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Applied Materials stock rises on Deutsche Bank upgrade — what investors watch next week

Applied Materials stock rises on Deutsche Bank upgrade — what investors watch next week

Applied Materials closed up 1.13% at $322.38 after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock to “buy” and raised its price target to $390. The S&P 500 finished nearly flat and the Dow fell 0.58%. Investors await earnings from ASML, Lam Research, and KLA next week, as well as the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Applied reports results Feb. 12.
24 January 2026
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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.
24 January 2026
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TSMC stock jumps in U.S., edges up in Taiwan as Arizona push and filings keep investors on U.S. buildout

TSMC stock jumps in U.S., edges up in Taiwan as Arizona push and filings keep investors on U.S. buildout

TSMC shares closed 0.57% higher in Taipei at NT$1,770 on Friday; its U.S. ADR rose 2.29% to $334.87. Taiwan’s president called for more chip investment in Arizona during talks with a U.S. senator. SEC filings showed board changes and routine asset moves in December. CEO C.C. Wei said at Davos that AI demand appears solid, despite industry concerns.
24 January 2026
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GlobalFoundries (GFS) stock price slides nearly 5% into weekend as chip trade turns jumpy

GlobalFoundries (GFS) stock price slides nearly 5% into weekend as chip trade turns jumpy

GlobalFoundries shares fell 4.8% to $42.85 Friday, following a volatile week for chip stocks and a 17% plunge in Intel. About 4.3 million GFS shares changed hands as investors reacted to weak forecasts and rising supply chain costs. GlobalFoundries will report quarterly results on Feb. 11. The company recently agreed to buy Synopsys’ ARC Processor IP business, with the deal expected to close in the second half of 2026.
24 January 2026
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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.
23 January 2026
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Nvidia stock gains on China H200 chip order report — what moves NVDA next

Nvidia stock gains on China H200 chip order report — what moves NVDA next

Nvidia shares closed up 1.5% at $187.53 after reports that Chinese regulators told Alibaba and others to prepare orders for H200 AI chips. U.S. officials have approved H200 exports to China with strict conditions, while Beijing has signaled “in-principle” approval for major tech firms. Uncertainty remains after Chinese customs blocked earlier H200 shipments. Nvidia reports earnings Feb. 25.
23 January 2026
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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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  • LunR Royalties (TSXV:LUNR) Soars 84.6% in 2024 Despite No Revenue, Valuation Questions Arise
    May 14, 2026, 1:18 AM EDT. LunR Royalties (TSXV:LUNR) surged 84.6% year to date, reaching a CA$24 share price and a market cap near CA$1.68 billion. Despite this rally, the company posted no revenue and a net loss of CA$0.96 million. Its price-to-book ratio stands at an extreme 430.4x, vastly exceeding the Canadian metals and mining sector average of 3.2x. This valuation implies high investor expectations for future royalty income and project success, though the lack of current earnings and large valuation gap raise concerns about potential downside if exploration or timelines falter. Investors are urged to weigh these risks carefully before committing, considering the company's momentum balanced against its unproven profitability.

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Enovix Stock Drops After Q1 Beat as Smartphone Battery Tests Stay Unfinished

Enovix Stock Drops After Q1 Beat as Smartphone Battery Tests Stay Unfinished

14 May 2026
Enovix shares dropped 12.9% to $6.35 after hours Wednesday despite beating first-quarter revenue and adjusted-loss estimates. The decline followed news that smartphone battery qualification remains unfinished, with the company passing 72 of 75 customer tests. Revenue rose 49% to $7.6 million. Enovix cited progress in defense, industrial, and smart-eyewear sales.
Lightwave Logic Stock Jumps as AI-Photonics Bet Heads for a 2027 Production Test

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14 May 2026
Lightwave Logic reported Q1 revenue up 27% to $29,000 and a net loss widening to $6.3 million. Shares rose 14% after the company said it is negotiating a supply and licensing deal for high-volume production in 2027. Four Fortune 500 customers are now in Stage 3 prototyping. Cash and equivalents totaled about $100 million as of May 11.
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