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Geneva, Switzerland, July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES) ("SEALSQ") and GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-develop across secure semiconductor platforms, Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and emerging semiconductor-based quantum computing technologies. The partnership leverages GF's process technology leadership and manufacturing capabilities alongside SEALSQ's expertise in hardware-based certified security, PQC-ready silicon solutions and ongoing investments in quantum technologies.

Here is how GlobalFoundries Inc. (GFS) and Avnet (AVT) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

GlobalFoundries is expanding into higher-value semiconductor technologies, including silicon photonics, AI infrastructure, and automotive applications. Communications Infrastructure and Data Center revenue grew 32%, while Automotive revenue increased 24%, improving the company's revenue mix. Management expects silicon photonics to become a $2 billion revenue opportunity by 2030 while expanding higher-margin Technology Services.

MALTA, N.Y., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS) today announced that it will host a conference call on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET following the release of the company's second quarter 2026 financial results.

GlobalFoundries and UMC are benefiting from AI, automotive and specialty chip demand as investors compare semiconductor foundry growth.

GFS' richer AI infrastructure mix lifts margins in Q1, with silicon photonics, SiGe and data-center demand pointing to a more profitable phase.

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GFS sees silicon photonics as a key AI-driven growth engine, with revenues expected to double in 2026 amid rising optical networking demand.

GLOBALFOUNDRIES is boosting profits through silicon photonics, SiGe and technology services as AI demand and higher-margin revenue streams gain momentum.

DRESDEN, Germany & DELFT, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ASIC--GlobalFoundries and Qualinx Demonstrate First European Sovereign Manufacturing Flow for Security‑Critical Semiconductors.