TSMC second-quarter profit seen jumping 30% on surging AI chip demand


TSMC logo is seen at TSMC Museum of Innovation in Hsinchu, Taiwan May 29, 2024. REUTERS/Ann Wang/ File Photo

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the main producer of advanced chips used in artificial intelligence applications, is expected to report a 30% rise in second-quarter profit on Thursday thanks to soaring demand.

The world's largest contract chipmaker, whose customers include Apple and Nvidia, has benefited from a surge towards AI that has pushed TSMC's stock - and the broader Taiwan market - to record highs. Last week, its American Depositary Receipts topped a trillion dollar market value.

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