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免费"补贴资金"突然变"补贴换股份"？台积电可能不会答应。 特朗普政府正考虑对接受《芯片法案》资金的企业持股，引发行业担忧。据华尔街日报周四报道，台积 电高管已就可能退还特朗普政府补贴进行初步讨论，以避免政府成为其股东。 但对于这一消息，一名政府官员周四澄清，特朗普政府并不寻求持有台积电和美光等正在增加投资的公 司股份，仅对未提升投资承诺的企业考虑股权安排。 据悉，任何将英特尔等公司的《芯片法案》补贴转换为股权的努力都可能面临法律挑战，因为此前的协 议条款已经确定。该法案要求超过特定水平的利润与政府分享。 《芯片法案》最初在特朗普第一个任期内构想，旨在吸引台积电等制造商到美国并补偿更高的制造成 本。该计划实施缓慢、政府更迭带来的不确定性以及关税紧张局势都影响了其效果。 华尔街见闻此前文章提及，继英特尔方案后，美国商务部长卢特尼克正在探索如何通过《芯片法案》资 金获得更多芯片巨头的股权。 美国政府去年底已敲定向三星、美光、台积电提供补贴，但大部分资金尚未发放，为特朗普政府重新设 定条件留出空间。分析人士指出，如果股权换补贴模式全面推行，将使美国政府成为全球主要芯片制造 商的重要股东。 眼看免费资金变"补贴换股份 ...

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing TodayTSMTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing$227.55 -1.05 (-0.46%) 52-Week Range$134.25▼$248.28Dividend Yield1.14%P/E Ratio25.95Price Target$258.33Add to WatchlistNews is starting to show up again for the United States technology sector, this time in a more unconventional manner than over the past couple of years. The United States government and other entities are starting to buy up significant stakes in one company, which is best positioned to carry on the onshoring agend ...

Core Viewpoint - Google has launched the Pixel 10 smartphone featuring the new G5 application processor, marking a significant shift in its manufacturing strategy by switching from Samsung to TSMC for chip production, which is expected to enhance performance and power management [1][4]. Group 1: Product Features - The Pixel 10 smartphone boasts improved performance, larger battery capacity, faster charging, and support for magnetic wireless charging, along with up to seven years of software support [1]. - The flagship Pixel 10 Pro features a 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display with a resolution of 1280×2856, while the ultra-flagship XL model has a larger 6.8-inch display with a resolution of 1344×2992 [1]. Group 2: Processor Improvements - The Tensor G5 processor shows a 34% increase in CPU speed compared to the previous Tensor G4, with a notable 60% improvement in AI-driven tasks, although the data format used for these claims has not been disclosed [2]. - The G5 processor is manufactured using TSMC's advanced N3P process technology, which is expected to provide higher performance and better power efficiency compared to Samsung's previous manufacturing methods [4]. Group 3: Manufacturing Technology - TSMC's N3P process offers approximately 5% speed improvement at the same power level or a 5% to 10% reduction in power consumption while maintaining the same clock frequency, providing flexibility for design goals [4]. - The transition to TSMC is seen as a strategic move by Google to leverage better yield rates and refined transistor designs, ultimately aiming for higher performance and lower heat generation in the Pixel 10 [4].

Core Viewpoint - Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang praised TSMC during his visit to Taiwan, highlighting the company's significance and expressing that anyone looking to invest in TSMC would be "very smart" [1]. Group 1: Nvidia and TSMC Collaboration - Huang emphasized that TSMC is producing six new products for Nvidia, including a new central processing unit and a new graphics processing unit [1]. - Nvidia is planning to establish the "NVIDIA Constellation" project in Taiwan to accommodate its growing workforce, indicating a strong commitment to the region [6]. Group 2: U.S. Government Involvement in Semiconductor Industry - The U.S. government is considering acquiring stakes in semiconductor companies, including Intel, as part of discussions surrounding the CHIPS Act, which aims to revitalize U.S. semiconductor manufacturing [4]. - TSMC has received a commitment of $6.6 billion under the CHIPS Act to support the construction of three advanced chip manufacturing plants in Arizona [2]. Group 3: Market Reactions and Developments - TSMC's stock has increased by 6.5% year-to-date, reflecting positive market sentiment towards the company [6]. - Nvidia has requested some of its component suppliers to halt production related to the H20 graphics processor due to security concerns raised by China [6][7].

Core Viewpoint - Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang praises TSMC during his visit to Taipei, emphasizing the strategic partnership and the development of new AI chip platforms [1] Group 1: Partnership and Collaboration - Huang's visit aims to discuss ongoing and upcoming collaborations, including Nvidia's new AI chip platform and advanced CPU, GPU, and switch products designed for AI workloads [1] - Huang expresses gratitude towards TSMC for its contributions to Nvidia's next-generation AI chip platform, Rubin, which features a revolutionary architecture [1] Group 2: Market Insights - Huang states that investing in TSMC stock is a wise decision, highlighting the company's significance in the semiconductor industry [1] - Reports indicate that some of Nvidia's suppliers will halt production of the H20 AI chips specifically designed for the Chinese market [1] Group 3: Product Development - Nvidia has completed the packaging of all chips for the Rubin platform, marking a significant milestone in their product development [1] - Huang clarifies that Nvidia's chips do not contain "backdoors" and discusses ongoing negotiations regarding alternative chip offerings for China [1]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the U.S. government's evolving approach to semiconductor investments, particularly under the Trump administration, which is considering equity stakes in companies that do not commit to increasing investments in the U.S. semiconductor sector [3][4]. Group 1: U.S. Government's Semiconductor Policy - The U.S. government is exploring holding a 10% stake in Intel and potentially other companies, with a focus on those that have not committed to increasing investments in the U.S. [3][4] - Companies that have pledged to increase investments, such as TSMC and Micron, may not be required to exchange equity for subsidies [8] - The Trump administration aims to incentivize semiconductor companies to invest more in the U.S. by eliminating nearly 100% of chip import tariffs for those that comply with investment commitments [3][4]. Group 2: Financial Support and Investment Commitments - The CHIPS Act, signed by President Biden, allocated $39 billion to revitalize domestic semiconductor manufacturing, aiming to increase U.S. chip production from 12% to 20% by 2030 [7] - Intel is eligible for $8.5 billion in direct funding and $11 billion in loans for new and expanded fabs, while TSMC received $6.6 billion in subsidies and $5 billion in loans for a factory in Arizona [7][8] - The Trump administration's approach contrasts with the previous administration's, as it seeks equity stakes in exchange for financial support, which has faced pushback from companies like TSMC [7][8]. Group 3: Adjustments to the CHIPS Act - The Trump administration is considering reallocating at least $2 billion from the CHIPS Act to support critical mineral development projects, which are essential for semiconductor manufacturing [10] - This proposal aims to enhance the decision-making power of the U.S. Secretary of Commerce in strategic areas related to semiconductor production [10]. - The U.S. Department of Defense has also invested $400 million in a U.S. rare earth producer, becoming the largest shareholder, which aligns with the need for critical minerals in the semiconductor industry [10].

Core Viewpoint - Recent rumors regarding Intel's (INTC.US) foundry revival have negatively impacted TSMC (TSM.US), raising investor concerns about increased competition. However, JPMorgan believes that the "competitive illusion" created by Intel's foundry efforts is actually more beneficial for TSMC [1] Group 1: Intel's Developments - Intel has made significant progress recently, with reports of potential government investment and a $2 billion investment from SoftBank. Key customers may also participate in the revival of Intel's wafer fabrication facilities [1] - U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo stated that the U.S. cannot rely solely on TSMC for advanced chip supply and aims to shift more capacity back to the U.S. [1] Group 2: TSMC's Market Position - JPMorgan asserts that the illusion of having a weaker competitor is more advantageous for TSMC, as it alleviates ongoing regulatory pressures and the push to return business to the U.S. [2] - Despite potential negative perceptions from market participants regarding major TSMC clients like Apple or Nvidia supporting Intel's revival, JPMorgan believes that this will not resolve the inherent conflicts of interest between products and foundries [2] - TSMC is expected to maintain over 90% market share in advanced nodes for the foreseeable future, as the costs associated with a 100% market share may outweigh the benefits [2] Group 3: Geopolitical and Regulatory Factors - Reports suggest that the U.S. government may convert part of the CHIPS Act funding into equity stakes in participating companies, which could require TSMC to sell a small portion of its equity, likely not exceeding 1% [3] - JPMorgan believes that this potential equity sale is unlikely to significantly alter TSMC's strategic direction and that TSMC will probably not operate Intel's factories or share intellectual property or technology with Intel [3] Group 4: Overall Market Outlook - JPMorgan concludes that while geopolitical factors may cause short-term volatility, TSMC's fundamentals remain strong, indicating potential for upward movement [4]

"嘿，我们给你们钱，就要换取股权。如果我们提供了资金，我们就要分一杯羹。" "拜登政府实际上是在免费给英特尔、台积电和其他公司送钱。"卢特尼克评价称，特朗普改变了这种做 法，后者的思路是"嘿，我们给你们钱，就要换取股权。如果我们提供了资金，我们就要分一杯羹。" 此类举措显然已遭到企业的反对。据报道，知情人士称台积电高管已就此事进行了初步讨论，如果美政 府要求成为股东，可能会考虑退还补贴。 在美国商务部长卢特尼克称特朗普政府正在商讨持股英特尔后，日前，一位美国政府官员进一步透露政 策导向，即对于已承诺加大在美投资的半导体企业，特朗普政府目前暂无持股计划；而未作出此类承诺 的企业，则可能需要以部分股权为条件方可获得《芯片与科学法案》相应补贴。 本周早些时候，卢特尼克称，美政府正在商讨持有英特尔10%股权的可能性，并表示类似举措也可能适 用于其他企业。有报道称，美国政府在讨论如何以补贴换取美光科技、台积电和三星等其他多家科技公 司的股权。 其实，特朗普政府一直在助推芯片公司增加在美投资。本月7日，特朗普表示，将免除对在美国投资更 多的公司征收的约100%的芯片进口关税。他还警告企业不要试图规避在美国建厂的承诺，"如 ...

英伟达首席执行官黄仁勋高度赞扬台积电，称任何希望投资该公司的人都"非常聪明"。 黄仁勋周五在中国台湾地区访问期间，他此次来台的主要目的是感谢台积电在英伟达下一代AI芯片平 台Rubin方面的工作。他透露台积电正在为英伟达制造六款新产品，包括新的中央处理器和用于高级计 算特别是AI的通用处理器。 黄仁勋在访问中还透露了英伟达在中国台湾地区的扩张计划——"NVIDIA Constellation"项目——英伟 达最近宣布的台湾地区新办事处，用于安置当地员工。目前英伟达仍在与政府合作解决一些问题，以便 开始建设该项目。 "我们的供应链在这里非常繁忙，"黄仁勋表示。他指出英伟达正与中国台湾各地的芯片公司、系统供应 商和系统制造商合作，需要大量工程师与他们并肩工作。 风险提示及免责条款 市场有风险，投资需谨慎。本文不构成个人投资建议，也未考虑到个别用户特殊的投资目标、财务状况或需要。用户应考虑本文中的任何 意见、观点或结论是否符合其特定状况。据此投资，责任自负。 这一表态正值美国政府释放信号有意收购科技公司股权，特别是那些接受《芯片法案》资金的企业。据 见闻此前文章，特朗普政府正在考虑以股权换取《芯片法案》资金，涉及美 ...