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本文源自：金融界AI电报 英特尔公司测试了ACM公司的芯片制造工具后，ACM股价在盘前上涨3.2%。 ...

两名直接知情人士透露，芯片制造商英特尔今年曾测试过一家深耕中国市场、且有两家海外子公司遭美 国制裁的工具厂商所生产的芯片制造工具。 今年 8 月，英特尔首席执行官曾因被指与中国存在关联而面临特朗普总统要求其辞职的压力，而此次英 特尔所用的工具来自美国加利福尼亚州弗里蒙特市的芯片制造设备生产商盛美半导体（ACM Research）。盛美半导体位于上海和韩国的两家子公司，去年因被指协助中国政府将商用技术用于军事 用途、并参与先进芯片或芯片制造工具的研发，被列入美国技术出口限止步清单，无法获取美国技术。 对此，盛美半导体予以否认。 此次测试的是两台湿法刻蚀工具，这类工具用于去除硅晶圆上的材料，进而将硅晶圆加工为半导体芯 片。它们被用于英特尔最先进的 14A 芯片制造工艺的可行性测试，该工艺计划于 2027 年初步投产。 目前美国部分对华强硬派人士指出，英特尔作为一家有美国政府参股的企业，却考虑将受制裁企业的工 具纳入其最先进的生产线，这引发了重大国家安全担忧。他们担心英特尔的敏感技术知识可能流向中 国、西方可靠工具供应商会被涉华企业取代，甚至存在被中方蓄意破坏的潜在风险。 据 TechInsights 公司副主席丹 ...

By Alexandra Alper and Max A. Cherney WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Chipmaker Intel, has tested chipmaking tools this year from a toolmaker with deep roots in China and two overseas units that were targeted by U.S. sanctions, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter. Intel, which fended off calls for its CEO’s resignation from President Donald Trump in August over his alleged ties to China, got the tools from ACM Research, a Fremont, California-based producer of chipma ...

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an improvement in overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the “Neutral” zone on Thursday.U.S. stocks settled mostly higher on Thursday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 600 points during the session as investors rotated out of expensive tech stocks and into industrials, financials and healthcare. Broader risk appetite stayed firm after the Federal Reserve delivered its third straight interest-rate cut a day earlier.Shares of Oracle Corp. (NASDAQ ...

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index improved to a reading of 46.3, moving into the "Neutral" zone from a prior reading of 40.0, indicating a shift in market sentiment [6] - U.S. stocks mostly closed higher, with the Dow Jones gaining over 600 points as investors shifted from expensive tech stocks to industrials, financials, and healthcare [1][4] Company Performance - Oracle Corp. shares fell approximately 11% following disappointing earnings and guidance, while Nvidia Corp. and Broadcom Inc. both declined by 1.6%, and Intel Corp. dropped by 3.1% [2] - Investors are anticipating earnings results from Johnson Outdoors Inc. and Rent the Runway Inc. [5] Economic Data - U.S. initial jobless claims increased by 44,000 to 236,000, exceeding market expectations of 220,000 [3] - The U.S. trade deficit narrowed to $52.8 billion in September from $59.3 billion in August, better than the market estimate of $63.3 billion [3] - U.S. wholesale inventories rose by 0.5% to approximately $911.5 billion in September, following a revised 0.1% gain in August [3] Sector Performance - Most sectors in the S&P 500 closed positively, with industrials, materials, and financials showing the largest gains, while communication services and information technology sectors closed lower [4] - The Dow Jones closed at 48,704.01, up around 646 points, while the S&P 500 gained 0.21% to 6,901.00, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.25% to 23,593.86 [4]

Core Insights - Intel has tested chipmaking tools this year from a toolmaker with significant connections to China and two overseas units that have been affected by U.S. sanctions [1] Group 1 - Intel's testing of chipmaking tools indicates a strategic move to diversify its supply chain amidst geopolitical tensions [1] - The involvement of a toolmaker with deep roots in China suggests Intel's efforts to maintain competitiveness in the global semiconductor market [1] - The testing of tools from units targeted by U.S. sanctions highlights the complexities and challenges faced by companies in the semiconductor industry [1]

(Refiles to remove extraneous text in headline) By Alexandra Alper and Max A. Cherney WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Chipmaker Intel, has tested chipmaking tools this year from a toolmaker with deep roots in China and two overseas units that were targeted by U.S. sanctions, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter. Intel, which fended off calls for its CEO’s resignation from President Donald Trump in August over his alleged ties to China, got the tools from ACM Researc ...

According to recent media reports, Intel (INTC) is on track to acquire AI chip startup SambaNova. SambaNova offers a full-stack AI platform that helps run AI applications both on private clouds and in data centers. Rumors around the deal started in October, but they seem to be getting more credible as time passes, especially with the two companies already having an existing relationship. Lip Bu-Tan, who is the CEO of Intel, is also the executive chairman of SambaNova. Intel Capital has already made an in ...

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