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Lam Research Corporation Joins IBM in Sub-1nm Chip Push as AI Demand Raises the Stakes

Lam Research Corporation Joins IBM in Sub-1nm Chip Push as AI Demand Raises the Stakes

Lam Research and IBM announced a five-year partnership to develop sub-1nm chipmaking processes, aiming to advance beyond current 2nm technology. Lam shares rose $4.49 to $215.64 after the news. The companies will use IBM’s Albany NanoTech Complex and Lam’s fabrication tools. ASML’s new High-NA EUV lithography systems, priced at about $400 million each, are expected to take years to fully integrate into production.
Lam Research CFO drops $135 billion 2026 chip-tool call as AI demand hits “clean room” limits

Lam Research CFO drops $135 billion 2026 chip-tool call as AI demand hits “clean room” limits

Lam Research CFO Doug Bettinger said global wafer-fab equipment spending could reach $135 billion in 2026, up from about $110 billion last year. He cited advanced packaging and high-bandwidth memory as key drivers, but noted cleanroom capacity remains a constraint. Lam shares rose 2.3% in midday trading. China accounted for 35% of Lam’s revenue last quarter.
4 March 2026
Lam Research stock slides nearly 6% after-hours as oil shock and risk-off hit chip gear makers

Lam Research stock slides nearly 6% after-hours as oil shock and risk-off hit chip gear makers

Lam Research shares dropped 5.9% to $217.27 in late trading Tuesday, leading a sharp selloff in chip-equipment stocks as oil prices surged nearly 5% on Iran-related supply disruptions. Insider filings showed CFO Douglas Bettinger and Chief Legal Officer Ava Harter sold shares during the slide. Lam trades ex-dividend March 4. The stock remains up about 27% year-to-date.
Lam Research stock price: LRCX drops as chip rally cools — here’s what could move it next

Lam Research stock price: LRCX drops as chip rally cools — here’s what could move it next

Lam Research shares fell 2.17% to $233.89 Friday, closing 9% below their 52-week high as chip stocks slid. Oil surged about 10% to $80 a barrel in OTC trading after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, raising inflation concerns. Lam’s shares go ex-dividend March 4, with a $0.26 payout due April 8. Sesha Varadarajan becomes COO March 6 as Pat Lord retires.
Lam Research stock in focus after Applied Materials sparks chip-tool rally; what to watch next

Lam Research stock in focus after Applied Materials sparks chip-tool rally; what to watch next

Lam Research closed up 1.8% at $235.53 on Friday, with U.S. markets shut Monday for Presidents Day. Chip-equipment stocks tracked AI spending sentiment after Applied Materials surged 11% on strong AI-driven guidance. Traders await Fed minutes, inflation data, and Nvidia’s results for signals on the AI supply chain. Lam shares resume trading Tuesday.
16 February 2026
Lam Research stock price rises as chip-tool rally builds — what to watch after the holiday

Lam Research stock price rises as chip-tool rally builds — what to watch after the holiday

Lam Research shares rose 1.83% to $235.53 Friday, lifted by Applied Materials’ strong outlook for chipmaking equipment. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday. Director Eric Brandt sold 35,000 shares on Feb. 6, according to an SEC filing. Lam’s board approved a $0.26 quarterly dividend, payable April 8.
Semiconductor stocks: Applied Materials jump steadies chip gear names as Nvidia slips into holiday week

Semiconductor stocks: Applied Materials jump steadies chip gear names as Nvidia slips into holiday week

Applied Materials surged 8% Friday after forecasting revenue and profit above Wall Street estimates, citing AI-driven demand. Nvidia fell 2.2% and Broadcom dropped 1.8%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF rose 0.9%. U.S. CPI rose 0.2% in January. Markets close Monday for Presidents Day.
Chip stocks brace for holiday week: Applied Materials surges, Nvidia slides — what to watch next

Chip stocks brace for holiday week: Applied Materials surges, Nvidia slides — what to watch next

Applied Materials forecast second-quarter revenue of about $7.65 billion and adjusted profit above estimates, sending its shares up over 10% Friday and lifting Lam Research and KLA. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index rose 0.66%. Nvidia and Broadcom fell despite the sector rally. The Nasdaq slipped 0.22% while the S&P 500 edged up 0.05% as investors weighed inflation data and rate-cut bets.
Lam Research (LRCX) stock price slips as insider sale filing lands; CPI and chip-gear earnings next

Lam Research (LRCX) stock price slips as insider sale filing lands; CPI and chip-gear earnings next

Lam Research closed down 0.75% at $229.28 Monday, then rose about 0.5% after hours. An SEC filing showed director Eric Brandt sold 35,000 shares on Feb. 6 via a pre-arranged plan. Investors are watching for U.S. jobs and inflation data and Applied Materials’ earnings later this week. Applied Materials shares rose 2.5% Monday.
KLA stock pauses near $1,440 as chip stocks rebound and a dividend date looms

KLA stock pauses near $1,440 as chip stocks rebound and a dividend date looms

KLA Corp shares slipped 0.2% to $1,439.93 by midday Monday, trailing gains in other chip stocks like Applied Materials and ASML. The company declared a $1.90 quarterly dividend, payable March 3 to holders as of Feb. 17. KLA has risen 18% this year but fell after its last earnings report. Investors await key U.S. economic data later this week.
Lam Research (LRCX) stock slips despite fresh Bernstein target as jobs, CPI loom

Lam Research (LRCX) stock slips despite fresh Bernstein target as jobs, CPI loom

Lam Research shares dropped 0.6% to $229.73 by late morning Monday, after touching $223.61 earlier in the session. Bernstein raised its price target on Lam to $285 and kept an Outperform rating. Investors are watching for the delayed U.S. payrolls report and January CPI later this week for signals on interest rates. Applied Materials reports quarterly results Thursday, which may influence chip-equipment stocks.
9 February 2026
Lam Research stock price jumps 8% on chip rebound — what LRCX investors watch next week

Lam Research stock price jumps 8% on chip rebound — what LRCX investors watch next week

Lam Research shares jumped 8.2% to $231.01 at Friday’s close, tracking a semiconductor rally driven by bets on AI data-center spending. The move followed news of executive changes and a board appointment earlier in the week. U.S. jobs and inflation data, plus Nvidia’s Feb. 25 results, are expected to influence trading next week.
Lam Research stock price jumps 8% as chip rally returns — what to watch next week

Lam Research stock price jumps 8% as chip rally returns — what to watch next week

Lam Research shares surged 8.3% to $231.01 Friday, with after-hours trading flat. The move followed a broad rally in chip stocks, pushing the PHLX semiconductor index up 5.7% as Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom advanced. Lam announced a $0.26 quarterly dividend and a senior executive exercised 53,925 shares. Investors await U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
Applied Materials stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi lifts target to $400, eyes turn to Feb. 12 earnings

Applied Materials stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi lifts target to $400, eyes turn to Feb. 12 earnings

Applied Materials shares rose 5.7% to $321.20 by midday after Citi raised its price target to $400 and kept a Buy rating ahead of the Feb. 12 earnings report. Traders are focused on guidance for chip-factory investment and demand from China. Peers Lam Research and KLA also posted strong gains.
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Stock Market Today

  • Nifty50 Opens Above 23,200, BSE Sensex Gains Over 700 Points Amid Market Recovery
    March 20, 2026, 12:25 AM EDT. India's stock markets rebounded Friday after Thursday's steep selloff. Nifty50 opened above 23,200, up 227 points (0.99%), while the BSE Sensex climbed 738 points to 74,945.45. The sharp drop followed escalating tensions in West Asia, which fueled a global risk-off mood and pushed crude oil prices higher. Confidence was shaken but now recovers as Israeli officials signaled no further strikes on Iran's oil infrastructure, easing Brent crude prices to $106 from $118. Financial and auto stocks, hit hard earlier, are set for gains. Foreign investors continued net selling, offloading equities worth Rs 7,558 crore, yet domestic funds countered with buying support. Asian markets rose on easing oil prices and US market rebounds despite Wall Street's prior losses. Analysts caution ongoing volatility as geopolitical risks persist.
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