World’s largest contract chipmaker TSMC sees August revenue surge 53% to record high

The TSMC logo is displayed on a building in Hsinchu, Taiwan April 15, 2025. Ann Wang | Reuters Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported record monthly revenue for August on Thursday, as demand for chips used in artificial intelligence applications remained strong. The world’s largest contract chipmaker posted revenue of $514.8 billion New Taiwan dollars for…

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5 at-home activities that can help children become confident public speakers

While encouraging communication is important, turning speaking practice into another performance-driven activity is what parents need to be cautious about. According to Dhall, parents should avoid: Forcing children to memorise speechesCorrecting every small mistakeComparing them with other childrenFocusing only on results and performanceExcessive correction can make children self-conscious and afraid of making mistakes. In contrast,…

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5 things to know before the market opens Wednesday

This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Wednesday. I spent yesterday evening at a market technicals event and then went to watch the “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special.” You might call it the best of both worlds. Stock futures are up this morning after a losing day. Here…

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