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Pelosi Family Maintains Large AI and Tech Holdings Despite Recent Sales
House filings show Pelosi family retains major positions in top tech stocks despite recent large sales, as semiconductor gains boost Nasdaq.
ASML Denies EUV Machine Reached China Amid US Export Control Concerns
ASML shares fell up to 2.7% after reports that US officials suspect an EUV machine may be in China. ASML denies the claim, but political risks could impact up to 20% of 2026 revenue.
ASML Shares Dip on China Export Restrictions, AI Rally Pauses
ASML shares slipped 0.6% in Amsterdam after the company denied shipping EUV chipmaking tools to China, interrupting an AI-led rally. China's share of sales is expected to fall from 33% to 20% in 2026.
Citi Bullish Call on AI Capex Drives ASML Shares to New Highs
ASML shares jumped 4.1% in Amsterdam after Citi boosted its bull-case estimates for wafer-fab equipment spending tied to AI build-outs. Risks remain from China export controls.
Applied Materials Surges on Citi's AI-Driven Price Target Hike
Applied Materials shares jumped 6.7% to $606.53 after Citi raised its price target to $710 from $550, citing AI-driven chip-equipment demand. The broader semiconductor equipment sector also rallied.
G7 Leaders Debate AI Model Access Amid OpenAI's $1T IPO Plan and Rising China Competition
G7 leaders debate AI model access as OpenAI files for a $1T IPO. Anthropic restricts models, China boosts local AI, and cybersecurity deals surge.
AI Infrastructure Boom: Top Stocks to Watch in 2026
AI infrastructure is a hot new market focus, with Nvidia, Broadcom, Applied Materials, Intel, and Oracle leading the way. Each stock offers unique opportunities and risks.
Tech Rebound, Eased Iran Tensions Propel Wall Street Higher
Wall Street surged Thursday as tech stocks rebounded and oil prices fell after President Trump canceled planned strikes on Iran, easing inflation fears. The S&P 500 gained 1.75% to 7,394.30.
Applied Materials Surges on AI Chip Boom, Analyst Targets Raised
Applied Materials shares surged 9.6% to $544.50 after analysts raised price targets, citing robust AI chip demand and a new $500 million Singapore facility that doubles cleanroom capacity.
SpaceX IPO Set for Rapid Nasdaq-100 Entry, QQQ Investors Brace for Volatility
SpaceX's $1.75 trillion IPO may fast-track into the Nasdaq-100 and QQQ ETF, raising volatility risks due to a tiny 7% free float. Chip sell-off pressures markets.
Leveraged Chip ETF SOXL Tumbles 14.6% as Jobs Data Sparks Rate-Hike Jitters
SOXL dropped 14.6% as chip stocks tumbled on strong U.S. jobs data, raising rate-hike fears and underscoring the risks of triple-leveraged ETFs.
Applied Materials Hits Record High on AI-Driven Chip Demand
Applied Materials shares surged nearly 7% to a record high after CFO Brice Hill raised its 2026 growth forecast above 30%, driven by AI-related chip factory investments.
Lam Research Nears Record High Ahead of CFO's Tech Conference Speech
Lam Research stock closed near record highs on Friday, with investors focused on AI-driven demand and CFO Doug Bettinger's upcoming speech at Bank of America's Global Technology Conference.
Applied Materials Finishes Strong Week as AI Demand Drives Chip Equipment Maker Near Record Highs
Applied Materials ended the holiday-shortened week at $450.06, up 4.1%, near record highs, driven by AI-related equipment demand and analyst upgrades.
KLA Corp Slips from Record High Ahead of 10-for-1 Stock Split
KLA Corp. shares slipped from a record high, closing at $1,921.71, as the company prepares for a 10-for-1 stock split on June 12. Fiscal Q3 revenue reached $3.415 billion.
Onto Innovation Shares Fluctuate as AI Momentum Faces Scrutiny
Onto Innovation shares ended the week lower at $258.24, down 0.2%, after a volatile week that saw a 4.6% jump Tuesday followed by three days of declines.
ASML Gains Wall Street Momentum as AI Demand Drives Chip Tool Orders
Coatue Management disclosed a $655.4 million stake in ASML, and UBS raised its price target to €1,900, highlighting ASML's critical role in AI chip production.
Tech Giants Invest $125M in UCLA AI Chip Research Hub
Broadcom, Meta, and other tech leaders are funding a $125 million semiconductor center at UCLA to boost custom AI chip research, including doctoral support and internships.
Asian Markets Brace for Key Week as Oil, Yields, and AI Dominate
Asian markets enter a crucial week with oil above $103, US yields at 4.558%, and AI optimism from Nvidia and Lenovo. China cracks down on cross-border brokers, while key data includes US PCE and Tokyo CPI.
Treasury Yields and Oil Spike Slam Wall Street; Tech Stocks Lead Decline
US stock futures fell sharply Friday as the 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.56% and Brent crude surged near $109 a barrel, reigniting inflation concerns and Fed rate hike fears.
Wall Street Futures Tumble as Surging Oil, Yields Rattle Markets
U.S. stock futures fell sharply on Friday as Brent crude surged past $109 and the 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.54%, with the Nasdaq 100 sliding 1.56%. April retail sales matched forecasts, dimming Fed rate cut hopes.
Applied Materials Soars on AI Demand, Record Revenue, Upbeat Guidance
Applied Materials reported record quarterly revenue and earnings, driven by AI chip demand, and issued a strong Q3 forecast. Shares gained 3% in after-hours trading.
Rare Hindenburg Omen Flashes Twice as Wall Street Divergence Widens
A rare market warning signal, the Hindenburg Omen, flashed twice on Wall Street as tech stocks surge while other sectors lag, despite the S&P 500 hitting a new high.
TSMC Surges on Upgraded 2030 Chip Market Forecast to $1.5 Trillion
TSMC shares closed up 4.5% after the company raised its 2030 global chip market forecast to over $1.5 trillion, citing AI and high-performance computing as key growth drivers.
Applied Materials Earnings Preview: AI Demand vs China Export Risk
Applied Materials reports fiscal Q2 earnings Thursday. Options markets signal a potential 7% stock move amid AI demand and China export risks.
Dow Closes Modestly Higher as AI Chip Rally Offsets Oil Price Jitters
The Dow Jones edged up 100 points on Monday as AI chip stocks rallied, offsetting concerns over rising oil prices and stalled U.S.-Iran talks.
Wall Street Hits New Peaks as Oil Surge Tests Rally
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh records Monday, driven by chipmakers and energy, as oil's jump on stalled US-Iran talks and looming CPI data test the rally's strength.
Wall Street's Record Rally Faces Key Inflation Test This Week
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at all-time highs Friday, with investors now focused on April inflation data, Cisco earnings, and US-China trade talks this week.
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit Fresh Highs as AI Stocks Power Through Oil Shock
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq set new records Friday, powered by AI stocks and a stronger April jobs report. Nvidia gained 1.8%, while Micron and Sandisk surged over 15%.
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Close at Record Peaks on AI Surge and Strong Jobs Data
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Friday, fueled by strong AI demand and better-than-expected April jobs data, while after-hours action was muted.