Performance of Global Equity Indices(in US Dollar) Source: Bloomberg, Tiger Brokers U.S. Inflation Cools Surprisingly, Market Worries Ease Slightly, but Trading Opportunities Remain. Last week, the December U.S. inflation data was released, showing a slight cooling compared to the previously robust economic data. Specifically, the nominal CPI rose 2.9% year-on-year, higher than the prior reading but within expectations. The main driver of this increase was energy prices, influenced by short-term volatility and lacking long-term persistence. Source: Bloomberg, Tiger Brokers Meanwhile, core CPI rose 3.2% year-on-year, exceeding the prior reading but slightly below expectations. Within core CPI, core goods continued to cool, while core services remained relatively resilient, especially the ho

I. Performance and Valuation of Global Equity Indices Data Source: Bloomberg, Complied by Tiger Brokers II. Key Market Themes i. U.S. Inflation Cools Surprisingly, Market Concerns Ease Slightly, Opportunities Remain Last week, U.S. December inflation data was released, showing a slight cooling compared to previously strong economic indicators. Specifically, headline CPI rose 2.9% year-over-year, higher than the prior figure but in line with expectations. Notably, the increase was primarily driven by energy prices, which are subject to short-term volatility and lack long-term persistence. Meanwhile, core CPI increased 3.2% year-over-year, exceeding the prior figure but slightly below expectations. Core goods prices continued to cool, while core services remained resilient, particularly

$Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$  it seems steady as she goes with this stock not as interesting as other semi conductor stocks like the slightly volatile Nvidia as a firm favourite for traders

$Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$  The world's largest supplier of made-to-order chips gave investors an upbeat outlook and delivered fourth quarter earnings that beat analysts' estimates.  The supplier to $Apple(AAPL)$ , and $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ known as TSMC forecast revenue in the first quarter to reach $25 billion to $25.8 billion, bolstered by robust demand for chips that power artificial intelligence (AI) applications. That exceeded the $24.6 billion Bloomberg consensus.  The company also predicted gross margin could be between 57% to 59%, the midpoint of which is higher than the 57.2% analysts were anticipating, according to estim

$Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$  yes up more than 10% from here 

$Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$  One of the most important clogs in the chain of computer technology, it is undervalued mainly due to the fact that it is not based in the US. However, it will continue to shine. 

$Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$   tsmc is one of the most important semiconductor companies in the world with strong financial performance.  Almost all tech firms like Apple, Nvidia, Google, Microsoft, etc are the main customers getting essential supplies from tsmc.  The stock have been fluctuating recently due to the geopolitical tensions between US and China. Overall, it is the strong and well established business in the world with rigid fundamental data. 

$Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$  Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chipmaker, has once again impressed investors with an earnings beat. This strong performance has sparked speculation about whether TSMC’s stock will hit an all-time high today. With its market dominance and a bright outlook for the semiconductor industry, let’s dive into the key drivers behind TSMC’s success and its potential to reach new heights. TSMC’s Earnings: A Blowout Quarter TSMC reported revenue and profit figures that exceeded analysts’ expectations. The company showcased growth driven by strong demand for advanced chips, solidifying its position as a cornerstone of the global semiconduct

$Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$ 4Q2024 Earnings Highlight:1. CoWoS demand growth, denial of order cutsStrong demand driver: Demand for CoWoS technology is growing significantly, with a surge in orders from customers such as NVIDIA, and CoWoS-L demand is expected to grow 1018% year-on-year in 2025.Capacity expansion plan: TSMC expects to increase its monthly capacity to 75,000 wafers by the end of 2025 to cope with the continuously growing market demand.2. Strong performance in packaging and memory markets, strong demand in FY25Packaging business expansion: strong demand for HPC and AI chips, advanced packaging business revenue share increased from 8% to over 10%. over 10% revenue share by 2024, demand expected to grow 113% by 2025.Memory

Summary of Performance: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's leading contract chipmaker, reported stellar results for Q4 2024, significantly surpassing market expectations. TSMC announced a net profit of NT$374.7 billion (approximately $11.4 billion), beating the consensus estimate of NT$369.8 billion. Revenue for the quarter reached NT$8684.6 billion ($26.36 billion), marking a 39% increase year-over-year. These figures reflect the company's robust performance, driven by high demand in key sectors. Sector Expansion Insights from Earnings: Artificial Intelligence (AI): The rapid growth in AI hardware demand was a major contributor to TSMC's strong performance. With AI applications expanding across various industries, TSMC's role as a primary supplier of chips used

I guessed TSMC should bull up tonight by about 5 to 10%+ in view of its increasing revenue from the AI wave. Recent Dec revenue alone is already about SGD $11.5 bil, which is quite significant indeed in comparison to other conglomerate companies. The numbers speak for themselves. Cheers TSMC !

$Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$  earnings expectations are high here maybe detrimental to the sector but could be opportunity to get good prices⭐

Can TSMC’s Earnings Meet Expectations? Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has long been regarded as the crown jewel of the semiconductor industry, producing advanced chips that power everything from smartphones to high-performance computing and artificial intelligence (AI) systems. As one of the most significant players in global technology, TSMC’s quarterly earnings are closely monitored by investors, tech companies, and analysts alike. The question looming ahead of its next earnings release is: Can TSMC meet or exceed expectations in the current market environment? Key Factors Driving Expectations 1. Softening Demand in Consumer Electronics TSMC has faced challenges in recent quarters due to a slowdown in demand for consumer electronics. Global economic uncertainty and inf

$Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$  TSM has a consistent record of under promising on their prior guidance and over delivery on earnings. Excellent sandbagging. Data center demand and new products from NVDA will keep TSM busy for the next few quarters. Let's go, TSM. 

$Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$  I believe if the revenue will go beyond expectations this time around. Supply chain in the imminent future does not seem to be threatened by the geopolitical situation involving China. China is focusing on its own domestic economic situation and the immediate economic upheavals that are emeging from the new Trump  government era! 

$Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$  🤖✨🤖 TSMC: Pioneering the AI Revolution, One Nanometer at a Time ✨🤖✨ TSMC has redefined the landscape of innovation, driving the AI revolution with its groundbreaking semiconductor technology. With its Q4 earnings set to release on 16Jan25, this is not just about revenue. It is about the narrative of a company shaping the future of computation. Let us explore what makes this moment pivotal. 🧠 Unpacking the Numbers: • Revenue Surge: According to financial disclosures, TSMC’s Q3 guidance projects Q4 revenue between $15.4 and $15.7 billion, indicating a potential record-breaking quarter. This growth aligns with surging demand for AI related chipsets, further solidifying TSMC’s dominance. • Gross Margin Ma

$Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$  belive tsmc will crush it