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The semiconductor sector has had an electrifying run in recent years, but 2024 proved to be more selective. While some chipmakers soared to triple-digit gains, others struggled to stay afloat. As traders look forward to2025, a fresh question emerges: Should you chase the winners, pick the laggards...

Jim Cramer cautioned investors about Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) on Monday, predicting a potential market correction for the semiconductor giant that has seen its value surge 174% this year. What Happened: “Still no crescendo moment in Nvidia. It will happen, just not yet….the reversal...

Broadcom Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:AVGO) stock price soared 38% over two sessions — its strongest two-day rally since going public in 2009. A blowout earnings report, bullish analyst updates, and promising artificial intelligence (AI) developments vaulted the semiconductor company into the elite...

The White House announced on Tuesday that Nvidia, AMD rival Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) has received a substantial investment of over $6.1 billion. Following this, the stock jumped by 2.47% during pre-market hours. What Happened: The investment will support the construction of advanced...

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) surged over 5% on Friday, marking its strongest one-day rally in three months and significantly outperforming the broader semiconductor sector as the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:SOXX) posted a modest gain of 0.6%. The semiconductor giant announced on Thursday its...

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) has appointed semiconductor industry veterans Eric Meurice and Steve Sanghi to its board of directors, the company announced Thursday, as it navigates through significant leadership transitions and market challenges. What Happened: The appointments come days after...

NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) continues solidifying its dominance in the artificial intelligence semiconductor market, with CNBC’s Jim Cramer emphatically saying that no company can successfully challenge the tech giant’s technological supremacy. What Happened: Cramer, host of “Mad...

Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:KLIC) shares were rising in early trading on Friday, after shedding more than 5% this week. While reporting earnings, the company announced an order for fluxless TCB from "the world’s leading foundry," which could be chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg...

Tower Semiconductor Ltd (NASDAQ:TSEM) tanked in trading on Thursday, after the company reported upbeat third-quarter results. The company reported strong results and announced higher-than-expected guidance on "aggressive AI-levered demand," according to Benchmark. Analyst Cody Acree reiterated a...

Amid concerns over potential trade penalties from the U.S., Yang Chin-long, the governor of Taiwan’s central bank, has voiced optimism for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s (NYSE:TSM) upcoming $65 billion investment in U.S. factories. What Happened: During a legislative...

Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (NYSE:TSM) is unable to manufacture 2-nanometer chips overseas due to Taiwan’s technology protection regulations, as stated by the Minister of Economic Affairs, JW Kuo. What Happened: A report on Thursday raised concerns that TSMC may be forced to accelerate...

Arm Holdings PLC  (NASDAQ:ARM) shares were climbing Thursday after the company reported upbeat fiscal second-quarter results. The company reported its results amid an exciting earnings season. Here are some key analyst takeaways. Goldman Sachs On Arm Holdings Analyst Toshiya Hari reiterated a Buy...

Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang has requested SK Hynix Inc. (OTC:HXSCF) to expedite the supply of its next-generation high-bandwidth memory chips by six months. What Happened: The request was made during a meeting between Huang and SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, reported Reuters on...

Taiwan-based United Microelectronics Corp (NYSE:UMC) reported a third-quarter fiscal 2024 revenue growth of 6% year-on-year to $1.91 billion (NT$60.49 billion). The company beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.88 billion.  The revenue increased by 6.5% quarter over quarter. Earnings per ADS...

The United States has announced a ban on investments in China’s semiconductor and AI sectors, potentially affecting Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and its operations in the region. What Happened: The Biden administration will prohibit U.S. investments in China’s semiconductor, quantum, and AI...