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Semiconductors News 22 January 2026 - 23 January 2026

Broadcom stock slides as Intel shock ripples through chips ahead of Fed decision

Broadcom stock slides as Intel shock ripples through chips ahead of Fed decision

Broadcom shares fell 1.6% to $320.14 Friday as chip stocks slid, following Intel’s sharp warning on data center demand. About 22.2 million Broadcom shares traded, with the price swinging between $314.19 and $326.90. Investors are watching next week’s Fed rate decision and major tech earnings. Broadcom announced a new U.S. government software contract this week.
23 January 2026
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Applied Materials (AMAT) stock rises on Deutsche Bank upgrade as chip-tool outlook comes back into focus

Applied Materials (AMAT) stock rises on Deutsche Bank upgrade as chip-tool outlook comes back into focus

Applied Materials shares rose about 1% to $321.96 by midday Friday after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock to Buy and raised its price target to $390. Around 2.6 million shares traded as the stock neared a 52-week high. The upgrade cited a stronger outlook for wafer fab equipment demand in 2026–27. Applied will report fiscal Q1 results and update guidance on Feb. 12.
23 January 2026
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Broadcom stock slides in regular trade as chip jitters return; AVGO eyes Fed week

Broadcom stock slides in regular trade as chip jitters return; AVGO eyes Fed week

Broadcom shares fell 2.7% to $316.78 Friday morning after a U.S. government contract put its VMware unit in focus. Chip stocks dropped as traders weighed earnings forecasts ahead of next week’s Federal Reserve meeting. Intel slid 14.9% on a weak outlook, pulling the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index down 1.6%. The federal “OneGov” deal offers agencies up to 64% off VMware software through May 2027.
23 January 2026
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AMD stock climbs as KeyBanc keeps $270 target, flags tight server CPU supply into 2026

AMD stock climbs as KeyBanc keeps $270 target, flags tight server CPU supply into 2026

KeyBanc reaffirmed its Overweight rating and $270 price target for AMD, citing nearly sold-out server CPU supply through 2026 and projected AI GPU revenue of up to $15 billion. AMD shares rose 1.6% to $253.73 after hours. Valuation models diverge, with Simply Wall St estimating intrinsic value at $327.26, while the P/E ratio remains near 130. Investors await AMD’s Feb. 3 earnings for clarity on pricing and AI chip demand.
23 January 2026
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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.
22 January 2026
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AI stocks climb: Alibaba jumps on chip-IPO report, Arm rallies as Intel earnings loom

AI stocks climb: Alibaba jumps on chip-IPO report, Arm rallies as Intel earnings loom

Alibaba shares rose 5.9% after reports it will spin off its T-Head AI chip unit for a separate listing. Arm gained 5.4% following an analyst upgrade, while Nvidia edged up 0.9%. Intel slipped 0.2% ahead of its earnings report, with investors watching data-center demand and company guidance. A U.S. House panel advanced a bill that could restrict AI chip exports to China.
22 January 2026
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock jumps nearly 8% as analysts talk up server-chip demand

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock jumps nearly 8% as analysts talk up server-chip demand

AMD shares jumped 7.6% to $249.80 in early Thursday trading, leading a semiconductor rally as Nvidia rose 3% and Intel surged nearly 12%. KeyBanc reiterated its Overweight rating on AMD, citing strong demand for Turin server chips and possible price hikes. AMD has gained for seven straight sessions, its longest streak since February 2025. The company reports earnings Feb. 3, with investors watching for AI chip updates.
22 January 2026
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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.
22 January 2026
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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.
22 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock rebounds after tariff scare fades; what to watch next for AMAT

Applied Materials stock rebounds after tariff scare fades; what to watch next for AMAT

Applied Materials rose 2.2% to $325.24 Wednesday, rebounding after Trump said he would delay tariffs tied to Greenland talks. Trading volume topped the 50-day average. Needham raised its price target to $390. The company warned of weaker China equipment spending in 2026 due to tighter U.S. export controls.
22 January 2026
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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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