TSMC Sales Rise 45% After AI Spending Roars On Despite Jitters
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A 45% monthly sales jump at TSMC says AI hardware demand is still running hot despite macro and valuation noise. If your roadmap assumes cheaper or more available advanced nodes in the near term, revisit timelines and capacity assumptions—supply may stay tight longer than your finance team expects.
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