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Semiconductors News 16 January 2026 - 17 January 2026

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

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 18:04 EST — After-hours. Applied Materials, Inc. shares ended Friday up 2.5% at $327.01, closing about 1.2% below a 52-week high, as buyers stuck with chip-equipment stocks late in a choppy week. The shares were little changed after the bell. (Finviz) The move matters because chip-tool names have turned into a high-beta read on the…
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

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 17:05 (ET) — After-hours trading. Micron Technology (MU.O) shares surged on Friday following a director’s announcement of a significant open-market buy, giving fresh momentum to an already red-hot memory-chip rally. The stock climbed as much as 7.8%, hitting $362.75, with an intraday peak at $365.59. Timing is key. Chip stocks held steady since Thursday following…
16 January 2026
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Micron stock jumps nearly 8% on New York megafab move and insider buying

Micron stock jumps nearly 8% on New York megafab move and insider buying

NEW YORK, January 16, 2026, 16:15 EST — After-hours Shares of Micron Technology (MU.O) climbed 7.8%, ending Friday at $362.75, after reaching an intraday high of $365.59. Micron’s surge is key, placing it at the heart of the market’s current chip crunch—not processors, but memory. Traders are betting supply will remain tight despite shifting demand. Much of the discussion centers…
16 January 2026
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Dow dips from record zone as chip bounce meets Fed succession chatter

Dow dips from record zone as chip bounce meets Fed succession chatter

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 14:24 EST — Regular session The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped roughly 21 points, or 0.04%, to 49,421.43, retreating from earlier gains as traders prepared for a long weekend with little clear direction. (Google) Moves stayed modest, though nerves showed. A chip-driven bounce helped the broader market dodge a slide, even as some financials and…
16 January 2026
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Ambarella stock jumps 8% as chip rally rolls on — what traders are watching next

Ambarella stock jumps 8% as chip rally rolls on — what traders are watching next

New York, January 16, 2026, 12:46 EST — Regular session underway. Shares of Ambarella (AMBA.O) surged roughly 8% on Friday, buoyed by a wider rally in semiconductor stocks as investors showed renewed interest in chipmakers before the long weekend. This shift matters as the market remains jittery over tech valuations and the speed of AI-fueled spending, prompting traders to pivot…
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

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 12:35 EST — Regular session Navitas Semiconductor shares climbed 8.6% to $10.86 on Friday, pushing higher after a turbulent January for the small-cap power-chip specialist. The stock touched an intraday peak at $11.05, with roughly 17.1 million shares traded by midday as investors showed renewed appetite for riskier semiconductor bets. This matters because Navitas now…
16 January 2026
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KLA stock rises again after TSMC’s spending outlook jolts chip-tool names

KLA stock rises again after TSMC’s spending outlook jolts chip-tool names

New York, January 16, 2026, 12:14 ET — Regular session KLA Corp shares gained on Friday, rising around 1.6% to $1,569.45 after hitting $1,591.49 earlier. The stock is extending a strong rally from Thursday, now up about $24.49 since the previous close. Investors are zeroing in on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s latest figures as a key gauge for 2026 equipment…
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

New York, January 16, 2026, 11:52 ET — Regular session Applied Materials (AMAT) shares climbed 1.8% to $324.85 in late morning trading Friday, pushing higher on a rally in chip-equipment stocks following a Barclays upgrade and new signs that major chipmakers intend to maintain their spending. The stock hit an intraday peak of $330.14. The move matters now because investors…
16 January 2026
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TSMC stock today: Blowout earnings meet a new U.S.-Taiwan trade deal — what happens next

TSMC stock today: Blowout earnings meet a new U.S.-Taiwan trade deal — what happens next

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 11:05 (EST) — Regular session Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited’s U.S.-listed shares climbed 0.3% to $342.50 on Friday, having peaked at $349.72 earlier in the session. This move is significant since TSMC is a key player in contract chip manufacturing, providing cutting-edge processors for devices ranging from smartphones to AI servers. Its ADRs are U.S.-traded…
16 January 2026
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Broadcom stock price rises as chip rally returns — China curbs and RBC call in focus

Broadcom stock price rises as chip rally returns — China curbs and RBC call in focus

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 10:14 EST — Regular session Broadcom Inc shares were up 1.8% at $349.27 on Friday morning, after trading as high as $352.94, as chip stocks helped lift Wall Street at the open. (Reuters) The timing matters because semiconductors have taken the wheel again in a market that has been quick to punish anything tied to…
16 January 2026
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Intel stock treads water as Citi upgrade meets TSMC-fueled chip rally

Intel stock treads water as Citi upgrade meets TSMC-fueled chip rally

New York, January 16, 2026, 10:06 a.m. ET — Regular session Intel shares edged up 0.1% to $48.35 Friday morning, holding firm following a solid rally that has drawn renewed attention from traders. Timing is key. Chip stocks have shifted on signs that demand for artificial-intelligence hardware remains steady, as investors gear up for a packed slate of U.S. earnings…
16 January 2026
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Micron stock jumps as insider buy and $100 billion New York buildout grab attention

Micron stock jumps as insider buy and $100 billion New York buildout grab attention

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 09:36 ET — Regular session Micron Technology, Inc. shares (MU.O) jumped roughly 6% early Friday, lifted by a wider rally in memory-chip stocks following a director’s multi-million dollar stock buy and new specifics on the company’s upcoming New York “megafab” project. The stock last traded $20.18 higher at $356.81. This shift is significant as memory…
16 January 2026
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  • AppLovin Stock Outlook 2026-2030: AI Drives Growth Despite Recent Volatility
    January 23, 2026, 9:04 AM EST. AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) shares surged nearly 800% since its 2021 IPO, despite a 35% drop early last year amid lawsuit and short-seller pressure. The stock rebounded with strong quarterly results, peaking at $745.61 before retreating 22% year-to-date, yet still outperforming major indexes. The company leverages AI-driven advertising through its Axon engine, expanding beyond gaming into sectors like e-commerce and fintech, as CEO Adam Foroughi noted during Q4 2024 earnings. Analysts remain mixed, with Benchmark and Jefferies maintaining Buy ratings amid fundamental concerns. AppLovin's focus on personalized ads and a new self-service platform underpin its secular growth potential. Investors weigh risk after a 90% post-pandemic drawdown against momentum from AI-powered innovations and new market penetration.
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