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NASDAQ:CDNS 22 June 2025 - 10 February 2026

AI stocks jolt: Datadog jumps, Cisco rolls out new chip as Alphabet borrows $20 billion

AI stocks jolt: Datadog jumps, Cisco rolls out new chip as Alphabet borrows $20 billion

Datadog shares surged 14.5% after beating estimates and citing AI-driven demand. Alphabet sold $20 billion in bonds to fund AI infrastructure, with reports of a possible 100-year bond. Cisco rose 1.5% after launching a new data center chip, while Cadence gained 2.4% on its AI chip design agent. Micron fell 2.3% on concerns over high-bandwidth memory competition.
10 February 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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Synopsys stock rises nearly 3% today as Loop Capital lifts target to $600; SNPS outperforms peers

Synopsys stock rises nearly 3% today as Loop Capital lifts target to $600; SNPS outperforms peers

Synopsys shares climbed 2.8% to $482.78 Friday after Loop Capital raised its price target to $600 and reiterated a buy rating. The iShares Semiconductor ETF rose 4.7% and the VanEck Semiconductor ETF gained 4.1%, outpacing broader indexes. Nvidia recently took a $2 billion stake in Synopsys. Synopsys completed its $35 billion acquisition of Ansys in July.
2 January 2026
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Cadence stock ends slightly higher as year-end trading turns to Fed minutes

Cadence stock ends slightly higher as year-end trading turns to Fed minutes

Cadence Design Systems shares closed up 0.4% at $318.89, with about 551,000 shares traded in a session marked by thin year-end volumes. Investors are watching Fed minutes and interest rate expectations as major U.S. indexes hover near record highs. Cadence reported a record $7 billion backlog in October and raised its 2025 revenue outlook to 14% growth. The company is set to report earnings around Feb. 17.
29 December 2025
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Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Stock: Latest News, Forecasts, and 2026 Catalysts as of December 25, 2025

Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Stock: Latest News, Forecasts, and 2026 Catalysts as of December 25, 2025

Cadence Design Systems last traded near $318 on Dec. 24, following a year of earnings beats, raised guidance, and volatility from U.S.-China policy shifts. The company reported Q3 revenue of $1.339 billion, non-GAAP EPS of $1.93, and a record $7 billion backlog. Cadence raised full-year 2025 guidance but projected Q4 EPS slightly below analyst consensus. U.S. markets were closed Dec. 25 for Christmas.
25 December 2025
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Cadence’s AI-Fueled Q3 Surprise: Earnings Beat, Big Deals, and Bold Forecasts Ignite CDNS Stock

Cadence Stock Skyrockets on AI Chip Boom: CDNS Hits New Highs Amid Earnings Beat and $3B Deal

Cadence Design Systems shares traded in the mid-$340s on October 27, 2025, near record highs after a 6–7% weekly gain and a 15–20% rise year-to-date. The company beat Q3 estimates with $1.34 billion in revenue and raised its 2025 outlook, while its order backlog hit $7 billion. Shares dipped 1–2% post-earnings. Cadence announced a $3.18 billion deal to buy Hexagon’s D&E software business and completed the acquisition of Arm’s “Artisan” IP.
27 October 2025
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Cadence’s AI-Fueled Q3 Surprise: Earnings Beat, Big Deals, and Bold Forecasts Ignite CDNS Stock

Cadence’s AI-Fueled Q3 Surprise: Earnings Beat, Big Deals, and Bold Forecasts Ignite CDNS Stock

Cadence Design Systems posted Q3 adjusted EPS of $1.93 on $1.34 billion revenue, both above estimates. The company raised its 2025 outlook, now projecting up to $5.29 billion in revenue and $7.08 non-GAAP EPS. Order backlog reached a record $7 billion. Cadence completed its Arm chip IP acquisition and agreed to buy Hexagon’s Design & Engineering unit for $3.2 billion.
27 October 2025
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Mixed-Signal and RF Components: June–July 2025 Industry Report

Mixed-Signal and RF Components: June–July 2025 Industry Report

Mixed-Signal Devices launched the MS4022 RF synthesizer on June 16, generating 675 MHz–22 GHz with 25 fs RMS phase jitter. Falcomm and GlobalFoundries reported 50% PAE in a 13 GHz CMOS power amp. 3GPP finalized Release 20 for early 6G research on June 18. The U.S. lifted EDA tool export restrictions for China on July 3, restoring access to Synopsys, Cadence, and Siemens.
9 July 2025
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100 Semiconductor Giants Powering the Modern World

100 Semiconductor Giants Powering the Modern World

Samsung Electronics regained the top spot in global semiconductor revenue in 2024 at $66.5 billion. TSMC controls about 61% of foundry revenues, while NVIDIA leads fabless chip sales with $124.3 billion. ASML remains the sole supplier of EUV lithography machines. Synopsys and Cadence together hold 74% of the EDA market.
22 June 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Shares Surge 8.1% Weekly Amid Valuation Debate
    April 9, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (RARE) shares rose 8.1% last week to $23.15 amid mixed performance, down 1.9% year-to-date and 31.7% over 12 months. The biotech specializes in rare disease treatments, a sector sensitive to clinical trial and regulatory updates. Despite recent gains, the company's long-term returns remain negative. A discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis values Ultragenyx at about $257.43 per share, suggesting it is 91% undervalued based on future free cash flow projections turning positive by 2026. However, actual cash flow remains negative at $501.5 million last year. Investors must weigh DCF optimism against market risks and sector volatility. Ultragenyx scores 4 out of 6 in valuation, indicating some appeal but highlighting areas needing scrutiny.

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9 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 9, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Shares Surge 8.1% Weekly Amid Valuation Debate April 9, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (RARE) shares rose 8.1% last week to $23.15 amid mixed performance, down 1.9% year-to-date and 31.7% over 12 months. The biotech specializes in rare disease treatments, a sector sensitive to clinical trial and regulatory updates. Despite recent gains, the company's long-term returns remain negative. A discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis values Ultragenyx at about $257.43 per share, suggesting it is 91% undervalued based on future free cash flow
Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

8 April 2026
IREN shares rose 1.8% to $35.74 Wednesday as investors assessed its $6 billion share program and shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. The company’s revenue fell to $184.7 million last quarter, with a net loss of $155.4 million. IREN recently announced a five-year, $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft. Options trading volume hit 103,000 contracts Tuesday, with sentiment described as mixed.
Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

8 April 2026
Amazon closed at $213.77 Tuesday, with BNP Paribas maintaining a $320 price target, citing strong AI demand despite Amazon’s planned $200 billion capex for 2026. The company’s February forecast of higher spending sent shares down 11.5% after hours, even as AWS revenue rose 24% to $35.6 billion in the December quarter. Alphabet and Microsoft are also ramping up AI infrastructure spending.
Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

8 April 2026
The Sensex surged 2,946 points to 77,562.90 on Wednesday, its best day in five years, as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and steady RBI rates pushed Indian markets higher. Brent crude fell 14.4% to $93.49 a barrel, easing pressure on the rupee, which rose 0.5% to 92.58 per dollar. All 16 major sectors gained, led by financials and auto stocks. The RBI kept its repo rate at 5.25% and forecast slower growth ahead.
Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

8 April 2026
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. increased its Netflix stake by 1,141.9% to 29,074 shares in Q4, while Ethos Capital Management disclosed a new 19,610-share position worth $1.84 million. The moves come ahead of Netflix’s April 16 earnings report and follow a Goldman Sachs upgrade to Buy with a $120 target. Insiders Reed Hastings and Greg Peters sold shares earlier this year under preset trading plans. Netflix last traded at $98.82.
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