Asia and Global Semiconductor and Tech Research

Andrew Lu

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>We see early signs of recovery in PC and smartphone markets, stable server market (strengths in AI server, stable in non-AI server market), but weaknesses in automotive and industrial.</li>
<li>We expect the PC semi market recovery of more than 10% y/y in 2024/2025, driven by inventory rebuild and silicon contents increase by adding AI into PC.</li>
<li>We expect the smartphone semi market recovery of 7-8% y/y in 2024/2025, driven by inventory rebuild and adopting 3nE foundry node. But, Huawei/HiSilicon will take some of the growth.</li>
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We see early signs of recovery in PC and smartphone markets, stable server market (strengths in AI server, stable in non-AI server market), but weaknesses in automotive and industrial.
We expect the PC semi market recovery of more than 10% y/y in 2024/2025, driven by inventory rebuild and silicon contents increase by adding AI into PC.
We expect the smartphone semi market recovery of 7-8% y/y in 2024/2025, driven by inventory rebuild and adopting 3nE foundry node. But, Huawei/HiSilicon will take some of the growth.


First Run of Global Semis' Guidances to Tell Early Signs of Recovery

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Joe Jasper

Technical Analyst

Technical and Quantitative Research

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<li>Our global intermediate-term outlook remains bullish on MSCI ACWI (in place since our 5/14/25 Compass). We also remain near-term bullish on MSCI ACWI since our 4/23/26 Int’l Compass.</li>
<li>Value areas of the market are underperforming while Technology and A.I. areas are starting to dominate again.</li>
<li>On ACWI-US, we want to see $156.50 support hold on any pullback (the breakout level) in order to remain near-term bullish, while major support is at $151.50.</li>
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Our global intermediate-term outlook remains bullish on MSCI ACWI (in place since our 5/14/25 Compass). We also remain near-term bullish on MSCI ACWI since our 4/23/26 Int’l Compass.
Value areas of the market are underperforming while Technology and A.I. areas are starting to dominate again.
On ACWI-US, we want to see $156.50 support hold on any pullback (the breakout level) in order to remain near-term bullish, while major support is at $151.50.


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Nico Rosti

Pan-Asia Tactical Market Calls (Quant-Driven)

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TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) / Equity Derivatives

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) (2330 TT)

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/taiwan-semiconductor-manufacturing-company" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11230:1" rel="noopener">TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) (2330 TT)</a> has been consolidating in a range for the past month, reflecting institutional positioning neutrality and volatility compression ahead of the NVDA earnings catalyst event.</li>
<li>Market participants have been withholding directional capital commitments pending direct operational confirmation of Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture ramp speed, hyperscaler capex durability, and TSMC's CoWoS (Chip-on-Wafer-on-Substrate) yield trajectories.</li>
<li>By the time this insight is published NVDA's earnings will be out: <strong>this insight looks at tactical profit targets/support zones that could be reached by TSMC after the guidance.</strong>
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TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) (2330 TT) has been consolidating in a range for the past month, reflecting institutional positioning neutrality and volatility compression ahead of the NVDA earnings catalyst event.
Market participants have been withholding directional capital commitments pending direct operational confirmation of Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture ramp speed, hyperscaler capex durability, and TSMC's CoWoS (Chip-on-Wafer-on-Substrate) yield trajectories.
By the time this insight is published NVDA's earnings will be out: this insight looks at tactical profit targets/support zones that could be reached by TSMC after the guidance.



TSMC (2330 TT) Tactical Outlook Post-NVDA Earnings

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas, CrossASEAN Research

Henry Soediarko

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas

CrossASEAN Research

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TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/taiwan-semiconductor-manufacturing-company" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11230:1" rel="noopener">TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) (2330 TT)</a> enjoys a near-monopoly status in the N2 and N3 advanced foundry nodes. </li>
<li>Investors should not expect the management to actively buy back its shares; instead, they should expect high growth numbers from TSMC.</li>
<li>Despite the relatively high PER and PBR, its PEG ratio is 0.6x, thanks to the high growth numbers that make its valuation level still compelling. </li>
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TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) (2330 TT) enjoys a near-monopoly status in the N2 and N3 advanced foundry nodes. 
Investors should not expect the management to actively buy back its shares; instead, they should expect high growth numbers from TSMC.
Despite the relatively high PER and PBR, its PEG ratio is 0.6x, thanks to the high growth numbers that make its valuation level still compelling. 


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<ul><li>Dan Loeb is the founder and CEO of Third Point , the New York-based investment firm he launched in 1995.</li><li>Known for his event-driven and activist investing, Loeb has built Third Point into a prominent multi-strategy investment firm.</li><li>As of June 30, 2026, Loeb’s disclosed U.S. equity portfolio totaled $4.68 billion across 39 holdings. </li></ul>

Dan Loeb is the founder and CEO of Third Point , the New York-based investment firm he launched in 1995.Known for his event-driven and activist investing, Loeb has built Third Point into a prominent multi-strategy investment firm.As of June 30, 2026, Loeb’s disclosed U.S. equity portfolio totaled $4.68 billion across 39 holdings. 

Dan Loeb Portfolio: Third Point Top Holdings (Q2 2026)

Taiwan

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. manufactures and markets integrated circuits. The Company provides the following services: wafer manufacturing, wafer probing, assembly and testing, mask production, and design services. TSMC's ICs are used in computer, communication, consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial equipment industries.

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