{
  "id": 14650841,
  "title": "Technology: Chipmaker TSMC with record profits thanks to AI demand",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/technologie-chipfertiger-tsmc-mit-rekordgewinne-dank-ki-nachfrage",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-15T08:15:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/technik/it-internet/technologie-chipfertiger-tsmc-mit-rekordgewinne-dank-ki-nachfrage/100262443.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "TSMC, the world's largest chip contract manufacturer, has reported another record profit in the third quarter, exceeding expert expectations. The company's profit surged by over two-thirds to 763 billion Taiwan dollars, or approximately 21 billion euros, driven by strong demand for AI data center chips. TSMC's revenue rose 51% to 1.49 trillion Taiwan dollars in the quarter. The company is optimistic about its outlook, expecting a gross margin of 65-67% in the fourth quarter and revenue of $52.3-54.3 billion. TSMC is investing heavily in new capacity, with 20 factories currently under construction or renovation.",
  "summary": "21 billion euros in profit in three months: TSMC is making a fortune from the AI boom. The Taiwan-based company expects even higher sales for the final quarter.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}