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NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) was one of the stocks on Jim Cramer’s radar as he highlighted AI winners to buy for 2026. Cramer noted that the company provides chips that are necessary for data centers and said: You need the chips, too. That means NVIDIA, of course, which started it all, remains the largest company on […]
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Taiwan and South Korea sit at the center of the global chip supply chain, and three exchange-traded funds offer the most direct way to hold that exposure: the iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF (NYSEARCA:EWT), the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (NYSEARCA:EWY), and the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX). Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing sits at the center of the ... EWT, EWY, and SOXX: The Only 3 ETFs You Need for Semiconductor Dominance
In recent weeks, Lam Research reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results, highlighting rising orders from global foundry expansions and AI-focused chip production capacity. At the same time, Lam has been highlighted as a key potential equipment supplier to large new U.S. fabs like Elon Musk’s Terafab Initiative, underlining how AI infrastructure build-outs could further expand its opportunity set. We’ll now examine how this AI-driven surge in wafer fab equipment demand could reshape...
Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) is one of the best strong buy stocks to invest in according to billionaires. BofA lifted the price target on Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) to $465 from $420 on April 28, reaffirming a Buy rating on the shares. The firm told investors that it raised several price targets across semiconductor capital equipment […]
Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) has been a quiet AI winner all throughout the year, with shares now up close to 300% in the past year. After a heated Wednesday session of trade that saw the semi equipment maker gain another 8%, questions linger as to whether the $371 billion titan can continue roaring higher as investors ... Lam Research Has Surged 300% in a Year. Wall Street Sees More Gains Still Ahead
The semiconductor sector continues to absorb capital at a pace tied to the AI infrastructure buildout, and three exchange-traded funds offer distinct angles on it: iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX), VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMH), and First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:FTXL). Each holds Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), whose Q1 earnings report, released today, reinforces what the ... Semiconductor Leaders SOXX, SMH, and FTXL Are Crushing It on AI Infrastructure Demand
Applied Materials trades at a premium P/S valuation as AI-driven demand in DRAM, logic and advanced packaging boosts growth across its wafer fab portfolio.
KLA (NasdaqGS:KLAC) is highlighted as a key supplier as AI driven semiconductor demand strains global equipment capacity. The company, alongside peers such as ASML and Lam Research, is reported to be running at or near full capacity as chipmakers scale advanced AI manufacturing. Industry wide bottlenecks in critical inspection and process control tools raise questions about how quickly new AI focused fabs can be equipped. KLA sits at the center of this buildout, supplying inspection and...
Lam Research is basking in the glow of its recent beat-and-raise earnings report. LRCX stock hit a high, clearing a buy point.
Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) is one of the 10 AI Stocks with Potential to Rise 1000 Percent. On April 23, 2026, Oppenheimer analyst Edward Yang raised his price target on Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) to $330 from $265 while maintaining an Outperform rating. The firm said the company’s March quarter results exceeded already elevated expectations, […]
8.30am: Oil prices ease, as Hegseth plays down Strait fighting Crude oil futures have eased further, as US defence officials struck a cautious tone on the Strait of Hormuz, saying Iranian actions remain below the threshold for a wider conflict, despite continued harassment of shipping. In...
Pre-Market Stock Futures: Futures are trading higher on Tuesday after new highs on Friday turned into a risk-off Monday, triggered by rising oil prices, a report that Iran attacked the UAE, and an additional report that the U.S. sank a boat in the Strait of Hormuz. All of the major indices finished the day lower, ... Here Are Tuesday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Applied Materials, Devon Energy, GoDaddy, Home Depot, Lam Research, Lowe’s, Roblox, Tractor Supply, Ulta Beauty, and More
FTSE 100 down 168 points to 10,196 HSBC falls on profits miss Vodafone takes full ownership of UK mobile JV 2.55pm: Wall Street opens higher, FTSE sinks lower US stocks have opened higher, led by Intel's 11% gain and other tech stocks. The Nasdsq has marched 0.9% higher, while...
Bernstein Research’s Stacy Rasgon has been making the rounds with a deceptively simple thesis: stop arguing about market share. On a recent Marketplace Morning Report segment titled Chipping away at Nvidia’s chip dominance, Rasgon offered a line that should reframe how retirement investors think about the AI buildout. “There’s no such thing as too many ... Bernstein Analyst: AI Agents Drive Chip Demand ‘Off the Charts,’ Supply Can’t Keep Up
KLA (KLAC) is not like other semiconductor equipment companies, and that difference is becoming more important as AI drives a shift in how chips are manufactured. Specifically, KLAC primarily designs and sells “metrology and inspection” equipment. These are very different from the “processing” equipment from companies including Applied Materials (AMAT), Lam Research (LRCX), or Tokyo ... KLA Is Gaining Share as AI Chip Complexity Drives Up Yield Costs
LASR heads into Q1 2026 with revenues seen up 38% Y/Y on strong defense demand, but exit from cutting and welding may pressure margins and growth.
KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) ranks among the stocks to invest in before they split next. On April 10, Wolfe Research increased its price target for KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) to $2,000 from $1,800 while keeping an Outperform rating on the company’s shares. The firm referenced KLA’s updated forecast at its Investor Day. The company raised its 2026 […]
Global WFE Market Share and Competitive Positioning Chinese semiconductor equipment vendors continue to gain share within the global WFE market, although the absolute level remains modest. Global leaders such as Applied Materials (AMAT), Lam Research (LRCX), KLA (KLAC), ASML (ASML), Tokyo Electron (TOELY), and Screen still dominate the market, particularly in leading-edge logic and memory. ... China’s Semiconductor Equipment Companies Gain Share Despite U.S. Sanctions
Lam Research sits in the spotlight after a series of analyst price target changes, with individual moves ranging from US$6 to US$105 per share. These shifts come as research firms reassess wafer fab equipment demand, earnings potential and how much investors might be willing to pay. This is highlighted by actions such as BofA adding Lam Research to its US 1 List, while others maintain more cautious stances. As you read on, you will see how these evolving targets shape the broader story and...
We just covered Here is How Billionaire Philippe Laffont’s Top 10 Picks Crushed The Market. Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) ranks #10 (see the Here is How Billionaire Philippe Laffont’s Top 5 Picks Crushed The Market). YTD Stock Performance: +35% Philippe Laffont’s Stake: $1.67 Billion Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) has been one of the biggest winners in the portfolio […]
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With a five-year forward EPS growth rate of almost 20%, Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) makes it to the best long-term tech stocks to buy according to hedge funds. Lam Research made notable developments during the Q3 FY2026, surpassing market expectations and keeping the ongoing AI-driven demand for semiconductor segment. The company posted $5.84 billion in […]
Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) was among the stocks Jim Cramer covered on Mad Money as he discussed the wave of IPOs being the market’s possible biggest threat. Cramer mentioned the company during the episode and commented: Throw in the four horsemen of Wednesday, and you could get a terrific opportunity to go back to an […]
US regulators tighten export controls on Lam Research, restricting shipments of chipmaking tools to China's Hua Hong. Lam Research is required to halt certain sales to Hua Hong, China's second-largest chipmaker, introducing new regulatory and revenue risks. Separately, Lam Research and IBM enter a five-year agreement to co-develop advanced semiconductor manufacturing technologies, including High-NA EUV. Lam Research (NasdaqGS: LRCX) sits at the center of two very different forces right now:...
Lam Research, BlackRock and Corning lead Zacks highlights, driven by AI demand, AUM growth and data center expansion despite macro and trade risks.
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