TSMC posts 1Q profit

HSINCHU, Taiwan (AP) _ Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSM) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $2.81 billion.

The Hsinchu, Taiwan-based company said it had net income of 54 cents per share.

The chip company posted revenue of $7.51 billion in the period.

TSMC shares have increased 12 percent since the beginning of the year. The stock has increased 26 percent in the last 12 months.

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