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Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Microchip Technology stock price: MCHP heads into Monday after earnings outlook and mixed analyst calls

Microchip Technology stock price: MCHP heads into Monday after earnings outlook and mixed analyst calls

Microchip Technology shares fell 2.6% to $76.01 Friday after its outlook and analyst reactions disappointed some investors. The company reported fiscal Q3 net sales up 15.6% to $1.186 billion and guided March-quarter sales to $1.24–$1.28 billion. A global memory shortage has disrupted orders, and analysts remain split on recovery prospects. BlackRock disclosed a 10% stake as of Jan. 31.
8 February 2026
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Renesas stock price jumps again as $3 billion SiTime deal keeps traders hooked on 6723

Renesas stock price jumps again as $3 billion SiTime deal keeps traders hooked on 6723

Renesas shares closed at 2,957.5 yen on Friday, up 6.9% after announcing a $3 billion cash-and-stock deal to transfer its timing business to SiTime, with closing targeted by end-2026. Renesas forecast March-quarter revenue of 367.5–382.5 billion yen and a 58.5% gross margin. The company reported 2025 revenue of 1.32 trillion yen and a non-GAAP profit of 329.3 billion yen.
8 February 2026
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NXP stock heads into Monday after $3 billion credit line refresh — what to watch for NXPI

NXP stock heads into Monday after $3 billion credit line refresh — what to watch for NXPI

NXP Semiconductors shares closed up 1% at $224.32 Friday after subsidiaries amended a $3 billion revolving credit deal with Barclays, maturing in 2031. The PHLX semiconductor index surged 5.7% as chip stocks rallied on AI spending signals from Amazon and Alphabet. NXP’s gain lagged peers like Monolithic Power, which rose 6.4%. Investors await U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
8 February 2026
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Coherent (COHR) stock heads into Monday after 9% jump on Texas chip grant and analyst target hikes

Coherent (COHR) stock heads into Monday after 9% jump on Texas chip grant and analyst target hikes

Coherent shares closed up 8.8% at $227.68 Friday after Texas awarded a $14.1 million semiconductor grant for its indium phosphide wafer project. JPMorgan and Stifel raised price targets following strong quarterly results and guidance. The company reported a 17% revenue gain to $1.69 billion. Shares rebounded sharply after volatile trading earlier in the week.
8 February 2026
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Cambricon Class A stock price dips again: what to watch next for China AI chip name 688256

Cambricon Class A stock price dips again: what to watch next for China AI chip name 688256

Cambricon Technologies shares closed at 1,036.99 yuan in Shanghai on Friday, down 2.02%, with volume at about 8 million shares. The stock has fallen roughly 16.5% since Feb. 2 after sharp declines earlier in the week. Investors await the company’s next earnings report, due March 13, for confirmation of its forecasted profit turnaround. Cambricon is valued at about 437.28 billion yuan.
8 February 2026
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Infineon stock in focus after Friday rise as reports flag April price hikes for power chips

Infineon stock in focus after Friday rise as reports flag April price hikes for power chips

Infineon shares closed up 1.5% at 42.04 euros Friday on Xetra after reports the company plans April price hikes on some power products. TrendForce said the increases, citing tight supply and higher costs, would apply from April 1. The Feb. 12 record date and Feb. 19 annual meeting are next for shareholders. UBS raised its price target to 47 euros, citing stronger margins.
8 February 2026
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Qualcomm stock holds near $137 as memory-chip crunch bites — what QCOM investors watch next week

Qualcomm stock holds near $137 as memory-chip crunch bites — what QCOM investors watch next week

Qualcomm shares rose 0.8% to $137.34 Friday as traders watched a memory-chip shortage squeezing handset makers. CFO Akash Palkhiwala sold 3,333 shares under a preset plan, according to an SEC filing. The company forecast Q2 revenue of $10.2–$11.0 billion, factoring in supply constraints. Investors await signals on smartphone build plans and potential iPhone price changes.
8 February 2026
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MediaTek stock price drops 3.4% as Taiwan market shuts; what investors watch next week

MediaTek stock price drops 3.4% as Taiwan market shuts; what investors watch next week

MediaTek shares closed down 3.4% at NT$1,710 on Friday in Taipei, with 11.8 million shares traded before the market shut for the weekend. The company said it will double investment in data-center chips and advanced packaging, while warning of rising supply chain costs. Fourth-quarter sales rose 8.8% to NT$150.2 billion, but net income slipped 3.6%. Investors face uncertainty ahead of the Lunar New Year break and a weaker tech sector mood.
8 February 2026
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Arm Holdings stock rallies into weekend on AI spending hopes — Monday’s next test

Arm Holdings stock rallies into weekend on AI spending hopes — Monday’s next test

Arm Holdings’ U.S. shares jumped 11.6% Friday to $123.70, capping an 18% two-day rebound amid a rally in chip stocks tied to AI data-center spending. The gains followed Arm’s fiscal Q3 revenue beat, but executives warned memory shortages could cut royalty revenue by up to 2% as smartphone chip shipments are expected to fall 7% in 2026. Investors now await Arm’s “Arm Everywhere” event on March 24.
8 February 2026
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Zhongji Innolight stock slides nearly 4% into China’s Monday open — what traders watch next

Zhongji Innolight stock slides nearly 4% into China’s Monday open — what traders watch next

Zhongji Innolight closed down 3.9% at 540.01 yuan in Shenzhen on Friday, with turnover at 17.91 billion yuan. The company forecast 2025 net profit of 9.8–11.8 billion yuan, up as much as 128%, citing strong demand for high-speed products. Executives said most customer orders are booked through late 2026, but flagged tight supply of some optical chips. Zhongji reports earnings March 31 after shares dropped 12% from December highs.
8 February 2026
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Analog Devices stock price lags AI-fueled chip rebound — what investors watch next week

Analog Devices stock price lags AI-fueled chip rebound — what investors watch next week

Analog Devices director Ray Stata sold 6,250 shares for $312.70–$326.59 each on Feb. 4–5, according to an SEC filing. ADI shares closed at $320.45, down 0.5% Friday. U.S. payrolls data is due Feb. 11, CPI on Feb. 13, and ADI reports fiscal Q1 results Feb. 18. Texas Instruments fell 1.2%, while NXP Semiconductors rose 1%.
8 February 2026
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AMD stock bounces 8% after brutal midweek slide — what investors watch before Monday

AMD stock bounces 8% after brutal midweek slide — what investors watch before Monday

AMD shares jumped 8.28% to $208.44 Friday, rebounding after steep losses earlier in the week. Chip stocks rallied as investors bet on continued AI data center spending by major tech firms. Nvidia rose 7.8%, Broadcom gained 7.1%, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index closed up 5.7%. Markets now await macroeconomic data and Nvidia’s late-February results.
8 February 2026
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Intel stock price jumps to $50: China CPU delays and SambaNova funding set up week ahead

Intel stock price jumps to $50: China CPU delays and SambaNova funding set up week ahead

Intel shares rose 4.9% to $50.59 Friday, tracking a 5.7% jump in the PHLX semiconductor index as investors bet on AI-driven data-center spending. Reuters reported Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of tighter server CPU supply, pushing Intel’s China prices up over 10%. Intel expects supply to improve in Q2. After the bell, Reuters said Intel plans to invest about $100 million in AI chip startup SambaNova Systems.
8 February 2026
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SK hynix stock price slips to 839,000 won as Korea tech selloff bites — what to watch next week

SK hynix stock price slips to 839,000 won as Korea tech selloff bites — what to watch next week

SK hynix closed Friday down 0.36% at 839,000 won as the KOSPI slid 1.4%, snapping a six-week winning streak. Global DRAM shortages and rising AI demand are pushing memory prices higher, with Apple warning of sharp increases. SK hynix goes ex-dividend on Feb. 26. Seoul’s market reopens Monday, with traders eyeing tech sentiment and memory supply signals.
8 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • S4 Capital Insider Rupert Walker Boosts Stake by 66% in Past Year
    March 29, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT. Insiders at S4 Capital plc (LON:SFOR) were net buyers over the past year, with Rupert Walker making the largest insider purchase, increasing his stake by 66%. Walker bought shares close to the current price of UK£0.27, signaling confidence in the company's future despite recent losses. Insiders now hold about 13% of the company, worth approximately UK£22 million, indicating reasonable alignment with shareholders. While insider buying is a positive sign, caution is warranted given the company's recent financial losses and existing warning signs. Investors should weigh these insider moves alongside potential risks before considering S4 Capital.
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