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NASDAQ:MU 31 December 2025 - 3 January 2026

Dow, S&P 500 snap losing streak as chip and AI stocks kick off 2026 with a rally

Dow, S&P 500 snap losing streak as chip and AI stocks kick off 2026 with a rally

The Dow rose 0.7% and the S&P 500 gained 0.2% on the first trading day of 2026, led by a 4% jump in semiconductor stocks. The Nasdaq slipped, dragged by declines in Tesla after weak delivery data and losses in big tech. Baidu surged 15% after its AI chip unit filed for a Hong Kong listing. President Trump delayed tariff hikes on some furniture and cabinets for a year.
3 January 2026
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Western Digital stock jumps 9% to start 2026 as AI data-storage trade stays in focus

Western Digital stock jumps 9% to start 2026 as AI data-storage trade stays in focus

Western Digital shares closed up 9% at $187.70 Friday, leading storage stocks higher on the first trading day of 2026. Micron rose 10.5%, Sandisk jumped nearly 16%, and Seagate gained 4.4%. Investors cited demand from AI data centers and upcoming U.S. economic data as key drivers. The broader market was mixed, with the Nasdaq slipping slightly.
3 January 2026
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Micron stock jumps 10% on a Wall Street target hike — what Nasdaq traders watch next

Micron stock jumps 10% on a Wall Street target hike — what Nasdaq traders watch next

Micron Technology shares jumped 10.5% to $315.42 after Bernstein SocGen raised its price target to $330, citing strong AI-driven demand for memory chips. Sandisk and Western Digital also surged. The Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.03% while the S&P 500 and Dow rose. Micron’s next earnings report is expected around March 19; its dividend is payable January 14, with the annual meeting set for January 15.
3 January 2026
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Western Digital stock jumps nearly 9% as AI storage trade kicks off 2026

Western Digital stock jumps nearly 9% as AI storage trade kicks off 2026

Western Digital shares jumped 8.96% to $187.70 Friday and climbed further after hours, tracking gains in AI-linked hardware stocks. Micron rose 10.5% and Seagate added 4.4%. Investors cited demand for data-center infrastructure and tighter memory supply. Traders await U.S. labor data and Western Digital’s next earnings report later this month.
3 January 2026
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US stock market today: Dow rises, S&P 500 edges up as Nvidia leads chip rally; Tesla falls

US stock market today: Dow rises, S&P 500 edges up as Nvidia leads chip rally; Tesla falls

The Dow rose 311.99 points to 48,383.22, snapping a four-day losing streak, while the Nasdaq slipped 5.30 points to 23,236.69. Chipmakers and industrials rallied, with Intel up 6.7% after hours. Tesla deliveries fell to 1.64 million in 2025, missing estimates, as BYD outsold Tesla annually for the first time. Trump delayed higher tariffs on furniture imports, sending related stocks higher.
2 January 2026
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Micron stock jumps 10% as Bernstein hikes MU target to $330 — what investors watch next

Micron stock jumps 10% as Bernstein hikes MU target to $330 — what investors watch next

Micron shares surged 10.4% to $315.23 Friday after Bernstein raised its price target to $330, citing a record memory pricing upcycle driven by AI demand and tight supply. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index climbed 3.5% even as broader U.S. indexes slipped. Traders now await early-January economic data and earnings for signals on rates and tech sector appetite.
2 January 2026
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Western Digital stock jumps 8% today as AI storage names lead early 2026 trade

Western Digital stock jumps 8% today as AI storage names lead early 2026 trade

Western Digital jumped 8% to $186.30 Friday, leading gains in storage stocks as Sandisk surged 14% and Micron rose 10%. The rally followed a strong 2025 for Western Digital, now focused on hard disk drives after spinning off its flash unit last February. Investors are watching upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data for signals on interest rates.
2 January 2026
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Stock market today: Dow steadies as chip stocks jump, Tesla drops in Wall Street’s 2026 opener

Stock market today: Dow steadies as chip stocks jump, Tesla drops in Wall Street’s 2026 opener

Nvidia and Micron surged, with chips leading U.S. stocks in early 2026 trading, while Tesla fell 2.4% after reporting a second straight annual delivery drop and losing its EV sales lead to BYD. The Dow rose 0.1%, but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped. Investors watched for jobs and inflation data due next week. Wayfair and RH jumped after Trump delayed furniture tariffs.
2 January 2026
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Micron (MU) stock jumps 8% today as chip rally kicks off 2026 — what to watch next

Micron (MU) stock jumps 8% today as chip rally kicks off 2026 — what to watch next

Micron shares jumped 8% to $308.33 in early New York trading Friday, leading gains among U.S. memory chipmakers as investors focused on AI-driven memory shortages and high-bandwidth memory demand. The move outpaced the semiconductor sector, with Western Digital up 6.6% and Seagate 4.4%. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week for rate signals.
2 January 2026
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AI stocks rally today as Nvidia seeks more H200 chips; AMD and Micron lead early gains

AI stocks rally today as Nvidia seeks more H200 chips; AMD and Micron lead early gains

Nvidia shares climbed 2.9% after reports it asked TSMC to boost H200 chip production, with Chinese firms ordering over 2 million units for 2026, far above current inventory. Chip stocks surged, with AMD up 5.5%, Micron 7.8%, and TSMC 4.7%. Baidu’s AI chip unit confidentially filed for a Hong Kong listing; Baidu shares jumped 12.5%. China has not yet approved H200 shipments.
2 January 2026
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Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 futures climb to start 2026 as Nvidia and Baidu rally

Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 futures climb to start 2026 as Nvidia and Baidu rally

Nasdaq 100 E-minis rose 1.05% and S&P 500 E-minis gained 0.60% in premarket trading Friday, led by rebounds in Nvidia and Broadcom. Baidu jumped 12% after its AI chip unit Kunlunxin filed for a Hong Kong IPO. Tesla rose over 2% ahead of delivery figures. The White House delayed tariff hikes on imported furniture for a year.
2 January 2026
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Semiconductor stocks today: Chip shares slip as Nvidia’s China H200 push meets policy spotlight

Semiconductor stocks today: Chip shares slip as Nvidia’s China H200 push meets policy spotlight

The PHLX Semiconductor Index fell 1.2% on Dec. 31 as U.S. markets closed for New Year’s Day. Nvidia slipped 0.5%, Micron dropped 2.5%, and TSMC’s U.S. shares rose 1.4%. Reuters reported Nvidia is in supply talks with TSMC and that the U.S. granted TSMC a new license to import chipmaking equipment to its Nanjing plant. China is requiring chipmakers to use at least 50% domestic equipment for new capacity.
1 January 2026
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AI stocks today: Nvidia, Meta dip after hours as China H200 chip rush and dealmaking hit the tape

AI stocks today: Nvidia, Meta dip after hours as China H200 chip rush and dealmaking hit the tape

Nvidia has asked TSMC to increase H200 GPU production after Chinese firms ordered over 2 million units for 2026, far exceeding current stock, sources told Reuters. U.S. stocks closed lower Wednesday, with Nvidia down 0.5% after hours. Beijing has not cleared the imports; H200 exports to China face a 25% U.S. fee. TSMC shares rose 1.4%.
31 December 2025
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Micron stock drops 2% into year-end close as chip rally cools — what investors watch next

Micron stock drops 2% into year-end close as chip rally cools — what investors watch next

Micron shares dropped 2.3% to $285.81 in the final 2025 session, underperforming semiconductor peers as the iShares Semiconductor ETF fell 1.2%. A Form 4 filing showed CFO Mark Murphy moved 35,000 shares into an estate-planning trust at no cash value. Investors are watching U.S. data, Fed signals, and new DRAM supply moves from China’s CXMT. U.S. markets close Thursday for New Year’s Day.
31 December 2025
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  • Warren Buffett and Elon Musk Debate on 'Moats' vs Innovation
    June 13, 2026, 9:59 AM EDT. Warren Buffett and Elon Musk clashed over moats, a term Buffett uses for companies' enduring competitive advantages like strong brands that sustain profits. Musk dismissed moats as outdated, emphasizing rapid innovation as key to competitiveness, articulated during Tesla's 2018 earnings call. Buffett responded at Berkshire Hathaway's shareholders meeting, playfully challenging Musk's approach but acknowledging his disruptive potential. Musk later tweeted about starting a candy company to build his own 'moat,' referencing Buffett's expertise in candy with his company See's Candies. The exchange highlights differing investment philosophies: Buffett's focus on durable moats versus Musk's prioritization of fast-paced innovation.

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