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Intel and German authorities nearing deal on €9.9B subsidy

Intel and German authorities nearing deal on €9.9B subsidy

Intel and the German government are close to a deal on additional funding for the tech giant's local facility. The German newspaper Handelsblatt has reported that the final round of negotiations is underway. After months of negotiations, the German federal government is about to increase state f... Read more

date10 months ago
GlobalFoundries stocks fall despite positive performance in Q1

GlobalFoundries stocks fall despite positive performance in Q1

The US chip maker outperformed its earnings projections but fell short on its guidance for Q2. GlobalFoundries (GF) stock prices dropped more than 9% this week. This is despite the company having posted better-than-expected first-quarter earnings, according to a report in SiliconANGLE. The r... Read more

date12 months ago
Germany blocks Chinese buyouts of chip makers

Germany blocks Chinese buyouts of chip makers

The government reversed their previous leanings, citing "security concerns" over China. This week, the German government blocked the proposed Chinese investment in two semiconductor producers based in their country. The decision was made because "the purchase could endanger the order and securit... Read more

date1 year ago
CHIPS Act will funnel billions to global chip makers

CHIPS Act will funnel billions to global chip makers

The new US legislation will reward companies with a 25 percent tax credit on new chip fabs, plus $39 billion in direct subsidies. Leading foundry operators stand to benefit from a 25 percent investment tax credit (ITC) on domestic fab projects, The Register reports. The policy is spelled out in ... Read more

date2 years ago
US chipmakers worry that data center growth could slow

US chipmakers worry that data center growth could slow

Analysts and investors speculate that cloud migrations may slow and reduce chip demand. Cloud and data centers are the chip industry's strongest sector, but cloud infrastructure could be chipmakers' next problem, according to a report in Reuters. Signs are showing growth could slow in what h... Read more

date2 years ago
Congress passes CHIPS Act, funneling billions to US chipmakers

Congress passes CHIPS Act, funneling billions to US chipmakers

The bill passed the Senate and now awaits President Biden's signature. Congress approved $52 billion in funding for domestic semiconductor manufacturing, as reported this week by The Verge. If the bill becomes law, popular tech products like gaming consoles and graphics cards would be easier and... Read more

date2 years ago