AMD stock downgraded to hold over TSMC capacity concerns
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Updated · MarketWatch · May 5
AMD stock downgraded to hold over TSMC capacity concerns
12 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · May 5
HSBC's Frank Lee warned on Monday that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's constrained capacity could curb AMD's ability to meet strong CPU demand and deliver an earnings upside surprise.
The downgrade suggests supply limits, rather than demand weakness, may restrain AMD's near-term performance as investors look for stronger results.
TSMC also manufactures chips for Intel, although Intel has its own production capacity, highlighting how foundry bottlenecks can shape competition among major chipmakers.
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