On October 13, 2025, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) closed at $302.89, up 7.92%, marking its largest percent increase since April. The surge follows TSMC's announcement of unprecedented price hikes of 5-10% for advanced nodes below 5nm, and a 50% increase for 2nm wafers, reflecting rising capital expenditures and geopolitical pressures. This structural shift signals higher costs for leading-edge chips and cements TSMC's pricing power, with significant implications for major customers like Apple, Qualcomm, and MediaTek. The news was widely reported by tier-1 sources, underscoring its industry-wide impact.