chips TSMC says it will spend close to $56bn to keep up with chip demand Earnings up yet again but stocks slump under pressure. Noah Bovenizer Apr 17, 2026 - 2 min read Image credit: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Get the full story: Subscribe for free Join peers managing over $100 billion in annual IT spend and subscribe to unlock full access to The Stack’s analysis and events. Subscribe now Already a member? Sign in