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Semiconductors 15 January 2026 - 16 January 2026

Micron stock jumps on $7.8 million insider buy as memory-chip rally rolls on

Micron stock jumps on $7.8 million insider buy as memory-chip rally rolls on

Micron Technology shares jumped as much as 7.8% to $362.75 in after-hours trading Friday after director Teyin M. Liu disclosed buying 23,200 shares for about $7.8 million. The purchase came as chip stocks held steady following Taiwan Semiconductor’s upbeat outlook. Liu’s stake rose to 25,910 shares, according to an SEC filing. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
16 January 2026
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Navitas Semiconductor stock jumps with chip sector as AI data-center power trade stays in play

Navitas Semiconductor stock jumps with chip sector as AI data-center power trade stays in play

Navitas Semiconductor shares jumped 8.6% to $10.86 by midday Friday, with volume reaching 17.1 million after TSMC’s earnings and capex plans lifted chip stocks. The stock hit an intraday high of $11.05. Traders watched for signs that data-center power projects could translate into orders. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for a holiday.
16 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock rises as Barclays upgrade meets TSMC’s plan to spend up to $56 billion

Applied Materials stock rises as Barclays upgrade meets TSMC’s plan to spend up to $56 billion

Applied Materials shares rose 1.8% to $324.85 Friday, hitting $330.14 intraday, after Barclays upgraded the stock and chipmakers signaled continued spending. Taiwan Semiconductor posted a 35% profit jump and forecast 2026 revenue growth near 30%, with capex set at $52–56 billion. A new U.S.-Taiwan trade deal also boosted chip-equipment stocks. Lam Research, ASML, and KLA all advanced.
16 January 2026
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TSMC stock today: Blowout earnings meet a new U.S.-Taiwan trade deal — what happens next

TSMC stock today: Blowout earnings meet a new U.S.-Taiwan trade deal — what happens next

TSMC’s U.S.-listed shares rose 0.3% to $342.50 Friday after a 4.4% surge Thursday, driven by strong Q4 earnings and a new U.S.-Taiwan trade deal cutting chip tariffs. The company reported NT$505.74 billion in Q4 net income and expects up to $35.8 billion in Q1 revenue. TSMC pledged $100 billion U.S. investment for 2025 under the agreement. January sales figures are due Feb. 10.
16 January 2026
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Broadcom stock price rises as chip rally returns — China curbs and RBC call in focus

Broadcom stock price rises as chip rally returns — China curbs and RBC call in focus

Broadcom shares rose 1.8% to $349.27 Friday morning, rebounding after a midweek drop linked to reports China told firms to stop using VMware software. RBC began coverage with a Sector Perform rating and $370 target, citing uncertainty in AI demand. Broadcom recently issued $4.5 billion in senior notes for general purposes and debt repayment. Chip stocks broadly gained after TSMC’s strong results and 2026 spending plans.
16 January 2026
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Micron stock jumps as insider buy and $100 billion New York buildout grab attention

Micron stock jumps as insider buy and $100 billion New York buildout grab attention

Micron shares surged 6% to $356.81 Friday after a director bought $7.8 million in stock and the company set a groundbreaking date for its $100 billion New York megafab. The rally followed a sector-wide jump in memory chip stocks amid ongoing supply shortages and heavy retail investor interest. Micron’s shares are up 18% this year after soaring 240% in 2025.
16 January 2026
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AMD stock price rises early as TSMC outlook lifts chipmakers, with tariffs hanging over AI chips

AMD stock price rises early as TSMC outlook lifts chipmakers, with tariffs hanging over AI chips

AMD shares rose 2% to $227.92 Friday morning after TSMC posted record profit and forecasted a 30% revenue jump for 2026, buoyed by strong AI chip demand. U.S. semiconductor stocks rallied on the news, easing tech valuation concerns. The White House clarified new tariffs on AI chips won’t hit imports for U.S. data centers. Traders remain alert to possible tariff expansions and their impact on supply chains.
16 January 2026
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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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Lam Research stock rises after hours as TSMC capex signal and analyst upgrades lift chip tools

Lam Research stock rises after hours as TSMC capex signal and analyst upgrades lift chip tools

Lam Research shares jumped 4.2% to $217.47 in after-hours trading Thursday, following broker upgrades and TSMC’s announcement of higher 2026 spending plans. Applied Materials, KLA, and U.S.-listed TSMC shares also posted strong gains. Wells Fargo, RBC Capital, Stifel, Morgan Stanley, and Barclays all raised price targets for Lam, citing robust demand in wafer-fab equipment and AI-related growth.
15 January 2026
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AMAT stock jumps after TSMC ups spending plan; Barclays upgrade adds lift

AMAT stock jumps after TSMC ups spending plan; Barclays upgrade adds lift

Applied Materials shares rose 5.7% to $319.08 in after-hours trading Thursday after TSMC projected up to $56 billion in 2026 capital spending. Barclays upgraded Applied to Overweight and raised its price target to $360. Wells Fargo also lifted its target. Investors are watching for Applied’s Feb. 12 earnings, focusing on orders, memory demand, and China exposure.
15 January 2026
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Broadcom stock closes higher on TSMC-fueled chip rally — then slips after hours

Broadcom stock closes higher on TSMC-fueled chip rally — then slips after hours

Broadcom closed up 0.9% Thursday but slipped in after-hours trading, following a sector rally sparked by Taiwan Semiconductor’s upbeat outlook. The stock had dropped over 4% the previous day after reports that China ordered firms to stop using U.S. and Israeli cybersecurity software, affecting VMware, which Broadcom owns. Traders remain alert to policy risks in China and shifts in chip demand.
15 January 2026
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Texas Instruments stock slips despite chip rally as Barclays, Wells Fargo and Citi reset targets

Texas Instruments stock slips despite chip rally as Barclays, Wells Fargo and Citi reset targets

Texas Instruments shares fell 0.8% to $191.87 by midday Thursday, lagging the semiconductor sector’s rally. Barclays and Wells Fargo raised price targets but kept cautious ratings, while Citi maintained a Buy. Investors await Texas Instruments’ earnings on Jan. 27 for signals on demand outside AI chips. Analog Devices and ON Semiconductor both gained, contrasting Texas Instruments’ decline.
15 January 2026
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  • 3 Key Market Drivers This Week: Iran Conflict, Oil, Earnings
    April 12, 2026, 11:27 AM EDT. Investors brace for a volatile week as earnings season ramps up amid geopolitical tensions. Talks between the U.S. and Iran ended without a ceasefire, spiking oil price risks through disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit route. Oil market movements will be closely watched as a gauge of conflict impact. Earnings reports from Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, and Johnson & Johnson are poised to reflect the economic fallout. Goldman's report will be scrutinized for clues on dealmaking activity and trading desk performance amid war-driven market swings. These elements combine to set a complex tone for stock market participants in the days ahead.

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Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

12 April 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $71,707 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal. Spot bitcoin ETFs logged net inflows last week, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading Friday’s buying. Morgan Stanley launched its MSBT fund on April 8, the first Wall Street bank to debut a bitcoin ETF. U.S. inflation data showed headline CPI up 3.3% in March, while core CPI rose 2.6%.
XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

12 April 2026
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Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

12 April 2026
Spot gold steadied at $4,761.79 an ounce Friday after a third weekly gain, with U.S. futures at $4,787.40. The dollar posted its biggest weekly drop since January, making gold cheaper for non-U.S. buyers. U.S.-Iran talks ended without a deal, keeping geopolitical risks high. China’s central bank increased gold reserves for a 17th month, reaching 74.38 million ounces.
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12 April 2026
Futu Holdings (FUTU) rose 10.2% in the past week but trades 13.4% below its January level. Shares closed at $154.50, while analysts estimate intrinsic value at $245.48. The company posted a 92.2% return over 12 months. Valuation models indicate earnings exceed risk costs, supporting long-term growth projections.
India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

11 April 2026
Lockheed Martin said it is not in direct talks with India over the F-35, clarifying that any approach must go through official U.S. and Indian channels under the Foreign Military Sales process. Indian officials confirmed no formal discussions on acquiring the F-35 have begun. India recently approved a $40 billion military upgrade, including other fighter jets, while Lockheed’s F-21 remains in a separate competition.
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