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ASE Technology stock price hits record close as chip rally sets up a holiday-shortened week

ASE Technology stock price hits record close as chip rally sets up a holiday-shortened week

ASE Technology’s U.S. shares closed Friday at $19.41, up 1.2% to a record high, as chip stocks led Wall Street gains. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose about 1.2%, while broader indexes stayed flat. ASE’s Taiwan shares also gained 1.68%. Investors now await next week’s earnings reports and ASE’s Feb. 5 results.
18 January 2026
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  • Microsoft Shares Rise Amid Strong AI, Cloud Growth and Increased Investment
    May 15, 2026, 12:02 PM EDT. Microsoft shares rose 3.51% to $423.80 as investor confidence grew on the strength of its AI and cloud strategies. The firm highlighted Microsoft's 27% economic interest in OpenAI, valuing this stake at around $200 billion. It noted Microsoft 365 (M365) remains deeply embedded in enterprises with strong bundle economics, while Azure reported 39% growth last quarter with plans for further acceleration. Microsoft is integrating AI Copilot into M365 and shifting to a hybrid pricing model, expected to enhance revenue. The company's 2026 capital expenditure budget will increase to about $190 billion, primarily funding servers and networking to support cloud growth. This reflects optimism in Microsoft's durable AI, cloud, and enterprise offerings.

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