Core Viewpoint - Tesla is considering building a large semiconductor fabrication plant to meet its growing demand for chips driven by its ambitions in artificial intelligence and robotics [1][2]. Group 1: Semiconductor Fabrication Plant - Tesla's CEO indicated the necessity of a "gigantic" chip fabrication facility, referred to as a "Tesla terra fab," to achieve the required chip production volume [1][2]. - The initial capacity of the proposed fab could reach 100,000 wafer starts per month, with potential scaling up to 1 million wafer starts per month [3]. Group 2: Current Supply Chain and Demand - Currently, Tesla relies on contract manufacturers like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Samsung Electronics for chip production, but the supply is insufficient even under the best-case scenarios [2][3]. - The semiconductor industry is experiencing a surge in demand due to the AI boom, impacting all modern technologies, including automotive and robotics [2][4]. Group 3: Industry Context - TSMC's annual wafer production capacity is projected to reach 17 million in 2024, translating to approximately 1.42 million wafer starts per month, highlighting the scale of production needed by Tesla [3][4]. - Musk emphasized that advancements in AI and robotics could significantly enhance the global economy, potentially increasing it by factors of 10 or even 100, indicating the strategic importance of these technologies for Tesla's future [4].

Good Afternoon and welcome back to HotCopper Highlights for Week 45 of the year, I’m Jon Davidson. In this segment the stocks you were watching and discussing the most this week on Australia’s #1 finance website, let’s get into it starting with the most viewed. Seven West Media attracted eyes this week as billionaire WA owner Kerry Stokes announced he’s out in three months time, while framing the business as one in good nick, Stokes went so far as to criticise the AFL on its TV scheduling decisions, and, ig ...

Core Insights - MPLX has demonstrated strong distribution growth with its second consecutive annual double-digit distribution increase, indicating robust financial health and commitment to returning value to shareholders [1]. Group 1: Distribution Growth - The company has achieved a double-digit increase in distributions for two consecutive years, showcasing its ability to generate consistent cash flow and support shareholder returns [1]. Group 2: Market Reaction - Despite the positive news regarding distribution increases, the market did not respond favorably, which has resulted in a higher yield for the company, potentially presenting a buying opportunity for investors [1].

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Let’s dig into the relative performance of monday.com (NASDAQ:MNDY) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q2 productivity software earnings season. Rising employee costs and the shift to more remote work has increased the ever-present pressure to improve corporate productivity, which in turn has driven rising demand for productivity software that enables remote work, streamline project management and automate business tasks. The 17 productivity software stocks we track reported a strong Q2. As a ...

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