Aug 10, 2026 · 6 min listen · Last updated August 10, 2026
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TSMC reports 45% rise in monthly sales amid AI demand
TSMC's monthly sales jumped 45% and that's a big deal. It shows just how much demand is growing for AI technologies. This is having a ripple effect on the global tech supply chain and companies are starting to think about where they want to set up shop.
It's not hard to see why - AI is everywhere right now and it needs a lot of processing power to run. TSMC is one of the companies that makes those processors, so when AI demand goes up, their sales do too. This could be a sign that the trend is here to stay, at least for a while.
The real question is what this means for the rest of the tech industry. If TSMC is seeing this kind of growth, it's likely that other companies are going to start to feel the effects too. We might see more investments in AI research and development, or more companies trying to get into the market.
One thing to keep in mind is that this growth isn't just about AI - it's also about the chips that power it. TSMC is a leader in that space, and their success is a good indicator of where the industry is headed.
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Premier defends candidate after comments on Labor's 'culture of silence'
Tree made the comments five years ago, criticizing her party's response to an incident involving a Liberal staffer who was later found to have raped a colleague. The comments were made in the context of a national reckoning over women's safety in the workplace.
Tree's comments were about the tendency of Labor members to err on the side of caution when attacking opponents, fearing it might draw attention to their own "skeletons in the closet." She compared it to the Catholic Church's approach to dealing with scandals. Cook has responded by saying Tree "doesn't take bull crap" and stands up for her community. He's also stated that he's "sure" Tree no longer holds the same views about the ALP.
In a statement, Tree said she stands by her comments, but acknowledged that the party has changed since then. She noted that the federal and WA Labor caucuses now have more than 50% women, and that this shift is one reason she's running for office. Tree emphasized her commitment to fighting for what's right, particularly when it comes to women.
The Secret Harbour by-election is shaping up to be a closely-watched contest, with One Nation's popularity in the state and the ability of Labor and Liberal to fight back being major factors. The seat has traditionally been considered safe for Labor, but the by-election was triggered by the retirement of high-profile minister Paul Papalia.
Media Buying Briefing: How Instrument won Croc’s business in a day
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The Mazda Navajo Wasn't Made By Mazda, It Was A Ford Explorer Built In Kentucky
Today, if you stand near a road and watch the traffic roll past, you'll spot numerous crossover SUVs sporting Mazda's stylized "M" badge. The Japanese automaker has gotten so good at making crossovers that it now builds a succession of highly respected models that continue to earn it the loyalty of families and individuals worldwide. However, rewind a couple of decades to 1991, and Mazda had to lean on badge engineering to get its foot in the SUV market.
How BMW plans to cut costs without shutting plants
Job cuts, more direct selling to customers, cheaper parts and fewer model variants are the key elements to BMW’s cost-cutting programme, the firm's new CEO has said. The pressure to cut costs at the premium brand increased sharply after profit margins dipped to 3.6% in the first half of the year as a result of collapsing sales in China. “The figures in the first and second quarter are not satisfactory,” CEO Milan Nedeljkovic told analysts and media on the company’s earnings call in late July.
Veteran Trader Brandt Leans Bearish on Bitcoin's Next Move
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Asia Stocks Climb and Rate Bets Ease. Now Comes Wednesday’s CPI Test
Asian stocks edged higher Monday and the probability of a September US rate hike dropped sharply, giving global markets room to extend last week’s record run. The calm has one clear expiry date: Wednesday’s inflation report. Japan’s Nikkei and South Korea’s KOSPI added marginally as the new week began. The MSCI Asia-Pacific index outside Japan also edged up, all tracking Wall Street’s Friday close, where the S&P 500 notched a fresh record high. The shift in rate expectations drove most of last week’s action.