Articles by Sarah Chen
ASE Technology Surges on $7B AI Packaging Bet, Eyes Margin Growth
ASE Technology shares rallied 7.2% after announcing a record $7 billion capital expenditure plan for 2026, targeting robust AI packaging demand. Management forecasts a sequential revenue dip in Q1 but sees improving profitability.
Coherent Shares Surge on Texas Semiconductor Grant and Upgraded Analyst Targets
Coherent stock rallied nearly 9% Friday following a $14.1 million state grant for its indium phosphide wafer project and price target increases from JPMorgan and Stifel.
Cambricon Shares Extend Losses as Investors Eye Key Earnings Report
Cambricon Technologies' stock declined 2.02% to 1,036.99 yuan on Friday, extending a recent slide. The AI chipmaker's upcoming March 13 earnings report is seen as a critical test for its projected profit recovery.
Infineon Gains on Planned Power Chip Price Increases, AI Demand Outlook
Infineon shares rose 1.5% Friday following reports of planned price hikes for select power products in April. The company cites tight supply and higher costs, with UBS raising its price target to €47.
Qualcomm Shares Edge Higher Amid Memory Chip Supply Squeeze
Qualcomm stock rose 0.8% to $137.34 as the company navigates a memory-chip shortage impacting smartphone manufacturers. Investors are monitoring smartphone production plans and potential iPhone pricing adjustments.
Arm Stock Surges on AI Data Center Optimism, Faces Smartphone Headwinds
Arm Holdings shares rallied sharply Friday, extending a two-day rebound as chip stocks gained on AI infrastructure spending hopes, though memory constraints threaten smartphone royalty revenue.
Zhongji Innolight Dips Ahead of Earnings Amid AI Infrastructure Focus
Zhongji Innolight shares fell nearly 4% on Friday despite forecasting a potential 128% profit surge for 2025, with traders eyeing supply constraints and upcoming results.
AMD Surges 8% in Friday Rebound as AI Chip Rally Gains Steam
AMD shares jumped 8.3% to $208.44, leading a semiconductor rally fueled by optimism over sustained AI infrastructure spending. Investors now eye upcoming economic data and Nvidia's earnings.
Intel Shares Surge on AI Demand and China Supply Constraints
Intel stock climbed nearly 5% to $50.59 as AI-driven data center spending boosts chip sector. Supply delays in China and a potential investment in AI startup SambaNova Systems add momentum.
Micron Shares Rally on UBS Target Boost, Memory Shortage Seen Extending to 2027
Micron Technology stock gained 3.1% to close at $394.69 after UBS raised its price target to $450, citing memory supply constraints that may persist through 2027.
