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NASDAQ:MU News 12 January 2026 - 16 January 2026

Micron Technology stock jumps in premarket after $7.8 million insider buy as memory-chip rally rolls on

Micron Technology stock jumps in premarket after $7.8 million insider buy as memory-chip rally rolls on

Micron shares rose 5.7% to $355.65 in premarket trading after director Teyin Mark Liu disclosed buying 23,200 shares. Other memory-chip stocks, including Western Digital and Seagate, also advanced. Citi raised its price target on Micron to $385 but warned DRAM pricing momentum may slow in the second quarter. Traders await Micron’s next earnings report, expected March 18.
16 January 2026
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Wall Street futures rise as chip stocks jump; here’s the U.S. economic calendar today

Wall Street futures rise as chip stocks jump; here’s the U.S. economic calendar today

U.S. stock index futures rose early Friday, led by gains in memory-chip makers such as Micron, Western Digital, and Seagate. Dow E-minis were up 47 points, S&P 500 E-minis gained 20, and Nasdaq 100 E-minis jumped 148.25 by 5:52 a.m. ET. J.B. Hunt dropped nearly 5% after weak earnings. Investors await industrial production data at 9:15 a.m. ET and Fed officials’ remarks later today.
16 January 2026
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Micron stock firms after TSMC jolt as traders eye New York megafab event next

Micron stock firms after TSMC jolt as traders eye New York megafab event next

Micron shares rose 1.1% to $337.08 Thursday after Taiwan Semiconductor’s strong outlook lifted chip stocks. Retail investors increased bets on memory stocks amid tight supply and AI demand. Micron will break ground on its New York megafab Friday, drawing investor focus. The stock is up 18% in 2026 after a 240% jump last year.
15 January 2026
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Micron (MU) stock jumps before the bell as TSMC outlook sparks chip rally

Micron (MU) stock jumps before the bell as TSMC outlook sparks chip rally

Micron shares rose 3.1% to $343.67 in premarket trading Thursday, tracking gains across semiconductor stocks after Taiwan Semiconductor’s strong results. SK Hynix announced accelerated HBM production to meet AI-driven memory demand. Retail investors increased bets on memory stocks in January. Micron’s annual shareholder meeting is set for 10 a.m. MST, with several governance items up for vote.
15 January 2026
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Micron stock slips as rival SK Hynix’s $13 bln AI memory push stirs supply nerves

Micron stock slips as rival SK Hynix’s $13 bln AI memory push stirs supply nerves

Micron Technology shares fell 1.4% to $333.37 after SK Hynix announced a $12.9 billion chip plant investment, raising supply concerns in the AI memory sector. The stock had surged 18% in 2026, fueled by retail bets on tight supply. Micron will begin construction on its $100 billion New York megafab Jan. 16. Shareholders meet virtually Jan. 15.
14 January 2026
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Micron stock in focus as retail traders crowd memory names and BofA lifts target to $400

Micron stock in focus as retail traders crowd memory names and BofA lifts target to $400

Micron shares fell 0.7% to $335.63 Wednesday morning after a strong rally. Bank of America raised its price target to $400, citing higher memory prices. Retail traders have ramped up bets on chipmakers, with Micron among the most traded names on Interactive Brokers. SK Hynix announced a $12.9 billion investment in advanced chip-packaging facilities.
14 January 2026
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Micron Technology stock drops after hours as SK Hynix launches $13B AI-memory buildout

Micron Technology stock drops after hours as SK Hynix launches $13B AI-memory buildout

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 16:15 EST — After-hours Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) shares dipped in after-hours trading Tuesday following news that SK Hynix plans to pour 19 trillion won ($12.9 billion) into a new advanced chip-packaging plant in South Korea. Construction is expected to kick off in April and finish by the end of 2027. Micron dropped $7.76, or roughly 2.2%, to $338.11 from a prior close of $345.87; the stock opened at $346.24 and moved between $335.23 and $351.11 during the session. Macquarie Equity Research noted SK Hynix held 61% of last year’s high-bandwidth memory market, well ahead
13 January 2026
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SanDisk (SNDK) stock slips in early trade as AI-storage rally cools; earnings ahead

SanDisk (SNDK) stock slips in early trade as AI-storage rally cools; earnings ahead

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 10:41 EST — Regular session Shares of Sandisk Corp slipped Tuesday, trimming part of the hefty rally seen earlier this month amid a reevaluation of the crowded data-center trade. In morning trading, the stock dropped 1.2% to $384.53. The pullback is significant since Sandisk has become a high-beta stand-in for the “more storage for AI” trend, with sharp moves up and down. Following a rapid surge, even minor changes in risk appetite can trigger noticeable swings in the stock. (Barchart.com) All eyes turn to Sandisk’s fiscal second-quarter earnings due Jan. 29. Investors will be watching
13 January 2026
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Micron stock inches up as KeyBanc hikes target to $450, points to tight memory supply

Micron stock inches up as KeyBanc hikes target to $450, points to tight memory supply

New York, January 13, 2026, 09:36 EST — Regular session Micron Technology shares ticked up 0.2% to $345.87 in early U.S. trading Tuesday. KeyBanc raised its price target for the memory-chip giant to $450 from $325, maintaining an Overweight rating. The firm highlighted strong demand from hyperscalers — the largest cloud and data-center customers — which is tightening memory supply and pushing prices higher across more end markets. (TipRanks) The timing is crucial as the market now views memory pricing as the key driver behind chip stock moves. Investors are wrestling with whether the upcycle extends past the next few
13 January 2026
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Micron stock holds near a fresh high as suppliers lift chip testing fees; what comes next

Micron stock holds near a fresh high as suppliers lift chip testing fees; what comes next

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 16:47 ET — After-hours Micron Technology shares ended slightly higher on Monday and were little changed in after-hours trading after a report said memory-chip testing and packaging vendors have raised prices by as much as 30%, adding another pressure point in a tight supply chain. The stock closed at $345.87, up 0.2%, after touching a session high that matched its 52-week peak. (Investing.com) The fee hikes matter because outsourced assembly and test, known as OSAT, is the packaging and checking step that comes after chips are made — and it can turn into a bottleneck
12 January 2026
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Micron stock barely budges as exec warns DRAM crunch may last until 2028

Micron stock barely budges as exec warns DRAM crunch may last until 2028

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 12:24 EST — Regular session Micron Technology shares barely moved Monday after a company executive warned that the DRAM shortage—used in servers, PCs, and phones—might not ease significantly until 2028. The remarks come at a crucial time for Micron’s shares. The company now serves as a key indicator for the memory upcycle’s duration, with data center demand—driven in part by AI systems—absorbing supply that previously went to consumer gadgets. In an interview released Sunday during CES week, Micron Vice President Christopher Moore said the company is “trying to help consumers around the world,” while data-center
12 January 2026
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Western Digital stock climbs even as Wall Street wobbles — what to know now

Western Digital stock climbs even as Wall Street wobbles — what to know now

New York, January 12, 2026, 12:22 EST — Regular session Shares of Western Digital (WDC.O) climbed 2.1% to $204.76 by midday Monday, bouncing around between $193.35 and $206.37 during a choppy session. The rise occurred as U.S. stocks dipped amid renewed political pressure on the Federal Reserve, casting doubt on the central bank’s independence. Financial stocks also took a hit from a proposed cap on credit-card interest rates. “It’s another dent to the armor” of Fed independence, said Jordan Rizzuto, chief investment officer at GammaRoad Capital Partners. (Reuters) Shares of Seagate Technology climbed roughly 2.4%. Micron Technology nudged up 0.4%,
12 January 2026
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Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

7 February 2026
Walmart shares rose 3.3% Friday to $131.18, up 10% since Jan. 30, as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The retailer’s market value crossed $1 trillion this week. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 13 and Walmart’s quarterly results on Feb. 19 for signs of continued momentum.
Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026
Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 9% Friday after the company announced plans for $200 billion in 2026 capital spending, mainly for AWS and AI, and issued a first-quarter profit outlook below estimates. The stock drop could erase $200 billion in market value. Fourth-quarter net sales rose 14% to $213.4 billion, while free cash flow declined due to higher spending on AI infrastructure.
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