Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing News - May 2026
Taiwan Semiconductor drops 3%, as Xi warns of clashes over Taiwan
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing shares fell 3.31% during the May 15, 2026, session. The stock is currently trading at $403.91. This pullback follows a 4.48%...
🟢 TSM is trading 5.2% up today after approving a massive global expansion to meet AI chip demand
TSM is trading 5.2% up at $420.44 after the company announced major new spending plans to boost capacity, capitalizing on the artificial intelligence boom. •...
Samsung and SK Hynix Face Shortages, as Hormuz Blockade Halts Materials
A blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted the global semiconductor supply chain since early March 2026. [1, 3, 5] The closure halted shipments of...
TSMC Approves $51B for Global Expansion and Arizona Site, Citing AI Boom
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) approved a capital budget of approximately $31.28 billion. The funds will expand advanced technology capacity and...
TSMC Revives Advanced Chip Plant, Sparking 6.6% Stock Surge on AI
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is moving forward with an advanced wafer fabrication plant at Hsinchu Science Park’s Longtan campus. The company...
TSMC seeks approval for $19 billion Taiwan fab, targeting AI demand
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is seeking government approval for a new advanced wafer fab in Longtan Science Park. The facility will develop...
TSMC Jumps 6.6%, Lifting Asian Markets Toward Record Highs on AI Optimism
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. shares rose 6.6% on Monday. This surge pushed the MSCI Asian equities index toward its all-time high. Optimism for the...