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NASDAQ:TSM 18 December 2025 - 11 January 2026

Global stock markets hit record highs — CPI, bank earnings and a tariff ruling are next tests

Global stock markets hit record highs — CPI, bank earnings and a tariff ruling are next tests

Global stocks hit record highs Friday, with the S&P 500 closing up 0.65% at 6,966.28 and the STOXX 600 up 1%. Chipmakers led U.S. gains, while Glencore surged 10% in Europe. Investors await U.S. CPI data and major bank earnings this week. Global equity funds saw $6.07 billion in outflows, while money market funds drew $161.27 billion.
11 January 2026
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Semiconductors News Roundup (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron’s $20B Capex Bet, Qualcomm-Closes Alphawave, TSMC Speeds Up Arizona, and China’s EUV Push

Semiconductors News Roundup (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron’s $20B Capex Bet, Qualcomm-Closes Alphawave, TSMC Speeds Up Arizona, and China’s EUV Push

Micron raised its profit outlook Thursday, citing continued tightness in high-bandwidth memory used for AI, and said it has secured all 2026 HBM supply in advance. The company plans to boost 2026 capital spending to $20 billion. Micron expects supply constraints to persist beyond 2026, with AI data center demand and cleanroom bottlenecks driving shortages.
18 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Kennametal (KMT) Valuation Examined After Recent Share Price Decline
    March 20, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT. Kennametal (KMT) shares fell about 9% last week and 10% over the month following a strong 22% gain in three months. Despite a 67.9% total shareholder return over one year, recent pullbacks raise questions on future growth prospects. The stock trades slightly below analyst targets but well below some intrinsic value estimates, with a fair value around $37.13 versus a $35.18 close. Cost-cutting efforts, including $125 million in expected savings by fiscal 2028, aim to improve margins. However, risks include persistent weak demand and potential delay in realizing efficiencies. Investors should weigh these factors carefully amid mixed market signals and consider alternative industrial exposure opportunities.
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