1. Samsung Electronics' operating profit plummeted 95% due to weak semiconductor demand and inventory pressures; 2. Global semiconductor market faces dual challenges of cyclical downturn and structural changes in AI chip demand; 3. Samsung plans to cut investment and optimize production while accelerating AI chip development to counter competition.
Recent #market downturn news in the semiconductor industry
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➀ The article discusses Intel's sale of 51% of Altera to private equity for $4.46 billion, highlighting the company's poor management over the last 20 years since Andy Grove's retirement.
➁ The deal comes at a difficult time for Intel, with financial pressures and a market downturn.
➂ The article points out that despite raising $3.4 billion, Intel's financial struggles persist, with a significant debt and a rival investing heavily in capex.
➀ Analog Devices reported revenue of $1.7225 billion for the fourth quarter of 2024, a 14.6% decrease from the same period last year;
➁ The revenue decline can be attributed to sustained market downturn and decreased demand in major business segments;
➂ For the full year of 2024, Analog Devices' revenue decreased to $7.0823 billion, a 14.2% decrease from 2023;
➃ CEO Hassane El-Khoury stated that the company is well-prepared to 'cope with long-term fluctuations' and will streamline operations in 2025.
➀ The number of cameras per new energy vehicle has reached 10.1, with an unexpected growth trend; ➁ Many optical and optoelectronic companies report slowing revenue growth or declining gross profit margins in automotive electronic business; ➂ The average unit price of automotive camera modules and lenses has dropped by 30% to 50% compared to two years ago; ➃ Companies are forced to accept orders at a loss to maintain their supply pool positions.