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Micron stock in focus as retail traders crowd memory names and BofA lifts target to $400

Micron stock in focus as retail traders crowd memory names and BofA lifts target to $400

Micron shares fell 0.7% to $335.63 Wednesday morning after a strong rally. Bank of America raised its price target to $400, citing higher memory prices. Retail traders have ramped up bets on chipmakers, with Micron among the most traded names on Interactive Brokers. SK Hynix announced a $12.9 billion investment in advanced chip-packaging facilities.
14 January 2026
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Micron Technology stock drops after hours as SK Hynix launches $13B AI-memory buildout

Micron Technology stock drops after hours as SK Hynix launches $13B AI-memory buildout

Micron Technology shares fell 2.2% in after-hours trading Tuesday after SK Hynix announced a $12.9 billion investment in a new chip-packaging plant in South Korea. Construction will begin in April and finish by late 2027. SK Hynix controlled 61% of last year’s high-bandwidth memory market, compared to Micron’s 20%. Analysts raised price targets but warned of limited clean room space and possible future oversupply.
13 January 2026
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Sandisk stock surges 22% on AI data-center SSD boom — but valuation doubts grow

Sandisk stock surges 22% on AI data-center SSD boom — but valuation doubts grow

Sandisk shares surged 22% to $335 in early U.S. trade Tuesday, driven by forecasts of rising NAND flash prices as AI data center demand outpaces supply. TrendForce expects NAND contract prices to jump up to 38% in the March quarter. Research notes flagged Sandisk’s premium valuation and projected over 45% revenue growth in 2026. Micron shares also rose about 7%.
6 January 2026
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AI stocks rally today as Nvidia seeks more H200 chips; AMD and Micron lead early gains

AI stocks rally today as Nvidia seeks more H200 chips; AMD and Micron lead early gains

Nvidia shares climbed 2.9% after reports it asked TSMC to boost H200 chip production, with Chinese firms ordering over 2 million units for 2026, far above current inventory. Chip stocks surged, with AMD up 5.5%, Micron 7.8%, and TSMC 4.7%. Baidu’s AI chip unit confidentially filed for a Hong Kong listing; Baidu shares jumped 12.5%. China has not yet approved H200 shipments.
2 January 2026
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TSMC stock forecast 2026: New U.S. China licence and Nvidia H200 push put targets in focus

TSMC stock forecast 2026: New U.S. China licence and Nvidia H200 push put targets in focus

The U.S. granted TSMC’s Nanjing plant a new annual export licence for U.S. chipmaking tools, replacing an expired waiver. Sources said Nvidia has asked TSMC to ramp up H200 AI chip production for China in 2026, with work starting in Q2. TSMC’s ADRs last closed at $303.89, with analyst targets above that level. TSMC began 2-nanometre chip production in late 2025, with an enhanced version set for mass production in late 2026.
1 January 2026
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KOSPI’s next test: exports jump ahead of Korea Exchange’s Jan. 2 reopen

KOSPI’s next test: exports jump ahead of Korea Exchange’s Jan. 2 reopen

South Korea’s exports jumped 13.4% in December, pushing 2025 shipments to a record $709.7 billion, government data showed. The KOSPI ended 2025 at 4,214.17, up 75.6% for the year, its biggest gain since 1999. Regular trading on the Korea Exchange resumes at 10 a.m. local time on Jan. 2 after year-end holidays. The Bank of Korea’s first 2026 rate meeting is set for Jan. 15.
1 January 2026
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Samsung and SK Hynix get U.S. 2026 license to ship chipmaking tools to China as key waiver expires

Samsung and SK Hynix get U.S. 2026 license to ship chipmaking tools to China as key waiver expires

The U.S. has granted Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix annual licences to import chipmaking equipment into their China plants for 2026, sources said. The approvals come just before “validated end user” exemptions expire on Dec. 31, averting immediate disruption to memory chip production. Samsung and SK Hynix declined to comment. The U.S. Commerce Department was not immediately available for comment.
30 December 2025
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Korea Exchange (KRX) Week Ahead: KOSPI’s Global-Leading 2025 Run Meets New Warning Rules, KOSDAQ Delisting Push

Korea Exchange (KRX) Week Ahead: KOSPI’s Global-Leading 2025 Run Meets New Warning Rules, KOSDAQ Delisting Push

South Korea’s KOSPI ended Friday at 4,129.68, up 0.51%, capping a 72% gain for 2025—the top performance among major global stock markets. Samsung Electronics surged 5.31% to a record, while the won strengthened to 1,440.3 per U.S. dollar. Foreign investors were net buyers. KRX revised its “investment warning” rules, easing thresholds for large-cap stocks.
28 December 2025
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Korea Exchange (KRX) Weekend Briefing: KOSPI Rallies on Chip Surge as KRX Rewrites Market-Warning Rules and Eyes 12-Hour Trading

Korea Exchange (KRX) Weekend Briefing: KOSPI Rallies on Chip Surge as KRX Rewrites Market-Warning Rules and Eyes 12-Hour Trading

The KOSPI closed up 0.51% at 4,129.68 on Dec. 26, driven by strong foreign buying in semiconductor shares. Samsung Electronics hit a record high, surging 5.31% after GPU development news. KRX announced rule changes excluding the top 100 large-cap stocks from certain trading warnings, effective Dec. 29. Trading volume reached 16 trillion won.
27 December 2025
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Semiconductor News Today, December 5, 2025: China’s Moore Threads IPO Explodes, AMD’s China Strategy, and a Deepening AI Memory Crunch

Semiconductor News Today, December 5, 2025: China’s Moore Threads IPO Explodes, AMD’s China Strategy, and a Deepening AI Memory Crunch

Moore Threads surged over 400% in its Shanghai STAR Market debut, raising about $1.1 billion as China pushes for GPU self-sufficiency. AMD agreed to pay a 15% U.S. tax on certain AI chip exports to China. A global memory chip shortage is worsening, driving up HBM prices and threatening delays for AI data centers. U.S. senators introduced a bill to tighten export controls on advanced AI chips to China and other countries.
5 December 2025
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Shutdown Drags On But Wall Street Hits Records – Here’s What’s Driving Markets

Asian Stocks Rebound on Tech Surge: Nikkei and Kospi Jump as U.S. Shutdown Breakthrough Lifts Sentiment—China Lags Despite CPI Tick-Up (Nov. 10, 2025)

Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 1.3% to 50,911.76 and South Korea’s Kospi jumped 3.0% to 4,073.24, led by gains in chipmakers like Tokyo Electron and SK Hynix. The rally followed progress in Washington toward ending the U.S. government shutdown and upbeat comments from Nvidia on AI chip demand. Chinese shares lagged despite positive inflation data.
10 November 2025
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Investors Beware: 7 Stocks to Avoid on October 22, 2025 Amid Alarming Warnings

Stocks Plunge on AI Bubble Fears as Wall Street Warns of a 20% Correction

The Nasdaq fell over 2% Tuesday, marking the sharpest U.S. stock drop in nearly a month as tech shares tumbled. Wall Street CEOs warned of a likely correction, fueling a global sell-off that sent Japan’s Nikkei down nearly 5% and South Korea’s Kospi off 6% at one point. Bitcoin also slid below $100,000 amid the broader retreat from risk. Uncertainty over Federal Reserve policy and a prolonged U.S. government shutdown added to market jitters.
5 November 2025
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Crypto Mayhem: Bitcoin & Ethereum Dive as Global Regulators, DeFi Hacks and Bullish Prophets Shake Up Markets (Sept 27–28, 2025)

Stock Market Mania: Global Indices Break Records on AI & Stimulus – Fed’s Next Move Uncertain

The Nasdaq fell 1.6% on Oct. 30 as Meta plunged 11% and Microsoft dropped 3%, while Alphabet hit a record high after topping $100 billion in revenue. European stocks set new records, led by Germany’s DAX and Britain’s FTSE 100, with financials and oil majors rallying. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 closed above 51,000 for the first time, up 2.2% in a day. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng surged roughly 35% year-to-date on Chinese stimulus.
31 October 2025
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Tech Frenzy Oct 1–2, 2025: AI Hits $500B, Apple’s Vision Pivot, Space Milestones & More

Tech Frenzy Oct 1–2, 2025: AI Hits $500B, Apple’s Vision Pivot, Space Milestones & More

OpenAI’s valuation hit $500 billion after a major share sale, Reuters reports. Microsoft raised Xbox Game Pass to $29.99 per month and is shifting focus to AI. Qualcomm adopted ARM’s new v9 chip architecture, sending ARM shares up 5%. NASA’s NISAR satellite released its first radar images, while Blue Origin set mid-October for a Mars probe launch.
2 October 2025
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Exposing AI Bias: 10 Powerful Ways to Fight Algorithmic Discrimination

AI Megatrends 2025: The Next Wave Is Here—Why Data‑Center Power, AI Agents & Edge Devices Could Reshape Markets (and Portfolios) Now

OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank announced five new U.S. AI data center sites, aiming for 7 GW capacity in a $500 billion program, with Nvidia joining as supplier and investor. PJM warned AI data center power demand is outpacing grid additions; the White House moved to fast-track power projects. Samsung passed Nvidia’s HBM3E memory qualification, intensifying competition with SK hynix and Micron. Microsoft and Meta raised capex guidance as data center spending surges.
28 September 2025
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Huawei’s AI Superchip Power Play Shakes Up Nvidia’s Throne

Huawei’s AI Superchip Power Play Shakes Up Nvidia’s Throne

Huawei revealed new Ascend AI chips and Atlas SuperPod supercomputers, claiming it will double computing power each year and rival Nvidia’s top systems by 2026. The company announced in-house high-bandwidth memory, ending reliance on SK Hynix and Samsung. The launch comes as China orders tech firms to stop buying Nvidia chips amid regulatory probes. Huawei says domestic chipmaking is no longer a major constraint.
18 September 2025
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Tech Turmoil: iPhone 17 ‘Awe Dropping’ Hype, Chip Wars & Crypto Windfalls Rock Sept 7–8

Tech Turmoil: iPhone 17 ‘Awe Dropping’ Hype, Chip Wars & Crypto Windfalls Rock Sept 7–8

Apple will unveil the iPhone 17 series, Apple Watch Series 11, and AirPods Pro 3 at its Sept. 9 event. The U.S. plans new chip export rules for Samsung and SK Hynix in China, ending indefinite waivers. U.S. officials are probing a July malware attack linked to Chinese group APT41 that targeted trade talks. Telefonica’s new CEO outlined acquisition plans and called for EU telecom mergers as cable cuts disrupted internet in Asia and the Middle East.
8 September 2025
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  • Sea Limited (NYSE:SE) Valuation Under Scrutiny After 46% One-Year Share Decline
    May 20, 2026, 10:05 AM EDT. Sea Limited (NYSE:SE), active across e-commerce, digital financial services, and digital entertainment in Southeast Asia and Latin America, has seen its stock fall by 46.26% over the past year. Despite recent share price weakness, some analysts argue the stock trades 36.6% below a $137.64 fair value estimate, buoyed by strong revenue growth from Shopee, Monee, and Garena platforms. Key drivers include accelerating mobile internet penetration, youth digital literacy, and shifts toward cashless payments supporting loan book expansion and improved monetization. Market watchers debate whether this dip offers a buying opportunity or reflects tempered growth prospects, especially as Shopee faces competitive pressures. Investors should weigh Sea's potential for earnings growth against market realities and execution risks.

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Vida Global Inc. raised $15 million in its May 18 IPO, selling 3.75 million shares at $4 each, but the stock closed at $2.29 on Tuesday. CEO Lyle Pratt bought 312,900 shares for about $1.19 million, according to a Form 4 filing. Vida reported 2025 revenue of $551,383 and a net loss of $2.9 million. The company’s shares trade on NYSE American and NYSE Texas under the symbol VIDA.
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