Hilltop National Bank has acquired 2,432 shares of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., totaling approximately $345,000 in the second quarter. This move, reported through a 13F filing, underscores the bank’s focus on the growing semiconductor market.
Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH recently increased its stake in Analog Devices by 0.3% in the second quarter, adding 817 shares and bringing its total to 260,495. This modest move underscores the firm’s continued confidence in the semiconductor company’s performance.
Intel has reportedly approached Apple for a much-needed investment, sparking widespread speculation about how this partnership might shake up the semiconductor sector. Analysts see the arrangement as a potential lifeline for Intel’s faltering business and a strategic opportunity for Apple.
Eventide Asset Management LLC expanded its investment in Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. by a modest 0.1% during the first quarter. After purchasing 24 additional shares, the firm now holds a total of 42,231 shares, worth roughly $24.49 million.
AMD’s share price dipped recently when the U.S. government announced a $5.7 billion stake in Intel. Despite this blow, some investors see the drop as a signal that AMD could still climb higher in the near future.
SoftBank’s $2 billion stake could mark a pivotal moment for Intel, providing the chip maker with new avenues to expand its customer base and increase its earnings per share. This vote of confidence highlights Intel’s potential to shore up its financial achievements and strengthen its position in the semiconductor industry.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has openly criticized U.S. semiconductor export controls on China, labeling them “a failure.” His bold statement echoes a growing sentiment among industry analysts and pundits who question the effectiveness of these policies.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang criticizes U.S. chip export restrictions on China, asserting they harm American businesses more than China’s tech industry and may accelerate China’s innovation in semiconductors and AI.
ASML, the leading chip equipment manufacturer, surpassed first-quarter earnings expectations but provided a cautious outlook for the second quarter. The company cites tariff uncertainties and shifting demand as factors impacting future sales.
Nvidia faces a $5.5 billion hit after new U.S. export restrictions on its H20 chips, causing a ripple effect across the semiconductor industry as other chip stocks fall. The Trump administration’s tightened export controls aim to prevent advanced technology from reaching China, raising concerns about the future of U.S. chipmakers.
