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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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Samsung stock in focus: Record retail buying, rising margin debt and India’s source-code push

Samsung stock in focus: Record retail buying, rising margin debt and India’s source-code push

South Korean retail investors bought 2.915 trillion won of Samsung Electronics shares last week, while foreign investors sold 2.05 trillion won, Korea Exchange and Korea Herald data showed. Margin loans tied to Samsung hit a record 1.977 trillion won. Samsung closed Friday at 139,000 won, up 0.14%. The company plans a 2.5 trillion won share buyback for employee compensation by April.
11 January 2026
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Samsung Electronics stock clings to 139,000 won after record profit guide — what matters before Jan 29

Samsung Electronics stock clings to 139,000 won after record profit guide — what matters before Jan 29

Samsung Electronics shares closed Friday at 139,000 won, up 0.1%. The company forecast Q4 operating profit near 20 trillion won, a sharp jump from 12.17 trillion won in Q3. Investors await the Jan. 29 earnings call for details on memory and margin pressures. DRAM prices surged over 30% quarter-on-quarter, fueling expectations for further gains.
10 January 2026
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Why Qualcomm stock moved: Volkswagen’s 2027 chip plan and Samsung 2nm talks

Why Qualcomm stock moved: Volkswagen’s 2027 chip plan and Samsung 2nm talks

Qualcomm shares rose 0.9% to $181.87 Thursday after Volkswagen named it main chip supplier for a new software platform launching in 2027. The stock traded between $176.51 and $184.29. Qualcomm is also in talks with Samsung to manufacture chips using a two-nanometre process. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report and Qualcomm’s Feb. 4 earnings.
9 January 2026
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Dow, S&P 500 futures dip as Trump policy headlines bite and jobs report looms; Samsung flags record AI-chip profit

Dow, S&P 500 futures dip as Trump policy headlines bite and jobs report looms; Samsung flags record AI-chip profit

U.S. stock futures slipped early Thursday, with Dow futures down 0.30% and S&P 500 futures off 0.22%, as investors awaited Friday’s jobs report. Defense stocks surged after President Trump called for a $1.5 trillion military budget; Lockheed Martin jumped 7.2% premarket. Homebuilders fell after Trump’s comments on limiting investor access to single-family homes. Oil steadied above $60 a barrel amid U.S.-Venezuela developments.
8 January 2026
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Synopsys stock rises after CES automotive push as AI trade returns to tech

Synopsys stock rises after CES automotive push as AI trade returns to tech

Synopsys shares rose 2.2% to $519.70 in after-hours trading Wednesday after unveiling new automotive engineering tools and partnerships at CES 2026. The company highlighted updates to sensor simulation and virtual developer kits, plus work with Samsung and the FIA. A securities class action remains pending in federal court. Synopsys will present next at the Needham Growth Conference on Jan. 15.
8 January 2026
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Sandisk stock jumps 24% as AI storage demand and memory-price surge lift chip names

Sandisk stock jumps 24% as AI storage demand and memory-price surge lift chip names

Sandisk shares surged 24% to $339.20 Tuesday, hitting a record $342.81 amid heavy trading tied to AI-driven demand for memory and storage. The move followed Sandisk’s launch of its Optimus SSD brand and comes ahead of key earnings updates from Samsung on Thursday and Sandisk on Jan. 29. Western Digital, Micron, and Seagate also posted strong gains.
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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Nvidia stock: China’s H200 rush and Samsung HBM4 talks put 2026 AI rally in focus

Nvidia stock: China’s H200 rush and Samsung HBM4 talks put 2026 AI rally in focus

Nvidia has asked TSMC to boost H200 chip production after Chinese firms ordered over 2 million units for 2026, sources said. Nvidia holds about 700,000 units in stock and set China-bound H200 prices near $27,000 each. Samsung confirmed talks to supply HBM4 memory to Nvidia. TSMC may begin expanded output in Q2 as Beijing weighs import approval.
2 January 2026
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Nvidia’s China moat faces a new test as Biren pops 76% and Baidu chip unit files for Hong Kong IPO

Nvidia’s China moat faces a new test as Biren pops 76% and Baidu chip unit files for Hong Kong IPO

Shanghai Biren Technology surged 76% in its Hong Kong debut Friday, raising HK$5.58 billion after its IPO was heavily oversubscribed. Baidu said its AI chip unit Kunlunxin confidentially filed for a Hong Kong listing on Jan. 1. Samsung reported positive customer feedback for its HBM4 memory and is in talks to supply Nvidia. The U.S. granted TSMC an annual license to import chipmaking equipment to its Nanjing plant.
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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  • Top Stifel Analyst Raises Marvell (MRVL) Stock Price Target Ahead of Q1 Earnings
    May 22, 2026, 8:46 PM EDT. Marvell Technology (MRVL) is set to report its fiscal Q1 earnings on May 27. The stock has surged 131% year-to-date, reflecting strong demand for its semiconductor products. A leading analyst at Stifel has increased Marvell's price target, citing robust growth prospects and solid market position. Investors are closely watching the earnings announcement for signs of continued momentum in the chipmaker's business amid a volatile tech sector.

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Dow Hits Record Close; All Eyes Turn to Holiday-Week Trading

Dow Hits Record Close; All Eyes Turn to Holiday-Week Trading

23 May 2026
The Dow closed at a record 50,579.70 on Friday, while the S&P 500 notched its eighth straight weekly gain. After-hours trading saw SPY, QQQ, DIA, and IWM all move lower. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Memorial Day. Investors await Thursday’s inflation data.
IREN Stock Pauses as Nvidia Rally Cools Before Holiday

IREN Stock Pauses as Nvidia Rally Cools Before Holiday

23 May 2026
IREN shares fell 2.1% to $56.83 Friday, ending a two-day rally but closing the week up 7.4%. The stock’s moves follow a $3.4 billion AI cloud deal with Nvidia and a $3 billion convertible note offering. March-quarter revenue dropped to $144.8 million, with a net loss of $247.8 million. U.S. markets close Monday for Memorial Day; trading resumes Tuesday.
AXT stock reaches record; investors weigh risk to rally

AXT stock reaches record; investors weigh risk to rally

23 May 2026
AXT shares jumped 16.37% to $140.83 on Friday, hitting a 52-week high and trading above all recent analyst targets. The surge followed strong demand for AI-linked optical networking hardware and a sharp rise in indium phosphide orders. First-quarter revenue climbed to $26.9 million, with gross margin turning positive. Management forecast Q2 profitability and a backlog over $100 million.
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