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NASDAQ:AXLA News 16 January 2026 - 1 February 2026

Astera Labs stock jumps on RBC call as traders size up the next catalyst

Astera Labs stock jumps on RBC call as traders size up the next catalyst

Astera Labs shares rose 4.8% to $182.80 after RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a $225 target. RBC cited strong retimer demand and upcoming Scorpio switch launches as catalysts. The move comes ahead of Astera’s Feb. 10 earnings report and amid heightened scrutiny of AI chip stocks. Trading volume reached about 4.2 million shares Friday.
16 January 2026
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Nvidia stock ‘cheap’ again? AI spending surge puts NVDA back in the spotlight

Nvidia stock ‘cheap’ again? AI spending surge puts NVDA back in the spotlight

8 February 2026
Nvidia shares jumped 7.8% Friday, leading a rally in chip stocks after signs of continued AI hardware spending by major tech firms. The PHLX semiconductor index rose 5.7%, with AMD and Broadcom also gaining. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Investors remain split over whether soaring AI outlays will deliver sufficient returns.
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