1. TSMC's Q2 2024 revenue rose 40% YoY to $20.67 billion, with net profit up 36% to $7.2 billion, exceeding market expectations; 2. Strong AI-related demand from data centers and high-performance computing (HPC) offset weaker smartphone and automotive chip sales; 3. The company raised its 2024 revenue growth forecast to 30% and highlighted AI as a key driver for long-term expansion.