Omar Lopez-Rincon/iStock via Getty Images Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ( TSM ) on Tuesday reported combined revenue of NT$718.91 billion for January-February 2026, up roughly 30% from the same period a year earlier, driven by continued global investment in AI technologies. For February alone, revenue came in at roughly NT$317.66 billion, down 20.8% from January. TSMC, which produces chips fo...
Omar Lopez-Rincon/iStock via Getty Images Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ( TSM ) on Tuesday reported combined revenue of NT$718.91 billion for January-February 2026, up roughly 30% from the same period a year earlier, driven by continued global investment in AI technologies. For February alone, revenue came in at roughly NT$317.66 billion, down 20.8% from January. TSMC, which produces chips for some of the world's largest tech companies, including Apple ( AAPL ) , Nvidia ( NVDA ) , and AMD ( AMD ) saw a 22.2% increase in revenue from a year ago. TSM last week said it does not expect any significant impact currently from the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict , and continues to closely monitor the situation. In February, Taiwan Semiconductor approved its quarterly dividend of NT$6.0 per share and appropriated $45B for fab construction, capacity installation and upgrade for advanced front-end and specialty and mature technology and advanced packaging. The company also distributed NT$1.2B to its Arizona subsidiary. More on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Is Taiwan Semiconductor Too Expensive Now? Taiwan Semiconductor: Transition From An iPhone To An AI Era Steven Cress' Top 10 AI Stocks (Recap & Update) Iran war: South Korean lawmaker flags risks to chip industry Global funds lead biggest one-day Taiwan stock buy in 20 years, lifting TSMC
Omar Lopez-Rincon/iStock via Getty Images Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ( TSM ) on Tuesday reported combined revenue of NT$718.91 billion for January-February 2026, up roughly 30% from the same period a year earlier, driven by continued global investment in AI technologies. For February alone, revenue came in at roughly NT$317.66 billion, down 20.8% from January. TSMC, which produces chips fo...
Omar Lopez-Rincon/iStock via Getty Images Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ( TSM ) on Tuesday reported combined revenue of NT$718.91 billion for January-February 2026, up roughly 30% from the same period a year earlier, driven by continued global investment in AI technologies. For February alone, revenue came in at roughly NT$317.66 billion, down 20.8% from January. TSMC, which produces chips for some of the world's largest tech companies, including Apple ( AAPL ) , Nvidia ( NVDA ) , and AMD ( AMD ) saw a 22.2% increase in revenue from a year ago. TSM last week said it does not expect any significant impact currently from the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict , and continues to closely monitor the situation. In February, Taiwan Semiconductor approved its quarterly dividend of NT$6.0 per share and appropriated $45B for fab construction, capacity installation and upgrade for advanced front-end and specialty and mature technology and advanced packaging. The company also distributed NT$1.2B to its Arizona subsidiary. More on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Is Taiwan Semiconductor Too Expensive Now? Taiwan Semiconductor: Transition From An iPhone To An AI Era Steven Cress' Top 10 AI Stocks (Recap & Update) Iran war: South Korean lawmaker flags risks to chip industry Global funds lead biggest one-day Taiwan stock buy in 20 years, lifting TSMC
(RTTNews) - Mowi ASA (MNHVF, MHGVY, MOWI.OL), a Norwegian seafood company, on Tuesday entered into a transaction agreement to acquire Torghatten Aqua AS's salmon farming seawater business in Northern Norway for a net cash of NOK 293 million or about 26 million euros. The deal is subject to approval by the Norwegian competition authority and customary closing conditions. The transaction includes th...
(RTTNews) - Mowi ASA (MNHVF, MHGVY, MOWI.OL), a Norwegian seafood company, on Tuesday entered into a transaction agreement to acquire Torghatten Aqua AS's salmon farming seawater business in Northern Norway for a net cash of NOK 293 million or about 26 million euros. The deal is subject to approval by the Norwegian competition authority and customary closing conditions. The transaction includes the carve-out and purchase of 3.37 salmon farming licenses totaling 2,628 tonnes of maximum allowed biomass. The licenses consist of 1.37 commercial licenses, one exhibition license and one education license. The company expects the license portfolio to support annual harvest volumes of around 4,500 gutted weight tonnes. As part of the transaction, the company will return its 33.34% stake in Torghatten Aqua to allow the company to develop its non-seawater operations independently. On Monday, MOWI.OL closed trading 3.58% lesser at NOK 215.40 on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Good morning . Donald Trump signals a possible end to the war. Vladimir Putin tells Russian energy companies to make use of soaring oil prices to pay down debt. And five Iranian female soccer players have been granted asylum in Australia. Listen to the day’s top stories . Donald Trump predicted the war with Iran would resolve “very soon,” even as he vowed not to stop “until the enemy is totally an...
Good morning . Donald Trump signals a possible end to the war. Vladimir Putin tells Russian energy companies to make use of soaring oil prices to pay down debt. And five Iranian female soccer players have been granted asylum in Australia. Listen to the day’s top stories . Donald Trump predicted the war with Iran would resolve “very soon,” even as he vowed not to stop “until the enemy is totally and decisively defeated.” The president said he didn’t believe the conflict would be over this week. He is weighing waivers for some oil sanctions . Bottlenecks could still be seen at the Strait of Hormuz, where ship clusters pointed to elevated electronic interference. Trump Eyes End to Iran War, But How Soon? Trump has signaled a potential end to the conflict by proposing to waive sanctions and deploy the US Navy to protect tankers. Bloomberg’s Laura Davison and Nicholas Lua debate whether these moves can actually stabilize global oil markets. Watch the Video Crude oil prices fell, supporting a rebound in stocks and lifting European equity futures. G-7 energy ministers will meet virtually today to discuss their supply concerns, Japan’s finance chief said. Check out our Markets Today live blog for all the latest news and analysis relevant to UK assets. President Vladimir Putin asked Russia’s energy companies to take advantage of soaring prices to reduce debt and warned that production relying on the Strait of Hormuz could stop completely within a month. The nation is also considering ending most gas sales to the EU. UK consumer sentiment dropped to a four-month low in March , reversing gains made at the start of the year, Barclays said. The British Retail Consortium said retail sales grew modestly in February. Ethnic minorities now hold a record 20% of FTSE 100 board seats , with only two companies lacking representation, according to the Parker Review. Ten years ago, more than half of boards were all-White. More Top Stories Bankers Gain a New Route to Huge Payouts From UK T...
Saudi Aramco on Tuesday reported full-year 2025 earnings that beat analysts' estimates, as investors watch whether the world's largest crude exporter can capitalize on surging oil prices amid the Iran war. The Saudi state oil giant reported a full‑year adjusted net income of $104.7 billion, which it described as "robust growth" despite a year of oil‑price volatility. Fourth‑quarter adjusted profit...
Saudi Aramco on Tuesday reported full-year 2025 earnings that beat analysts' estimates, as investors watch whether the world's largest crude exporter can capitalize on surging oil prices amid the Iran war. The Saudi state oil giant reported a full‑year adjusted net income of $104.7 billion, which it described as "robust growth" despite a year of oil‑price volatility. Fourth‑quarter adjusted profit came in at $25.1 billion, slightly above the median consensus estimate of $24.8 billion compiled by the company. Free cash flow for the year reached $85.4 billion. The company also declared a base dividend of $21.89 billion for the fourth quarter, up 3.5% from a year earlier, to be paid in the first quarter of 2026. The company remains one of the world's biggest dividend payers and a crucial source of income for the Saudi state. Total shareholder distributions for the year reached $85.5 billion, as the company continued to prioritize payouts despite easing crude prices in 2025. Aramco also announced a share buyback program of up to $3 billion over 18 months. Shares of Aramco have risen sharply in recent sessions as oil prices surged amid fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East. watch now VIDEO 4:06 04:06 Aramco reports $104.7b profit in 2025 as Iran war threatens Gulf exports Access Middle East Cash flow Aramco generated $136.2 billion in operating cash flow last year, driven by what the company said was steady production and strong downstream results. Capital investments totaled $52.2 billion, in line with company guidance and slightly below 2024 levels. "Our disciplined capital allocation, combined with lower‑cost and highly reliable operations, drove strong financial performance in a year marked by price volatility," CEO Amin Nasser said in the earnings release. Crude prices during 2025 fell to $69.2 per barrel, from $80.2 in 2024, reflecting a softer oil market and rising global supply. In recent days, though, crude spiked to nearly $120 per barrel as war in the...
Most people are already well aware of gold's rally over the past couple of years. To say that it's historic would be an understatement. After hitting a ceiling around $2,000 per ounce multiple times in the early 2020s, gold finally broke through and has been rising virtually non-stop ever since. Gold pushed above the $5,000 mark in January and is still there now. Gold's rally has been historic in ...
Most people are already well aware of gold's rally over the past couple of years. To say that it's historic would be an understatement. After hitting a ceiling around $2,000 per ounce multiple times in the early 2020s, gold finally broke through and has been rising virtually non-stop ever since. Gold pushed above the $5,000 mark in January and is still there now. Gold's rally has been historic in another sense too -- but maybe not one that investors should be thrilled with. February 2026 marked the eighth straight month that gold prices have risen. Most of the monthly gains haven't been small, either. Month Return July 2025 1% August 2025 4% September 2025 12% October 2025 4% November 2025 5% December 2025 2% January 2026 10% February 2026 3% Gold is traditionally considered a safe haven asset that can rise in value when stocks are falling. As I've pointed out in the past, gold's long-term correlation with the S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.83%) is almost zero. That means gold pretty much does whatever it wants, whenever it wants. It may help protect against stock market downside, but it also may not. In reality, gold prices can react to market events, geopolitics, monetary policy, debt, and other issues. If we look at history, gold prices going up in eight straight months is almost unprecedented. In fact, since 1970, it has only happened one other time -- February 2008. Is gold signaling another major bear market? It's difficult to ascribe a lengthy gold rally to one specific cause, but it was definitely sniffing something out back then. What's interesting is that Treasury yields were also falling steadily throughout 2007, so there's potentially a double risk-off signal brewing. If we look at the S&P 500 chart during this time, the culmination of the gold rally wrapped up just before the index peaked. Once the financial crisis gripped the markets, the S&P 500 entered a deep bear market that cut the index's value in half. The big question now is whether the recent gold rally is ...
Key Points Gold prices just rose for the eighth consecutive month in February, something that's only happened one other time since 1970. Unfortunately, that one time was just a couple of months before the financial crisis. Given the uptick in volatility we've seen recently, along with labor market and geopolitical stresses, investors would be wise not to ignore this signal. 10 stocks we like bette...
Key Points Gold prices just rose for the eighth consecutive month in February, something that's only happened one other time since 1970. Unfortunately, that one time was just a couple of months before the financial crisis. Given the uptick in volatility we've seen recently, along with labor market and geopolitical stresses, investors would be wise not to ignore this signal. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › Most people are already well aware of gold's rally over the past couple of years. To say that it's historic would be an understatement. After hitting a ceiling around $2,000 per ounce multiple times in the early 2020s, gold finally broke through and has been rising virtually non-stop ever since. Gold pushed above the $5,000 mark in January and is still there now. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Gold's rally has been historic in another sense too -- but maybe not one that investors should be thrilled with. February 2026 marked the eighth straight month that gold prices have risen. Most of the monthly gains haven't been small, either. Month Return July 2025 1% August 2025 4% September 2025 12% October 2025 4% November 2025 5% December 2025 2% January 2026 10% February 2026 3% Gold is traditionally considered a safe haven asset that can rise in value when stocks are falling. As I've pointed out in the past, gold's long-term correlation with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is almost zero. That means gold pretty much does whatever it wants, whenever it wants. It may help protect against stock market downside, but it also may not. In reality, gold prices can react to market events, geopolitics, monetary policy, debt, and other issues. If we look at history, gold prices going up in eight straight months is almost unprecedented. In fact, since 1970, it has only happened one ot...