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KLA Corporation Stock (KLAC) News and Forecasts on Dec. 22, 2025: Analyst Upgrades, AI Capex Tailwinds, and China Risk

KLA Corporation Stock (KLAC) News and Forecasts on Dec. 22, 2025: Analyst Upgrades, AI Capex Tailwinds, and China Risk

KLA shares rose after Jefferies upgraded the stock to “Buy” and raised its price target to $1,500, citing strong AI-driven demand for semiconductor equipment. Multiple analysts highlighted KLA as a top pick for 2026, pointing to increased process-control needs in advanced chip manufacturing. Investors remain cautious about the company’s exposure to China and U.S. export controls.
22 December 2025
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KLA Corporation Stock (KLAC) Week Ahead Outlook: Analyst Upgrades, AI Equipment Forecasts, and What to Watch Dec. 22–26, 2025

KLA Corporation Stock (KLAC) Week Ahead Outlook: Analyst Upgrades, AI Equipment Forecasts, and What to Watch Dec. 22–26, 2025

KLA Corporation shares climbed 1.88% to $1,245.67 ahead of the Christmas-shortened trading week, buoyed by upgrades from Jefferies and Cantor Fitzgerald, both raising price targets to $1,500. U.S. markets will close early Dec. 24 and remain shut Dec. 25, with thin holiday liquidity expected to heighten volatility for semiconductor stocks.
22 December 2025
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KLA Corporation Stock (KLAC): Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook as AI Drives Chip Equipment Spending (Dec. 20, 2025)

KLA Corporation Stock (KLAC): Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook as AI Drives Chip Equipment Spending (Dec. 20, 2025)

KLA Corporation shares closed at $1,245.67 on Dec. 19, up 1.90% and near technical buy points after Jefferies upgraded the stock to “Buy” and raised its price target to $1,500. The move follows volatile trading and new industry forecasts projecting further growth in chipmaking equipment demand tied to AI infrastructure spending.
20 December 2025
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KLA Corporation Stock (KLAC) News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets on Dec. 19, 2025

KLA Corporation Stock (KLAC) News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets on Dec. 19, 2025

KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) stock was higher in Friday trading as investors digested a fresh analyst price-target update, a busy week of Wall Street upgrades, and new industry forecasts that point to accelerating semiconductor equipment demand into 2026—an environment where KLA’s process control tools are often viewed as “must-have” spend for leading-edge manufacturing. As of Dec. 19, 2025 (19:45 UTC), KLAC traded around $1,249 (up about 2% on the session), after ranging roughly between $1,227 and $1,264 intraday. KLAC stock price today: why KLA is moving on Dec. 19, 2025 Friday’s move comes amid a run of catalysts that have
19 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Rally at Midday (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron Ignites the AI-Memory Trade as CPI Cools and Chip ETFs Jump

Semiconductor Stocks Rally at Midday (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron Ignites the AI-Memory Trade as CPI Cools and Chip ETFs Jump

Micron shares jumped nearly 12% midday Thursday after the company forecast second-quarter profit almost double Wall Street estimates, citing strong AI-driven memory demand. The rally lifted the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index about 2.8%, with Nvidia, AMD, and TSMC also higher. Investors responded to both Micron’s outlook and softer U.S. inflation data. Some analysts flagged data-quality concerns linked to the recent government shutdown.
18 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Broadcom, Oracle and Big Tech React to AI “Bubble” Fears as Fresh U.S. Jobs Data Hits Markets (Dec. 16, 2025)

AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Broadcom, Oracle and Big Tech React to AI “Bubble” Fears as Fresh U.S. Jobs Data Hits Markets (Dec. 16, 2025)

Oracle rose 1.83% to $188.31 by midday Tuesday, leading gains among major AI stocks, while Nvidia was flat and Alphabet dropped 1.6%. U.S. indexes turned lower after a delayed November jobs report showed unemployment at 4.6%, the highest since July 2021, despite stronger job creation. Investors weighed skepticism over AI spending against shifting interest-rate expectations.
16 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron and Chip Equipment Makers Drive Midday Moves on Wall Street

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron and Chip Equipment Makers Drive Midday Moves on Wall Street

U.S.-listed semiconductor stocks traded mixed midday Tuesday, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF down 1.16% and VanEck Semiconductor ETF off 0.71%. Nvidia and AMD edged higher, while Micron and Qualcomm fell over 2%. Investors weighed a shutdown-delayed jobs report, new chip equipment forecasts, and uncertainty over AI profitability. Major U.S. indexes were modestly lower as rate expectations shifted.
16 December 2025
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KLA Corporation (KLAC) Stock News Today: Cantor Upgrade, Jefferies $1,500 Target and AI Chip-Equipment Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

KLA Corporation (KLAC) Stock News Today: Cantor Upgrade, Jefferies $1,500 Target and AI Chip-Equipment Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

KLA shares hovered near $1,224 Tuesday after Cantor Fitzgerald and Jefferies both upgraded the stock and set $1,500 price targets, citing strong AI-driven demand for chipmaking equipment. SEMI projected wafer-fab equipment sales to rise 9% in 2026 and 7.3% in 2027, naming KLA as a key supplier. CFO Bren D. Higgins filed a Form 144 for a proposed sale of restricted shares.
16 December 2025
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KLA Corporation Stock (KLAC) Jumps on Jefferies Upgrade: AI-Led Chip Spending Outlook, Fresh Forecasts, and Key Levels to Watch (Dec. 15, 2025)

KLA Corporation Stock (KLAC) Jumps on Jefferies Upgrade: AI-Led Chip Spending Outlook, Fresh Forecasts, and Key Levels to Watch (Dec. 15, 2025)

KLA Corporation shares rose over 3% on December 15, 2025, after Jefferies upgraded the stock to “Buy” and raised its price target to $1,500 from $1,100, citing expected AI-driven semiconductor capacity expansion starting in late 2026. The move also boosted other chip equipment stocks, including Applied Materials and Lam Research.
15 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today: Nvidia Rebounds, Micron and Chip Equipment Rally, While Broadcom and Arm Lag on Fresh Analyst Calls (Dec. 15, 2025)

Semiconductor Stocks Today: Nvidia Rebounds, Micron and Chip Equipment Rally, While Broadcom and Arm Lag on Fresh Analyst Calls (Dec. 15, 2025)

Nvidia and Micron led gains among U.S.-listed semiconductor stocks by 11:30 a.m. ET Monday, while Broadcom and Arm fell after downgrades. Semiconductor equipment makers surged on strong demand forecasts for 2026–2027. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index hovered in the low-7,000s after last week’s sharp drop. Semiconductor ETFs edged higher, signaling stabilization rather than a full rebound.
15 December 2025
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KLA Corporation (KLAC) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025

KLA Corporation (KLAC) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025

KLA Corporation shares fell 4.19% to $1,193.92 on Friday, breaking a five-day winning streak and closing about 7% below their 52-week high. The company’s latest earnings topped guidance, but management warned U.S.-China export controls could cut sales by $300–$350 million over five quarters. Analyst targets cluster in the low-to-mid $1,200s. After-hours trading showed little change.
14 December 2025
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KLA Corporation Stock (KLAC) This Week & Week Ahead: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

KLA Corporation Stock (KLAC) This Week & Week Ahead: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

KLA Corporation shares fell 4.19% to $1,193.92 on Friday, Dec. 12, ending a five-day rally amid a broader tech selloff. The drop followed negative headlines for Oracle and Broadcom, which fueled investor concerns over AI spending and valuations. KLAC remains about 7% below its all-time high of $1,284.47. The stock finished the week down 1.7%.
13 December 2025
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KLA Corporation (KLAC) Stock After Hours (Dec. 12, 2025): Why Shares Fell 4% and What to Know Before the Next Market Open

KLA Corporation (KLAC) Stock After Hours (Dec. 12, 2025): Why Shares Fell 4% and What to Know Before the Next Market Open

KLA Corporation shares fell 4.19% to $1,193.92 on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, snapping a five-day winning streak amid a broad semiconductor selloff. The stock touched an intraday low of $1,185.18 before stabilizing after hours, trading flat at $1,194.18 by 5:30 p.m. ET. No significant company-specific news emerged during the session.
13 December 2025
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KLA Corporation Stock (KLAC) News Today: Why Shares Are Moving, Latest Forecasts, and Key Risks to Watch (Dec. 12, 2025)

KLA Corporation Stock (KLAC) News Today: Why Shares Are Moving, Latest Forecasts, and Key Risks to Watch (Dec. 12, 2025)

KLA Corporation shares fell 3.1% to $1,207.57 as of 17:17 UTC Friday, tracking a broader Nasdaq decline after Broadcom warned of tightening margins. Options activity in KLAC drew attention, with Benzinga highlighting notable bullish trades. Morgan Stanley maintained an Equal-Weight rating with a $1,214 target. MarketBeat reported Globeflex Capital disclosed a new stake, with institutional ownership at about 86.7%.
12 December 2025
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SMH Stock: VanEck Semiconductor ETF Rides the AI Chip Boom – Latest News, Performance and 2026+ Forecasts (Dec 7, 2025)

SMH Stock: VanEck Semiconductor ETF Rides the AI Chip Boom – Latest News, Performance and 2026+ Forecasts (Dec 7, 2025)

The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) has surged about 50% year to date, closing at $364.40 on December 5, 2025, with net assets near $37 billion. The fund is heavily concentrated in Nvidia, TSMC, and Broadcom, which together make up a large share of its holdings. SMH tracks the MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25 Index and has delivered a 46% one-year return as of late November.
7 December 2025
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KLA Corporation (KLAC) Stock Soars on AI Chip Boom as Wall Street Lifts Price Targets – Latest News & Forecasts for December 2, 2025

KLA Corporation (KLAC) Stock Soars on AI Chip Boom as Wall Street Lifts Price Targets – Latest News & Forecasts for December 2, 2025

Published: December 2, 2025 KLA Corporation’s stock continues to ride the artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor wave, adding another strong session on December 2, 2025, as analysts lift price targets and new research highlights its central role in the AI infrastructure build‑out. Below is a roundup of all the key news, forecasts and analyses around KLA stock as of December 2, 2025, plus what it could mean for investors watching KLAC. KLA Stock Today: KLAC Near Record Highs On December 2, 2025, KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) closed at $1,189.86, up about 2.8% on the day, with an intraday high of $1,197.78
3 December 2025
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8 February 2026
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8 February 2026
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Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

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8 February 2026
Rolls-Royce Holdings shares closed at 1,229p on Friday, up 1.78%, as the FTSE 100 gained 0.59%. The company reported buying 742,570 shares on Feb. 5 as part of its £200 million buyback, bringing total repurchases to 12.66 million shares. Rolls-Royce will attend the World Defense Show in Riyadh, noting over 80% of its Saudi workforce are nationals.
Vodafone share price: Buyback kicks off, but Germany recovery is the next test for VOD.L

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8 February 2026
Vodafone (VOD.L) bought 27.1 million shares this week as its new buyback began, with the stock closing Friday up 1.47% at 110.6p after a sharp drop the day before. Investors remain focused on Germany’s service-revenue growth and the pace of buybacks ahead of Monday’s open. The company maintained full-year guidance after reporting 5.4% group service revenue growth in Q3, with Germany up 0.7%.
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