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Semiconductors News 12 December 2025 - 21 December 2025

Intel Stock (INTC) Today: Nvidia’s $5B Investment Clearance, High-NA EUV Milestone, and Wall Street’s 2026 Outlook

Intel Stock (INTC) Today: Nvidia’s $5B Investment Clearance, High-NA EUV Milestone, and Wall Street’s 2026 Outlook

December 21, 2025 — Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) heads into the final stretch of the year with a familiar mix of catalysts and complications: a high-profile Nvidia investment that just cleared U.S. antitrust review, a tangible manufacturing milestone tied to Intel’s next process node, and a fresh reminder that geopolitics can move faster than semiconductor roadmaps. Reuters+2Tom’s Hardware+2 Intel shares last closed at $36.82 on Friday, Dec. 19, up 1.49% on the day—though still well below the $44.02 52-week high reached earlier this month. MarketWatch+2MarketBeat+2 Below is a full rundown of the most consequential Intel stock news, forecasts, and analysis
21 December 2025
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KLA Corporation Stock (KLAC): Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook as AI Drives Chip Equipment Spending (Dec. 20, 2025)

KLA Corporation Stock (KLAC): Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook as AI Drives Chip Equipment Spending (Dec. 20, 2025)

KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) heads into the Dec. 20, 2025 weekend with its stock sitting near recent highs after a volatile mid-December stretch that featured a major analyst upgrade, multiple price-target increases, and fresh industry forecasts projecting another leg of growth in global chipmaking equipment demand. As of the most recent close (Friday, Dec. 19), KLAC ended at $1,245.67, up 1.90% on the day and close to its widely watched technical “buy point” levels cited by some market technicians. Investing.com+1 Below is a comprehensive, news-style breakdown of what’s moving KLA stock right now—covering the latest analyst calls, industry spending forecasts,
20 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today: Nvidia, Micron, Broadcom and Intel Rise in Premarket as AI-Memory Boom Meets China Export Review (Dec. 19, 2025)

Semiconductor Stocks Today: Nvidia, Micron, Broadcom and Intel Rise in Premarket as AI-Memory Boom Meets China Export Review (Dec. 19, 2025)

NEW YORK — December 19, 2025 (US premarket): Semiconductor stocks are back in the driver’s seat Friday morning, with investors balancing two powerful (and competing) forces: Micron’s blowout AI-memory outlook, which is reinforcing the “AI infrastructure is still real” narrative, and fresh policy risk tied to Nvidia’s China business, after a Trump administration move to review potential shipments of an advanced AI chip to Chinese customers. Reuters+1 Below is what’s moving chip stocks in premarket trading, what analysts are saying, and what traders are watching as the sector heads into the December 19 U.S. session. Semiconductor stocks premarket snapshot (as
19 December 2025
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Lam Research Stock (LRCX) Jumps on Analyst Price-Target Hikes as AI Memory Boom Lifts Chip-Equipment Outlook

Lam Research Stock (LRCX) Jumps on Analyst Price-Target Hikes as AI Memory Boom Lifts Chip-Equipment Outlook

Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) stock was a standout mover on Thursday, December 18, 2025, as fresh analyst price-target increases collided with a broader rebound in semiconductor sentiment tied to Micron’s blockbuster outlook and a market-friendly inflation update. The result: a volatile session that ultimately leaned bullish for the wafer-fab equipment (WFE) leader that sits at the heart of advanced logic, DRAM, and next-gen memory buildouts. Reuters+1 As of 17:19 UTC (12:19 p.m. ET), LRCX traded at $163.06, up about 5.2% on the day, after ranging from $156.90 to $168.20 intraday—an unusually wide swing that underscores just how headline-sensitive chip
18 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Rally at Midday (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron Ignites the AI-Memory Trade as CPI Cools and Chip ETFs Jump

Semiconductor Stocks Rally at Midday (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron Ignites the AI-Memory Trade as CPI Cools and Chip ETFs Jump

NEW YORK — Dec. 18, 2025 (around 12:00 p.m. ET) — U.S. semiconductor stocks are rebounding sharply at midday, with Micron’s surge powering a broad move higher across chipmakers, foundries, and chip-equipment names as investors digest a softer-than-expected inflation print and renewed (if still cautious) expectations for rate cuts. Reuters+1 The result: chip investors are getting a rare “two-tailwind” setup in the same session—fundamental upside surprise(Micron’s AI-driven memory outlook) plus a macro tailwind (cooler headline inflation and lower yields). Still, the rally comes with caveats: economists and strategists are flagging data-quality issues tied to the recent government shutdown, and Wall Street remains sensitive to any sign that AI
18 December 2025
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AMD Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): AI Funding Jitters Hit Semiconductors, While “Helios” Keeps the Long-Term AMD Bull Case Alive

AMD Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): AI Funding Jitters Hit Semiconductors, While “Helios” Keeps the Long-Term AMD Bull Case Alive

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) enters Thursday, December 18, 2025 with its stock caught in a familiar 2025 tug-of-war: near-term market anxiety about how the AI buildout gets financed versus longer-term optimism that AMD is building a credible, end-to-end alternative to Nvidia in data-center compute. As of early Thursday, AMD shares last traded around $198.11, down roughly 5.3% versus the prior close—reflecting Wednesday’s sharp risk-off move in AI-linked tech and semiconductors. Below is a comprehensive roundup of what’s moving AMD stock right now, the key headlines shaping sentiment on 18/12/2025, and where major forecasts and analyst targets sit as
18 December 2025
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Semiconductors News Roundup (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron’s $20B Capex Bet, Qualcomm-Closes Alphawave, TSMC Speeds Up Arizona, and China’s EUV Push

Semiconductors News Roundup (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron’s $20B Capex Bet, Qualcomm-Closes Alphawave, TSMC Speeds Up Arizona, and China’s EUV Push

Thursday, December 18, 2025 delivered a familiar 2025 semiconductor mix: AI-driven memory tightness, rapid-fire data center roadmap shifts, fresh U.S. manufacturing momentum, and a geopolitics backdrop that’s increasingly about equipment—not just chips. Below is a comprehensive roundup of the major chip and semiconductor industry headlines reported today, with what they mean for the weeks and quarters ahead. The big picture: AI infrastructure keeps pulling the whole supply chain forward If there’s a single throughline in today’s headlines, it’s that the AI buildout is now shaping memory roadmaps, fab schedules, and even M&A. When hyperscalers and model builders accelerate deployments, the effects cascade: HBM
18 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today: Nvidia, AMD and Broadcom Sink as AI Selloff Deepens—Micron Jumps After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025)

Semiconductor Stocks Today: Nvidia, AMD and Broadcom Sink as AI Selloff Deepens—Micron Jumps After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025)

As of 6:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, U.S.-listed semiconductor stocks have wrapped up a bruising regular session—then immediately pivoted into a very different after-hours story led by Micron Technology. The day’s defining theme was a renewed wave of “AI trade” de-risking that hit chipmakers, chip-equipment names, and data-center exposed semiconductor plays. In the background: fresh headlines around AI infrastructure financing, competitive pressure in AI chips, and policy and security scrutiny that investors are treating as real, near-term risk—not just narrative. AP News+1 US stock market close: semiconductors dragged the Nasdaq lower Wall Street extended its pullback for a fourth straight session. The S&P 500 fell 1.2% to
18 December 2025
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Micron Earnings Beat and Forecast Surge: AI Memory Boom Drives Record Revenue, Margin Expansion and $18.7B Outlook

Micron Earnings Beat and Forecast Surge: AI Memory Boom Drives Record Revenue, Margin Expansion and $18.7B Outlook

Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) delivered a blockbuster earnings update on December 17, 2025, posting record fiscal first-quarter results and issuing a second-quarter sales outlook that far exceeded Wall Street expectations—an emphatic signal that the AI buildout is translating into real demand for memory and storage, not just market hype. Micron Technology+1 The Boise, Idaho–based chipmaker said momentum is being powered by accelerating AI-related demand and pricing strength, particularly in data-center-oriented memory products. Investors responded quickly: Micron shares rose about 4% in extended trading, according to Reuters. Reuters Micron’s fiscal Q1 2026 results: record revenue, stronger margins, and standout cash generation
18 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron in Focus as AI Chip Competition Heats Up

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron in Focus as AI Chip Competition Heats Up

Semiconductor stocks are ending 2025 the same way they powered most of it: at the center of the market’s biggest debate—whether the AI infrastructure boom still has years to run, or whether investors are finally forcing chipmakers (and their biggest customers) to prove the spending can translate into durable profits. On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the PHLX Semiconductor Index (SOX)—a widely watched benchmark for U.S.-listed chip stocks—fell 2.48% to 6,785.77, reflecting a broad risk-off move in the sector. indexes.nasdaqomx.com At points during the session, market commentary also described an even sharper slide of roughly ~3% in the semiconductor index as tech weakness intensified. Nasdaq What’s driving the
17 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron and Chip Equipment Makers Drive Midday Moves on Wall Street

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron and Chip Equipment Makers Drive Midday Moves on Wall Street

NEW YORK — Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 (around 1:45 p.m. ET) — U.S.-listed semiconductor stocks are trading mixed midday as investors juggle three cross-currents at once: a shutdown-delayed jobs report that’s reshaping rate expectations, fresh forecasts for a multi-year surge in chipmaking equipment spend, and a renewed debate over how profitable the AI buildout will be for every layer of the chip supply chain. The result is a market that’s still treating “AI semiconductors” as the structural growth story—but pricing the winners and losers far more aggressively than it did earlier in 2025. Semiconductor stocks today: a quick midday snapshot As
16 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today: Nvidia Rebounds, Micron and Chip Equipment Rally, While Broadcom and Arm Lag on Fresh Analyst Calls (Dec. 15, 2025)

Semiconductor Stocks Today: Nvidia Rebounds, Micron and Chip Equipment Rally, While Broadcom and Arm Lag on Fresh Analyst Calls (Dec. 15, 2025)

U.S.-listed semiconductor stocks are trying to steady themselves in late-morning trading on Monday, December 15, 2025, after last week’s AI-driven shakeout rattled the “chip trade.” By around 11:30 a.m. ET, the group is splitting into clear winners and losers: AI accelerators and memory names are back in favor, semiconductor equipment makers are surging on upbeat 2026–2027 demand forecasts, and several “old-economy” chip exposures—analog and smartphones—are under pressure following high-profile downgrades. Reuters+1 Semiconductor market snapshot at 11:30 a.m. ET Semiconductor ETFs are modestly higher, signaling stabilization rather than a full-throttle rebound. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) and iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) are
15 December 2025
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SOXS ETF News (Dec. 14, 2025): Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares Surges on Chip Selloff — Forecasts, Dividends, and Key Risks

SOXS ETF News (Dec. 14, 2025): Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares Surges on Chip Selloff — Forecasts, Dividends, and Key Risks

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares (NYSE Arca: SOXS) is back in the spotlight this weekend after a sharp one-day jump tied to a broad semiconductor pullback. As of Dec. 14, 2025 (with U.S. markets closed for the weekend), SOXS last traded around $3.29, up about 14.6% on the most recent session, with exceptionally heavy volume. That move didn’t come out of nowhere: the semiconductor complex sold off hard on Friday, Dec. 12, and SOXS is built to do the opposite—at triple leverage—on a daily basis. The result is a product that can deliver explosive short-term gains when chip stocks
14 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Week Ahead: Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron and Intel in Focus After an AI-Driven Selloff (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Semiconductor Stocks Week Ahead: Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron and Intel in Focus After an AI-Driven Selloff (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Dec. 14, 2025 — U.S. semiconductor and chip stocks head into the new week with a familiar combination of tailwinds and landmines: booming AI infrastructure demand on one side, and valuation sensitivity, China policy turbulence, and margin questions on the other. The past seven days delivered a reminder that the “AI trade” can turn quickly. A sharp late-week pullback — led by heavyweight chip names — left investors reassessing how much perfection is already priced into the sector and how quickly the next leg of AI monetization can show up in earnings. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Below is a detailed roundup of the most important
14 December 2025
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QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Stock This Week: Ventana RISC‑V Deal, New Snapdragon Chips, and Governance Update — Week Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Stock This Week: Ventana RISC‑V Deal, New Snapdragon Chips, and Governance Update — Week Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) closed Friday, December 12, 2025, at $178.29, ending the week modestly higher despite a sharp late‑week pullback across semiconductor and AI-related names. MarketWatch+1 The last several days delivered a dense run of Qualcomm-specific headlines—a CPU talent/technology acquisition, an India edge‑AI security collaboration, new Snapdragon platform launches, and a governance/bylaws update—all arriving as the broader market wrestled with valuation concerns in AI infrastructure and a notable selloff in chips to end the week. AP News+4Data Center Dynamics+4NDTV Profit+4 Below is a detailed recap of what moved QCOM this week, what analysts are forecasting, and what to watch in
13 December 2025
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Lam Research (LRCX) Stock This Week: AI-Driven Semiconductor Rally Hits a Speed Bump — News, Forecasts, and Week-Ahead Setup (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Lam Research (LRCX) Stock This Week: AI-Driven Semiconductor Rally Hits a Speed Bump — News, Forecasts, and Week-Ahead Setup (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) ended the week with a sharp pullback after touching fresh highs earlier in the week. Shares fell 4.85% on Friday, Dec. 12, to close at $160.52, snapping a five-day winning streak and leaving the stock about 5.4% below its recent 52-week high of $169.69 set two sessions earlier. MarketWatch+1 Friday’s decline wasn’t isolated to Lam. Semiconductor and AI-linked names broadly sold off as investors reassessed the “AI trade,” while rising U.S. Treasury yields and renewed inflation sensitivity weighed on high-multiple tech. Reuters Below is a detailed, publication-ready look at what moved Lam Research stock this
13 December 2025
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AI Stocks Slide After Broadcom, Oracle Spark New AI Spending Doubts — Nvidia, Chipmakers and “AI Infrastructure” Names Sell Off (Dec. 12, 2025)

AI Stocks Slide After Broadcom, Oracle Spark New AI Spending Doubts — Nvidia, Chipmakers and “AI Infrastructure” Names Sell Off (Dec. 12, 2025)

NEW YORK — Dec. 12, 2025 (6:00 p.m. ET) — A sharp pullback hit many of the U.S. stock market’s most closely watched AI stocks on Friday, as investors digested fresh concerns about profitability, margins, and the pace of payback from the biggest AI infrastructure buildout in modern tech. By the closing bell, the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.69%, the S&P 500 dropped 1.07%, and the Dow slipped 0.51%, with the Nasdaq marking its lowest close since Nov. 25, according to Reuters’ market wrap. Reuters At the center of the selloff: Broadcom and Oracle. Broadcom’s margin commentary reignited doubts about the economics of custom AI silicon, while Oracle’s AI-heavy cloud expansion and OpenAI-linked data-center
13 December 2025
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Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock News Today: Alphawave Deal Nears the Finish Line, Ventana RISC‑V Acquisition, and AI Chip Ambitions — December 12, 2025

Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock News Today: Alphawave Deal Nears the Finish Line, Ventana RISC‑V Acquisition, and AI Chip Ambitions — December 12, 2025

QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) closed Friday, December 12, 2025 at $179.26, after trading between $179.23 and $183.11, as chip stocks cooled amid renewed “AI bubble” jitters across the broader tech market. StockAnalysis+1 Yet beneath the day-to-day volatility, Qualcomm’s investor narrative is getting clearer: the company is pushing hard to broaden its revenue mix beyond smartphones, with fresh M&A moves and new AI-focused initiatives spanning data centers, edge devices, industrial video intelligence, and CPU architecture. Below is a detailed look at the most relevant Qualcomm stock news, forecasts, and market analysis investors are weighing on 12/12/2025—and the near-term catalysts that could
12 December 2025
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AMD Stock News Today (Dec. 12, 2025): AI “Bubble” Jitters Hit Chipmakers as Analysts Keep a Bullish Tilt on Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD)

AMD Stock News Today (Dec. 12, 2025): AI “Bubble” Jitters Hit Chipmakers as Analysts Keep a Bullish Tilt on Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD)

Published: December 12, 2025 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) is navigating a familiar 2025 storyline: powerful long-term AI demand signals competing with short-term swings in investor sentiment. As of the latest available quote on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, AMD traded around $221.43. The key question for AMD investors today isn’t whether AI infrastructure will keep growing—most evidence suggests it will—but how quickly that growth converts into durable profits amid intense competition, shifting cloud spending patterns, and evolving U.S.–China export policy. And on Dec. 12, the market’s mood is being shaped less by AMD-specific headlines and more by the broader
12 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Broadcom Slides Premarket on Margin Outlook as Oracle’s AI Capex Shock Keeps Chip Stocks Volatile

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Broadcom Slides Premarket on Margin Outlook as Oracle’s AI Capex Shock Keeps Chip Stocks Volatile

Updated for premarket trading at ~6:00 a.m. ET on Friday, December 12, 2025. Semiconductor stocks are heading into the U.S. open with investors balancing two powerful—and competing—forces: continued blockbuster AI infrastructure demand and fresh anxiety that the spending boom is getting too expensive to sustain. The biggest chip-stock catalyst this morning is Broadcom (AVGO), which is trading lower in premarket despite upbeat revenue guidance, after management highlighted gross-margin pressure tied to the fast-growing AI segment. At the same time, Oracle’s post-earnings selloff has sparked another round of “AI bubble” debates that are rippling through high-multiple chip leaders and the broader
12 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

AMD stock bounces 8% after brutal midweek slide — what investors watch before Monday

AMD stock bounces 8% after brutal midweek slide — what investors watch before Monday

8 February 2026
AMD shares jumped 8.28% to $208.44 Friday, rebounding after steep losses earlier in the week. Chip stocks rallied as investors bet on continued AI data center spending by major tech firms. Nvidia rose 7.8%, Broadcom gained 7.1%, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index closed up 5.7%. Markets now await macroeconomic data and Nvidia’s late-February results.
Intel stock price jumps to $50: China CPU delays and SambaNova funding set up week ahead

Intel stock price jumps to $50: China CPU delays and SambaNova funding set up week ahead

8 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.9% to $50.59 Friday, tracking a 5.7% jump in the PHLX semiconductor index as investors bet on AI-driven data-center spending. Reuters reported Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of tighter server CPU supply, pushing Intel’s China prices up over 10%. Intel expects supply to improve in Q2. After the bell, Reuters said Intel plans to invest about $100 million in AI chip startup SambaNova Systems.
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