TSMC, Saudi Aramco and Diageo: Trending Tickers

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Welcome back. Now it’s time for some of today’s trend.

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Okay, we’re watching TSMC, Saudi Ramco and Diageo today. First, the Taiwan semiconductor reports a possible commercial secret leakage of advanced chip -making techniques. The company said that it has been conducting an internal investigation and that the problem has determined the problem early by taking action against responsible personnel. According to Nikkei, TSMC fired several employees who are suspected of trying to obtain critical special information about 2 nanometer chip development, which is expected to enter mass production later this year. TSMC is the world’s largest chip manufacturer and both NVIDIA and Apple.

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The next Saudi Ramco. Low oil prices are more outlined than higher production, the 10th flat quarter reports a profit drop. Oil prices decreased in the quarter after the change in OPEC Plus policy, uncertainty on tariffs and increasing tensions in the Middle East. Free cash flow for the world’s largest oil company fell 20% in the second quarter. Nevertheless, the CEO of the company, quoting, in the second half of 2020-25, the oil demand is more than 2 million barrels per day than the first half is sure that we said.

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And finally, Diageo rises after the beverage manufacturer explains more cost cuts. Now it is waiting to save about $ 625 million from $ 500 million expected before.

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Guinness Maker is part of the Maker’s acceleration program, which includes lower advertising and promotional expenditures and supply chain efficiency. Nevertheless, the company predicts fixed sales for the 2026 fiscal year, as it feels the effect of tariffs. Now a hit of $ 200 million in the operating profit.

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The company is also looking for a new leader after the CEO resigned last month.