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NASDAQ:MU 3 January 2026 - 6 January 2026

Dow nears 50,000 as Nvidia CES remarks ignite SanDisk, Micron surge and lift Wall Street

Dow nears 50,000 as Nvidia CES remarks ignite SanDisk, Micron surge and lift Wall Street

The Dow hit a record high Tuesday, rising 1.02% to 49,476.54 as chip and healthcare shares led gains. SanDisk surged 23% on AI hardware optimism tied to CES, while Johnson Controls fell 7.5% after Nvidia’s chip announcement. Investors monitored U.S. jobs data and Fed signals following gaps caused by last year’s federal shutdown.
6 January 2026
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Sandisk stock surges 23% as Nvidia CES update puts AI data-center storage back in play

Sandisk stock surges 23% as Nvidia CES update puts AI data-center storage back in play

Sandisk shares surged 23.4% to $338.26 in midday trading Tuesday, leading gains in storage and memory stocks after the company unveiled its new “Optimus” SSD brand at CES. Nvidia highlighted rising AI demand for context memory, announcing its Inference Context Memory Storage Platform and next-generation Vera Rubin system. Micron, Western Digital, and Seagate also posted strong advances.
6 January 2026
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Sandisk stock jumps 24% as AI storage demand and memory-price surge lift chip names

Sandisk stock jumps 24% as AI storage demand and memory-price surge lift chip names

Sandisk shares surged 24% to $339.20 Tuesday, hitting a record $342.81 amid heavy trading tied to AI-driven demand for memory and storage. The move followed Sandisk’s launch of its Optimus SSD brand and comes ahead of key earnings updates from Samsung on Thursday and Sandisk on Jan. 29. Western Digital, Micron, and Seagate also posted strong gains.
6 January 2026
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Sandisk stock surges 22% on AI data-center SSD boom — but valuation doubts grow

Sandisk stock surges 22% on AI data-center SSD boom — but valuation doubts grow

Sandisk shares surged 22% to $335 in early U.S. trade Tuesday, driven by forecasts of rising NAND flash prices as AI data center demand outpaces supply. TrendForce expects NAND contract prices to jump up to 38% in the March quarter. Research notes flagged Sandisk’s premium valuation and projected over 45% revenue growth in 2026. Micron shares also rose about 7%.
6 January 2026
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Micron stock jumps nearly 8% on AI-driven memory crunch bets — what’s next for MU

Micron stock jumps nearly 8% on AI-driven memory crunch bets — what’s next for MU

Micron Technology shares jumped 7.7% to $336.11 Tuesday, hitting a record amid tight memory-chip supply and surging AI server demand. Samsung and Micron executives warned shortages could persist beyond 2026. TrendForce estimates some memory prices have more than doubled since last February. Wall Street expects Micron’s revenue to nearly double in fiscal 2026, with the next earnings update due in March.
6 January 2026
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Micron stock jumps 5% on Gen5 SSD launch as memory-price surge stays in focus

Micron stock jumps 5% on Gen5 SSD launch as memory-price surge stays in focus

Micron Technology shares jumped 5.2% to $328.27 in early New York trading after it launched the Micron 3610, the first PCIe Gen5 SSD with G9 QLC NAND. The move comes as DRAM prices surge and investors watch for signs of how long the memory upcycle will last. Two Micron directors recently disposed of shares and received restricted stock units, SEC filings showed.
6 January 2026
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Micron stock just set another record — Bernstein’s $330 target is keeping the AI-memory trade hot

Micron stock just set another record — Bernstein’s $330 target is keeping the AI-memory trade hot

Micron Technology shares hit a record $328.44 Monday before falling to $313.12, down 0.7% in late morning trading. Bernstein raised its price target to $330, citing rising DRAM prices and tight supply. Micron has sold out its 2026 high-bandwidth memory supply, according to Motley Fool. The company faces competition from Samsung and SK hynix in a volatile memory chip market.
5 January 2026
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Micron stock rises as AI memory-shortage fears grip chipmakers — what traders are watching next

Micron stock rises as AI memory-shortage fears grip chipmakers — what traders are watching next

Micron shares rose 2.7% to $323.92 early Monday as investors responded to a global memory chip supply squeeze driven by AI server demand, according to Reuters. Some chip prices have more than doubled since February 2025. Samsung and SK Hynix also gained. Focus shifts to CES and Friday’s U.S. jobs report for further direction.
5 January 2026
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Micron stock rises in premarket as AI-era memory pricing stays in focus — what MU investors watch next

Micron stock rises in premarket as AI-era memory pricing stays in focus — what MU investors watch next

Micron shares gained about 3% in premarket trading Monday, following a 10.5% surge Friday, with shares indicated at $325.37. Rising chip and power costs tied to AI data centers have drawn investor focus. Micron posted record fiscal Q1 revenue last month and will report next earnings March 18. The company is a key supplier of high-bandwidth memory used in AI systems.
5 January 2026
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Micron stock jumps nearly 4% in premarket as MU extends Friday rally; $330 target in focus

Micron stock jumps nearly 4% in premarket as MU extends Friday rally; $330 target in focus

Micron Technology shares rose 3.85% in premarket trading Monday to $327.57, after closing Friday up 10.5%. Bernstein raised its price target to $330, citing strong demand for AI-related memory chips. The company’s annual meeting is set for Jan. 15, with its next earnings report due March 18. Micron last reported record quarterly revenue and a dividend payable Jan. 14.
5 January 2026
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Micron stock jumps 10% on Bernstein’s $330 target — what MU investors watch before Monday’s open

Micron stock jumps 10% on Bernstein’s $330 target — what MU investors watch before Monday’s open

Micron shares jumped 10.5% to $315.42 Friday, hitting $319.60 intraday after Bernstein raised its price target to $330, citing strong AI-driven demand for memory chips. The company recently reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $13.64 billion and guided Q2 revenue to $18.7 billion. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index gained 4%. U.S. economic data resumes Monday with ISM manufacturing.
4 January 2026
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Micron stock jumps 10% on Bernstein target hike as AI-memory bets carry into 2026

Micron stock jumps 10% on Bernstein target hike as AI-memory bets carry into 2026

Micron shares jumped 10.5% to $315.42 Friday after Bernstein raised its price target to $330, citing strong AI-driven demand for memory chips. The rally followed Micron’s record fiscal Q1 revenue and higher Q2 outlook. Trading volume surged, with the stock hitting a new 52-week high. Investors now await updates at CES in Las Vegas and Micron’s next earnings for signals on 2026 memory pricing.
4 January 2026
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Micron (MU) stock jumps 10% as Bernstein lifts target on AI-driven memory price upcycle

Micron (MU) stock jumps 10% as Bernstein lifts target on AI-driven memory price upcycle

Micron shares closed up 10.5% at $315.42 Friday after Bernstein raised its price target to $330, citing a record upcycle in memory pricing driven by AI demand. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose about 4%. Bernstein expects strong memory prices through most of 2026. Investors are watching for signs of sustained pricing momentum in DRAM and HBM.
4 January 2026
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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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