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What is the Internet of Things?
What is the “Internet of Things?”
According to some estimates, by next year, there will be twice as many devices connected to the Internet than there are people in the world! By the end of the decade, that number may hit 50 billion and The Internet of Things (IoT) market is estimated to be valued at $7.1 trillion.
The following major companies are shaping the IoT space and are worth looking at for exposure to this important trend.
Google (NASDAQ: GOOG)
Google is a major player in the IoT market through its home automation efforts. The tech titan has made many acquisitions in this industry in the past few years. Most notably, Google acquired the home automation company, Nest, for $3.2 billion earlier this year.
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL)
Apple is determined to make a harmonious user experience for all the devices in your home. Apple’s initiative, HomeKit, is a new framework for communicating with and controlling connected devices in a user’s home. Some have speculated that this will be Apple’s next disruptive move.
Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ: SWKS)
Skyworks is a major supplier of connectivity chips to some of the biggest players in the tech world, like Apple and Samsung. The company has been investing in IoT initiatives at a feverish pace and will likely grow its market share.
Philips (NYSE: PHG)
The light bulb game is set to change and Philips is ahead of the curve. Incandescent bulbs are slowly being phased out, in favour of LED bulbs, and Philips is offering products that can be controlled through your smartphone.
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC)
Intel has always been a major force in providing other tech giants with processors and chips. To keep up with the IoT industry change, Intel has released a new type of super-efficient chip that can be used in wearable devices.
Goldman Sach’s IoT Predictions
If you would like to check out even more promising IoT companies, here’s a list of Goldman Sach’s top picks for stock best positioned to take advantage of the IoT trend. Interestingly enough, Goldman did not include Apple or Google on this list.
Original infographic from: PostsScapes.com
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All of the Grants Given by the U.S. CHIPS Act
Intel, TSMC, and more have received billions in subsidies from the U.S. CHIPS Act in 2024.
All of the Grants Given by the U.S. CHIPS Act
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This visualization shows which companies are receiving grants from the U.S. CHIPS Act, as of April 25, 2024. The CHIPS Act is a federal statute signed into law by President Joe Biden that authorizes $280 billion in new funding to boost domestic research and manufacturing of semiconductors.
The grant amounts visualized in this graphic are intended to accelerate the production of semiconductor fabrication plants (fabs) across the United States.
Data and Company Highlights
The figures we used to create this graphic were collected from a variety of public news sources. The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) also maintains a tracker for CHIPS Act recipients, though at the time of writing it does not have the latest details for Micron.
| Company | Federal Grant Amount | Anticipated Investment From Company |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Intel | $8,500,000,000 | $100,000,000,000 |
| 🇹🇼 TSMC | $6,600,000,000 | $65,000,000,000 |
| 🇰🇷 Samsung | $6,400,000,000 | $45,000,000,000 |
| 🇺🇸 Micron | $6,100,000,000 | $50,000,000,000 |
| 🇺🇸 GlobalFoundries | $1,500,000,000 | $12,000,000,000 |
| 🇺🇸 Microchip | $162,000,000 | N/A |
| 🇬🇧 BAE Systems | $35,000,000 | N/A |
BAE Systems was not included in the graphic due to size limitations
Intel’s Massive Plans
Intel is receiving the largest share of the pie, with $8.5 billion in grants (plus an additional $11 billion in government loans). This grant accounts for 22% of the CHIPS Act’s total subsidies for chip production.
From Intel’s side, the company is expected to invest $100 billion to construct new fabs in Arizona and Ohio, while modernizing and/or expanding existing fabs in Oregon and New Mexico. Intel could also claim another $25 billion in credits through the U.S. Treasury Department’s Investment Tax Credit.
TSMC Expands its U.S. Presence
TSMC, the world’s largest semiconductor foundry company, is receiving a hefty $6.6 billion to construct a new chip plant with three fabs in Arizona. The Taiwanese chipmaker is expected to invest $65 billion into the project.
The plant’s first fab will be up and running in the first half of 2025, leveraging 4 nm (nanometer) technology. According to TrendForce, the other fabs will produce chips on more advanced 3 nm and 2 nm processes.
The Latest Grant Goes to Micron
Micron, the only U.S.-based manufacturer of memory chips, is set to receive $6.1 billion in grants to support its plans of investing $50 billion through 2030. This investment will be used to construct new fabs in Idaho and New York.
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