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Semiconductors 28 February 2026 - 9 March 2026

Micron Technology rises as analysts look past Nvidia Vera Rubin HBM4 setback

Micron Technology rises as analysts look past Nvidia Vera Rubin HBM4 setback

Micron Technology shares climbed 2.3% Monday after Citi and Susquehanna raised price targets ahead of March 18 earnings. Reports said Nvidia’s Vera Rubin AI system will use HBM4 memory from Samsung and SK Hynix, not Micron, though Micron is expected to supply chips for mid-tier Rubin CPX models. The stock traded at $378.78 in afternoon trade.
9 March 2026
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BE Semiconductor Industries shares slide as HBM rule shift rattles hybrid bonding bet

BE Semiconductor Industries shares slide as HBM rule shift rattles hybrid bonding bet

BE Semiconductor Industries shares dropped 8.4% to 172.75 euros in Amsterdam after reports that looser standards for high-bandwidth memory could delay adoption of its hybrid bonding tools. The selloff followed industry talk of raising stack thickness limits, potentially extending use of rival thermocompression bonding. Besi reported strong orders and forecast higher Q1 revenue, but investors reacted to uncertainty over future demand.
6 March 2026
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Marvell Technology, Inc Eyes Nearly $15 Billion Revenue as AI Demand Lifts Shares

Marvell Technology, Inc Eyes Nearly $15 Billion Revenue as AI Demand Lifts Shares

Marvell Technology forecast revenue could reach $15 billion by fiscal 2028, surpassing Wall Street estimates. Shares jumped 15% after the company projected first-quarter revenue above expectations and reported a 22% year-over-year increase for the January quarter. Data-center revenue rose 21% to $1.651 billion, making up 74% of total sales. Marvell expects revenue to near $11 billion in fiscal 2027.
6 March 2026
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Intel faces fresh China scrutiny as senators press chipmaker over tool tests

Intel faces fresh China scrutiny as senators press chipmaker over tool tests

U.S. senators questioned Intel over testing chipmaking tools from ACM Research, citing national security risks tied to ACM’s China links. Intel said ACM tools are not used in its production. The inquiry comes as Intel considers offering its advanced 18A manufacturing process to outside customers. Lawmakers highlighted ACM’s business with sanctioned Chinese firms and its subsidiaries’ presence on U.S. sanctions lists.
6 March 2026
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Faces Fresh U.S. AI Chip Export Risk as Washington Weighs New Rules

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Faces Fresh U.S. AI Chip Export Risk as Washington Weighs New Rules

U.S. officials are drafting new AI chip export rules that could require foreign governments to invest in U.S. data centers or provide security guarantees before buying large volumes, potentially affecting AMD, Nvidia, and Intel. The proposal follows AMD’s $60 billion chip deal with Meta and comes as tech giants plan over $600 billion in AI infrastructure spending this year. The draft is not final.
5 March 2026
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Coherent Corp rolls out 224Gbps chip for AI data centers as OFC 2026 approaches

Coherent Corp rolls out 224Gbps chip for AI data centers as OFC 2026 approaches

Coherent Corp on Wednesday launched a 224Gbps quad-channel transimpedance amplifier for 800G and 1.6T optical transceivers, and debuted the WaveMaker 4000A test instrument for Super C-band DWDM systems. Bloomberg Indices will add Coherent to its Bloomberg 500 index effective March 12. Coherent shares fell about 9% Thursday afternoon. The company recently raised $2 billion from Nvidia through a share sale.
5 March 2026
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Coherent unveils 224Gbps chip for AI data center optics as Nvidia-linked demand shifts to 1.6T

Coherent unveils 224Gbps chip for AI data center optics as Nvidia-linked demand shifts to 1.6T

Coherent Corp on Wednesday launched the CHR1074, a 224Gbps quad-channel TIA for 800G and 1.6T optical transceivers, with samples available now and wider release expected next quarter. CEO Jim Anderson said new funding tied to an expanded Nvidia partnership will prioritize capacity, including work at the Sherman, Texas site. Coherent also introduced the WaveMaker 4000A for DWDM testing.
5 March 2026
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Lam Research CFO drops $135 billion 2026 chip-tool call as AI demand hits “clean room” limits

Lam Research CFO drops $135 billion 2026 chip-tool call as AI demand hits “clean room” limits

Lam Research CFO Doug Bettinger said global wafer-fab equipment spending could reach $135 billion in 2026, up from about $110 billion last year. He cited advanced packaging and high-bandwidth memory as key drivers, but noted cleanroom capacity remains a constraint. Lam shares rose 2.3% in midday trading. China accounted for 35% of Lam’s revenue last quarter.
4 March 2026
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Lumentum stock wobbles as Nvidia’s $2 billion optics deal sinks in, with traders eyeing what’s next

Lumentum stock wobbles as Nvidia’s $2 billion optics deal sinks in, with traders eyeing what’s next

Lumentum shares fell 0.8% to $688.94 after sharp swings following Nvidia’s $2 billion investment and purchase commitment for AI data-center optics. The deal includes 2.87 million Series A preferred shares sold to Nvidia at $695.31 each, pending antitrust review. Investors await capacity details at Lumentum’s OFC 2026 briefing on March 17. Needham raised its price target to $850, citing new laser supply commitments.
4 March 2026
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Nvidia’s $4 Billion Optics Bet: What It Signals for AI Chips and Data Centers

Nvidia’s $4 Billion Optics Bet: What It Signals for AI Chips and Data Centers

Nvidia will invest $2 billion each in Lumentum and Coherent, securing long-term supply and capacity rights for optical networking parts used in AI data centers. A Coherent filing showed Nvidia bought 7.79 million shares for $2 billion in a private placement. The agreements include multibillion-dollar purchase commitments and support for U.S. manufacturing expansion.
4 March 2026
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Lam Research stock slides nearly 6% after-hours as oil shock and risk-off hit chip gear makers

Lam Research stock slides nearly 6% after-hours as oil shock and risk-off hit chip gear makers

Lam Research shares dropped 5.9% to $217.27 in late trading Tuesday, leading a sharp selloff in chip-equipment stocks as oil prices surged nearly 5% on Iran-related supply disruptions. Insider filings showed CFO Douglas Bettinger and Chief Legal Officer Ava Harter sold shares during the slide. Lam trades ex-dividend March 4. The stock remains up about 27% year-to-date.
4 March 2026
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Applied Materials stock slips after hours as investors scan for fresh chip-spending signals

Applied Materials stock slips after hours as investors scan for fresh chip-spending signals

Applied Materials shares slipped 0.1% to $372.18 in after-hours trading Monday. Management is set for appearances at Morgan Stanley’s TMT conference and Cantor Fitzgerald on March 10. Investors remain focused on AI-driven memory demand and ongoing U.S.-China export restrictions. The stock remains below its Feb. 25 record close of $394.95.
3 March 2026
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ASML’s next AI bet: New chip packaging tools beyond its EUV monopoly

ASML’s next AI bet: New chip packaging tools beyond its EUV monopoly

ASML plans to expand beyond EUV lithography machines into advanced packaging tools for AI chips, CTO Marco Pieters said. Shares have risen over 30% this year, valuing the company at about $560 billion. Pieters said ASML is researching larger chip sizes, new generations of EUV, and AI integration in its tools. The company expects qualifying new equipment for stacked chip designs will take time.
2 March 2026
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Lam Research stock price: LRCX drops as chip rally cools — here’s what could move it next

Lam Research stock price: LRCX drops as chip rally cools — here’s what could move it next

Lam Research shares fell 2.17% to $233.89 Friday, closing 9% below their 52-week high as chip stocks slid. Oil surged about 10% to $80 a barrel in OTC trading after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, raising inflation concerns. Lam’s shares go ex-dividend March 4, with a $0.26 payout due April 8. Sesha Varadarajan becomes COO March 6 as Pat Lord retires.
1 March 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Shares Drop 35% in One Year: Is the Stock Undervalued?
    April 11, 2026, 11:27 PM EDT. Automatic Data Processing's stock has fallen 35.4% over the past year, reflecting shifting market views on its growth and risk. The payroll services provider closed recently at $188.79, down 25.3% year-to-date. Despite this, a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis values ADP at $412.45 per share, indicating it may be about 54% undervalued based on projected future cash flows. ADP maintains a strong valuation score of 5 out of 6. Investors are reconsidering ADP both for its long-standing market position and how large service firms are currently priced. The price-to-earnings multiple remains a critical metric as the market weighs earnings prospects against risks. This presents a fresh opportunity to reassess ADP's stock in light of its recent sharp declines.

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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.
Why SNOW Stock Is Falling Again: Snowflake Nears 52-Week Low as AI Worries Hit Software

Why SNOW Stock Is Falling Again: Snowflake Nears 52-Week Low as AI Worries Hit Software

11 April 2026
Snowflake shares fell 8.4% to $121.11 on Friday after an 11.7% drop Thursday, as investors sold off software stocks amid concerns over new AI tools from Anthropic and OpenAI. The stock now trades just above its 52-week low. The S&P 500 Software and Services Index is down 25.5% for the year. Snowflake reported fourth-quarter product revenue of $1.23 billion, up 30% from a year earlier.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 11.04.2026

11 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 11, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 11, 2026, 11:35 PM EDT Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Shares Drop 35% in One Year: Is the Stock Undervalued? April 11, 2026, 11:27 PM EDT. Automatic Data Processing's stock has fallen 35.4% over the past year, reflecting shifting market views on its growth and risk. The payroll services provider closed recently at $188.79, down 25.3% year-to-date. Despite this, a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis values ADP at $412.45 per share, indicating it may be about 54% undervalued based on projected future cash flows. ADP maintains a strong valuation score of
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