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Semiconductors 25 December 2025 - 30 December 2025

KLA stock dips as China’s 50% domestic chip-tool rule rattles semiconductor equipment names

KLA stock dips as China’s 50% domestic chip-tool rule rattles semiconductor equipment names

KLA shares fell 0.8% to $1,250.43 Tuesday after a Reuters report said China will require chipmakers to source at least half of new-fab equipment domestically. U.S. chip-equipment stocks tracked lower as traders awaited Federal Reserve minutes and eyed tightening export-license rules. Applied Materials and Lam Research also declined, while ASML rose.
30 December 2025
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Samsung and SK Hynix get U.S. 2026 license to ship chipmaking tools to China as key waiver expires

Samsung and SK Hynix get U.S. 2026 license to ship chipmaking tools to China as key waiver expires

The U.S. has granted Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix annual licences to import chipmaking equipment into their China plants for 2026, sources said. The approvals come just before “validated end user” exemptions expire on Dec. 31, averting immediate disruption to memory chip production. Samsung and SK Hynix declined to comment. The U.S. Commerce Department was not immediately available for comment.
30 December 2025
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Micron stock today: MU jumps in premarket as memory-supply headlines keep traders on edge

Micron stock today: MU jumps in premarket as memory-supply headlines keep traders on edge

Micron shares rose 3.4% in premarket trading Tuesday to near $294 after a filing showed the CFO moved 35,000 shares into an estate-planning trust, not a sale. The move follows news that the U.S. granted Samsung and SK Hynix annual licenses to bring chipmaking equipment into China, potentially affecting Micron’s rivals. Investors are watching Fed minutes and year-end data for signals on rates and chip demand into 2026.
30 December 2025
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KLA stock drops after tech pullback hits chip equipment names; Fed minutes next

KLA stock drops after tech pullback hits chip equipment names; Fed minutes next

KLA Corp shares fell 1.5% to $1,260.39 Monday, ending a six-session winning streak as tech stocks retreated in thin year-end trading. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped 0.41%. KLA’s volume was lighter than usual, with 625,000 shares traded versus a 993,000 average. Investors await Fed minutes and jobless claims later this week.
30 December 2025
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Marvell stock slips today as chips cool into year-end; MRVL traders eye Fed minutes and CES

Marvell stock slips today as chips cool into year-end; MRVL traders eye Fed minutes and CES

Marvell shares fell 0.6% to $85.76 as chip stocks traded mixed ahead of year-end. Nvidia and Broadcom slipped, while Intel rose after a filing showed Nvidia bought $5 billion in Intel shares. The Dow lost 0.51%, S&P 500 dropped 0.35%, and Nasdaq fell 0.5%. Investors are watching Fed minutes, jobless claims, and Marvell’s upcoming CES CEO appearance.
30 December 2025
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Micron stock closes up 3% as DRAM prices tick higher — why MU is moving today

Micron stock closes up 3% as DRAM prices tick higher — why MU is moving today

Micron Technology shares rose 3.4% to $294.40 on Monday as DRAM spot prices for DDR4 and DDR5 chips posted fresh gains, according to DRAMeXchange. The company’s $0.115 quarterly dividend goes to shareholders of record at Monday’s close. A 2-terabyte DDR5 server memory kit was listed at about $39,000 amid reported shortages. Broader semiconductor and tech ETFs ended lower.
29 December 2025
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AI stocks today: Nvidia slips after Intel stake filing as chip rally pauses

AI stocks today: Nvidia slips after Intel stake filing as chip rally pauses

Nvidia fell nearly 2% after Intel disclosed Nvidia completed a $5 billion purchase of Intel shares in a private placement. Intel rose about 0.7%. Semiconductor and Nasdaq-100 ETFs edged lower in thin holiday trading. U.S. markets will close Thursday for New Year’s Day, with traders watching Fed minutes and jobless claims later this week.
29 December 2025
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Micron stock slips on ex-dividend day as chip rally cools into year-end

Micron stock slips on ex-dividend day as chip rally cools into year-end

Micron Technology shares fell 0.6% to $284.79 in early trading Monday as the stock began trading ex-dividend. The company’s $0.115 per share dividend is payable Jan. 14 to holders as of Dec. 29. Trading volume was thin ahead of the New Year’s holiday, with broader chip stocks little changed. Investors are watching for Federal Reserve minutes and jobless claims later in the week.
29 December 2025
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Lam Research near $180 as year-end positioning puts chip-tool stocks back in play

Lam Research near $180 as year-end positioning puts chip-tool stocks back in play

Lam Research closed up 0.4% at $178.07 Friday in thin post-holiday trading. Investors await December-quarter results after the quarter ended Sunday, with guidance set at $5.20 billion revenue plus or minus $300 million. Fed minutes due Tuesday and light volumes could drive volatility. Other chip-equipment stocks also edged higher.
29 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today: Nvidia’s Groq Deal, TSMC Quake Update, and Key Catalysts Ahead of Monday’s Market Open

Semiconductor Stocks Today: Nvidia’s Groq Deal, TSMC Quake Update, and Key Catalysts Ahead of Monday’s Market Open

Nvidia rose Friday after announcing a non-exclusive licensing deal with AI chipmaker Groq and hiring its founder and president. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index closed up 0.05% at 7,207.6, while the VanEck Semiconductor ETF gained 0.46% to $365.86. Trading was quiet ahead of the weekend, with major U.S. indexes nearly flat. Investors are watching supply-chain risks after a Taiwan earthquake prompted limited evacuations at TSMC.
27 December 2025
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ASML Stock (NASDAQ: ASML) Update: What to Watch Before Markets Reopen as AI Demand, China Curbs, and High‑NA EUV Shape 2026

ASML Stock (NASDAQ: ASML) Update: What to Watch Before Markets Reopen as AI Demand, China Curbs, and High‑NA EUV Shape 2026

ASML’s U.S.-listed shares closed at $1,072.75, up 0.6%, with after-hours trading near $1,074 on Friday. The company reported Q3 net sales of €7.5 billion and forecast Q4 sales between €9.2 billion and €9.8 billion. ASML cited strong AI demand but warned that China export limits and supply risks are shaping customer orders. European shares last closed at €899.00 on Dec. 24 due to holiday schedules.
27 December 2025
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Lam Research Stock (LRCX) Near Record Highs After Analyst Target Hikes as AI Chip Equipment Forecasts Brighten Ahead of Monday’s Open

Lam Research Stock (LRCX) Near Record Highs After Analyst Target Hikes as AI Chip Equipment Forecasts Brighten Ahead of Monday’s Open

Lam Research shares closed near record highs at $178.07 late Friday in New York, after hitting $179.77 intraday. The company’s market cap stands at about $162.4 billion, trading at 28 times earnings. Trading was subdued post-Christmas, with major U.S. indexes finishing slightly lower on light volume. SEMI forecasts chip equipment spending to rise into 2026 and 2027, fueled by AI-related demand.
27 December 2025
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Intel Stock Today (NASDAQ: INTC): Nvidia’s 18A Signal, U.S. Stake Tailwinds, and What to Watch Into the Next Session

Intel Stock Today (NASDAQ: INTC): Nvidia’s 18A Signal, U.S. Stake Tailwinds, and What to Watch Into the Next Session

Intel shares traded at $36.21, up 0.19% Friday afternoon in New York, after Reuters reported Nvidia tested but did not proceed with Intel’s 18A chip process. U.S. indexes hovered near record highs in thin, post-Christmas trading. The S&P 500 was flat, while the Nasdaq-100 and semiconductor ETF SOXX edged higher.
26 December 2025
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AMD Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025 — China AI Chip Headlines, CES Catalyst, and Wall Street Forecasts

AMD Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025 — China AI Chip Headlines, CES Catalyst, and Wall Street Forecasts

AMD closed at $214.63 on Dec. 24, with after-hours trading near $214.68 amid light holiday volume. Investors are watching reports of a possible Alibaba order for 40,000–50,000 MI308 AI chips and AMD’s readiness to pay a 15% fee on China exports. Volatility has increased, with technical levels in focus as U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26.
26 December 2025
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US-China Chip Tariffs: Trump Administration Delays New Semiconductor Duties to June 2027 After Section 301 Probe, Testing the Trump–Xi Trade Truce

US-China Chip Tariffs: Trump Administration Delays New Semiconductor Duties to June 2027 After Section 301 Probe, Testing the Trump–Xi Trade Truce

The U.S. has imposed a 0% tariff on Chinese semiconductors, with the rate set to rise after June 23, 2027. The move follows a yearlong USTR investigation and gives companies 18 months to adjust supply chains. China’s Commerce Ministry condemned the decision and warned of possible retaliation. The tariffs target a wide range of semiconductor devices and integrated circuits.
25 December 2025
Nvidia and Groq strike AI inference licensing deal as $20 billion acquisition report swirls

Nvidia and Groq strike AI inference licensing deal as $20 billion acquisition report swirls

CNBC reported on Dec. 24 that Nvidia would acquire AI chip startup Groq for about $20 billion in cash. Hours later, Groq said instead it had signed a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Nvidia for its inference technology, and that key Groq executives would join Nvidia. Groq will remain independent, with Simon Edwards as CEO. No acquisition has been confirmed.
25 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Rolls-Royce Shares Face Mixed Outlook Amid Middle East War Impact
    March 22, 2026, 6:07 AM EDT. Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR) shares slipped 10% over the past month after a strong rally. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have pushed energy prices higher, disrupting flights and the global economy. The company's defence division may see increased demand due to rising military budgets in Europe. Its work on mini-nuclear reactors offers long-term growth potential amid energy insecurity. However, aviation remains a key risk: disruption to flights reduces revenue from engine servicing contracts. British Airways' flight suspensions to Dubai highlight these challenges. The wider economic slowdown from elevated oil prices could further dampen air travel demand. Rolls-Royce's exposure to AI-driven demand via data centre power systems also faces uncertainty amid rising interest rates. The stock's valuation has corrected but remains elevated. Analysts suggest cautious, long-term investment amid mixed factors shaped by the evolving Middle East conflict.
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