This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chip Giant Is a Profit-Making Machine. Its Latest Move Could Supercharge the Stock
Key takeaways
- In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia.
- As reported by Tom's Hardware, TSMC is likely to increase the prices of its advanced chipmaking nodes by 5% to 10%.
- As advanced nodes account for a significant share of TSMC's revenue, the purported price hikes will eventually lead to stronger profitability.
Harsh Chauhan, The Motley Fool Fri, July 3, 2026 at 10:05 PM GMT+7 3 min read 2330.TW NVDA Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) is one of the most important semiconductor companies in the world, as it manufactures chips for almost all the leading companies that design chips for data centers, gaming consoles, smartphones, personal computers (PCs), cars, and factories, among other things.
It controls nearly three-fourths of the global foundry market, according to Counterpoint Research. Its nearest competitor has a market share of just 7%. Not surprisingly, TSMC exercises phenomenal pricing power in the foundry market, and that's the reason why this semiconductor stock is poised to skyrocket following the latest move it may make.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »