PENANG, Malaysia: Construction cranes still surround the brand-spanking-new plant in Kulim’s industrial park in Malaysia. But inside, legions of workers hired by Austrian tech giant AT&S are already gearing up to produce at full capacity by year’s end. Outfitted in head-to-toe coveralls, with oversized safety glasses and hard hats, they’re reminiscent of the worker bees … Read more
When veteran engineer and executive Pat Gelsinger returned to Intel as CEO in 2021, the once-great chipmaker was in a slump. After failing to adapt to the mobile era and then missing several steps in cutting-edge microprocessor manufacturing, it was now also falling behind in supplying chips to feed the tech industryâs growing hunger for … Read more
Gina Raimondo, the US secretary of commerce, spoke at Intelâs event today and compared the US governmentâs current focus on revitalizing its chip industry to the space race of the 1960s. âThe fact that we are so overly dependent on a couple of countries in Asia that we need for life-saving medical equipment, cars, every … Read more
The benchmark S&P 500 and the blue-chips Dow were subdued on Friday as an in-line inflation print signaling continued moderation in price pressures helped offset an earnings gloom cast by a dour revenue forecast from Intel. The U.S. Commerce Department’s report showed the personal consumption expenditure index – the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge -rose … Read more
Intel slumped over 10% on Friday following a bleak first-quarter revenue outlook, as the chipmaker plays catch-up in the AI race, while also dealing with weak demand in the PC market. Intel was set to lose about $22 billion in market value, if premarket losses hold, based on its share price of $44.39. Its stock … Read more
Good morning! It’s Friday, January 5, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. 1st Gear: Tesla Recalls Every Car It Has Sold In China Safety issues with Tesla’s Autopilot driver assistance … Read more
