ALBAWABA- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) exceeded market expectations, reinforcing optimism that global spending on artificial intelligence will remain strong in 2026 despite concerns about inflated valuations. The world’s largest contract chipmaker reported a 33.1% year-on-year rise in quarterly revenue to NT$1.05 trillion (about US$32.9 billion), based on monthly figures, beating the average forecast, according to DPA. TSMC, a key supplier to Apple and Nvidia, likely benefited from resilient iPhone ...