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United Microelectronics Chief Cautions Currency, Trade Policy Could Dampen Gains

Taiwan-based United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE:UMC), a prominent global semiconductor foundry, saw its stock price fall on Wednesday after reporting fiscal second-quarter results that largely disappointed market expectations.

Benzinga

Zombie fabs plague China's chipmaking ambitions, failures burning tens of billions of dollars

China has made progress in advanced chipmaking, but many ambitious fab projects failed due to lack of expertise, poor planning, and U.S. export restrictions — leaving behind numerous costly but unused 'zombie fabs' across the country.

Tom’s Hardware

Is Trump Bad for Nurses?

In their third walkout, New Orleans nurses face a drawn-out contract fight. Observers say the president's policies aren't helping.

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Intel Foundry Roadmap Update - New 18A-PT variant that enables 3D die stacking, 14A process node enablement

Intel's new CEO Lip Bu-Tan took to the stage at the company's Intel Foundry Direct 2025 event here in San Jose, California to outline the company's progress on its foundry initiative.

Tom’s Hardware

50th anniversary reissue of Mike Oldfield's Hergest Ridge to be released in June

Mike Oldfield's second album, 1974's Hergest Ridge, to be reissued on double vinyl and Blu-ray to celebrate the album's 50th anniversary

Louder

China's new semiconductor rule spares Taiwan fabs, punishes Intel, GlobalFoundries & Texas Instruments

China now considers wafer fabrication location as origin of chips, no matter where they were packaged or developed, which is good news for those outsourcing to Taiwan, but bad news for those who manufacture in America.

Tom’s Hardware

What GlobalFoundries, UMC Potential Merger Means for the Future of US Chipmaker Industry

The new entity would later invest in research and development within the U.S, and potentially compete with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC).

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GlobalFoundries mulls UMC takeover in effort dubbed 'Project Ultron'

GlobalFoundries is exploring an ambitious but challenging merger with rival UMC to create a dominant global player in mature-node semiconductor manufacturing, aiming to boost scale, diversify risk, and counter rising competition.

Tom’s Hardware

These Nurses Got a Union — But Say They Can’t Get a Contract Without a Strike

Six hundred New Orleans nurses join a national surge in pre-contract strikes.

Capital & Main

Pastors challenge MAGA Christianity

Jesus defied an empire and championed the poor — a legacy that some Christians are trying to reclaim

Salon

Ransomware attack forced hospitals to divert away ambulances

UMC had to divert all emergency and non-emergency cases as it addressed a ransomware attack.

TechRadar

Taiwan National Science Council believes China is 10 years behind TSMC

Although some believe SMIC is just a few years behind TSMC, Taiwan officials think differently.

Tom’s Hardware

Taiwan accuses Chinese chip manufacturing tool companies of poaching engineers from Taiwanese companies

Taiwanese intelligence says that Naura Technology and others illegally poach engineers from Taiwanese high-tech firms to boost the Chinese semiconductor industry.

Tom’s Hardware

Every Eminem album ranked from worst to best

We rank Eminem's catalogue, from overlooked debut Infinite to most recent opus, The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)

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US sanctions against China boost UMC's production — Taiwanese fab sees growth, but so does China

Taiwanese fab UMC has begun taking new orders from Texas Instruments, Realtek, and MediaTek. Recent US sanctions shift the global supply chain away from China, but Chinese indigenous demand keeps China in the lead.

The Independent UK

Defrocked in 2004 for same-sex relationship, a faithful Methodist is reinstated as pastor

Twenty years ago, Beth Stroud was defrocked as a United Methodist Church pastor after telling her Philadelphia congregation that she was in a committed same-sex relationship

Tom’s Hardware

Blacklisted China chipmaker SMIC becomes the world's second-largest pure-play foundry by revenue — outsells GlobalFoundries and others

SMIC becomes the world's second-largest pure-play foundry as it eclipses GlobalFoundries and UMC, but this is only true if you exclude Intel and Samsung.

StockNews.com

3 Chip Stocks Trading at Attractive Prices

The chip industry's long-term growth prospects look promising due to the increasing demand for chips and their ever-expanding applications. Hence, investors could consider buying fundamentally strong chip stocks: Trio-Tech International (TRT), United Microelectronics (UMC), and Everspin Technologies (MRAM), currently trading under $10. Read on.

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Impinj Stock Soars As Tracking-Chip Maker Delivers Beat-And-Raise Report

Tracking-chip maker Impinj topped estimates for the first quarter and crushed views with its outlook for Q2.

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3 Chip Stocks to Buy With Strong Market Performance

The chip industry is poised for sustained growth due to the increasing demand for chips amid consistently expanding applications. Therefore, semiconductor stocks Trio-Tech International (TRT), ASE Technology (ASX), and United Microelectronics (UMC), which demonstrate a solid performance, could be worth buying now. Read more….

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3 Semiconductor Stocks Climbing to Success

The semiconductor industry is positioned for long-term growth and expansion, driven by the expanding usage of chips across various sectors. Hence, investors could consider buying fundamentally strong semiconductor stocks such as Tower Semiconductor (TSEM), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM), and United Microelectronics (UMC). Read on.

The Hindu

Marlimund Lake in Udhagamandalam to be fenced to prevent contamination

UMC fences off Marlimund Lake in Udhagamandalam to protect water source from tourists and animals, without impacting wildlife access.

The Hindu

With water crisis looming, Udhagamandalam municipality considers contingency measures

Udhagamandalam Municipality prepares for water crisis, seeking contingency measures as water levels in main sources drop.

The Hindu

Fast-tracked bulldozer justice in Madhya Pradesh

Bulldozers demolish homes of accused in Madhya Pradesh, sparking controversy and highlighting political messaging in the state.

Tom’s Hardware

Chinese chipmaker defeats US DOJ espionage charges — found not guilty of IP theft from Micron

Chip and memory manufacturer Fujian Jinhua was found not guilty on economic espionage charges.

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