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21 Jun 2026, 18:21 UTC · 3h ago
Intel Is Stealing the Foundry Spotlight. Is TSMC Still the Most Important Company in Chips?
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President Donald Trump stated that Apple has agreed to work with Intel to design and build chips in the U.S. — Winning a client like Apple would be a massive validation of Intel's foundry capabilities and a direct shift of revenue from TSMC to Intel.
+0.80Intel has announced collaborations with Nvidia and a multibillion-dollar deal to produce custom AI chips for Amazon. — These high-profile partnerships signal that Intel's 18A process is becoming a viable alternative for the most demanding AI hardware customers.
+0.60TSMC raised its full-year outlook, expecting 2026 revenue growth of over 30% and spending up to $56 billion on capacity. — Strong guidance and increased CapEx indicate that the global demand for advanced chips remains extremely robust despite emerging competition.
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Intel's foundry segment reported a $2.4 billion operating loss in Q1, with only $174 million of its $5.4 billion revenue coming from external customers. — This highlights a significant gap between Intel's current financial reality and the optimistic narrative of its foundry comeback.
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The stock hit an all-time high following reports of deals with Apple and Nvidia and a potential foundry comeback.
While facing potential competition from Intel, the company reported strong revenue growth and robust demand for AI chips.
Reportedly agreeing to work with Intel to design and build chips in the U.S.
Mentioned as having a multibillion-dollar deal with Intel for custom AI chips.
Mentioned as a collaborator with Intel and a primary driver of demand for TSMC's advanced nodes.
[a_to_b] TSMC builds chips for much of the industry, including Apple.
[a_to_b] TSMC builds chips for much of the industry, including Nvidia.
[mutual] Intel is attempting to break into the contract chipmaking market currently dominated by TSMC.
[a_to_b] Intel has a multibillion-dollar deal to make custom AI chips for Amazon.
[mutual] The article cites an announced collaboration between Intel and Nvidia.
[a_to_b] The article mentions reports that Apple agreed to work with Intel to design and build chips in the U.S.
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