Breakfast News: Chips Are Hot, Phones Are Not

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) reported its sixth consecutive record profit with strong margins despite ramping up 2-nanometer production. However, broader AI stock selloffs impacted chip stocks as concerns about valuation and AI credit emerged. Rocket Lab delayed its Neutron rocket to 2027, while smartphone shipments declined 22% year-over-year as AI data centers consume memory supply, driving up phone prices and delaying consumer purchases.