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Longsys forecasts sharp 1H26 profit growth on stronger memory market, AI demand

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digitimes.com 2026-07-06

Longsys Electronics expects a sharp rise in first-half profit as global memory supply stays tight and demand from artificial intelligence-related devices strengthens. The outlook points to firmer conditions across the semiconductor market, with implications for storage prices, component availability, and technology costs worldwide.

Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Sumitomo Chemical to form glass-core venture for chip substrates

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digitimes.com 2026-07-06

Samsung Electro-Mechanics signed a final agreement on July 2 with Sumitomo Chemical's Korean subsidiary Dongwoo Fine-Chem to form a joint venture that will produce glass cores, a key material used in next-generation semiconductor package substrates, the companies said.

Micron breaks ground on Hiroshima expansion to boost AI memory chip production

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digitimes.com 2026-07-06

Micron Technology has begun construction on an expansion of its existing semiconductor plant in Higashi-Hiroshima, western Japan, as part of a JPY1.5 trillion (approx. US$9.3 billion) investment aimed at increasing production of advanced memory chips, particularly high-bandwidth memory (HBM) used in artificial intelligence (AI) processors.

Foxconn posts NT$821.8 billion June revenue as AI momentum stays strong

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digitimes.com 2026-07-06

Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) reported consolidated revenue for June 2026 on July 5, with continued demand for AI servers and cloud networking products driving record performance. Revenue for June, the second quarter, and the first half of 2026 all reached record highs for the corresponding periods.

LG Chem begins first mass supply of semiconductor strippers to Amkor

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digitimes.com 2026-07-06

LG Chem has begun supplying semiconductor strippers to Amkor Technology, a major US-based packaging and testing provider, in its first commercial move into the market. The deal highlights rising demand for advanced chip-making chemicals as artificial intelligence, high-bandwidth memory, and smaller device designs reshape global semiconductor manufacturing.

South Korea's chip hub push, led by Samsung, SK, draws KRW896 trillion — and a market selloff

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digitimes.com 2026-07-06

SK Group, Samsung Electronics, and Amkor will invest a combined KRW896 trillion (US$585.2 billion) to build South Korea's second major semiconductor production base in the country's southwest, the industry ministry said.

Greatek Electronics advances Taiwan+1 plan with acquisition of Onsemi Philippines packaging plant

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digitimes.com 2026-07-06

Greatek Electronics, a subsidiary of memory packaging and testing provider Powertech Technology (PTI), has approved the acquisition of On Semiconductor SSMP Philippines, a packaging and testing services company under the On Semiconductor (Onsemi) group, using internal funds. The acquisition aims to strengthen the group's overseas operational footprint and improve its global customer service capabi

SK Hynix stock's US listing could signal whether the market can still boom—or is headed for a bust - Fortune

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news.google.com 2026-07-06 Fortune

SK Hynix stock's US listing could signal whether the market can still boom—or is headed for a bust - Fortune

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news.google.com 2026-07-06 Fortune

ASML Holding NV (ASML) A Top AI Stock to Buy on Soaring Order Backlog and Wafer Market Expansion - Insider Monkey

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news.google.com 2026-07-06 Insider Monkey

ASML Holding NV (ASML) A Top AI Stock to Buy on Soaring Order Backlog and Wafer Market Expansion - Yahoo Finance

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news.google.com 2026-07-06 Yahoo Finance