Broadcom Shares Dip After Google Announces Chip Partnership with Marvell
Broadcom shares fell nearly 5% after news broke that its major custom chip client, Google, entered into a significant partnership with rival Marvell Technology. The deal involves co-developing components for Google's TPU ecosystem and includes stock warrants valued at $12.2 billion issued to Google by Marvell. The move has raised concerns among investors about Broadcom’s long-term role in supplying AI chips to Google, despite an existing agreement that extends through 2031. The broader chip sector also declined on Wednesday, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF down around 2%, while Marvell shares rose nearly 7%. The partnership highlights growing competition and uncertainty within the custom silicon market for AI computing systems as tech giants like Google seek to diversify their supplier base.
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