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GlobalFoundries stock slides 5% into Fed week — what to watch for GFS next

GlobalFoundries stock slides 5% into Fed week — what to watch for GFS next

GlobalFoundries shares fell 4.8% to $42.85 at Friday’s close, tracking a broader chip sector decline after weak Intel guidance. The company will report earnings and hold a conference call on Feb. 11. Investors await the Fed’s policy decision next week. GlobalFoundries recently agreed to acquire Synopsys’ ARC processor IP business, with the deal expected to close in the second half of 2026.
26 January 2026
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Nanya Technology stock price in focus as 2408 heads into Taiwan open on DRAM squeeze

Nanya Technology stock price in focus as 2408 heads into Taiwan open on DRAM squeeze

Nanya Technology shares closed Friday at T$271.50, up 1.9%, after the company posted Q4 net income of T$11.083 billion and outlined a T$50 billion capital spending plan for 2026. President Lee Pei-ing expects DRAM prices to rise further this quarter amid shortages. Rising memory costs are prompting device makers to hike prices, with analysts forecasting declines in global smartphone and PC sales for 2026.
26 January 2026
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Hua Hong Semiconductor A-shares face a Feb 10 vote — traders eye 688347 after record run

Hua Hong Semiconductor A-shares face a Feb 10 vote — traders eye 688347 after record run

Hua Hong’s Shanghai-listed shares closed at 139.76 yuan Friday, down 0.6% after hitting a record 147 yuan the previous day. Shareholders will vote Feb. 10 on an 8.27 billion yuan acquisition of Shanghai Huali Microelectronics and a private placement to raise up to 7.56 billion yuan. Hong Kong adviser Innovax supports the deal but notes possible dilution and takeover rule issues.
26 January 2026
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Renesas Electronics stock price: yen surge and Feb. 5 results in focus ahead of Tokyo trade

Renesas Electronics stock price: yen surge and Feb. 5 results in focus ahead of Tokyo trade

Renesas Electronics closed Friday at 2,513.5 yen, down 0.16%, after the yen surged and the dollar fell 1.66% to 155.77 yen amid intervention concerns. The chipmaker’s stock has gained about 8% over five sessions. Investors await Renesas’ Feb. 5 earnings report for further direction. Currency volatility remains in focus for Tokyo’s Monday open.
26 January 2026
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STMicroelectronics stock price holds flat into earnings week as brokers lift targets

STMicroelectronics stock price holds flat into earnings week as brokers lift targets

STMicroelectronics closed Friday nearly flat at 24.65 euros in Paris on 3.54 million shares. Berenberg raised its target price to 29 euros; Morgan Stanley named ST its top analog chip pick ahead of Thursday’s earnings report. The company will release fourth-quarter and full-year results Jan. 29 before the European market opens. A conference call is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. CET.
26 January 2026
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GigaDevice (603986) Class A stock: profit alert and insider sales set up Monday tradeGigaDeviceGigaDevice (603986) Class A stock: profit alert and insider sales set up Monday trade

GigaDevice (603986) Class A stock: profit alert and insider sales set up Monday tradeGigaDeviceGigaDevice (603986) Class A stock: profit alert and insider sales set up Monday trade

GigaDevice’s Shanghai A shares closed Friday at 297.25 yuan, down 1.4%, after executives sold 244,500 shares for 73.29 million yuan. The company forecasts 2025 net profit of 1.61 billion yuan, up 46%, and plans to allocate 500 million yuan to DRAM expansion. Shareholders will vote Feb. 11 on a US$221 million DRAM contract and KPMG’s appointment as auditor.
26 January 2026
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Coherent (COHR) stock slid Friday — here’s what traders watch before Feb. 4 earnings

Coherent (COHR) stock slid Friday — here’s what traders watch before Feb. 4 earnings

Coherent shares fell 2.9% to $196.94 Friday, trading between $189.50 and $204.70. The company will report quarterly results after the market closes on Feb. 4, following the Federal Reserve’s January decision midweek. Stifel and Susquehanna raised their price targets for Coherent this week. Investors are watching for updates on networking orders and margins amid volatile tech valuations.
26 January 2026
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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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