13.02.25|Almog AzarThe Israeli chipmaker struggles with oversupply and faces new threats from Chinese AI upstart DeepSeek.
21.10.24|Adiel Eithan MustakiNova, Tower, and Camtek face steep losses after ASML signals slower growth for 2025, impacting global chip demand.
10.09.24|CTechAlso in our AI-native show: Salesforce acquires Israeli data company Own for $1.9 billion in cash
08.09.24|Sophie ShulmanWhy Israeli high-tech’s global success may come at a cost to the local economy.
06.09.24|Sophie ShulmanWith U.S. and Chinese markets in flux, is India the next big semiconductor hub?
06.09.24|CTech and ReutersIndia takes a major leap toward its semiconductor goals with a massive investment from Tower and Adani.
15.02.24|Sophie ShulmanCEO Russell Ellwanger said all of the employees from Fab 1 in Migdal Ha’Emek will receive offers to either work in Fab 2 or one of the factories abroad. "There's no point in keeping a factory alive if it's operating at a loss," said Ellwanger. "I've never been more bullish on Tower's future"
14.02.24|Reuters and CTechThe Israeli chipmaker said it plans to phase out certain lower margin products without providing further details
11.02.24|CTech and ReutersTower, seeking government incentives for its plan, is looking to manufacture 65 nanometre and 40 nanometre chips in India, according to the Indian Express
21.12.23|Uri Tal-TenneIn a presentation published with the third quarter reports, Tower revealed a long-term model of sales and profitability potential in which the company's revenues will jump to $2.66 billion, an increase of 87% compared to this year's expected revenues, and the operating profit will jump by 166% to $560 million
05.09.23|Reuters and CTechThe Israeli chipmaker will acquire and own equipment and other fixed assets to be installed at Intel’s New Mexico factory after receiving $375 million in compensation following the cancellation of the acquisition
21.08.23|Sophie ShulmanWith Intel deal off, Tower Semiconductor could find new ground in India's thriving chip market
16.08.23|Omer KabirIntel’s $5.4 billion acquisition of the Israeli company faltered as geopolitical tensions reshape the chip landscape
16.08.23|Reuters and CTechIntel, which signed the deal to buy Tower in February 2022, did not secure approval from Chinese regulators for the acquisition of the Israeli company on time as required under the contract. Tower to receive $353 million break-up fee
31.07.22|Sophie ShulmanFor the first time in 30 years, Intel turned a loss. A combination of a cut in the investment budget with the adoption of the microchip law in the US, puts Israel at a disadvantage. But the company's recovery from the crisis may go through the application of smart capital, which characterizes its investments here
05.05.22|Russell Ellwanger"John F. Kennedy stated: “I am an idealist without illusions." Such is the Tower DNA. If one relentlessly pursues high ideals, treats friendships as the treasure most dear with the understanding that friendship and loyalty are synonymous, such a person has a deep fountain of power," writes Russell Ellwanger, CEO of Tower Semiconductor
01.03.22|Sophie ShulmanA year after taking over the helm, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger sees Israel as a key piece of the puzzle
15.02.22|Sophie ShulmanThe Israeli chip company is being sold to Intel for $5.4 billion; The deal comes after years of uncertainty over Tower's viability, but today the company is able to meet Intel's need to split its production capabilities and reduce activity in the East
15.02.22|Reuters and CTechTower specializes in analog chips used in the automotive, mobile, medical and aerospace industries. It had a market capitalization of $3.6 billion as of Monday's close
10.09.20|Meir OrbachDue to the manufacturing disruption, the company expects some level of impact on its third-quarter results