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Giga Device Semiconductor Class A stock hits limit-up in Shanghai as memory-price bets build into Monday

Giga Device Semiconductor Class A stock hits limit-up in Shanghai as memory-price bets build into Monday

GigaDevice Semiconductor’s Shanghai shares surged 10% to 280.46 yuan Friday, hitting their daily limit on heavy volume. Hong Kong-listed shares jumped 16.7% to HK$272. Semiconductor stocks outperformed as memory prices climbed and traders looked ahead to the company’s March 31 earnings. Mainland markets remain closed until Monday.
18 January 2026
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Micron stock price jumps on New York megafab groundbreaking, insider buy — what to watch next week

Micron stock price jumps on New York megafab groundbreaking, insider buy — what to watch next week

Micron Technology shares jumped 7.8% to $362.75 Friday after the company broke ground on a $100 billion chip “megafab” in New York. Director Teyin Mark Liu bought $7.82 million in stock last week. The Philadelphia semiconductor index rose 1.2% as major U.S. indexes stayed flat. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
17 January 2026
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Taiwan says U.S. chip deal won’t hollow out its tech sector as $500B tariff pact takes shape

Taiwan says U.S. chip deal won’t hollow out its tech sector as $500B tariff pact takes shape

Taiwan and the U.S. signed a $500 billion trade framework focused on semiconductors, with Taiwanese firms pledging at least $250 billion in direct U.S. investment and Taiwan’s government providing credit guarantees. TSMC has begun volume production at its Arizona plant and plans further expansion. The deal sets a maximum 15% U.S. tariff on Taiwanese goods, with exemptions for some products.
17 January 2026
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Micron stock set for Tuesday test after $1.8 billion Taiwan fab deal

Micron stock set for Tuesday test after $1.8 billion Taiwan fab deal

Micron Technology signed an exclusive letter of intent to buy Powerchip’s P5 fab in Taiwan for $1.8 billion in cash, aiming to boost DRAM wafer output by late 2027. Shares jumped 7.8% to $362.75 on Friday. A Micron director bought 23,200 shares last week, raising their direct stake to 25,910. U.S. markets will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day; trading resumes Tuesday.
17 January 2026
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Broadcom stock jumps into long weekend as AVGO rebounds; Intel earnings and China VMware fallout in focus

Broadcom stock jumps into long weekend as AVGO rebounds; Intel earnings and China VMware fallout in focus

Broadcom shares closed up 2.6% at $351.71 Friday as chip stocks rallied, recovering from a midweek drop linked to China’s ban on VMware software. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index rose 1.2%. Investors are watching for Intel’s earnings and U.S. inflation data due Jan. 22. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for a holiday.
17 January 2026
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KLA stock price holds near highs after Wells Fargo upgrade as TSMC capex lifts chip tools

KLA stock price holds near highs after Wells Fargo upgrade as TSMC capex lifts chip tools

KLA Corp shares rose 1.4% to $1,567.82 Friday, buoyed by a Wells Fargo upgrade and strong chip equipment sector gains. The move followed TSMC’s $52–56 billion 2026 capex forecast and a $250 billion U.S.-Taiwan chip trade deal. Investors are watching for signs of increased spending on advanced chips. KLA reports fiscal Q2 results after markets close Jan. 29.
17 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock rallies again after Barclays upgrade — what AMAT bulls are watching next

Applied Materials stock rallies again after Barclays upgrade — what AMAT bulls are watching next

Applied Materials shares rose 2.5% to $327.01 Friday after Barclays upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $360, citing stronger memory spending. The stock closed about 1.2% below its 52-week high and was little changed after hours. Chip-equipment peers also gained following strong results from TSMC. Applied Materials reports earnings Feb. 12.
17 January 2026
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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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  • ICG Enterprise Trust buys back 125,000 shares at 1390p each
    May 14, 2026, 2:55 AM EDT. ICG Enterprise Trust Plc repurchased 125,000 of its own shares on 13 May 2026 at an average price of 1390 pence per share. These shares will be held as treasury shares, increasing total treasury holdings to 2,485,221. The total shares in issue, excluding treasury shares, now stand at 61,068,971. This buyback was executed under authority granted at the June 2025 Annual General Meeting, which allows repurchases up to 14.99% of ordinary shares. The company, using Numis Securities Limited as broker, intends to hold these shares in treasury. No premium above net asset value was paid, adhering to regulatory and shareholder guidelines.

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 14, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 14, 2026, 2:55 AM EDT ICG Enterprise Trust buys back 125,000 shares at 1390p each May 14, 2026, 2:55 AM EDT. ICG Enterprise Trust Plc repurchased 125,000 of its own shares on 13 May 2026 at an average price of 1390 pence per share. These shares will be held as treasury shares, increasing total treasury holdings to 2,485,221. The total shares in issue, excluding treasury shares, now stand at 61,068,971. This buyback was executed under authority granted at the June 2025 Annual General Meeting, which allows repurchases up to 14.99%
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

Lightwave Logic Stock Jumps as AI-Photonics Bet Heads for a 2027 Production Test

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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