Taiwan Tech Focused Senior Analyst

Patrick Liao

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nvidia-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5891:1" rel="noopener">NVIDIA Corp (NVDA US)</a>’s investment is focused on joint AI development.   </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/intel-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16764:1" rel="noopener">Intel Corp (INTC US)</a> may seek to invite <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/taiwan-semiconductor-sp-adr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8587:1" rel="noopener">Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) - ADR (TSM US)</a> to join its investment initiative.</li>
<li>Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/intel-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16764:1" rel="noopener">Intel Corp (INTC US)</a>’s stock price has risen about 50.2% from its recent low. </li>
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NVIDIA Corp (NVDA US)’s investment is focused on joint AI development.   

Intel Corp (INTC US) may seek to invite Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) - ADR (TSM US) to join its investment initiative.
Meanwhile, Intel Corp (INTC US)’s stock price has risen about 50.2% from its recent low. 


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TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/taiwan-semiconductor-sp-adr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8587:1" rel="noopener">Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) - ADR (TSM US)</a> 2Q25 growth likely reaches ~39% YoY with upside risk if 4Q25 outperforms.  </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/apple-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:666:1" rel="noopener">Apple (AAPL US)</a> remains the anchor customer driving N2 ramp in 2026.</li>
<li>Since 2nm technology will be widely adopted starting in 2026, revenue growth is projected to be around 25% YoY.  </li>
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Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) - ADR (TSM US) 2Q25 growth likely reaches ~39% YoY with upside risk if 4Q25 outperforms.  

Apple (AAPL US) remains the anchor customer driving N2 ramp in 2026.
Since 2nm technology will be widely adopted starting in 2026, revenue growth is projected to be around 25% YoY.  


TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): 4Q25/2025 Outlook Could Outperform; 2nm Is Likely to Largest Adopted in 2026

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>The SET Index is expected to continue consolidating today, with the support at 1,272/1,264 points and the resistance at 1,284/1,296 points.</li><li>We see Powell’s remarks as a short-term headwind, while our view remains that the Fed will proceed with further rate cuts, consistent with the FedWatch Tool, which anticipates two more cuts this year.</li><li>This increases the likelihood of upward revisions to consensus estimates, as well as to the Ministry of Commerce’s own export target of 2–3%.</li></ul>

The SET Index is expected to continue consolidating today, with the support at 1,272/1,264 points and the resistance at 1,284/1,296 points.We see Powell’s remarks as a short-term headwind, while our view remains that the Fed will proceed with further rate cuts, consistent with the FedWatch Tool, which anticipates two more cuts this year.This increases the likelihood of upward revisions to consensus estimates, as well as to the Ministry of Commerce’s own export target of 2–3%.

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. September 24, 2025

<ul><li>The SET Index today is expected to consolidate within a sideways range, with the support at 1,272/1,264 points and the resistance at 1,284/1,296 points.</li><li>Nvidia rose 3.9% after announcing a USD100bn investment in OpenAI and a deal to supply chips for its data centers.</li><li>The iPhone 17 series has set another record for pre-orders, with deliveries made through more than 1,300 branches nationwide.</li></ul>

The SET Index today is expected to consolidate within a sideways range, with the support at 1,272/1,264 points and the resistance at 1,284/1,296 points.Nvidia rose 3.9% after announcing a USD100bn investment in OpenAI and a deal to supply chips for its data centers.The iPhone 17 series has set another record for pre-orders, with deliveries made through more than 1,300 branches nationwide.

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. September 23, 2025

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

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<li>Three major reasons why Samsung Electronics is our 2025 high conviction pick include attractive valuations, reduced concerns about inheritance tax overhang, and higher likely total shareholder returns.</li>
<li>Given that 2025 will be the last year of major inheritance tax payment for the Lee family, this reduced overhang could act as a positive sentiment on Samsung Electronics.</li>
<li>Pressures on Samsung to announce material improvement to shareholder returns are coming not just from existing shareholders but also from the Korean government due to Korea Corporate Value Up program.</li>
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Three major reasons why Samsung Electronics is our 2025 high conviction pick include attractive valuations, reduced concerns about inheritance tax overhang, and higher likely total shareholder returns.
Given that 2025 will be the last year of major inheritance tax payment for the Lee family, this reduced overhang could act as a positive sentiment on Samsung Electronics.
Pressures on Samsung to announce material improvement to shareholder returns are coming not just from existing shareholders but also from the Korean government due to Korea Corporate Value Up program.


2025 High Conviction: Samsung Electronics

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Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. September 24, 2025

The SET Index is expected to continue consolidating today, with the support at 1,272/1,264 points and the resistance at 1,284/1,296 points.

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Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. September 23, 2025

The SET Index today is expected to consolidate within a sideways range, with the support at 1,272/1,264 points and the resistance at 1,284/1,296...

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Intel (INTC.US): Seeking Investment from TSMC?

​NVIDIA focuses on joint AI development, Intel may invite TSMC to join investment initiative, Intel's stock price rises 50%. What's next?

Patrick Liao

TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): 4Q25/2025 Outlook Could Outperform; 2nm Is Likely to Largest Adopted in 2026

​TSMC's 2Q25 growth expected at 39% YoY, potential upside if 4Q25 outperforms. Apple driving N2 ramp in 2026, revenue growth projected at 25% YoY...

Patrick Liao

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. September 24, 2025

The SET Index is expected to continue consolidating today, with the support at 1,272/1,264 points and the resistance at 1,284/1,296 points.

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. September 23, 2025

The SET Index today is expected to consolidate within a sideways range, with the support at 1,272/1,264 points and the resistance at 1,284/1,296...

Krungthai XSpring

2025 High Conviction: Samsung Electronics

According to industry sources, Samsung Electronics has reportedly passed NVIDIA's HBM3E 12-layer quality test and received a verbal order. So far,...

Douglas Kim

NVIDIA focuses on joint AI development, Intel may invite TSMC to join investment initiative, Intel's stock price rises 50%. What's next?

TSMC's 2Q25 growth expected at 39% YoY, potential upside if 4Q25 outperforms. Apple driving N2 ramp in 2026, revenue growth projected at 25% YoY...