[GlobalFoundries rises 6.3% at market open despite the trend, U.S. government to hold approximately 4% stake, Japanese government pledges $21 billion investment] BlockBeats news, October 14, according to BIT (bit.com) market data, U.S. semiconductor stock GlobalFoundries (GFS) rose 6.3% at market open despite the overall trend. On the news front, GlobalFoundries plans to build two new chip factories in New York State, with the Japanese government providing up to $21 billion in funding support. As part of the agreement, the U.S. government will also acquire approximately 4% equity in GlobalFoundries.