Goldman Sachs posted its best profit since the third quarter of 2021, driven by bankers who brought in more fees from dealmaking, debt sales and strength in trading, sending its shares up 3% before the bell.

Goldman Sachs said its profit more than doubled in the fourth quarter, boosted by companies’ growing appetite for dealmaking. Profit jumped 105% to $4.11 billion. That amounted to $11.95 per share, which was far better than the $8.

Goldman Sachs reported on Wednesday higher fourth-quarter profit above market estimates, powered by strong growth in revenues, especially in investment banking fees. For the quarter, net earnings applicable to common shareholders surged 110% to $3.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co , the main global producer of advanced chips used in artificial intelligence applications, is expected to report a 58% leap in fourth-quarter profit on Thursday because of surging demand.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is set to report a surge in quarterly profit on the back of demand for artificial-intelligence hardware. However, proposed U.S. restrictions on exports of chips could cast a shadow over its December quarter results.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the leading global producer of advanced chips powering artificial intelligence (AI) applications, is expected to announce a 58% jump in fourth-quarter profit.