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TSMC reported record Q3 revenue of $46.7 billion, a 50% year-over-year increase, but shares fell as investors sold the news. This 'sell the news' reaction underscores the market's sensitivity to rising interest rates and rich valuations, which are currently overriding fundamental growth catalysts in the semiconductor sector. Micron also dropped 2% as tech shares broadly retreated, despite bullish analyst forecasts for sustained AI memory demand. The US government has suspended Microsoft and Adobe from the green-card labor program, citing a push to prioritize American workers. This regulatory action introduces operational headwinds for major tech firms that rely on global talent, potentially increasing labor costs and slowing hiring cycles. Concurrently, Apple is preparing for an October 13 smart-home launch event, which may provide a near-term catalyst for consumer hardware demand.
Semiconductor Sell-Off Despite Growth
TSMC reported record Q3 revenue of $46.7 billion, a 50% year-over-year increase, but shares fell as investors sold the news. This 'sell the news' reaction underscores the market's sensitivity to rising interest rates and rich valuations, which are currently overriding fundamental growth catalysts in the semiconductor sector. Micron also dropped 2% as tech shares broadly retreated, despite bullish analyst forecasts for sustained AI memory demand.
The US government has suspended Microsoft and Adobe from the green-card labor program, citing a push to prioritize American workers. This regulatory action introduces operational headwinds for major tech firms that rely on global talent, potentially increasing labor costs and slowing hiring cycles. Concurrently, Apple is preparing for an October 13 smart-home launch event, which may provide a near-term catalyst for consumer hardware demand.