Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. 2330

Investing.com-- Asian stocks were mostly higher on Thursday, with Japanese chipmakers leading gains after strong results from Micron Technology, while softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data eased expectations of another Federal Reserve rate hike this month.

Investing.com-- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) (TW:2330) is evaluating a potential investment in Texas to expand chip production in the U.S., Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing two people familiar with the matter.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing grew revenue 33%, while Applied Materials posted modest 4% growth -- a stark contrast in momentum.

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The world's largest contract chipmaker is evaluating a potential Texas expansion on top of its enormous manufacturing commitment in Arizona.

TSMC increased its Arizona commitment by $100 billion in July, bringing the total from $165 billion to $265 billion.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing already plans to invest big in the U. S.—$265 billion. Taiwan Semiconductor is considering whether to build a second American manufacturing hub in Texas, according to Reuters and Taiwanese media, which cited sources familiar with the matter. Taiwan Semi’s American depositary receipts were down 0.6% Wednesday in premarket trading.

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