1. TSMC reported better-than-expected Q2 net profit, announced significant investment and CAPEX increases to support robust AI demand through 2030, despite facing component price challenges and tight advanced packaging capacity.
2. Uber made an acquisition offer for Delivery Hero at €41.5 per share, valuing the equity at $14.8 billion, which is supported by major shareholder Prosus NV and is expected to be accretive to Uber's non-GAAP EPS.
3. Chinese stock indices (CSI300, Shanghai Composite, STAR50) fell more than 2-4%, with the A-share semiconductor sector weakening and related ETFs dropping 5%, indicating broad bearish sentiment.
Semiconductor Surge, Major M&A, China Market Slump Highlight Recent News
