Semiconductor Stocks Today: AI Boom Lifts Chipmakers as Memory Shortage Deepens (Dec. 8, 2025)
The PHLX Semiconductor Index rose 0.96% to 7,364.6 on Monday, near record highs, as chip stocks outpaced the broader market. Nvidia, Broadcom, AMD, and Micron all posted gains, with Micron up over 3% after an analyst upgrade. Fresh data showed a worsening global memory chip shortage and continued supply chain pressures. Investors focused on AI demand ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting.