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U.S. shares of Taiwan-based United Microelectronics popped more than 10% on news that it is looking to potentially merge with GlobalFoundries. Nikkei reported the news, citing sources familiar with the deal.

Taiwan's major chipmaker United Microelectronics and U.S.-based GlobalFoundries are exploring the possibility of a merger, the Nikkei reported on Monday, citing an assessment plan seen by the newspaper.

Geopolitical risks have increased significantly, especially with the U.S. becoming a less reliable ally under President Donald Trump's increasingly isolationist policies. UMC's exposure to AI demand remains, but the market's enthusiasm has cooled, reducing potential upside catalysts. Despite strong fundamentals like a solid dividend yield and a low price to tangible book value ratio, the stock'...

TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC; TWSE: 2303) (“UMC”), today reported unaudited net sales for the month of February 2025. Revenues for February 2025 Period 2025 2024 Y/Y Change Y/Y (%) February 18,193,515 17,451,268 742,247 4.25% Jan.-Feb. 38,000,310 36,464,965 1,535,345 4.21% (*) All figures in thousands of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$), except for per...

TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC; TWSE: 2303) (“UMC”), today reported unaudited net sales for the month of January 2025. Revenues for January 2025 Period 2025 2024 Y/Y Change Y/Y (%) January 19,806,795 19,013,697 793,098 4.17% Jan.-Jan. 19,806,795 19,013,697 793,098 4.17% (*) All figures in thousands of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$), except for percenta...

United Microelectronics stock fell 5% after Citibank downgraded it from buy to sell, citing gross margin weakness and competitive pressures. The company reported lower-than-expected earnings for Q4, driven by lower gross margins and non-operating income expenses. Despite challenges, UMC maintains a strong cash position and plans to continue a strong dividend policy.

UMC's Q4'24 results were modestly disappointing, with a small operating miss driven by gross margin pressures, and 2025 guidance that was better than bears feared, but not thesis-changing. Demand should recover in 2025 as inventories have been run down across multiple markets (auto, consumer, industrial, wireless, et al), but pricing remains a risk. UMC's advanced packaging capabilities are a s...

United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE:UMC ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call January 21, 2025 4:00 AM ET Company Participants Michael Lin - Head of Investor Relations Jason Wang - President Chitung Liu - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Sunny Lin - UBS Gokul Hariharan - JPMorgan Brad Lin - Bank of America Merrill Lynch Charlie Chan - Morgan Stanley Bruce Lu - Goldman Sac...