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Semiconductors

Chip stocks face correction as TSMC cuts industry outlook

Global uncertainties spur profit-taking across markets

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. downgraded its growth outlook for the global logic chip industry this year to 10%, from over 10%.   © Reuters

TOKYO -- Semiconductor stocks worldwide are retreating from their recent surge as investors scramble to lock in profits after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. lowered its outlook for chip market growth. 

Chip-related stocks had plunged in Tokyo, Seoul and other Asian markets Friday before news broke of an Israeli drone strike on Iran, the latest retaliatory move between the two countries.

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