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NASDAQ:LRCX 3 January 2026 - 10 January 2026

Semiconductor stocks hit a record — here’s what could move SOXX next week

Semiconductor stocks hit a record — here’s what could move SOXX next week

U.S. semiconductor stocks pushed Wall Street to record highs Friday, with the SOXX ETF up 2.9% and Intel surging nearly 11% after praise from Donald Trump. Lam Research jumped 8.7% on a broker’s price target hike. TSMC reported Q4 revenue up 20.45% year-on-year, beating estimates. Traders await U.S. inflation data due Jan. 13 and TSMC’s guidance on Jan. 15.
10 January 2026
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Lam Research stock jumps on Mizuho target hike as chip-tool rally sets up next earnings test

Lam Research stock jumps on Mizuho target hike as chip-tool rally sets up next earnings test

Lam Research shares surged 8.7% to $218.36 Friday after Mizuho raised its price target and the PHLX chip index hit a record. Heavy trading snapped a two-day slide for Lam, which will report earnings Jan. 28. Applied Materials and KLA also posted strong gains. Traders are watching next week’s U.S. inflation data and the Fed’s policy meeting for signals on rate cuts.
10 January 2026
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S&P 500 hits record, chip stocks jump — jobs report and Trump tariff case set up next market move

S&P 500 hits record, chip stocks jump — jobs report and Trump tariff case set up next market move

The S&P 500 closed at a record 6,966.28 on Friday, led by chip stocks after a weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 50,000 in December, missing forecasts, while the unemployment rate dipped to 4.4%. The dollar index gained 0.26% and the two-year Treasury yield rose to 3.538%. Housing stocks jumped after Trump ordered $200 billion in mortgage bond purchases.
10 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock pops nearly 7% as chip rally returns — analysts lift targets

Applied Materials stock pops nearly 7% as chip rally returns — analysts lift targets

Applied Materials shares surged nearly 7% Friday, closing at $301.18 and hitting a new 52-week high of $302.78, as chip stocks rallied on a weaker U.S. jobs report. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped 2.7% to a record. Brokerages including Cantor Fitzgerald raised price targets for Applied. Investors now await Tuesday’s CPI data and Applied’s earnings report set for February 12.
10 January 2026
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Lam Research stock jumps after target hikes as chip rally hits full stride

Lam Research stock jumps after target hikes as chip rally hits full stride

Lam Research shares surged 8.6% to $218.36 after hours Friday as Mizuho, Cantor Fitzgerald, and Goldman Sachs raised price targets, citing stronger chip equipment demand. The PHLX semiconductor index hit a record, with peers Applied Materials, KLA, and ASML also gaining. Lam will hold its quarterly call Jan. 28, with investors focused on spending guidance for 2026.
9 January 2026
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Texas Instruments stock ticks up as chipmakers rally — what could move TXN next

Texas Instruments stock ticks up as chipmakers rally — what could move TXN next

Texas Instruments shares rose 1% to $190.24 Friday as chipmakers rallied, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index up 2.6% and the S&P 500 hitting a record. U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 50,000 in December, while unemployment dipped to 4.4%. Taiwan Semiconductor reported a 20% jump in Q4 revenue, beating forecasts. Texas Instruments will report Q4 earnings on Jan. 27.
9 January 2026
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Lam Research stock slips below $200 as chip gear makers slide; jobs report looms

Lam Research stock slips below $200 as chip gear makers slide; jobs report looms

Lam Research shares fell 2.2% to $198.62 Thursday, tracking a broader semiconductor decline as Applied Materials and ASML also dropped. Treasury yields rose after U.S. jobless claims edged higher and productivity jumped. Cantor Fitzgerald raised its Lam price target to $265, citing strong wafer equipment demand. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report and Lam’s Jan. 28 earnings call.
8 January 2026
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KLA stock slides after-hours as chip gear names cool off; India R&D expansion in focus

KLA stock slides after-hours as chip gear names cool off; India R&D expansion in focus

KLA shares fell about 2.5% to $1,359.69 in after-hours trading Wednesday after a regular-session drop, snapping a three-day winning streak. The company announced a new $36 million R&D hub in Chennai. Semiconductor equipment stocks broadly declined as investors rotated into mega-cap AI names. Traders are watching U.S. labor data Friday and KLA’s Jan. 29 earnings.
8 January 2026
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Lam Research stock jumps nearly 7% on fresh Aletheia “Buy” call as CES focus stays on AI

Lam Research stock jumps nearly 7% on fresh Aletheia “Buy” call as CES focus stays on AI

Lam Research shares jumped 6.9% to $208.15 Tuesday after Aletheia Capital initiated coverage with a buy rating and $260 target. Peers Applied Materials and KLA also rose. Investors await Lam’s Jan. 28 earnings for signals on chip equipment demand and 2026 spending. The rally follows increased focus on AI data-center buildouts and new product launches at CES.
6 January 2026
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Lam Research stock (LRCX) jumps 5% as CES 2026 AI headlines fuel chip-equipment rally

Lam Research stock (LRCX) jumps 5% as CES 2026 AI headlines fuel chip-equipment rally

Lam Research closed up 5.3% at $194.76 Monday, holding gains after hours as chip-equipment stocks rallied sharply. Applied Materials, KLA, and ASML each rose over 5%, outpacing the semiconductor ETF. Investors tracked CES news and awaited Lam’s Jan. 28 earnings report. Foxconn reported record Q4 revenue on strong AI product demand.
6 January 2026
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Lam Research stock today: LRCX jumps 8% on Citi list as chip-equipment rally builds

Lam Research stock today: LRCX jumps 8% on Citi list as chip-equipment rally builds

Lam Research shares jumped 8.1% to $185.06 Friday after being added to Citi’s Large Cap Recommended list for 2026, trading as high as $185.78. ASML rose 8.7%, while Applied Materials and KLA each gained nearly 5%. The move came on heavy volume, with Lam’s session low at $177.50 now seen as support. Investors await ISM manufacturing data Jan. 5 and Lam’s dividend Jan. 7.
4 January 2026
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Lam Research stock jumps 8% to start 2026 as chip-tool shares rally — what LRCX investors watch next

Lam Research stock jumps 8% to start 2026 as chip-tool shares rally — what LRCX investors watch next

Lam Research shares surged 8.1% to $185.06 Friday, leading semiconductor equipment stocks after the U.S. changed licensing rules for chipmaking tool shipments to China. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose about 4%. Investors are watching for further export-rule updates and Lam’s next earnings date, expected in late January or early February.
3 January 2026
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Lam Research stock hits record after Citi adds LRCX to 2026 list, lifting chip gear peers

Lam Research stock hits record after Citi adds LRCX to 2026 list, lifting chip gear peers

Lam Research shares jumped 8.1% to $185.06 in after-hours trading Friday after Citi added the chip-equipment maker to its 2026 Large Cap Recommended list. The stock set a new intraday high, with gains supported by bullish calls from TD Cowen and Cantor Fitzgerald. Applied Materials and ASML also rose late. Investors are watching for Lam’s next earnings date and any signs of shifting demand in China.
3 January 2026
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