0235 GMT - Artificial intelligence will likely remain a long-term growth catalyst for TSMC, Citi analysts say in a research note. The chipmaker is due to release its full 4Q results on Thursday. The analysts think TSMC's commentary on overall semiconductor demand outlook this year will be a critical near-term event. Citi expects TSMC to guide an over 20% revenue growth in 2025 as its 4Q sales came in ahead of Citi's expectations and there are early signs of order recouping for PC and smartphone as well. Recent U.S.-China chip restrictions should have limited impact on TSMC as over 70% of its revenue comes from U.S. clients' advanced-node orders, while revenue contribution from China will likely be down to single digits in 2025, they add. TSMC's shares are 0.45% lower at NT$1095.00. (sherry.qin@wsj.com)
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January 12, 2025 21:35 ET (02:35 GMT)
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