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Synopsys beats Q3 estimates as EDA and Ansys fuel strong growth, while higher margins and an upgraded fiscal 2026 outlook add momentum.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.39% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.08%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.84%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.30%, and September E-mini...

Shares of semiconductor tool makers jumped after Taiwan Semiconductor posted a jump in revenue for July.

In this segment of the AI Investor Podcast from 24/7 Wall St., Eric Bleeker reviews Lam Research, a semiconductor equipment holding originally recommended to the million dollar AI portfolio he manages as part of a collection of memory-adjacent stocks. The quarter itself was solid: $1.82 in EPS against $1.70 expected, with the standout being guidance of $2.15 for next quarter versus a street estimate of $1.84. The stock jumped about 20% the next morning, though Bleeker attributes most of that to how far it had fallen during July's selloff rather than to the results, which he characterizes as good but not spectacular. His hesitation is valuation. Against a full-year estimate of $9.40, the shares trade a bit above 30 times forward earnings, which he considers the upper end of the historical range. He is not planning to add more with other opportunities across the market after a steep July sell-off. The broader read on semiconductor equipment is more bullish. Taiwan Semiconductor raised capex, Intel sounded optimistic on capex needs, and Bleeker guesses 2028 equipment spending could come in roughly 25% above where Wall Street currently models it. He is particularly interested in advanced packaging and testing, sub-verticals growing faster than the overall space. Lam remains a core long-term holding and, in his view, among the best operators in semi equipment.

Lam Research forecast quarterly revenue and earnings substantially above expectations as AI investment increased chip-equipment demand.

Lam Research tops Q4 FY26 estimates as NAND revenues more than double sequentially and support sales hit a third straight record.

Wall Street is set to open higher on Thursday as strong Microsoft results helped technology stocks recover from their sharp post-Federal Reserve sell-off. Dow Jones futures were up 225 points, or 0.4%, while S&P 500 futures pointed to a 0.6% gain and the Nasdaq was called 1.3%...

U.S. stock futures rose, as markets stabilized after reacting sharply to the Fed’s rate meeting Wednesday.

Investing.com -- Lam Research reported record quarterly revenue and earnings on Wednesday, helped by robust demand for semiconductor manufacturing equipment as artificial intelligence investment continued to drive advanced chip production.

Lam Research beat analyst estimates for its fiscal fourth quarter and with its guidance for the current period. LRCX stock rose.

Semiconductor equipment maker Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 30% year on year to $6.72 billion. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $8.1 billion, coming in 13.6% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.82 per share was 8.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

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FTSE 100 up 163 points at 10,749 Index hits highest since 3 March Inflation eases to 2.6% from 2.8%, but core CPI unmoved Brent crude oil hits 6-week high Wetherspoon's, Greencore, Mulberry, Liontrust post updates 3.12pm: Super Micro with super update An exception to the selling...

Chip stocks trimmed losses on Friday as investors bought the dip despite AI jitters.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.30%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.60%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.97%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.28%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Lam Research stock and several peers hit record highs as chipmakers invest in new gear amid the AI megatrend.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +1.18%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +2.25%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +1.20%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

AI chip rally powers gains as inflation data looms.

The chipmaker's fiscal third-quarter results topped expectations across the board, lifting chip stocks worldwide

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index slashed its gains after Trump's new threats on Iran. Oracle stock plunged on earnings.

Semiconductor equipment stocks marched higher amid continued strong demand for new chip gear amid the AI boom.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -1.24%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.54%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -1.26%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.05%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.20%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.74%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.45%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.74%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

8.45am: US CPI rises to three-year high US inflation last month was the highest in three years, due to rising energy, housing and food prices. The US consumer price index was up 3.8% year on year in April, up from 3.26% the month before. Month-on-month, CPI increased 0.6%, easing from...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.06%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.19%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.79%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.74%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.77%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...