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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.
VanEck Semiconductor ETF Hits New Peak as AI Chip Stocks Rally
SMH surged to a new high of $646.27 as AI chip stocks rallied, with Lam Research, Marvell, and ASML leading the gains. The ETF is up 72% year-to-date.
KLA Surges on Stock Split and AI-Driven Analyst Optimism
KLA Corporation (KLAC) surged 5.55% to $254.54 on its first split-adjusted day, boosted by a 10-for-1 stock split and analyst upgrades tied to AI-driven semiconductor equipment demand.
Dow Rebounds 930 Points as Oil Plunges After Trump Halts Iran Strikes
The Dow surged 930 points as oil prices dropped sharply after President Trump called off planned strikes on Iran, soothing geopolitical fears. Honeywell, Boeing, and Caterpillar led the gains.
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 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.
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.
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.
Camtek Shares Plunge 16% Despite Q1 Beat as Margins Shrink and Inflation Fears Hit Chip Sector
Camtek shares fell 15.8% despite a slight Q1 earnings beat, as margin pressure and a hotter-than-expected April CPI report weighed on the AI chip trade.
Lam Research Hits Record High on AI Chip Demand Despite China Risks
Lam Research shares surged over 7% to a record high on AI-driven demand and a Buy rating from Seaport Global, though China export risks persist.
New US Export Curbs Target Applied Materials, Chip Tool Shipments to China's Hua Hong
The US Commerce Department ordered Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA to halt some chip-tool shipments to China's Hua Hong, targeting advanced chip production facilities. AMAT shares fell 5.8%.
Applied Materials Tumbles 5.5% on Renewed China Export Fears
Applied Materials shares dropped 5.5% after a Reuters report that the U.S. Commerce Department ordered chip equipment makers to stop some shipments to China's Hua Hong.
Lam Research Surges on Record Earnings, AI-Driven Forecast
Lam Research shares climbed following a record March quarter, with revenue and earnings surpassing estimates. The company raised its 2026 wafer fabrication equipment forecast to $140 billion, citing strong AI-driven demand.
Lam Research Slips Amid Tech Rout Despite Strong AI Outlook
Lam Research shares declined 2.4% to $228.36 Friday, dragged down by a sector-wide tech selloff. The company maintained strong March-quarter revenue guidance of approximately $5.7 billion but highlighted vulnerabilities from its significant China business.
Barclays Boosts Chip Equipment Forecast, Lifts KLA Shares Ahead of Investor Day
KLA shares advanced Tuesday after Barclays significantly increased its chip equipment spending outlook, driven by AI data center needs. The firm now sees 2026 wafer fab equipment spending rising 24% to $139 billion.
Applied Materials and Micron Forge AI Memory Alliance at $5B EPIC Center
Applied Materials and Micron Technology announced a strategic collaboration to advance memory solutions for artificial intelligence systems. The partnership will leverage Applied's upcoming $5 billion EPIC research center.
Lam Research and IBM Forge 5-Year Pact to Pioneer Sub-1nm Chip Technology
Lam Research and IBM have entered a five-year partnership to advance chipmaking technology beyond 2nm nodes, targeting sub-1nm processes. Lam's shares climbed $4.49 to $215.64 following the announcement.
Lam Research Leads Chip Equipment Selloff Amid Oil Spike, Insider Sales
Lam Research shares tumbled 5.9% in extended trading, dragging down peers like Applied Materials and KLA. The selloff was fueled by a sharp rise in oil prices and broader market避险 sentiment, with insider sales adding to the pressure.
Applied Materials Shares Dip Slightly in Extended Trading
Applied Materials stock declined marginally in after-hours trading Monday, with investors focused on upcoming executive appearances and key industry dynamics.
Applied Materials Shares Dip Slightly in Extended Trading as Investors Await Key Updates
Applied Materials shares declined 0.1% to $372.18 in after-hours trading Monday. Investors are looking ahead to management presentations scheduled for March 10 for insights on chip equipment spending trends.