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European stock indexes gained in early trade as the continent’s tech stocks followed Asian peers higher.
July 31 (Reuters) - European shares hit a record high on Friday, powered by improving investor appetite for tech shares globally, while corporate earnings buoyed markets through a week of central bank
0014 GMT — Japanese stocks are lower in early trade following overnight drops in U.S. technology stocks. Uncertainty over the Iran conflict is also weighing on the market. Investors are closely watching crude oil prices and developments in the Middle East after Saudi Arabia said it had intercepted drones that Iran-backed militias in Iraq had launched at the kingdom’s oil facilities.
The E-mini Nasdaq 100 futures contract was up 1.6%, pointing to a strong opening for tech stocks in the U.S Monday, after the Trump administration paused plans to escalate its war in Iran, boosting stocks globally.
European semiconductor companies started the week in green territory after the Trump administration paused plans to escalate its war in Iran, boosting stocks globally.
Mitsubishi Electric, Toshiba, and Rohm aim to combine operations as AI infrastructure drives demand for power semiconductors.
Shares of European semiconductor companies started the week in the red following SK Hynix's Nasdaq debut last week. While the South Korean chip maker's American depository receipts closed nearly 13% higher on Friday in New York, investors sold off the stock in Seoul on Monday.
ALGM's growth story now spans EVs, AI data centers and robotics, but margins, auto exposure and execution remain key to the stock.
ALGM is gaining from rising chip content in smarter vehicles, AI data centers and robotics, while margin gains could support earnings growth.
Infineon Technologies (XTRA:IFX) has drawn fresh attention after opening its Smart Power Fab in Dresden several months ahead of schedule, a €5,000 million investment that doubles the site’s manufacturing capacity. See our latest analysis for Infineon Technologies. Infineon Technologies’ Smart Power Fab news comes after a strong run in the stock, with a 90 day share price return of 71.28% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 93.22%, signaling strong positive momentum despite some recent...
Infineon Technologies has delivered a strong 134.0% return over the past 5 years, yet its latest valuation checks suggest the stock is not an obvious bargain at around €73.11. Over 5 years, a 134.0% share price gain signals investors have already priced in a lot of optimism about Infineon Technologies' long term earnings power. The opening of the €5.0b Smart Power Fab in Dresden can support future growth in power semiconductors, while the heavy investment and ongoing patent enforcement needs...
European blue-chip indexes are mostly higher, as banks and AI-related stocks recover. The Stoxx 600 rose 0.7%. The French CAC 40 was 0.6% higher, led by chip maker STMicroelectronics, which rose 3.7%, while luxuries and banks rose.
Shares of European semiconductor companies were following their Asian peers in green territory, a day after investors shunned stocks linked to artificial intelligence.
The acquired business is expected to produce around €230m in revenue in calendar year 2026.
Peter Oppenheimer, Goldman Sachs’ Chief Global Equity Strategist, went on Bloomberg on July 1, 2026 and pointed at a statistic most US-focused investors have missed: European equities have kept pace with the S&P 500 through the first half of the year, despite carrying a fraction of the tech weight. The tortoise is running even with ... Goldman’s Top Strategist Says Europe Is Quietly Keeping Pace With the S&P 500. Here’s the AI Spillover Nobody’s Watching
German semiconductor giant Infineon opened a five-billion-euro ($5.7 billion) microchip plant Thursday, as Europe seeks to bolster its high-tech autonomy."We all want to further strengthen Europe's position as a semiconductor hub," Infineon CEO Jochen Hanebeck said at the opening ceremony.
German semiconductor giant Infineon opened a five-billion-euro ($5.7 billion) microchip plant Thursday, at a time Europe seeks to bolster its high-tech autonomy.The facility was backed by the EU's Chips Act with one billion euros in subsidies, part of a broader policy aimed at doubling the EU's share of global semiconductor production from 10 to 20 percent by 2030.
STM advances its China-for-China strategy, as local STM32 wafer supply and stronger industrial demand support MCU momentum.
Apple's chip-related pricing moves and Asian semiconductor stocks take center stage as investors weigh AI momentum heading into the second half of 2026.
By Johann M Cherian and Tharuniyaa Lakshmi June 30 (Reuters) - European shares opened higher on Tuesday and were on track for their biggest quarterly rise in more than five years, boosted by optimism
STM's NXP MEMS acquisition expands its automotive sensor portfolio as it targets long-term growth in vehicle sensing.
7.50am: 3i reveals slower growth for Action 3i Group said its largest portfolio company, Action, remains on track for a good second quarter despite like-for-like sales growth slowing. Ahead of its annual general meeting on Thursday, the FTSE 100-listed private equity investor said European...
Analysts have lifted their central fair value estimate for Infineon Technologies from €72.13 to €77.67, pointing to a higher modeled anchor for the stock. This shift aligns with research highlighting stronger conviction around AI related power demand, industrial supply tightness, and the contribution of the Dresden fab. In the sections that follow, you will see how these changing targets fit into the broader bull and bear debate and how to track the evolving Infineon Technologies story over...
China's Supreme Court has upheld an injunction against Infineon Technologies' Gallium Nitride products. The ruling finalizes Infineon's loss in a patent lawsuit brought by Innoscience. Infineon is now blocked from selling GaN products in mainland China following the decision. Infineon Technologies (XTRA:IFX) faces this legal setback at a time when its share price stands at €80.69. The stock has recorded a 1.8% return over the past week and 9.9% over the past month. Returns over the past...
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after a report that South Korea's SK Hynix is slowing its high-bandwidth memory (HBM) expansion rattled the AI-chip complex.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after a report that South Korea's SK Hynix is slowing its high-bandwidth memory (HBM) expansion rattled the AI-chip complex.
June 22 (Reuters) - European shares were muted at the open on Monday as investors assessed the latest round of U.S.-Iran negotiations for signs of progress toward resuming shipping through the Strait