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Sign InIn a move that underscores the sustained momentum in advanced computing hardware, Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) reported a 40% jump in quarterly sales to NT$2.51 trillion. These results significantly exceeded analyst estimates, as record demand for AI servers offset the ongoing slowdown in the consumer electronics segment. As a key partner for both Nvidia and Apple, the company remains at the epicenter of the global technology supply chain.
This performance reflects a broader trend among tech giants like Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta to increase capital expenditure on AI infrastructure. Looking at peer and partner performance per market data, NVDA closed at $194.83 and TSM at $434.16 (close July 2, 2026), indicating collective optimism in the semiconductor sector. Conversely, the smartphone segment faces challenges from weak consumer demand and high memory prices, reflected in the performance of AAPL which closed at $308.63 on the same date.
Investors are now monitoring the sustainability of this growth amid margin fluctuations caused by component costs. Regarding current price levels, MSFT stood at $390.49 and GOOGL at $359.91 (close July 2, 2026). With no immediate economic catalysts in the upcoming calendar specifically targeting the Taiwanese manufacturing sector, focus remains on detailed earnings reports from big tech to gauge the longevity of the AI server investment cycle.