TSMC posts record quarter — but expectations are now ‘exceptionally high,’ says fund manager
THE SO WHAT
TSMC hitting record numbers while investors worry about 'exceptionally high' expectations shows how much AI demand is already priced into the chip supply chain. If your roadmap assumes cheaper or more available advanced nodes in the near term, revisit those assumptions now.
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