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▶ 4:38 · $TSM · Elstrom: TSMC to raise prices 5-10% in 2027 capturing AI margin as it expands globally
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Nvidia Ships New AI Chips as Washington Eyes China | Bloomberg Tech 7/21/2026

2026-07-21 · 11 company · 9 thematic
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speakers
stephanie aliaga

Investment strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management focusing on Chinese equities, AI infrastructure, and hyperscaler fundamentals.

sameer dholakia

Bessemer VP investor in Anthropic, Fireworks AI, and vertical AI applications; former CEO who took software company public in 2017.

jordan fitzgerald

Bloomberg reporter covering Tesla, Elon Musk companies, and auto tech; analyzes AI capex and robotaxi progress.

ian king

Ian King covers semiconductors for Bloomberg, reporting on Intel's foundry turnaround and earnings.

peter elstrom

Leads Bloomberg's coverage of Asian technology companies, particularly Korean semiconductor makers Samsung and SK Hynix.

joanne feeney

Portfolio manager at Advisors Capital with deep semiconductor cycle expertise; focuses on durable moats in AI infrastructure and memory cycle risks.

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“SO NOW WHAT WE ARE HEARING IS THEY WILL RAISE PRICES BUT VERY INCREMENTALLY, 5% TO 10%, TO CAPTURE SOME OF THAT PROFIT MARGIN. THAT IS KEY FOR THEM BECAUSE THEY ARE CHANGING THEIR BUSINESS MODEL IN A SENSE. THEY ARE MANUFACTURING CHIPS NOT…”
—peter elstrom
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