📈 Semiconductor Market Dynamics

  • Intel ($INTC) shows significant pricing power; a Q1 consumer CPU price hike is planned, following a 10% increase in Q4 last year. Even cloud titans like OpenAI, AWS, and Google are struggling to secure enough server CPU volume. 1
  • TSMC is battling supplier shortages, leading to extended equipment lead times and material shortfalls. Clients are stepping up, paying to fund and reserve new capacity to lock in supply. 4

âš¡ AI Infrastructure & Industrial Transformation

  • Foxconn, the leading AI server manufacturer, is overwhelmed by demand for AI servers, especially for Nvidia GB300-based orders, and is scaling up automation to meet the supply crunch. 2
  • Cloudflare ($NET) is cementing its position as the internet’s critical infrastructure provider, emerging as a top