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Why UMC stock is up 16% today: 8-inch price hike talk meets Taiwan’s CPO buzz

Why UMC stock is up 16% today: 8-inch price hike talk meets Taiwan’s CPO buzz

United Microelectronics Corp shares jumped 16% Tuesday, closing at $10.82 and leading semiconductor gains as U.S. markets fell. Taipei-listed UMC hit the daily limit before settling up 6-7%, fueled by rumors of 8-inch wafer price hikes. Foreign investors remained net buyers, and UMC confirmed its Singapore Fab 12i P3 expansion is moving toward mass production by 2027. Investors await UMC’s earnings report on Jan. 28.
20 January 2026
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  • Brinker International (EAT) Rises Amid Market Decline: Key Earnings Outlook
    June 25, 2026, 7:28 PM EDT. Brinker International (EAT) shares edged up 0.14% to $132.29, outperforming the declining S&P 500 which dropped 0.43%. The restaurant operator, known for Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy, gained 1.45% over the past month, outpacing sector and market losses. Analysts expect Brinker to report earnings per share of $1.64, a 65.66% year-over-year rise, and revenue of $1.21 billion, up 12.9%. Full-year projections include $5.91 EPS and $4.83 billion revenue, reflecting strong growth. Brinker holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) with a forward P/E of 22.36 below the industry average 24.65. Its PEG ratio of 1.36 suggests reasonable valuation against expected growth. Investors monitor Brinker's earnings sentiment amid broader Retail-Restaurants sector placed in the bottom 46% by Zacks Industry Rank.

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