Intel Capital, the venture arm of Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC), is standing out as a notable foreign investor in Chinese AI and semiconductor startups. This comes as the $147 billion chipmaker is receiving major funding from Washington to compete technologically with Beijing. Intel's involvement in Chinese tech, particularly AI, has raised national security concerns in the U.S. Globally, the venture arm has deployed over $20 billion since the 1990s under the leadership of Anthony Lin in San Francisco. Intel Capital has stakes in 43 China-based tech startups. Since its formation, the venture fund has invested in over 120 Chinese companies, reported Financial Times. Earlier this yea

Intel Corp’s (NASDAQ:INTC) latest foray into the software realm is proving successful. According to Chief Technology Officer Greg Lavender, the company aims to achieve cumulative software revenue of $1 billion by the end of 2027. Intel generated over $100 million in software revenue in 2021, the year CEO Pat Gelsinger recruited Lavender from VMware to lead the chipmaker’s software initiatives. Since then, Intel has acquired three software firms. Lavender expressed his goal of reaching $1 billion in software and developer cloud subscription revenue, potentially achieving this target before the end of 2027, Reuters reported. Intel’s overall revenue was $54 billion in 2023. It offers a

Buildots, an Israel-based AI construction software company, has announced a $15 million investment led by Intel Inc’s (NASDAQ:INTC) Intel Capital, with participation from OG Tech Partners and previous investors. Lisa Cohen, Investment Director at Intel Capital, will join as a board observer. Buildots aims to address inefficiencies and enhance performance measurement in the construction industry. The company’s AI-powered progress tracking and advanced analytics software offer precise oversight, reducing delays and costs. “Intel Capital has recognized that the construction industry, a fundamental pillar of the global economy, has not yet fully benefited from the digital age,” said Roy

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:TSM) is significantly expanding its operations in response to growing demand in the AI, 5G, server, and data center markets. The company remains engaged in its geographical expansion while maintaining Taiwan as its base. Acter Group Co, a semiconductor equipment and chemicals supplier, is accelerating its overseas expansion, primarily focusing on Japan and Southeast Asia to support these demands. The expansion is a strategic response to geopolitical risks and the need for diversified manufacturing sites, Taipei Times reports. Also Read: What’s Going On With Taiwan Semi Stock On Monday? Acter Group Co-President Wang Chun-sheng emphasi

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) disclosed its plan to invest billions of dollars in Taiwan over the next 15 years. The investment aims to establish data centers, further expanding the company’s global footprint in Asia to meet the region’s increasing demand for cloud services. What Happened: Amazon Web Services, the cloud computing arm of the Seattle-based tech giant, revealed on Tuesday its intention to launch an AWS infrastructure region in Taiwan by early 2025, reported The Wall Street Journal. “The new infrastructure will enable organizations to unlock the full potential of the cloud and build with AWS technologies like compute, storage, databases, analytics, machine learning and art

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:TSM) has significantly outperformed China’s largest chipmaker, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC), this year, highlighting Beijing’s challenges in advancing its domestic chip industry. Despite China’s substantial semiconductor investment fund, Big Fund III, aimed at boosting local industry, SMIC needs to work on technological advancements, Bloomberg reports. China can produce 7-nanometer chips but aims to progress to 5nm amid U.S. export controls. TSMC, however, uses advanced extreme ultraviolet lithography to manufacture 3nm chips, a capability not accessible to China due to these restrictions. Also Read: Nvidia’s AI

Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) has reportedly put on hold its ambitious plans to construct a $25-billion semiconductor facility in Israel. Intel highlighted the need to adapt large-scale endeavors to changing timelines, without directly referring to the project, according to a report from Reuters. “Israel continues to be one of our key global manufacturing and R&D sites and we remain fully committed to the region,” the report cited Intel. The company elaborated on the challenges of managing significant projects, especially in the semiconductor industry, which requires flexibility in planning due to fluctuating business climates and market dynamics. “Our decisions are based on business

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:TSMC) saw a 30% increase in May sales, reaching $229.6 billion New Taiwan dollars ($7.1 billion), due to high demand for AI and recovering consumer electronics. As the world’s largest contract chipmaker, TSMC produces semiconductors for Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA), which supplies companies like Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) and OpenAI, Bloomberg reports. Additionally, global smartphone sales rebounded in early 2023, boosting mobile chip orders. Also Read: Broadcom Rises As Top AI Chip Supplier After Nvidia, Thanks To Google And Meta Partnerships: Analyst TSMC maintains high margins, producing advanced AI accelerators for Nvidia and semic

On Thursday, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:TSM) shares hit a record high due to the global AI frenzy. Additionally, TSMC is in talks with ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:ASML) to acquire advanced lithography machines, expected by year-end. Meanwhile, Chinese AI chip firms are designing less powerful processors to comply with U.S. sanctions, underscoring the importance of TSMC. Recent reports indicated TSMC’s plans to raise the prices of its services. TSMC also announced a buyback of 3.25 million shares and plans for a $7.8 billion facility in Singapore with Vanguard International Semiconductor and NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:NXPI). TSMC’s surge followed Nvidia Corp

Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) aims to maximize its chip exports to China, CEO Pat Gelsinger stated, cautioning that strict U.S. export controls might prompt China to develop its semiconductors. At the Computex tech trade show in Taipei, Gelsinger emphasized Intel’s ongoing efforts to export products, including Gaudi GPUs for AI computing, to China, the Nikkei Asia reports. He highlighted Intel’s technological advantage over Chinese rivals due to the absence of extreme ultraviolet lithography in China. Also Read: Intel Steps Up AI Game With Lunar Lake Chips For Microsoft Copilot+ PCs, New Data Center Rivals To AMD However, he warned that overly restrictive U.S. policies could backfire

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of distributions for 138 exchange-traded fund(s) (each a "Fund," collectively, the "Funds") advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: December 23, 2022 Record Date: December 27, 2022 Payable Date: December 30, 2022 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount Long-Term Capital Gain Per Share Amount     ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS       First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III   FCAL Nasdaq First Trust California Municipal High Income ETF

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of distributions for 129 exchange-traded fund(s) (each a "Fund," collectively, the "Funds") advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date:       September 23, 2022 Record Date:       September 26, 2022 Payable Date:       September 30, 2022 Ticker   Exchange   Fund Name   Frequency     Ordinary Income Per Share Amount   ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS     First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III FCAL   Nasdaq   First Trust California Municipal High Income ETF   Monthly     $0.1000 FEMB

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of distributions for 135 exchange-traded fund(s) (each a "Fund," collectively, the "Funds") advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations:   Expected Ex-Dividend Date:   June 24, 2022   Record Date:   June 27, 2022   Payable Date:   June 30, 2022 Ticker   Exchange   Fund Name   Frequency   Ordinary Income Per Share Amount   ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS   First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III    FCAL   Nasdaq   First Trust California Municipal High Income ETF   Monthly   $0.0925 FEMB   N

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of distributions for 120 exchange-traded fund(s) (each a "Fund," collectively, the "Funds") advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: March 25, 2022 Record Date: March 28, 2022 Payable Date: March 31, 2022 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount   ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS   First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III FCAL Nasdaq First Trust California Municipal High Income ETF Monthly $0.0900 FEMB Nasdaq First Trust Emerging Markets

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of distributions for 133 exchange-traded fund(s) (each a "Fund," collectively, the "Funds") advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date:   December 23, 2021 Record Date:   December 27, 2021 Payable Date:   December 31, 2021 Ticker   Exchange   Fund Name   Frequency   Ordinary Income Per Share Amount   Short-Term Capital Gain Per Share Amount   Long-Term Capital Gain Per Share Amount           ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS                    First Trust Excha

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of distributions for 122 exchange-traded fund(s) (each a "Fund," collectively, the "Funds") advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date:   September 23, 2021 Record Date:   September 24, 2021 Payable Date:   September 30, 2021 Ticker   Exchange   Fund Name   Frequency   Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS   First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III FCAL   Nasdaq   First Trust California Municipal High Income ETF   Monthly   $0.0900 FEMB   Nasdaq  

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of distributions for 122 exchange-traded funds (each a "Fund," collectively, the "Funds") advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date:   June 24, 2021 Record Date:   June 25, 2021 Payable Date:   June 30, 2021   Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS   First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III FCAL Nasdaq First Trust California Municipal High Income ETF Monthly $0.0950 FEMB Nasdaq First Trust Emerging Markets Local Curren