approx. US$4.25 billion). Although the customer was not named due to...
Thursday 31 July 2025
Lam Research sees strong start to FY26 on AI chip boom
Lam Research reported fourth-quarter earnings for its fiscal year ending June 29, 2025, that exceeded analyst expectations, driven by increased demand for equipment used in the production...
Thursday 31 July 2025
Samsung outlines mobile growth and AI strategy amid tariff concerns, highlights 2nm Exynos roadmap
During its second quarter 2025 earnings call, Samsung Electronics addressed the outlook for its Mobile Experience (MX) division and unveiled strategic plans focused on AI innovation...
Thursday 31 July 2025
Samsung sees memory rebound, eyes HBM3E growth and 3Q25 price surge
Samsung Electronics experienced a rebound in its memory business during the second quarter of 2025, driven by AI-led demand and rising legacy DRAM prices. The company expects further...
Thursday 31 July 2025
MediaTek's product engine hums; 3Q forecast shows cracks from FX drag, front-loaded demand
MediaTek reported solid second quarter 2024 performance during its July 30 earnings call, with CEO Rick Tsai highlighting strong demand for edge AI system-on-chips (SoCs) and high-speed...
Thursday 31 July 2025
MetaAge reports strong revenue growth in 2Q25 amid global uncertainties
MetaAge, a subsidiary of Qisda, reported consolidated revenue of NT$5.87 billion (US$197.5 million) for the second quarter of 2025, representing growth of NT$1.45 billion year-over-year...
Thursday 31 July 2025
MediaTek's three strategic pillars to drive 2026 growth
At MediaTek's earnings call, aside from presenting their outlook for the third quarter, the Q&A session demonstrated that the market is most interested in the company's three...
Thursday 31 July 2025
Arm-based chips set to capture nearly half of hyperscaler AI market in 2025, says CEO
Arm's AI-focused strategy continues to gain traction, with record royalty growth and increasing demand for its data center and edge computing platforms.
Thursday 31 July 2025
Arm's China surge and steady royalties offset smartphone and export curbs slump
Arm Holdings saw steady royalty revenue growth in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 despite a slow smartphone market recovery. CFO Jason Child reported a 25% year-over-year increase...