Artificial Intelligence › AI Compute & Accelerator Silicon Supply
2330.TW · Demand · Positive Musk confirmed early-stage talks for TSMC to help run Terafab's Texas fabs, a potential new foundry customer win on top of its AI-driven demand.
INTC · Competition · Negative Intel, which joined Terafab in April, fell ~2% as TSMC emerged as a potential Terafab collaborator, threatening Intel's position in the initiative.
2303.TW · Capital · Positive GF Securities raised its 2026 and 2027 EPS forecasts for UMC by 2% and 8% and maintained its Buy rating.
2303.TW · Demand · Positive Rising orders from key clients like Novatek, Samsung LSI, Apple, and Sony are lifting 12-inch and 8-inch utilization rates.
Artificial Intelligence › AI Server OEM & System Integration ▲Supply
9105.TW · Technology · Positive CCET announced a five-year strategy to expand into AI servers, CSP, LVDC/HVDC, quantum computing and LEO satellites, with AI server production starting before end of Q3 2026.
Semiconductors › EDA & Semiconductor IP ▲Competition
7912.JP · Demand · Positive Dai Nippon Printing is among the 17 design-related companies participating in Rapidus's design support partnership.
SNPS · Demand · Positive Synopsys is one of 17 design firms joining Rapidus's Design Solution Associate, gaining access to Rapidus customers' design resources and expertise.
Toshiba Information Systems (Japan) Corporation · Demand · Positive Toshiba Information Systems is listed among the 17 companies joining Rapidus's Design Solution Associate for design support.
2330.TW · Competition · Neutral TSMC is mentioned only as the leading incumbent that latecomer Rapidus hopes to counterbalance, not as a party to the deal.
Cadence Design Systemsは2026年9月下旬、ChipStack AI Super Agent内に新たなRTL生成エージェントを導入し、自然言語からフロントエンドのデジタル設計と検証を自動化した。RTL生成エージェントの発表は2026年9月22日に行われ、ChipStackを検証から仕様からRTLの作成・更新へと拡張し、Hondaを含む顧客との初期評価が予定されている。別途、CadenceのツールはGlobal Unichip Corp.がTSMCの先端プロセス技術上でカスタムAIアクセラレータとハイパースケールシリコンを提供するのを支援した。Cadenceの見通しでは、2029年までに売上高84億ドル、利益20億ドルを計画しており、年間12.9%の売上成長と、現在の14億ドルから約6億ドルの利益増加が必要となる。公正価値は405.47ドルで、現在の株価に対して15%の上昇余地を示唆している。下位評価のアナリストの中には、2029年までに売上高約81億ドル、利益約17億ドルをすでに想定している者もいる。
Artificial Intelligence › AI Compute & Accelerator Silicon Technology
CDNS · Technology · Positive Cadence launched a new RTL Generation Agent within ChipStack, extending its AI tooling from verification into spec-to-RTL creation.
CDNS · Capital · Positive Cadence's narrative projects $8.4B revenue and $2.0B earnings by 2029 with a $405.47 fair value implying 15% upside.
3443.TW · Demand · Positive Cadence tools helped Global Unichip deliver custom AI accelerators and hyperscale silicon on TSMC advanced processes.
QNT · Demand · Positive New collaborations with Quanta Computer and Oracle tied to its trapped ion quantum hardware, including Helios placement in Oracle data centers.
QNT · Regulation · Positive Quantinuum secured a finalized $100 million CHIPS R&D award from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
ORCL · Demand · Positive Oracle data centers will host Quantinuum's Helios quantum computer to support quantum cloud computing access.
2382.TW · Demand · Positive Quanta Computer announced a new collaboration with Quantinuum tied to its trapped ion quantum hardware.
Semiconductors › Logic, Compute & Connectivity Processors Capital
Artificial Intelligence › AI Compute & Accelerator Silicon ▲Capital
2330.TW · Capital · Positive TSMC is weighing tens of billions in additional Texas chip plant investment, expanding its US manufacturing footprint.
2330.TW · Regulation · Neutral The Texas investment depends on the US government extending an advanced-manufacturing tax credit set to expire this year.
Artificial Intelligence › AI Server OEM & System Integration ▼Regulation
Artificial Intelligence › AI Compute Cloud & Neoclouds Regulation
NVDA · Tariff · Negative Report says restricted Nvidia B300 Blackwell chips reached China via state-backed financing, exposing Nvidia to export-control scrutiny it is investigating.
Semi-Tech Leasing Group Co. · Regulation · Negative Semi-Tech Leasing resubmitted altered filings removing hardware and supplier details after scrutiny of its financing of restricted Nvidia chip purchases.
301396.CS · Capital · Neutral Glory View secured over 3 billion yuan in sale-and-leaseback financing to expand data center capacity, but the report frames this around restricted-chip purchases.
2357.TW · Tariff · Negative At least one transaction funded 32 Asustek servers powered by restricted Nvidia B300 chips, and Asus had to reiterate its export-control compliance.
600941.CG · Demand · Neutral Most procured hardware is slated for a China Mobile computing hub in Ningxia, but the article gives no clear positive or negative for China Mobile itself.
MU · Capital · Positive Micron reported record quarterly results with revenue of $54.23B beating consensus and guided Q1 revenue well above estimates.
MU · Supply · Negative A labor dispute at Micron's Taiwan operations is threatening production at a key DRAM and HBM manufacturing base amid already tight supply.
2308.TW · Capital · Positive Krungsri names DELTA a Top pick with a 320 baht target, citing FY27F profit growth of 51% and product price increases.
KCE.BK · Capital · Positive Krungsri names KCE a Top pick with a 97 baht target and raises FY26F/FY27F earnings estimates by 5%/28% on a sustained product price-increase cycle.
HANA.BK · Capital · Positive Krungsri recommends buying HANA and raises its FY27F profit growth estimate to 45% from 24%, though it prefers KCE over HANA.
Artificial Intelligence › Edge & On-device AI Silicon ▲Technology
Artificial Intelligence › AI Compute & Accelerator Silicon ▲Technology
2454.TW · Demand · Positive MediaTek's flagship Dimensity 9500 platform was selected to power Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and S12+ tablets.
005930.KO · Demand · Positive Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and S12+ tablets launch with MediaTek's flagship Dimensity 9500, supporting its premium tablet lineup.
2330.TW · Supply · Positive The Dimensity 9500 chip powering the Galaxy Tab S12 series is built on TSMC's 3nm process, implying foundry demand for TSMC.
2330.TW · Capital · Neutral TSM's upcoming Oct. 15 earnings are framed as a test of whether semiconductor results can again act as catalysts, with no clear directional read.
ASML.AS · Capital · Neutral ASML's Oct. 14 earnings are framed as a test of AI-demand signals and market reaction, with no clear directional read.
Artificial Intelligence › AI Compute & Accelerator Silicon Supply
2330.TW · Capital · Neutral TSMC's U.S. investment commitment reaches $265B with six Arizona fabs and 30% of advanced capacity potentially in the state, a massive capex buildout that is a strategic hedge but also shifts capacity from Taiwan.
MU · Pricing · Negative DRAM ASP growth cooling to 13-18% in Q3 from 50-60% in Q2 and rising CXMT supply threaten Micron's gross-margin outlook ahead of earnings.
2337.TW · Demand · Negative Macronix's August sales growth slowed to ~5% monthly from July, signaling weakening non-AI memory demand.
2408.TW · Demand · Negative Nanya posted record August sales but monthly growth decelerated sharply to 2% from 49% in July, indicating cooling memory demand.
688825.CG · Supply · Negative CXMT's additional Chinese DRAM supply, expected to reach ~20,000 wafer starts per month by year-end, adds capacity pressure on memory pricing.
9105.TW · Demand · Positive CCET is benefiting from rising data storage demand driven by global data center investment, with orders across HDD, SSD, and AI server SSD.
9105.TW · Supply · Positive CCET has invested in expanding SSD production capacity and a new plant has begun operations to accommodate product-mix shifts.
2330.TW · Demand · Positive Reports of a potential TSMC 2nm capacity expansion would add equipment demand supporting TSMC's fabs, with TSMC as the central subject.
デルタ電子、NVIDIA Vera Rubin向け800VDCインロー電源搭載のAIモジュラー型データセンターを公開
デルタ電子は、シンガポールで開催されたData Center World Asia 2026において、新しいAIモジュラー型データセンターとマイクログリッドソリューションを公開した。AIインフラの導入加速とエネルギー効率、レジリエンスの向上を目指すものだ。プレファブリケーション型のAIモジュラー型データセンターは、次世代の800VDCインロー電源と液冷システムを統合し、NVIDIA Vera Rubinアーキテクチャに基づくAIデータセンターの迅速な導入と拡張性を実現する。展示された800VDCインロー電源アーキテクチャは、660kWの出力、最大98%のAC-DC効率、バッテリーバックアップユニットで480kWの容量を備え、GPUワークロードを最適化するアルミニウムコンデンサを採用している。デルタ電子のプレファブリケーション型AIコンテナデータセンターソリューションは、駐車スペース1台分の設置面積でラック当たり最大60kWのAIコンピューティングを提供し、液冷・空冷CDUシステムによりPUEを1.19まで低減する。マイクログリッドソリューションは、再生可能エネルギー、蓄電システム、固体酸化物形燃料電池システム、および中電圧電力を直接800VDCに変換する固体変圧器を統合している。また、デルタ電子の熱管理ポートフォリオには、NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72専用のコールドプレートが含まれる。デルタ電子の東南アジア・オーストラリア・ニュージーランド担当社長、ジェイソン・ユアン氏は、AIワークロードの拡大はほとんどのデータセンターが想定していた設計を上回る速さで進んでおり、インフラ計画は事後対応から統合的で将来を見据えたものへ移行する必要があると述べた。
Artificial Intelligence › AI Data Center & Build-out ▲Technology
Artificial Intelligence › AI Power & Cooling ▲Technology
2308.TW · Technology · Positive Delta Electronics Inc is the company that unveiled the new AI Modular Data Center and Microgrid Solutions with 800 VDC In-Row Power and liquid cooling for NVIDIA Vera Rubin.
DELTA.BK · Technology · Positive Delta Electronics (Thailand) is the listed entity of Delta Electronics, which unveiled its AI Modular Data Center, 800 VDC In-Row Power, liquid cooling, and microgrid solutions at Data Center World Asia 2026.
NVDA · Demand · Positive Delta's new AI Modular Data Center is built on the NVIDIA Vera Rubin architecture, with a dedicated cold plate for the Vera Rubin NVL72, signaling ecosystem adoption of NVIDIA's platform.
9735.JP · Capital · Neutral Activist Flashlight Capital presses SECOM's board to overhaul overseas strategy, lift S-1/Taiwan SECOM stakes, and argues shares could re-rate to JPY10,000.
012750.KO · Capital · Positive Flashlight Capital urges SECOM to raise its 26% stake in S-1 to at least 50%, potentially bringing the undervalued unit into consolidation.
9917.TW · Capital · Positive Flashlight Capital calls on SECOM to raise its stake in Taiwan SECOM to at least 50% as part of the overseas overhaul.
Artificial Intelligence › Edge & On-device AI Silicon ▲Supply
2330.TW · Demand · Positive TSMC's 2nm output is seen reaching 120,000 wafers monthly by end-2026 as major customers raise orders 10-20%.
2454.TW · Demand · Positive MediaTek is reportedly lifting its 2nm orders by 10-20%, increasing demand for TSMC's advanced node as it prepares next-generation processors.
AAPL · Demand · Positive Apple is reportedly lifting its 2nm chip orders by 10-20%, signaling stronger demand for TSMC's advanced node.
AMD · Demand · Positive AMD is reportedly increasing 2nm orders by 10-20% as it prepares next-generation processors.
NVDA · Demand · Positive Nvidia is reportedly raising 2nm orders by 10-20% for next-generation AI accelerators.
QCOM · Demand · Positive Qualcomm is reportedly lifting 2nm orders by 10-20% for upcoming processors.
Energy Transition & Power Demand › Nuclear Generation & Utilities Demand
2308.TW · Capital · Positive Kasikorn Securities names DELTA among electronics stocks to accumulate on the flood-driven SET dip, viewing the decline as a buying opportunity.
BBL.BK · Capital · Positive Kasikorn Securities names BBL among bank stocks to accumulate on the flood-driven SET dip, viewing the decline as a buying opportunity.
BGRIM.BK · Capital · Positive Kasikorn Securities names BGRIM among power plant stocks to accumulate on the flood-driven SET dip, viewing the decline as a buying opportunity.
KTB.BK · Capital · Positive Kasikorn Securities names KTB among bank stocks to accumulate on the flood-driven SET dip, viewing the decline as a buying opportunity.
Robotics & Physical AI › Autonomous Trucking & Delivery ▲Demand
Robotics & Physical AI › Robotaxi Operators & Platforms ▲Competition
Robotics & Physical AI › Autonomous Vehicles & Robotaxi ▲Competition
Wayve Technologies Limited · Demand · Positive Wayve locked in a commercial partnership with Mercedes-Benz to integrate its automated driving tech into at least one model within two years.
MBG.XETRA · Demand · Positive Wayve locked in a commercial partnership with Mercedes-Benz to integrate its automated driving tech into at least one model set to be deployed within the next two years.
Ultraviolette Automotive · Capital · Positive Ultraviolette raised $85 million and brought on Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan as an adviser.
Carro · Capital · Neutral Carro is considering a dual listing on Nasdaq and Singapore Exchange, a potential capital-markets event.
7201.JP · Demand · Positive Wayve's commercial partnership with Mercedes-Benz follows similar deals with Nissan, signaling adoption of its automated driving tech.
2373.TW · Demand · Positive Aurora targets more than 30,000 driverless trucks by 2030 and over 200 by year-end, indicating growing commercialization of its self-driving trucks.