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Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

Zero One

Founded in 2015, Zero One produces independent investment research and provides corporate finance advisory services with a focus on both listed and private technology companies. Founder Vincent Fernando has over 20 years of experience in US and Asia capital markets.

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TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR

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<li>OpenAI Joins the AI Chip Race -- Partnering with TSMC and Broadcom to Reduce Nvidia Reliance</li>
<li>TSMC January Revenue Rises 35.9% -- But Reduces 1Q25E Expectations Due to Quake Impact</li>
<li>Hon Hai Guides for 1Q25E Growth to Be Above Average and 'Strong'</li>
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OpenAI Joins the AI Chip Race -- Partnering with TSMC and Broadcom to Reduce Nvidia Reliance
TSMC January Revenue Rises 35.9% -- But Reduces 1Q25E Expectations Due to Quake Impact
Hon Hai Guides for 1Q25E Growth to Be Above Average and 'Strong'


Taiwan Tech Weekly: OpenAI Developing Alternative to Nvidia with TSMC; Hon Hai Guides Strong 1Q25E

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<li>Latest TSMC Price Hike -- Introducing the $18,000 Wafer; Supports The Case That Management Margin Guidance is Overly Conservative</li>
<li>Mover Over Apple, Nvidia Could Become TSMC's Largest Customer in 2025E</li>
<li>SK Hynix(000660.KS): Insisting on HBM Technology and Continuing to Surpass Samsung in Net Earnings </li>
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Latest TSMC Price Hike -- Introducing the $18,000 Wafer; Supports The Case That Management Margin Guidance is Overly Conservative
Mover Over Apple, Nvidia Could Become TSMC's Largest Customer in 2025E
SK Hynix(000660.KS): Insisting on HBM Technology and Continuing to Surpass Samsung in Net Earnings 


Taiwan Tech Weekly: Latest TSMC Pricing for Apple Supports Bullish Margin Case; SK Hynix's HBM Win

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<li>TSMC’s N2 Progress Sparks Buzz Amid Yield Improvement Rumors; If True Then 2nm Will Become Even More Successful Than 3nm</li>
<li>Hon Hai &amp; TASA Showcase Homegrown Space Technologies Including an Alternative to Starlink</li>
<li>Himax: Buyback Program Lifts Shares; Auto Display Controllers, AR Displays &amp; WLO for AI Progressing </li>
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TSMC’s N2 Progress Sparks Buzz Amid Yield Improvement Rumors; If True Then 2nm Will Become Even More Successful Than 3nm
Hon Hai &amp; TASA Showcase Homegrown Space Technologies Including an Alternative to Starlink
Himax: Buyback Program Lifts Shares; Auto Display Controllers, AR Displays &amp; WLO for AI Progressing 


Taiwan Tech Weekly: TSMC 2NM Yield Jump Rumors; Seeing Taiwan's Starlink Alternative Firsthand in KS

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<li>Hon Hai, Pegatron, and Quanta Gear Up for Potential U.S. Investment Surge Amid Trump Policy Speculation</li>
<li>PC Monitor: Asustek &amp; Lenovo Signal Strong PC Growth, AI PC Expansion in Process</li>
<li>Semiconductor Memory Q324 Revenue Close To Historic Highs Even As Decoupling Intensifies </li>
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Hon Hai, Pegatron, and Quanta Gear Up for Potential U.S. Investment Surge Amid Trump Policy Speculation
PC Monitor: Asustek &amp; Lenovo Signal Strong PC Growth, AI PC Expansion in Process
Semiconductor Memory Q324 Revenue Close To Historic Highs Even As Decoupling Intensifies 


Taiwan Tech Weekly: Taiwan Firms to Surge U.S. Investment Due to Trump?; AI PCs & Memory Expansion

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<li>TSMC Plans 2025E Price Hike of Up to 10% for Advanced Nodes—Exceeding Expectations</li>
<li>MediaTek Poised to Benefit from the ARM and Qualcomm Dispute</li>
<li>Is Splitting Intel Key for Its Survival? Intel Ex-Directors Pen Op-Ed Piece</li>
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TSMC Plans 2025E Price Hike of Up to 10% for Advanced Nodes—Exceeding Expectations
MediaTek Poised to Benefit from the ARM and Qualcomm Dispute
Is Splitting Intel Key for Its Survival? Intel Ex-Directors Pen Op-Ed Piece


Taiwan Tech Weekly: Wave of Earnings Imminent; New TSMC Price Hike; Mediatek Winner of QCOM/ARM Spat

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AUO Corporation manufactures and markets display products. The Company produces thin film transistor liquid crystal displays, plasma display panels, and other products. AUO sells its products in Taiwan and exports worldwide.

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Taiwan Tech Weekly: OpenAI Developing Alternative to Nvidia with TSMC; Hon Hai Guides Strong 1Q25E

OpenAI partners with TSMC and Broadcom to reduce reliance on Nvidia in AI chip race, while Hon Hai expects above average and 'strong' growth in...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Latest TSMC Pricing for Apple Supports Bullish Margin Case; SK Hynix's HBM Win

TSMC's price hike and potential shift in top customers could impact margins, while SK Hynix maintains lead over Samsung in earnings with focus on...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Tech Weekly: TSMC 2NM Yield Jump Rumors; Seeing Taiwan's Starlink Alternative Firsthand in KS

Did a TSMC engineer disclose a production yield improvement for the company's 2nm manufacturing? In Kaohsiong, the development of Taiwan's upcoming...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Taiwan Firms to Surge U.S. Investment Due to Trump?; AI PCs & Memory Expansion

Major tech companies like Hon Hai, Pegatron, and Quanta are preparing for increased U.S. investments. Asustek and Lenovo show strong growth in PC...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Wave of Earnings Imminent; New TSMC Price Hike; Mediatek Winner of QCOM/ARM Spat

TSMC to raise prices even higher, MediaTek to benefit from ARM and Qualcomm dispute, former Intel directors suggest splitting Intel for survival.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

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Taiwan Tech Weekly: OpenAI Developing Alternative to Nvidia with TSMC; Hon Hai Guides Strong 1Q25E

​OpenAI partners with TSMC and Broadcom to reduce reliance on Nvidia in AI chip race, while Hon Hai expects above average and 'strong' growth in...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Latest TSMC Pricing for Apple Supports Bullish Margin Case; SK Hynix's HBM Win

​TSMC's price hike and potential shift in top customers could impact margins, while SK Hynix maintains lead over Samsung in earnings with focus on...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Tech Weekly: TSMC 2NM Yield Jump Rumors; Seeing Taiwan's Starlink Alternative Firsthand in KS

Did a TSMC engineer disclose a production yield improvement for the company's 2nm manufacturing? In Kaohsiong, the development of Taiwan's upcoming...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Taiwan Firms to Surge U.S. Investment Due to Trump?; AI PCs & Memory Expansion

​Major tech companies like Hon Hai, Pegatron, and Quanta are preparing for increased U.S. investments. Asustek and Lenovo show strong growth in PC...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Wave of Earnings Imminent; New TSMC Price Hike; Mediatek Winner of QCOM/ARM Spat

​TSMC to raise prices even higher, MediaTek to benefit from ARM and Qualcomm dispute, former Intel directors suggest splitting Intel for survival.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

OpenAI partners with TSMC and Broadcom to reduce reliance on Nvidia in AI chip race, while Hon Hai expects above average and 'strong' growth in...

TSMC's price hike and potential shift in top customers could impact margins, while SK Hynix maintains lead over Samsung in earnings with focus on...

Major tech companies like Hon Hai, Pegatron, and Quanta are preparing for increased U.S. investments. Asustek and Lenovo show strong growth in PC...

TSMC to raise prices even higher, MediaTek to benefit from ARM and Qualcomm dispute, former Intel directors suggest splitting Intel for survival.