After a second quarter that saw the index rally around 15%, following a first quarter in which it lost more than 4%, the playing field has been left with a scattered group of winners and losers.
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Micron, AMD, Intel, Broadcom, and Nvidia are the new pop stars of the stock market.
The investment banking firm cites stronger confidence in IBM's software growth for the second half of 2026.
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This leveraged inverse ETF gives you a chance to bet on a 50% drop in semiconductor stocks.
Aehr Test Systems is one of the market's hottest stocks, but even after a new order announcement, investors should stay aware of valuation risk.
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J.P. Morgan released a bullish note on Qualcomm despite its core business facing headwinds in the short term.
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Nvidia's CEO meeting with executives in South Korea suggests he is one step ahead of the competition when it comes to securing the right supply chains.
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TSMC's 2nm process node is progressing well and may not yet be priced into its future earnings.
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Despite the selloff, analysts are bullish on Broadcom as investors continue to bet on its dominant position in AI networking and custom ASICs amid massive hyperscaler spending.
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ASML Holdings (ASML) is a global leader in advanced semiconductor manufacturing systems, recently reaching an all-time high of $1,743.27. ASML demonstrates robust technical momentum. Shares are up 133%...