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Semiconductors 26 January 2026 - 29 January 2026

Broadcom stock price holds near $333 after hours as chip rally spreads on AI demand signals

Broadcom stock price holds near $333 after hours as chip rally spreads on AI demand signals

Broadcom shares closed up 0.14% at $333.24 and edged to $333.82 after hours Wednesday, lagging gains in other chip stocks. Chipmakers rose on strong earnings from Texas Instruments and ASML, while investors awaited major tech results and the Fed’s rate decision. The Fed held rates steady, citing a solid economy. Broadcom continues to face margin pressure from a higher share of AI-related sales.
29 January 2026
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Micron stock price jumps after-hours as $24 billion Singapore fab plan fuels MU rally

Micron stock price jumps after-hours as $24 billion Singapore fab plan fuels MU rally

Micron shares jumped 6.1% to $435.28 in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company confirmed a $24 billion wafer fab expansion in Singapore, with NAND production set for 2028. The move comes as chipmakers rally on strong tech earnings and a steady Fed, while investors weigh persistent supply constraints and intensifying competition from Samsung and SK Hynix.
29 January 2026
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Lam Research earnings beat lifts LRCX after hours as forecast tops estimates

Lam Research earnings beat lifts LRCX after hours as forecast tops estimates

Lam Research shares rose about 2% in after-hours trading after fiscal Q2 results topped forecasts, with revenue up 22% to $5.34 billion and adjusted earnings at $1.27 per share. The company projected March-quarter revenue near $5.7 billion. China contributed 35% of quarterly revenue. The stock last traded at $248.62, up from $239.58 at the close.
28 January 2026
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Microchip (MCHP) stock jumps after BofA upgrade as chip rally widens

Microchip (MCHP) stock jumps after BofA upgrade as chip rally widens

Microchip Technology shares rose 7.6% to $80.87 by 3:15 p.m. EST Wednesday after Bank of America upgraded the stock to “buy” and raised its price target to $95. The move followed gains across chipmakers tied to AI data-center demand. Microchip will report quarterly results on Feb. 5. CEO Steve Sanghi sold 18,509 shares last week under a pre-set trading plan.
28 January 2026
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Texas Instruments stock jumps nearly 10% as AI data-center demand lifts chipmakers

Texas Instruments stock jumps nearly 10% as AI data-center demand lifts chipmakers

Texas Instruments shares rose nearly 10% after forecasting stronger-than-expected first-quarter revenue, citing surging demand for analog chips in AI data centers. Seagate jumped almost 20% on a bullish storage outlook, while Intel gained close to 11%. Investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and major tech earnings due Wednesday. ASML reported record Q4 orders and plans 1,700 job cuts.
28 January 2026
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AMAT stock pops on Mizuho upgrade as Applied Materials gets a $370 target

AMAT stock pops on Mizuho upgrade as Applied Materials gets a $370 target

Applied Materials shares rose 1.1% to $336.21 by midday after Mizuho upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $370, citing higher chip-factory tool spending. Mizuho expects wafer fab equipment growth of 13% in 2026, but predicts Applied’s China revenue will fall about 4%. Investors await the company’s Feb. 12 earnings for updates on orders and outlook.
28 January 2026
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Intel stock price jumps nearly 10% as chip rally lifts INTC; CFO buy draws attention

Intel stock price jumps nearly 10% as chip rally lifts INTC; CFO buy draws attention

Intel shares jumped 9.6% to $48.16 by late morning Wednesday, rebounding from last week’s warning on AI chip supply and cautious outlook. The rally followed strong results from SK Hynix and ASML, lifting semiconductor stocks and pushing the S&P 500 above 7,000. CFO David Zinsner disclosed buying 5,882 shares at $42.50 each. Investors remain focused on Intel’s ability to meet demand and execute its foundry strategy.
28 January 2026
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ASML’s record AI orders hit €13.2 billion — and its $250 million chip machines are the bottleneck

ASML’s record AI orders hit €13.2 billion — and its $250 million chip machines are the bottleneck

ASML reported Q4 bookings of €13.2 billion, far above forecasts, as AI chip demand surged. The company raised its 2026 sales target to €34–39 billion, reversing earlier guidance and topping analyst expectations. Fourth-quarter sales reached €9.7 billion with net income at €2.8 billion. ASML also launched a new share buyback program of up to €12 billion through 2028.
28 January 2026
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Micron stock jumps after $24 billion Singapore fab plan; MU investors turn to pricing and capex

Micron stock jumps after $24 billion Singapore fab plan; MU investors turn to pricing and capex

Micron shares jumped 5.3% to close at $409.86 Tuesday after the company announced a $24 billion investment to expand manufacturing in Singapore over the next decade. The new NAND wafer fab is set to begin production by 2028. Trading volume reached 30 million shares. Analysts raised price targets as traders await updates on memory pricing and spending.
27 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock jumps nearly 5% as Micron’s Singapore expansion lifts chip-tool shares

Applied Materials stock jumps nearly 5% as Micron’s Singapore expansion lifts chip-tool shares

Applied Materials jumped 4.8% to $334.84 after Micron announced a $24 billion memory plant in Singapore, signaling higher chip equipment demand. Sector peers Lam Research, KLA, and ASML also advanced. Analysts expect enterprise SSD prices to surge as supply tightens. Investors await the Fed’s rate decision Wednesday and ASML’s earnings for clues on 2026 demand.
27 January 2026
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UMC stock jumps 10% toward a fresh high ahead of United Microelectronics earnings

UMC stock jumps 10% toward a fresh high ahead of United Microelectronics earnings

UMC’s U.S.-listed shares surged about 10% Tuesday, touching a 52-week high of $12.68 before settling near $12.46 in New York trading. No immediate company news explained the move, with attention turning to Wednesday’s quarterly earnings. The jump followed a broader rally in chip stocks and record highs in U.S. markets. UMC’s earnings call is scheduled for Jan. 28.
27 January 2026
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Micron stock jumps as $24 billion Singapore fab plan targets NAND demand tied to AI

Micron stock jumps as $24 billion Singapore fab plan targets NAND demand tied to AI

Micron shares rose 4.3% in premarket trading Tuesday after the company announced a $24 billion, 10-year expansion of its Singapore wafer facilities. The new plant will add 700,000 square feet of cleanroom space, with production set to begin in 2028. Investors are watching for updates from Samsung and SK Hynix on Thursday as competition in high-bandwidth memory heats up.
27 January 2026
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ASML stock rises ahead of Q4 earnings — here’s what investors are watching

ASML stock rises ahead of Q4 earnings — here’s what investors are watching

ASML shares climbed 1.1% to near 1,190 euros in Amsterdam Tuesday, ahead of its Q4 and full-year earnings due Wednesday. Evercore ISI reaffirmed its buy rating with a 1,300-euro target; Barclays kept a hold at 1,200 euros. Investors are watching for any upgrade to ASML’s 2026 sales outlook amid strong AI chip demand. CEO Christophe Fouquet will address the media at 1100 CET after results.
27 January 2026
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Micron stock slides on Samsung’s Nvidia HBM4 push — what MU investors watch next

Micron stock slides on Samsung’s Nvidia HBM4 push — what MU investors watch next

Micron shares fell 2.6% to $389.09 Monday after reports that Samsung will soon supply Nvidia with next-generation HBM4 memory chips. Samsung reportedly passed HBM4 qualification for both Nvidia and AMD and will begin shipments next month. Nvidia shares slipped 0.7%, AMD dropped 3.3%. Investors await Samsung and SK Hynix earnings for more on HBM4 demand.
26 January 2026
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Marvell stock climbs in New York trade as Fed week puts AI-linked chip names in play

Marvell stock climbs in New York trade as Fed week puts AI-linked chip names in play

Marvell Technology shares rose 1.5% to $81.44 Monday, outpacing chip sector peers during a volatile session. The move followed recent acquisitions of XConn Technologies for $540 million and Celestial AI for $3.25 billion, both aimed at boosting data-center and AI infrastructure. About 9.2 million shares traded by mid-afternoon. Investors focused on upcoming Fed policy and major tech earnings.
26 January 2026
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AI stocks swing as Nvidia puts $2 billion into CoreWeave and Microsoft debuts Maia 200 chip

AI stocks swing as Nvidia puts $2 billion into CoreWeave and Microsoft debuts Maia 200 chip

CoreWeave jumped 9.2% after Nvidia announced a $2 billion investment, becoming its second-largest shareholder. Nvidia shares slipped 0.3%. Microsoft rose 1.2% on the launch of its Maia 200 chip and Triton software for Nvidia’s CUDA ecosystem. Traders are watching mega-cap earnings and the Fed’s Jan. 28 meeting for signs of AI-related profit growth.
26 January 2026
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Micron stock slips on Samsung’s Nvidia HBM4 push as traders look to Thursday chip updates

Micron stock slips on Samsung’s Nvidia HBM4 push as traders look to Thursday chip updates

Micron shares dropped 2.3% to $390.50 after reports that Samsung is close to supplying Nvidia with next-generation HBM4 memory chips. Samsung may begin HBM4 shipments to Nvidia as early as next month, with both Samsung and SK Hynix set to report earnings Thursday. Investors are watching for updates on HBM4 order volumes and supply chain developments. Nvidia’s Vera Rubin platform is now in full production.
26 January 2026
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