This is actually a positive signal
1. TSMC is confident that it doesn't need share buybacks or spilts to increase shareholder's value because the natural demand will speak for itself
2. Requires cash for future growth and to meet growing demand
TSMC Stock Drops Almost 2% As It Won’t Be Initiating Share Buybacks or a Split Anytime Soon
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