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<ul><li>AI inkjet breakthrough in semiconductor manufacturing promises more precise coating, revolutionizing tech industry processes.</li><li>China's price war in EV sector causes financial chaos and supply chain disruptions for 2 years, impacting global market.</li><li>US House considers OLED import ban following patent dispute with Samsung Display Corporation, keeping spotlight on patent issues.</li></ul>

AI inkjet breakthrough in semiconductor manufacturing promises more precise coating, revolutionizing tech industry processes.China's price war in EV sector causes financial chaos and supply chain disruptions for 2 years, impacting global market.US House considers OLED import ban following patent dispute with Samsung Display Corporation, keeping spotlight on patent issues.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (26-Dec-2024): AI inkjet tech offers precise semiconductor coating.

<ul><li>Samsung Display appoints new VP to lead strategic product realignment, driving focus on key areas.</li><li>BYD expands EV production in Europe, while Gotion aims for battery growth in Morocco and Slovakia.</li><li>Google unveils Gemini 2.0 and next-gen TPU Trillium, ushering in the era of AI agents; Morris Chang shares insights on Intel's leadership crisis. Samsung shifts 2,000 engineers to Pyeongtaek to tackle HBM hurdles.</li></ul>

Samsung Display appoints new VP to lead strategic product realignment, driving focus on key areas.BYD expands EV production in Europe, while Gotion aims for battery growth in Morocco and Slovakia.Google unveils Gemini 2.0 and next-gen TPU Trillium, ushering in the era of AI agents; Morris Chang shares insights on Intel's leadership crisis. Samsung shifts 2,000 engineers to Pyeongtaek to tackle HBM hurdles.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (14-Dec-2024): Samsung: VP leads key unit, strategic realignment.

<ul><li>TSMC's November revenue decline was better than expected, poised for nearly 30% annual revenue growth.</li><li>SK Hynix restructures CIS organization to replicate HBM success model, aiming for improved performance.</li><li>TSMC founder sheds light on reasons behind Samsung and Intel's setbacks, pointing out core issues. YMTC refutes backdoor listing rumors, facing industry scrutiny; while Samsung explores using discrete LPDDR for AI-driven iPhones and China investigates Nvidia amid US-China chip tensions.</li></ul>

TSMC's November revenue decline was better than expected, poised for nearly 30% annual revenue growth.SK Hynix restructures CIS organization to replicate HBM success model, aiming for improved performance.TSMC founder sheds light on reasons behind Samsung and Intel's setbacks, pointing out core issues. YMTC refutes backdoor listing rumors, facing industry scrutiny; while Samsung explores using discrete LPDDR for AI-driven iPhones and China investigates Nvidia amid US-China chip tensions.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (11-Dec-2024): TSMC Nov revenue decline less than expected, annual rev up by 30%.

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<li>SK hynix reported another stunning quarter: revenue up 39% YoY, Operating Profit up 62%</li>
<li>The soft guidance for 2026 points to increasing bit growth and we know that ASP are increasing. As SK hynix says "explosive AI growth".  </li>
<li>Best 2 Memory stocks 1. SK hynix 2. Micron.  Samsung? we still need a bit more clarity on HBM3E / 4  qualifications</li>
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SK hynix reported another stunning quarter: revenue up 39% YoY, Operating Profit up 62%
The soft guidance for 2026 points to increasing bit growth and we know that ASP are increasing. As SK hynix says "explosive AI growth".  
Best 2 Memory stocks 1. SK hynix 2. Micron.  Samsung? we still need a bit more clarity on HBM3E / 4  qualifications


SK Hynix 3Q25: Another Stunning Quarter. More Upside in 2026.

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<li>SK Hynix and Micron stocks were lagging TSMC and Nvidia as it took ~2 years for HBM to suck up enough Commodity DRAM capacity to stabilize the Commodity market</li>
<li>That’s now done, we’re just at the beginning of spectacular HBM growth for at least 2 more years. The reasons are known: density increases, speed increases, dies thinner...</li>
<li>Stocks: keep or buy Micron and SK Hynix. Samsung remains unattractive imo</li>
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SK Hynix and Micron stocks were lagging TSMC and Nvidia as it took ~2 years for HBM to suck up enough Commodity DRAM capacity to stabilize the Commodity market
That’s now done, we’re just at the beginning of spectacular HBM growth for at least 2 more years. The reasons are known: density increases, speed increases, dies thinner...
Stocks: keep or buy Micron and SK Hynix. Samsung remains unattractive imo


HBM Stocks Will Keep Running (Micron, SK Hynix), It’s Just the Beginning

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Tech Supply Chain Tracker (26-Dec-2024): AI inkjet tech offers precise semiconductor coating.

AI inkjet breakthrough enhances semiconductor production; China's EV price war disrupts market; US House considers OLED import ban after patent...

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Tech Supply Chain Tracker (14-Dec-2024): Samsung: VP leads key unit, strategic realignment.

Samsung Display appoints new VP for strategic realignment, BYD and Gotion expand EV and battery production, Google reveals Gemini 2.0 and TPU...

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Tech Supply Chain Tracker (11-Dec-2024): TSMC Nov revenue decline less than expected, annual rev up by 30%.

TSMC's revenue decline in November was less than expected, on track for 30% annual increase; SK Hynix restructures, TSMC founder explains Samsung...

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SK Hynix 3Q25: Another Stunning Quarter. More Upside in 2026.

SK hynix's impressive quarter results show significant revenue and profit growth, with a positive outlook for the future driven by increasing bit...

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HBM Stocks Will Keep Running (Micron, SK Hynix), It’s Just the Beginning

HBM revenue and profit growth set to soar, Micron and SK Hynix stocks recommended for investment. Samsung not as appealing.

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Tech Supply Chain Tracker (26-Dec-2024): AI inkjet tech offers precise semiconductor coating.

AI inkjet breakthrough enhances semiconductor production; China's EV price war disrupts market; US House considers OLED import ban after patent...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (14-Dec-2024): Samsung: VP leads key unit, strategic realignment.

Samsung Display appoints new VP for strategic realignment, BYD and Gotion expand EV and battery production, Google reveals Gemini 2.0 and TPU...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (11-Dec-2024): TSMC Nov revenue decline less than expected, annual rev up by 30%.

TSMC's revenue decline in November was less than expected, on track for 30% annual increase; SK Hynix restructures, TSMC founder explains Samsung...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

SK Hynix 3Q25: Another Stunning Quarter. More Upside in 2026.

​SK hynix's impressive quarter results show significant revenue and profit growth, with a positive outlook for the future driven by increasing bit...

Nicolas Baratte

HBM Stocks Will Keep Running (Micron, SK Hynix), It’s Just the Beginning

​HBM revenue and profit growth set to soar, Micron and SK Hynix stocks recommended for investment. Samsung not as appealing.

Nicolas Baratte

SK hynix's impressive quarter results show significant revenue and profit growth, with a positive outlook for the future driven by increasing bit...

HBM revenue and profit growth set to soar, Micron and SK Hynix stocks recommended for investment. Samsung not as appealing.