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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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Lam Research (LRCX) Stock News on Dec. 24, 2025: CEO Share Sale, Analyst Targets, and the AI-Driven Wafer-Fab Equipment Outlook

Lam Research (LRCX) Stock News on Dec. 24, 2025: CEO Share Sale, Analyst Targets, and the AI-Driven Wafer-Fab Equipment Outlook

Lam Research traded near $177 in midday Dec. 24, approaching record highs after CEO Timothy Archer disclosed the sale of 163,300 shares for about $26.8 million under a 10b5-1 plan. The stock is up from its Dec. 23 close of $175.16. Trading volume was lighter ahead of the 1 p.m. ET early market close for Christmas Eve.
24 December 2025
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Micron (MU) Stock on December 24, 2025: Record Earnings, HBM Sold Out Through 2026, Analyst Targets Jump—and What Comes Next

Micron (MU) Stock on December 24, 2025: Record Earnings, HBM Sold Out Through 2026, Analyst Targets Jump—and What Comes Next

Micron Technology shares traded at $276.27 as of 14:18 UTC, down 0.11% after surging more than 160% in 2025. The company reported fiscal Q1 2026 revenue of $13.64 billion and guided for Q2 revenue of $18.7 billion, both above expectations. Micron said high-bandwidth memory supply for 2026 is fully booked, with rising prices and margins. Wall Street raised forecasts and price targets following the report.
24 December 2025
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Applied Materials Stock (AMAT) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook as AI Chip Spending Accelerates (Dec. 22, 2025)

Applied Materials Stock (AMAT) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook as AI Chip Spending Accelerates (Dec. 22, 2025)

Applied Materials shares rose about 1.17% to $259.40 on Dec. 22 amid a tech-led rebound and renewed AI enthusiasm. Investors weighed strong AI-driven chip demand against ongoing U.S.-China export restrictions. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index also gained in early trading. Lighter holiday trading volumes heightened volatility for chip stocks.
22 December 2025
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TSMC Stock in Focus: New SEC Filings Show Fresh Institutional Buying as Taiwan Semiconductor Rides the AI Wave (Dec. 22, 2025)

TSMC Stock in Focus: New SEC Filings Show Fresh Institutional Buying as Taiwan Semiconductor Rides the AI Wave (Dec. 22, 2025)

TSMC’s U.S. shares traded near $294 on December 22 as SEC filings showed Capital Insight Partners and Abner Herrman & Brock opened new positions, while Exchange Traded Concepts raised its stake by 36.7%. Other filings revealed Perpetual Ltd and Benson Investment Management trimmed holdings but kept significant exposure to the chipmaker.
22 December 2025
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ON Semiconductor Stock (NASDAQ: ON) Week Ahead Outlook: Nasdaq-100 Exit, Buybacks, and GaN Catalysts to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

ON Semiconductor Stock (NASDAQ: ON) Week Ahead Outlook: Nasdaq-100 Exit, Buybacks, and GaN Catalysts to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

ON Semiconductor will be removed from the Nasdaq-100 Index before markets open Monday, Dec. 22, triggering index-related trading flows. Shares closed Friday at $55.21 on heavy volume. The stock faces potential volatility from forced selling by index funds and thin holiday liquidity. Strategic updates on power semiconductors for AI and EVs may also influence trading.
22 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Nvidia, Micron, Broadcom and TSMC in Focus as AI Spending, Memory Shortages and China Headlines Drive Volatility

Semiconductor Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Nvidia, Micron, Broadcom and TSMC in Focus as AI Spending, Memory Shortages and China Headlines Drive Volatility

Semiconductor stocks face volatile trading ahead of Christmas, as AI and data-center demand clash with investor concerns over financing costs. Broadcom’s warning on AI chip margins triggered a sector pullback in mid-December. U.S. markets will close early Dec. 24 and remain shut Dec. 25, with thin holiday volumes expected to amplify price swings.
21 December 2025
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Lam Research Stock Week Ahead (LRCX): Analysts Lift Targets as AI Chip Spending Outlook Brightens Into a Holiday-Shortened Market

Lam Research Stock Week Ahead (LRCX): Analysts Lift Targets as AI Chip Spending Outlook Brightens Into a Holiday-Shortened Market

Lam Research shares closed Friday at $172.27, up 4.57%, near a record high after analysts raised price targets to as much as $200. The stock’s rally tracks strong AI-driven demand signals and optimism for 2026 capital spending. Trading volume may be thin in the holiday-shortened week, increasing volatility.
21 December 2025
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AMD Stock Week Ahead: China Chip Headlines, AI Deal Momentum, and Key U.S. Data in a Holiday-Shortened Week (Dec 22–26, 2025)

AMD Stock Week Ahead: China Chip Headlines, AI Deal Momentum, and Key U.S. Data in a Holiday-Shortened Week (Dec 22–26, 2025)

AMD shares closed at $213.43 after a 6% surge Friday on heavy volume, entering a holiday-shortened week marked by thin trading and volatility. CEO Lisa Su met with China’s commerce minister as export policy and domestic chip competition draw scrutiny. U.S. markets close early Dec. 24, shut Dec. 25, and reopen Dec. 26. Traders watch for price swings on headlines amid lighter holiday staffing.
21 December 2025
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GlobalFoundries Stock (GFS) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Setup (Dec. 21, 2025)

GlobalFoundries Stock (GFS) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Setup (Dec. 21, 2025)

GlobalFoundries shares closed at $36.63 Friday, with trading volume surging as the company announced a new CFO and a partnership with onsemi to develop gallium nitride power devices. The stock remains in the middle of its 52-week range and has lagged the broader semiconductor sector over the past year. Investors are watching new moves in power infrastructure and silicon photonics.
21 December 2025
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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

Intel shares closed at $36.82 on Friday, up 1.49% but well below this month’s $44.02 high. The U.S. FTC cleared Nvidia’s planned $5 billion investment in Intel, removing a key regulatory hurdle. Intel also completed installation of ASML’s Twinscan EXE:5200B, marking a manufacturing milestone. The stock is up about 81% year-to-date.
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 shares closed at $1,245.67 on Dec. 19, up 1.90% and near technical buy points after Jefferies upgraded the stock to “Buy” and raised its price target to $1,500. The move follows volatile trading and new industry forecasts projecting further growth in chipmaking equipment demand tied to AI infrastructure spending.
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)

Micron shares rose 1.99% premarket after reporting earnings and guidance well above forecasts, citing strong AI memory demand and supply constraints. Nvidia gained 1.25% despite new U.S. policy scrutiny over AI chip shipments to China. Sector futures slipped 0.5% ahead of the open. Micron expects high-bandwidth memory market growth from $35B in 2025 to $100B by 2028.
19 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

Micron shares jumped nearly 12% midday Thursday after the company forecast second-quarter profit almost double Wall Street estimates, citing strong AI-driven memory demand. The rally lifted the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index about 2.8%, with Nvidia, AMD, and TSMC also higher. Investors responded to both Micron’s outlook and softer U.S. inflation data. Some analysts flagged data-quality concerns linked to the recent government shutdown.
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

AMD shares fell 5.3% to $198.11 early Thursday, tracking a broad selloff in AI-linked tech after renewed concerns over data-center financing and AI infrastructure spending. Oracle’s stalled Michigan data-center project talks and wider anxiety about AI capex hit chip stocks, with Nvidia and Broadcom also down sharply. AMD remains seen as a major AI play, exposing it to sector-wide volatility.
18 December 2025
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  • Mold-Tek Packaging Shares Jump 19% as Analysts Slightly Downgrade EPS Forecasts
    May 13, 2026, 9:55 PM EDT. Mold-Tek Packaging Limited (NSE:MOLDTKPAC) saw its stock rise 19% to ₹664 after releasing full-year results showing revenue of ₹8.9 billion and statutory earnings per share (EPS) at ₹21.93. Nine analysts updated their 2027 forecasts, predicting revenue growth of 16% to ₹10.3 billion and a 25% rise in EPS to ₹27.38, slightly down from previous EPS estimates of ₹28.46. The consensus price target held steady at ₹796, despite a wide range of valuations from ₹663 to ₹1,148 per share. The company's forecasted revenue growth aligns closely with the industry average of 12% annually, reflecting moderate optimism about future performance yet some cautiousness among analysts.

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