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Why ACM Research (ACMR) stock is jumping today — and what investors are watching next

Why ACM Research (ACMR) stock is jumping today — and what investors are watching next

ACM Research shares rose 10.6% to $43.64 in midday trading Friday, leading gains among U.S. semiconductor equipment makers as technology stocks rebounded to start 2026. The company is set to release its 2025 revenue range and 2026 outlook on Jan. 22. Lam Research, Applied Materials, and KLA also advanced, while ASML’s U.S. shares jumped 8.4% after a price target upgrade.
ACM Research (ACMR) at October 1 2025: Surging Backlog, Index Inclusion and a Market Shake‑up—What’s Next for the Semiconductor Equipment Innovator?

ACM Research (ACMR) at October 1 2025: Surging Backlog, Index Inclusion and a Market Shake‑up—What’s Next for the Semiconductor Equipment Innovator?

ACM Research (Shanghai) reported a backlog of RMB 9.07 billion (US$1.27 billion) as of Sept 29, up 34.1% year-over-year. In August, the company raised ¥4.5 billion (~US$630 million) in a private placement, reducing ACM Research’s stake in the subsidiary to 74.5%. ACMR joined the S&P SmallCap 600 Index on Sept 26. Q2 2025 revenue rose 6.4% to $215.4 million, with net income of $29.8 million.

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    May 20, 2026, 1:50 AM EDT. The BSE Sensex tumbled 672 points, or 0.89%, to 74,529 amid heightened geopolitical risks following U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed threats against Iran. The NSE Nifty50 declined 220 points, or 0.94%, slipping below the key 23,400 level to close at 23,397. Defensive and steel stocks such as Bharat Electronics (BEL), Tata Steel, and Zomato faced sharp losses. The market reacted to escalating tensions in the Middle East, with investors retreating amid uncertainty. The fresh Iran threat weighed heavily on sentiment, disrupting a cautious recovery seen in recent sessions. Traders remain cautious of further volatility linked to geopolitical developments.

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