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Powerchip Semiconductor stock jumps in Taipei as Micron fab deal and GDR plan keep PSMC in focus

Powerchip Semiconductor stock jumps in Taipei as Micron fab deal and GDR plan keep PSMC in focus

Powerchip Semiconductor shares rose 2.9% to T$60.2 in Taipei after news of its planned US$1.8 billion Tongluo plant sale to Micron. The board approved a GDR offering of up to 420 million shares, with a shareholder vote set for April 10. Micron aims to close the deal by Q2 2026 and expand the site for DRAM output by late 2027. Investors remain cautious amid dilution risk and pending regulatory review.
Micron stock price near $400: MU investors brace for Fed decision and Big Tech earnings

Micron stock price near $400: MU investors brace for Fed decision and Big Tech earnings

Micron shares closed Friday at $399.65, up about 0.5% as Wall Street eyes tight memory chip supply and rising prices for AI servers. Analyst Krish Sankar raised his price target to $450, citing worsening shortages and higher DRAM and NAND prices. Micron projects Q2 adjusted earnings of $8.42 per share and $20 billion in 2026 capital spending. The Fed’s rate decision and major tech earnings are due next week.
Micron stock hovers near $400 as Intel flags memory cost pressure; Fed decision next

Micron stock hovers near $400 as Intel flags memory cost pressure; Fed decision next

Micron Technology shares closed up 0.5% at $399.65 Friday, trading near $400 as memory prices and supply shortages drove market moves. Intel stock fell after warning of rising component costs, including memory. Micron reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $13.64 billion and guided Q2 to $18.70 billion. Investors are watching high-bandwidth memory demand and upcoming earnings from major tech firms.
Micron stock hovers near $400 as memory prices climb; insider sale notice and Apple earnings in focus

Micron stock hovers near $400 as memory prices climb; insider sale notice and Apple earnings in focus

Micron Technology shares closed Friday up 0.5% at $399.65, trading between $390.74 and $412.43 on volume of 35.4 million. Memory shortages are pushing prices higher, with Compal warning costs could reach 40% of a PC’s materials by 2027. Micron executive Manish Bhatia filed to sell 26,623 shares worth $10.41 million. The Nasdaq rose 0.3%, while the Dow fell 0.6%.
25 January 2026
Micron stock price holds near $400 as memory costs bite PCs; what’s next for MU

Micron stock price holds near $400 as memory costs bite PCs; what’s next for MU

Micron Technology closed down 0.1% at $399.30 Friday, hovering near $400 after hours. Taiwan’s Compal warned soaring memory prices could push PC material costs to 40% and forecast a drop in global notebook and PC shipments in 2026. Micron shares have surged nearly 40% this year as tight supply and high prices persist. Traders are watching for signs of demand shifts as memory costs rise.
Micron stock closes higher near $400 as HSBC lifts target to $500 on memory-price crunch

Micron stock closes higher near $400 as HSBC lifts target to $500 on memory-price crunch

Micron shares closed up 0.5% at $399.58 after swinging between $390.80 and $411.90. HSBC raised its price target to $500, citing stronger DRAM pricing and demand. Rising memory costs are pressuring PC and phone makers, with IDC forecasting a 4.9% drop in PC shipments and a 2% fall in smartphones for 2026. Micron shareholders approved a charter amendment limiting some officer liability.
Robinhood stock rises as Retail Kings ETF adds HOOD and MIAXdx deal hangs over the tape

Robinhood stock rises as Retail Kings ETF adds HOOD and MIAXdx deal hangs over the tape

Robinhood shares rose 2.6% to $109.01 by early afternoon Friday, trading between $105.52 and $110.43. A Robinhood-Susquehanna joint venture acquired 90% of MIAXdx, a regulated derivatives exchange. The new “Retail Kings” ETF launched with Robinhood among its initial holdings. Trading volume for Robinhood reached about 11.5 million shares.
Micron stock slips as William Blair flags AI “memory bottlenecks”; Fed decision ahead

Micron stock slips as William Blair flags AI “memory bottlenecks”; Fed decision ahead

Micron Technology shares fell 0.5% to $395.43 Friday amid sector weakness and volatile trading, as the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped 1% after Intel’s disappointing outlook. Micron disclosed shareholder approval of a charter change capping officer liability and a planned insider sale of 26,623 shares by Manish Bhatia. Memory prices are rising, pressuring consumer tech, while investors watch HBM supply and upcoming tech earnings.
Micron stock climbs on fresh William Blair call as AI memory squeeze tightens

Micron stock climbs on fresh William Blair call as AI memory squeeze tightens

Micron shares rose 1.6% to $395.54 in after-hours trading Thursday after William Blair initiated coverage with an Outperform rating, citing tight memory supply through 2027. Analysts warn soaring memory prices could squeeze phone and PC makers, with some predicting memory costs could reach up to 40% of a PC’s materials. Micron reported Q1 revenue of $13.64 billion and raised its Q2 outlook.
Micron stock price jumps 6% as Wall Street spotlights an AI memory bottleneck

Micron stock price jumps 6% as Wall Street spotlights an AI memory bottleneck

Micron Technology shares rose 6.6% to $389.11 in early U.S. trading Thursday after Stifel and William Blair initiated coverage with Outperform ratings, citing tight supply of high-speed AI memory chips. Micron also reported shareholders approved a charter amendment limiting certain officers’ liability and rejected a proposal on special meeting rights.
Micron stock pops in premarket as new Wall Street call lands amid a memory-price squeeze

Micron stock pops in premarket as new Wall Street call lands amid a memory-price squeeze

Micron shares rose 2.2% to $397.75 premarket Thursday after William Blair upgraded the stock to “Outperform,” following a 6.6% surge Wednesday. Memory-chip prices are spiking amid AI demand, with some products up 1,000%, raising concerns that higher costs could curb PC and smartphone shipments. Micron plans to buy Powerchip’s P5 fab in Taiwan for $1.8 billion, aiming to boost DRAM output by late 2027.
AI stocks today: Intel earnings, Nvidia export vote and rising memory prices in focus

AI stocks today: Intel earnings, Nvidia export vote and rising memory prices in focus

Intel jumped 11.7% to $54.25 Wednesday, leading gains among AI chipmakers ahead of its quarterly report; Nvidia rose 3%, AMD 7.6%, and Micron 6.6%. Compal warned memory costs could reach up to 40% of PC component prices due to surging demand. The U.S. House advanced a bill to tighten AI chip exports, targeting Nvidia’s Blackwell chips. The S&P 500 rose 1.16% after Trump’s Greenland deal and tariff pause.
Sandisk stock pops past $500 as Citi turns more bullish — what SNDK traders watch next

Sandisk stock pops past $500 as Citi turns more bullish — what SNDK traders watch next

Sandisk shares closed up 10.6% at $501.29 Wednesday and rose another 1.2% after hours, following Citi’s price target hike to $490 on strong AI-driven storage demand. The stock traded as high as $501.95 on volume of 19.8 million shares. Sandisk reports fiscal Q2 results Jan. 29. Western Digital, Seagate, and Micron also gained.
Micron stock jumps nearly 5% as Taiwan fab deal keeps supply crunch trade in play

Micron stock jumps nearly 5% as Taiwan fab deal keeps supply crunch trade in play

Micron shares rose 4.9% to $382.86 Wednesday after TD Cowen raised its price target, citing persistent memory shortages. The company agreed to buy Powerchip’s P5 fab in Taiwan for $1.8 billion, aiming to boost DRAM output by late 2027. Investors weighed supply risks and execution challenges. Powerchip scheduled an April 10 meeting on a related share issuance.
Micron stock price jumps early as $1.8B Taiwan fab plan keeps AI memory squeeze in focus

Micron stock price jumps early as $1.8B Taiwan fab plan keeps AI memory squeeze in focus

Micron shares rose 2.8% to $375.21 Wednesday morning after the company agreed to buy Powerchip’s P5 fab in Taiwan for $1.8 billion. The deal adds 300,000 square feet of cleanroom space, with DRAM wafer output set for late 2027. Analysts raised price targets but at least one downgraded the stock over concerns about high-bandwidth memory execution. Memory shortages continue to disrupt AI infrastructure expansion.
Micron stock price jumps nearly 8% as $1.8 billion Taiwan fab deal and Stifel target lift MU

Micron stock price jumps nearly 8% as $1.8 billion Taiwan fab deal and Stifel target lift MU

Micron shares jumped 7.8% to $362.75 in early New York trading Tuesday after the company announced a $1.8 billion deal to buy Powerchip’s Taiwan fab. Stifel raised its price target to $360, citing tight memory supply. Investors are watching for regulatory approval of the deal and Micron’s upcoming earnings report for signals on DRAM and HBM markets.
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2 May 2026
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