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TSMC stock slips despite 2nm boom: why Apple and Nvidia are raising orders

Published

28 September 2026

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operational-macro

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Semiconductors

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Taiwan

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Read at cryptonews.net →

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Fusion42 · 28 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Apple, Nvidia, and other major clients have boosted orders for TSMC's 2nm chips by 10-20%, raising expected capacity to 120,000 wafers per month by the end of 2026. Despite strong demand signals, TSMC's stock fell slightly due to concerns about the high costs of ramping production and overseas fab expansion impacting near-term margins.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 3 sources have reported it between 15 Sep 2026 and 28 Sep 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Ramp costs for TSMC's 2nm chips are pressuring margins despite booming orders, so you working in semiconductor supply must factor tighter profitability even as sales grow. Investors are wary, meaning raising capital or negotiating prices will be tougher at peak capacity investment.

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3 sources · first reported 15 Sep 2026 · latest 28 Sep 2026

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