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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.
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.
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.
Applied Materials stock drops again as China’s “50% local tools” push weighs on AMAT

Applied Materials stock drops again as China’s “50% local tools” push weighs on AMAT

Applied Materials shares fell 1.1% to $256.99 Wednesday, extending a two-day slide as China moved to require chipmakers to use at least 50% domestic equipment for new semiconductor plants, Reuters reported. Lam Research dropped 1.5% and KLA lost 2.3%. TSMC said it received a U.S. export license for its Nanjing fab, allowing continued equipment shipments. Trading in Applied was light, with the stock closing about 7% below its recent high.
Applied Materials stock snaps 7-day rally as China pushes “50% domestic tools” rule

Applied Materials stock snaps 7-day rally as China pushes “50% domestic tools” rule

Applied Materials shares fell 1.2% to $259.97 Tuesday, ending a seven-day rally. Lam Research and KLA also closed lower. Reuters reported China is requiring chipmakers to source at least half of new-fab equipment from domestic suppliers, raising uncertainty for U.S. toolmakers. U.S. granted Samsung and SK Hynix annual licenses for chip equipment shipments to China.
Lam Research (LRCX) slips after report China tightens “50% domestic tools” push

Lam Research (LRCX) slips after report China tightens “50% domestic tools” push

Lam Research shares fell 1.2% to $173.78 in after-hours trading Tuesday after Reuters reported China now requires chipmakers to source at least 50% of equipment domestically for new capacity approvals. Applied Materials and KLA also declined, while ASML rose. The policy could pressure foreign suppliers like Lam, which derives about 93% of revenue from non-U.S. sales. Investors are watching for details on enforcement and possible waivers.
Applied Materials stock slips as China’s 50% domestic chip-tool rule puts AMAT in the spotlight

Applied Materials stock slips as China’s 50% domestic chip-tool rule puts AMAT in the spotlight

Applied Materials shares fell 1.1% to $260.27 Tuesday after Reuters reported China now requires chipmakers expanding capacity to source at least 50% of equipment domestically. The iShares Semiconductor ETF was little changed. Wells Fargo raised its price target on Applied Materials to $290 and maintained an Overweight rating. Lam Research and KLA shares also slipped about 1%.
KLA stock dips as China’s 50% domestic chip-tool rule rattles semiconductor equipment names

KLA stock dips as China’s 50% domestic chip-tool rule rattles semiconductor equipment names

KLA shares fell 0.8% to $1,250.43 Tuesday after a Reuters report said China will require chipmakers to source at least half of new-fab equipment domestically. U.S. chip-equipment stocks tracked lower as traders awaited Federal Reserve minutes and eyed tightening export-license rules. Applied Materials and Lam Research also declined, while ASML rose.
KLA stock drops after tech pullback hits chip equipment names; Fed minutes next

KLA stock drops after tech pullback hits chip equipment names; Fed minutes next

KLA Corp shares fell 1.5% to $1,260.39 Monday, ending a six-session winning streak as tech stocks retreated in thin year-end trading. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped 0.41%. KLA’s volume was lighter than usual, with 625,000 shares traded versus a 993,000 average. Investors await Fed minutes and jobless claims later this week.
Lam Research near $180 as year-end positioning puts chip-tool stocks back in play

Lam Research near $180 as year-end positioning puts chip-tool stocks back in play

Lam Research closed up 0.4% at $178.07 Friday in thin post-holiday trading. Investors await December-quarter results after the quarter ended Sunday, with guidance set at $5.20 billion revenue plus or minus $300 million. Fed minutes due Tuesday and light volumes could drive volatility. Other chip-equipment stocks also edged higher.
Lam Research stock steadies near $180 as investors eye Fed minutes and January earnings

Lam Research stock steadies near $180 as investors eye Fed minutes and January earnings

Lam Research shares closed at $178.07, up 0.4% in the latest session, outpacing broader indexes. Analysts cited in recent broker notes and reports expect a rebound in memory chip equipment spending in 2026. Investors are watching Fed minutes and economic data for rate signals ahead of Lam’s January earnings. The company’s fiscal quarter ended Sunday.
Lam Research Stock (LRCX) Holds Near Record Highs Into New Year’s Week: Latest Headlines, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Monday

Lam Research Stock (LRCX) Holds Near Record Highs Into New Year’s Week: Latest Headlines, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Monday

Lam Research shares closed Friday at $178.07, near record highs, after a strong late-December rally. After-hours trading showed a slight uptick to $178.19. Recent analyst reports highlighted demand for AI infrastructure and advanced packaging, while several firms raised price targets toward $200. U.S. markets will reopen Monday for a holiday-shortened week.
28 December 2025
Lam Research Stock (LRCX) Climbs to Record Close as AI-Driven Chip Equipment Cycle Stays in Focus—What Investors Should Watch Before Monday

Lam Research Stock (LRCX) Climbs to Record Close as AI-Driven Chip Equipment Cycle Stays in Focus—What Investors Should Watch Before Monday

Lam Research closed Friday at $178.07, up 0.4% and near its 52-week high of $179.80, as trading volume remained light after Christmas. Major U.S. indexes ended nearly flat, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq posting small declines but holding weekly gains. Semiconductor ETFs were mixed. Lam’s recent surge comes amid increased AI infrastructure spending and a rebound in memory demand.
27 December 2025
Lam Research Stock (LRCX) Near Record Highs After Analyst Target Hikes as AI Chip Equipment Forecasts Brighten Ahead of Monday’s Open

Lam Research Stock (LRCX) Near Record Highs After Analyst Target Hikes as AI Chip Equipment Forecasts Brighten Ahead of Monday’s Open

Lam Research shares closed near record highs at $178.07 late Friday in New York, after hitting $179.77 intraday. The company’s market cap stands at about $162.4 billion, trading at 28 times earnings. Trading was subdued post-Christmas, with major U.S. indexes finishing slightly lower on light volume. SEMI forecasts chip equipment spending to rise into 2026 and 2027, fueled by AI-related demand.
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9 April 2026
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Tesla revives cheaper EV bet with compact SUV plan in China after sales strain

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9 April 2026
Tesla is developing a smaller, cheaper electric SUV to be built first in Shanghai, sources said. The new model would cost less than the Model 3 and be smaller than the Model Y. Tesla produced 408,386 vehicles but delivered only 358,023 in Q1, as U.S. demand weakened and competition increased. Shares fell 0.8% Thursday.
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9 April 2026
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