Musk stirs Germany’s political waters as Intel’s US$10 billion fab faces setback

Amid Germany’s political upheaval ahead of its February 2025 federal elections, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has intensified tensions by denouncing the country’s centrist and leftist leaders as “fools.” His criticism particularly targeted Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, who has been actively working to secure investments from major semiconductor manufacturers TSMC and Intel.

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Supermicro names BDO as new auditor, easing AI server supply chain uncertainty

Supermicro has successfully resolved its financial reporting issues by appointing BDO as its new auditor and submitting a comprehensive plan to Nasdaq outlining steps to regain compliance with exchange regulations. This resolution has had a positive ripple effect across the supply chain, easing pressure on assembly ODMs while benefiting component suppliers.

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Smartphone display panel prices stabilize as TCL reaches global top three

The combination of promotional events like Double Eleventh Day in China and Black Friday sales in Europe and the US, coupled with new smartphone launches in November, has driven a rebound in end-user demand. This recovery has improved demand for upstream display panels, helping stabilize overall panel prices. However, certain types of smartphone panels continue to experience price declines.

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