This Might Be the Best Chip Stock Right Now
While sluggish PC sales have socked Intel's (NAS: INTC) results, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYS: TSM) , the world's largest contract manufacturer of processors, is enjoying a banner year thanks to rising interest in smart mobile devices. October sales rose 32%, building on strength revealed in the company's third-quarter report.
And yet momentum is very different from technical advantage. Taiwan Semiconductor is the fortunate company that possesses both, much to the delight of its investors. Find out more in the video below.
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