TSMC likely to post fourth-quarter profit leap driven by AI boom

TSMC likely to post fourth-quarter profit leap driven by AI boom

[TAIPEI] TSMC, the world’s largest manufacturer of advanced artificial intelligence chips, is expected to post a 28 per cent jump in fourth-quarter net profit to a record high on Thursday driven by ongoing strong demand for AI infrastructure. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the world’s top contract chipmaker and a key supplier to Nvidia and Apple,…

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TSMC smashes forecasts with record profit, flags more US factories

TSMC likely to post fourth-quarter profit leap driven by AI boom

Its results come as Taiwan signalled that a tariff deal with the US could come soon [TAIPEI] TSMC, the world’s main producer of advanced artificial intelligence chips, on Thursday (Jan 15) posted a forecast-smashing 35 per cent jump in fourth-quarter profit to record levels, predicted robust growth this year and flagged more US manufacturing capacity…

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Amplified Signs ‘Heated Rivalry’ Actor Robbie G.K.

Amplified Signs ‘Heated Rivalry’ Actor Robbie G.K.

EXCLUSIVE: Robbie G.K., a Canadian actor who can currently be seen in the Crave/HBO Max sensation Heated Rivalry, has signed with Amplified for management. In case you’ve somehow missed all the headlines on Heated Rivalry, the show is an adaptation of the novels by Rachel Reid which broke out as a cultural phenomenon when it…

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Trump imposes 25% tariff on imports of some AI chips

Trump imposes 25% tariff on imports of some AI chips

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed a 25 per cent tariff on certain AI chips, such as the Nvidia H200 AI processor and a similar semiconductor from AMD called the MI325X, under a new national security order released by the White House. The proclamation follows a nine-month investigation under Section 232 of the Trade…

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UGG & Bearpaw Boots Are up to 30% off at DSW

UGG & Bearpaw Boots Are up to 30% off at DSW

Winter is not for the faint of heart, and that’s coming from a girly who grew up in the freezing cold Chicago suburbs. But with the right winter coat, boots, and accessories, you can almost (I said almost!) enjoy it.  The good news? DSW is making that task so much easier right now with an…

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Paramount Taps Dennis Cinelli As CFO; Adds Andrew Campion, Formerly Of Nike & Disney, To Board

Paramount Taps Dennis Cinelli As CFO; Adds Andrew Campion, Formerly Of Nike & Disney, To Board

Paramount has tapped Dennis K. Cinelli to company’s executive leadership team as chief financial officer effective January 15. Also a board member of Paramount since September, he has resigned his director’s seat with the new appointment. Cinelli will succeed Andrew C. Warren, who has served as EVP and Interim Chief Financial Officer since June of 2025 after the exit of Paramount’s…

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The Best Furniture Pieces Worth Investing in That’ll Completely Transform Your Home (We Swear)

The Best Furniture Pieces Worth Investing in That’ll Completely Transform Your Home (We Swear)

As we head deeper into January, it’s completely normal to look around your apartment and suddenly crave a fresh start—especially after the holiday clutter disappears. Here’s the good news: you don’t need a renovation to transform your space. A single statement furniture piece or thoughtfully chosen decor item can upgrade your home instantly and give…

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Mainstay Entertainment Promotes Dean Gild To Manager

Mainstay Entertainment Promotes Dean Gild To Manager

EXCLUSIVE: Dean Gild has been promoted to manager and producer at Mainstay Entertainment. Gild started at Mainstay as an assistant in the talent department in August 2023, in January 2025 becoming department coordinator, where he developed and supported a growing roster of multifaceted talent across the industry. He was elevated to manager just this month.…

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Stranger Things Documentary Director Addresses Claim Duffer Brothers Used ChatGPT for Finale

Stranger Things Documentary Director Addresses Claim Duffer Brothers Used ChatGPT for Finale

Inspiration can come from anywhere. But no, One Last Adventure: The Making of Strangers Things 5 director Martina Radwan doesn’t think brothers Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer were using ChatGPT while writing the series finale, despite fan speculation over a laptop image seen in the doc.  While noting no one has actually confirmed if it was ChatGPT, Martina said to The Hollywood Reporter, “But…

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