Today: 26 May 2026

MACOM (MTSI) stock slips into next week as chip jitters return and Feb. 5 earnings loom

MACOM (MTSI) stock slips into next week as chip jitters return and Feb. 5 earnings loom

MACOM Technology Solutions shares fell 2.3% to $219.26 at Friday’s close. The company will report first-quarter results before the market opens on Feb. 5, with a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET. Chip stocks broadly declined, including Broadcom, Marvell, Lumentum, and Coherent. Investors are watching for signals on demand in data center and telecom sectors amid sector volatility.
Qatar Airways boosts South Africa flights to 42 a week — what changes for Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban

Qatar Airways boosts South Africa flights to 42 a week — what changes for Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban

Qatar Airways will increase flights to South Africa from Feb. 16, raising Johannesburg to 21 and Cape Town to 14 weekly services. Durban flights, routed via Maputo, rise to daily from March 1. King Shaka International Airport saw an 11.6% year-on-year passenger increase in December. The airline bought a 25% stake in South African carrier Airlink earlier in 2024.
25 January 2026
Suzhou TFC Optical (300394.SZ) stock slides 5% into weekend as traders eye leverage, AI optics demand

Suzhou TFC Optical (300394.SZ) stock slides 5% into weekend as traders eye leverage, AI optics demand

Suzhou TFC Optical Communication Class A shares fell 5.4% to 189.16 yuan in Shanghai on Friday, bucking gains in the ChiNext Index. Margin financing in the stock remained elevated after a surge earlier in the week. Analysts cited tight supply of upstream optical chips and currency swings as immediate risks. The company recently forecast 2025 net profit up 40–60% year-on-year, but flagged foreign-exchange losses.
25 January 2026
STMicroelectronics stock price: analyst targets rise into earnings week as shares hold steady

STMicroelectronics stock price: analyst targets rise into earnings week as shares hold steady

STMicroelectronics shares closed Friday at 24.65 euros, up 0.02%, after two broker notes ahead of next week’s earnings. Berenberg raised its price target to 29 euros, while Intesa Sanpaolo started coverage at neutral. Investors are watching for signs of demand trends in autos and industry when results are released Jan. 29.
GlobalFoundries (GFS) stock slides nearly 5%: what investors watch before Monday’s open

GlobalFoundries (GFS) stock slides nearly 5%: what investors watch before Monday’s open

GlobalFoundries shares fell 4.8% Friday to $42.85, with 4.3 million shares traded. The drop follows Intel’s weak outlook and comes ahead of the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 27–28 meeting. GlobalFoundries will report earnings Feb. 11. The company recently agreed to acquire Synopsys’ ARC Processor IP business and added Ganesh Moorthy to its board.
ON Semiconductor stock heads into week ahead with Feb. 9 earnings date now the next big test

ON Semiconductor stock heads into week ahead with Feb. 9 earnings date now the next big test

ON Semiconductor shares fell 1.7% to $61.98 Friday, closing about 6% below their 52-week high. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year results after markets close Feb. 9, with a call at 5 p.m. ET. The PHLX Semiconductor Index dropped 1.21% to 7,957.93. The Federal Reserve’s rate decision on Jan. 28 is seen as a near-term risk for chip stocks.
Hua Hong Semiconductor Class A stock: Feb 10 deal vote is the next test for 688347

Hua Hong Semiconductor Class A stock: Feb 10 deal vote is the next test for 688347

Hua Hong Semiconductor’s Class A shares closed down 0.6% at 139.76 yuan in Shanghai on Friday. Shareholders are set to vote February 10 on issuing new shares to acquire nearly all of Shanghai Huali Microelectronics for about 8.27 billion yuan and on a private placement to raise up to 7.56 billion yuan. The deals face scrutiny over pricing, dilution, and regulatory progress.
25 January 2026
GigaDevice Class A stock heads into Monday after 46% profit jump forecast and DRAM funding moves

GigaDevice Class A stock heads into Monday after 46% profit jump forecast and DRAM funding moves

GigaDevice Semiconductor’s Class A shares fell 1.4% to 297.25 yuan in Shanghai on Friday. The company projected 2025 net profit to rise 46% to 1.61 billion yuan, with revenue up 25%. Investors are watching funding moves ahead of a Feb. 11 shareholder vote on related-party spending and auditor appointments. GigaDevice plans to buy $221 million in DRAM products from ChangXin group in H1 2026.
First Solar stock price: FSLR ends week at $242 after Citi shifts top pick — what to watch next

First Solar stock price: FSLR ends week at $242 after Citi shifts top pick — what to watch next

First Solar shares rose 1.03% to $242.15 Friday, remaining about 15% below their 52-week high. Citi replaced First Solar with Generac as its top renewables pick, while Bank of America cut its price target to $271 but kept a buy rating. The company won a USPTO decision upholding its TOPCon patents. Pomerantz LLP is investigating investor claims after a recent downgrade and stock drop.
Nanya Technology stock price: T$2.05 bln equipment buy keeps Taiwan DRAM maker in focus ahead of Monday

Nanya Technology stock price: T$2.05 bln equipment buy keeps Taiwan DRAM maker in focus ahead of Monday

Nanya Technology shares closed up 1.88% at T$271.5 Friday after disclosing a T$2.053 billion facilities-equipment purchase approved by its chairman. Trading was volatile, with shares swinging from T$275.5 to T$256 before rebounding. The company clarified that a rumored T$50 billion 2026 capex plan has not been approved by the board. Taiwan trading resumes Jan. 26.

Stock Market Today

  • Sony Group Stock Analysis: XRP Rumor Spike and Valuation Divergence
    May 26, 2026, 12:39 AM EDT. Sony Group (TSE:6758) saw a stock spike in May 2026 following rumors of XRP cryptocurrency integration into PlayStation Network, which the company officially denied. The mixed market performance shows a 12.16% rise over one month but an 11.79% year-to-date decline. Long-term returns remain robust with nearly 45% over three years and 81% over five years. Valuation assessments diverge: a fair value estimate of ¥4,764.78 suggests the stock is 24.5% undervalued, based on strong content IP monetization and strategic partnerships. However, a discounted cash flow (DCF) model values it at ¥2,877.32, below the current price of ¥3,598, signaling less margin of safety. Investors face contrasting views on Sony's future growth prospects and risk profile, balancing higher earnings multiples against cash flow concerns.

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Infleqtion shares react to $100 million quantum funding news in Washington

Infleqtion Shares Up 31% This Week After $100 Million Quantum Contract, Eyes on Tuesday Trading

26 May 2026
Infleqtion shares surged 11.2% Friday to $16.35, capping a 31.4% weekly gain ahead of the Memorial Day market closure. The rally followed a May 21 letter of intent with the U.S. Commerce Department for up to $100 million in proposed funding under the CHIPS Act. The award is not final and depends on meeting development milestones. U.S. equity markets reopen Tuesday after the holiday.
Plug Power Stock Pauses After a Wild Week. The Next Test Is Cash.

Plug Power Stock Pauses After a Wild Week. The Next Test Is Cash.

26 May 2026
Plug Power shares closed at $3.78 on May 22 after a volatile week, rebounding 14.2% on May 21 following news of a final investment decision for its 30-megawatt Barrow Green Hydrogen project in the UK. The company reported Q1 revenue up 22% to $163.5 million and improved gross margin, but analysts remain cautious, with price targets ranging from $2.50 to $5. U.S. markets were closed May 25 for Memorial Day.
Archer Aviation Stock Paused Monday, Traders Watching Tuesday for ACHR Direction

Archer Aviation Stock Paused Monday, Traders Watching Tuesday for ACHR Direction

26 May 2026
Archer Aviation (ACHR) closed Friday at $6.36, up 5.1% for the week, before slipping to $6.29 in after-hours trading. The company reported a Q1 net loss of $217.7 million on $1.6 million revenue, with $1.78 billion in cash at quarter’s end. Archer says it completed Phase 3 of FAA certification for its Midnight eVTOL. Investors await updates on Phase 4 testing and U.S. pilot program plans.
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