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Stellantis said its net revenue rose to €47.2 billion, topping analyst expectations of €45.5 billion

Stellantis says facing inventory 'challenge'

Stellantis, the world's third-largest carmaker by sales, said today its revenue rose 14% in the first quarter on higher shipments, lifted by an improvement in semiconductor supply, and stronger pricing power.

Business • 03 May 23

Supported by IDA Ireland, Ultra Clean Holdings is to create 100 jobs in Cavan

Ultra Clean Holdings to create 100 Cavan jobs

Ultra Clean Holdings is creating 100 jobs in Cavan as it sets up an Advanced Technology Cleaning Centre (ATCC) in the town.

Business • 07 Mar 22

The deal, announced in October 2020, was originally valued at $35 billion, but the rise of AMD stock has pushed up the price tag

AMD closes record chip industry deal with Xilinx deal

Semiconductor designer Advanced Micro Devices said today it has finalised the purchase of Xilinx in a record chip industry deal valued at about $50 billion.

Business • 14 Feb 22

Businesses and consumers across the world are facing an unprecedented shortage in semiconductor microchips

EU may clear semiconductor state aid

The European Union may approve state aid to fund new semiconductor production in the bloc, its competition chief said today.

Business • 18 Nov 21

Initial development at the facility will include integrated circuits (IC) for 77GHz radar sensors

Bosch establishes R&D centre in Limerick

Bosch has announced the establishment of an Automotive Research and Development Centre in Limerick, creating 30 jobs over the next two years.

Business • 18 Aug 21

Pandemic trends such as remote working and home schooling have powered demand for high-end consumer electronics

Chip supply situation 'still difficult' - Infineon CEO

Strains in the semiconductor supply chain have worsened in some areas as trends such as remote working combine with an industrial recovery fr

Business • 02 Jul 21

A global semiconductor chip shortage has closed some of General Motor's plants

GM's first quarter profit jumps despite chip shortage

General Motors has today posted far stronger than expected first-quarter profit despite a global semiconductor chip shortage as it held down costs and focused on high-margin pickup trucks and SUVs.

Business • 05 May 21

Stellantis said its first quarter revenues rose 14% to €37 billion on a pro-forma basis

Stellantis sees heavier impact from chip shortage in Q2

Stellantis, the world's fourth largest carmaker, said today it expects the global shortage of semiconductors to affect production this quarter more heavily than in the first three months of the year.

Business • 05 May 21

Huawei says 'survival' at stake after chip restrictions

Huawei has criticised the latest US move to cut it off from semiconductor suppliers as a "pernicious" attack that will put the Chinese technology giant in "survival" mode and sow chaos in the global technology sector.

Business • 18 May 20

Huawei needs semiconductors for its widely used smartphones and telecoms equipment

US moves to cut Huawei off from global chip suppliers

The Trump administration has today moved to block shipments of semiconductors to Huawei Technologies from global chipmakers, in an action ramping up tensions with China.

Business • 15 May 20

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