Lam Research (LRCX) Stock Today: Black Friday Pop, Big-Money Rotation and AI-Fueled Expansion
Lam Research shares rose 2.1% to the mid-$150s in a shortened Black Friday session, putting its market cap near $195 billion. Norges Bank disclosed a new $1.9 billion stake, while GMO and HSBC increased holdings. The stock is up 109% year-to-date, outpacing peers, with recent gains fueled by institutional buying and a $65 million R&D expansion in Oregon targeting AI chips.