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Semiconductors 9 January 2026 - 12 January 2026

Semiconductor stocks hit a record high — CPI day and supply-chain politics loom

Semiconductor stocks hit a record high — CPI day and supply-chain politics loom

U.S. semiconductor stocks hit a record Friday, with the PHLX index up 2.7% as Lam Research jumped 8.7% and Intel surged nearly 11%. Broadcom rose 3.8%. Investors now await inflation data and earnings reports that could shift interest-rate expectations. The sector also faces new supply-chain risks as the U.S. expands its “Pax Silica” alliance with Qatar and the UAE.
11 January 2026
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AMD stock slid Friday as chip index hit record — what to watch before Monday’s open

AMD stock slid Friday as chip index hit record — what to watch before Monday’s open

AMD shares fell 0.7% to $203.17 Friday, lagging a 2.7% surge in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, which hit a record high. U.S. payrolls rose by 50,000 in December, missing forecasts, while the unemployment rate edged down to 4.4%. The S&P 500 and Dow closed at record highs. Qatar and the UAE will join a U.S.-led semiconductor supply chain pact next week.
11 January 2026
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ASML stock jumps 7% into the weekend as analysts bet on a 2026 EUV upcycle

ASML stock jumps 7% into the weekend as analysts bet on a 2026 EUV upcycle

ASML’s U.S.-listed shares closed up 6.7% at $1,273.88 after Bernstein upgraded the stock and raised its price target to €1,300, citing a stronger memory spending cycle. Investors await ASML’s January 28 report for updates on 2026 sales and net bookings. CEO Christophe Fouquet warned of a sharp decline in China-related sales for 2026, despite ongoing AI-driven demand in other segments.
11 January 2026
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Semiconductor stocks hit a record — here’s what could move SOXX next week

Semiconductor stocks hit a record — here’s what could move SOXX next week

U.S. semiconductor stocks pushed Wall Street to record highs Friday, with the SOXX ETF up 2.9% and Intel surging nearly 11% after praise from Donald Trump. Lam Research jumped 8.7% on a broker’s price target hike. TSMC reported Q4 revenue up 20.45% year-on-year, beating estimates. Traders await U.S. inflation data due Jan. 13 and TSMC’s guidance on Jan. 15.
10 January 2026
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ASML stock leaps 7% as TSMC revenue beat lifts chip gear names into CPI, earnings week

ASML stock leaps 7% as TSMC revenue beat lifts chip gear names into CPI, earnings week

ASML shares surged 6.7% to $1,273.88 Friday, leading a semiconductor rally that sent the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index to a record high. TSMC reported fourth-quarter revenue up 20.45% year-on-year, beating forecasts ahead of its Jan. 15 guidance update. Investors await the U.S. CPI release on Jan. 13 and ASML’s earnings on Jan. 28. Markets closed flat overall.
10 January 2026
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Lam Research stock jumps on Mizuho target hike as chip-tool rally sets up next earnings test

Lam Research stock jumps on Mizuho target hike as chip-tool rally sets up next earnings test

Lam Research shares surged 8.7% to $218.36 Friday after Mizuho raised its price target and the PHLX chip index hit a record. Heavy trading snapped a two-day slide for Lam, which will report earnings Jan. 28. Applied Materials and KLA also posted strong gains. Traders are watching next week’s U.S. inflation data and the Fed’s policy meeting for signals on rate cuts.
10 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock pops nearly 7% as chip rally returns — analysts lift targets

Applied Materials stock pops nearly 7% as chip rally returns — analysts lift targets

Applied Materials shares surged nearly 7% Friday, closing at $301.18 and hitting a new 52-week high of $302.78, as chip stocks rallied on a weaker U.S. jobs report. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped 2.7% to a record. Brokerages including Cantor Fitzgerald raised price targets for Applied. Investors now await Tuesday’s CPI data and Applied’s earnings report set for February 12.
10 January 2026
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Lam Research stock jumps after target hikes as chip rally hits full stride

Lam Research stock jumps after target hikes as chip rally hits full stride

Lam Research shares surged 8.6% to $218.36 after hours Friday as Mizuho, Cantor Fitzgerald, and Goldman Sachs raised price targets, citing stronger chip equipment demand. The PHLX semiconductor index hit a record, with peers Applied Materials, KLA, and ASML also gaining. Lam will hold its quarterly call Jan. 28, with investors focused on spending guidance for 2026.
9 January 2026
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Texas Instruments stock ticks up as chipmakers rally — what could move TXN next

Texas Instruments stock ticks up as chipmakers rally — what could move TXN next

Texas Instruments shares rose 1% to $190.24 Friday as chipmakers rallied, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index up 2.6% and the S&P 500 hitting a record. U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 50,000 in December, while unemployment dipped to 4.4%. Taiwan Semiconductor reported a 20% jump in Q4 revenue, beating forecasts. Texas Instruments will report Q4 earnings on Jan. 27.
9 January 2026
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