TSMC is trading 3.3% down at BRL 258.35 as investors react to sharply higher capital expenditure plans tied to AI chip demand.

  • Despite reporting record quarterly profit and strong revenue growth, the company’s guidance for a massive 2026 spending increase has fueled worries about margins and long-term returns.
  • The aggressive spending outlook has triggered a broader semiconductor sell-off, further weighing on the stock price.