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Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) and Marvell (MRVL) reported strong earnings, positioning them as key players in AI infrastructure. TSM's Q2 2026 revenue rose 36% YoY to $40.2B, with advanced nodes driving 77% of wafer revenue. MRVL's Q2 2027 revenue increased 36.5% YoY to $2.74B, with data center revenue up 46% YoY. Both companies are seen as essential for AI development, with TSM benefiting from broad industry demand and MRVL tied to hyperscaler custom silicon cycles.

Marvell Technology (MRVL) shares have fallen 36% from their all-time high, trading at $213.33 in pre-market. Despite a 226% gain over the past year, the stock dropped 7.9% post-earnings due to margin compression concerns and deferred long-term guidance. The company reported Q2 revenue of $2.74B (+37% YoY) and raised FY2027 guidance to ~$12B. Analysts remain bullish, with targets up to $400, but bears cite margin pressures and potential AI capex slowdowns. Investor Day in October is a key catalys

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced targeted semiconductor tariffs, penalizing companies without US production. This may impact Korea's chip projects, involving Samsung and SK Hynix, aiming to establish AI chip dominance. Tariffs could extend to products like laptops and servers, with lower rates for US investors. Washington seeks $1.2T in chip investments, including from TSMC and Micron. Korea's government will monitor and engage with the US to mitigate effects on local firms.

Marvell Technology (MRVL) shares fell 8.2% premarket after Q2 results, despite a new AI chip deal with Google. Analysts highlighted its blue-chip customers and diversified portfolio as growth drivers. Morningstar raised its price target to $300, while Goldman Sachs maintained a 'Neutral' rating with a $195 target. MRVL reported $2.74B in sales, up 37%, and raised fiscal 2028 sales guidance to $18B.

Marvell Technology (MRVL) shares surged 17% after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang called it the 'next trillion-dollar company' at Computex. MRVL's data center business drives 76% of revenue, and it raised fiscal 2027-2028 expectations. Nvidia invested $2B in MRVL in March. MRVL's market cap is $192B, up 160% YTD.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed upcoming semiconductor tariffs, with exemptions for US-based production. Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, distanced himself from the policy. Phase Two tariffs will be broader than Phase One, affecting servers, laptops, and gaming hardware. Specific rates, exemptions, and timelines remain unspecified. The tariffs, under Section 232, will be permanent unless removed by the president. TSMC's US investments may partially offset tariffs, but many organizations f