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These 3 Stocks Have Soared in 2026—Can They Keep Climbing?

ArcBest, Kulicke & Soffa, and Cohu shares have surged 70% or more in 2026; here's how freight recovery, AI packaging, and chip testing trends could sustain their rallies.

A machine made by China sends shockwaves in the chip industry

A machine made by China sends shockwaves in the chip industry

China has begun mass-producing its own lithography machines, challenging ASML's global dominance. This development marks a significant step towards Beijing's technological self-sufficiency goals. The move comes after years of US-led export controls on advanced chip technology. This breakthrough represents a milestone in China's semiconductor manufacturing capabilities.

The Economic Times

China's Lithography Breakthrough Sends Chip Stocks Lower While Experts Question Impact

China's Lithography Breakthrough Sends Chip Stocks Lower While Experts Question Impact

China's homegrown DUV lithography breakthrough sent chip stocks tumbling, but the country remains far behind in the lithography manufacturing techniques needed to compete effectively in the global AI race.

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Taiwan Semiconductor Has Unusual Call Options Activity - a High Covered Call Yield Play

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) is showing unusually heavy call option volume today. Investors are earning high covered call yields, over 3.4% for the next month, by selling out-of-the-money calls.

Amkor Just Crushed Earnings. Here’s Why Wall Street Still Punished AMKR Stock.

Amkor posted its strongest quarter ever, but cautious guidance stole the spotlight from its AI-driven growth.

Japan’s 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit a key region for camera sensor manufacturing as Sony, Fujifilm plants evacuate

An earthquake in Japan has caused several image sensor manufacturing centers to evacuate, including Sony, Fujifilm, and TSMC

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In South Korea, teenagers are skipping college for semiconductor school—they’re landing six-figure Samsung jobs at 17 and bonuses of up to $400,000

At one South Korean vocational high school, 96.4% of graduates land jobs—with many headed to Samsung and earning six-figure paychecks without degrees.

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China's DUV Chip Tool Push Shakes Markets. ASML's Dominance Faces Scrutiny, But Major Hurdles Remain

China's DUV Chip Tool Push Shakes Markets. ASML's Dominance Faces Scrutiny, But Major Hurdles Remain

China has reportedly begun producing homegrown immersion DUV lithography machines, marking another step in its drive for semiconductor self-sufficiency as technology restrictions reshape the global chip industry.

International Business Times

Micron, Nvidia, AMD on Watch as Asia's Chip Selloff Sends Warning to Wall Street

Micron, Nvidia, AMD on Watch as Asia's Chip Selloff Sends Warning to Wall Street

The chip-stock bloodbath that started in Seoul overnight is crossing the Pacific — and Wall Street’s premarket screens are flashing red.

South Korean Semiconductor Shares Plunge As Rout Continues, Pressuring U.S. Chipmakers Further

South Korean Semiconductor Shares Plunge As Rout Continues, Pressuring U.S. Chipmakers Further

South Korean semiconductor companies plunged on Tuesday, extending the rout chipmakers have been going through the past sessions.

International Business Times

SK Hynix Sinks Below Nasdaq IPO Price as China Chip Fears Trigger Memory Stock Rout

SK Hynix Sinks Below Nasdaq IPO Price as China Chip Fears Trigger Memory Stock Rout

SK Hynix Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:SKHY) American depositary receipts (ADRs) closed below their IPO price for the first time Monday as investors continued to unwind positions in AI-related semiconductor stocks despite strong long-term demand for memory chips.

India's AI boom is rewarding engineers more than coders

India's AI boom is rewarding engineers more than coders

India's AI and manufacturing push is reshaping job market, with engineers, technical support professionals and infrastructure roles seeing stronger salary growth than software developers, according to TeamLease. Backed by govt investments in semiconductors, electronics and EVs, the country's next wage boom appears increasingly tied to building and running AI infra.

The Economic Times

Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei plunges over 4% as chip stocks track global tech selloff

Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei plunges over 4% as chip stocks track global tech selloff

Japan's Nikkei index tumbled over 4% on Tuesday to a two-month low, led by a deep selloff in semiconductor and AI-related stocks following losses on Wall Street. Major chipmakers including Kioxia, Tokyo Electron, and Advantest saw sharp declines as cautious investors reassessed valuations ahead of major technology earnings.

The Economic Times

Global Market: China stocks slide to one-week low as AI valuation concerns hit tech shares

Global Market: China stocks slide to one-week low as AI valuation concerns hit tech shares

Chinese stocks fell to a one-week low on Tuesday, led by a sharp selloff in technology and semiconductor shares as investors questioned AI-driven valuations. The CSI300 dropped 2.3% alongside declines in key tech indices, mirroring broader market anxiety across Asian markets over rising competition and heavy AI spending.

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Global Market: Samsung, SK Hynix plunge up to 11% as investors reassess AI chip boom

South Korean chip stocks experienced sharp declines on Tuesday. Major companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix saw significant drops. Investors scaled back artificial intelligence-related bets due to spending sustainability worries. Concerns over China's semiconductor advancements also fueled market unease. This selloff reflects a broader reassessment of AI valuations and…

The Economic Times

South Korea’s Kospi tanks 10% despite US-Iran war optimism. Here are 4 reasons why

South Korea's Kospi plunged more than 10% on Tuesday as a global semiconductor sell-off battered technology heavyweights. SK Hynix tumbled 11% after its US-listed shares hit a record low, while Samsung Electronics fell over 9%, triggering market-wide trading curbs. Rising competition from China and weakness in chip stocks further weighed…

EXCLUSIVE: Anthropic Is a ‘Generational Company,’ Tema CEO Says — and Why LAZR Made It the Top Holding Before IPO

While Wall Street remains fixated on the high-bandwidth memory (HBM) boom powering Nvidia Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:NVDA) AI accelerators, China’s newest semiconductor giant is making a very different bet.

Qualcomm’s 36% Pullback Creates a Buying Opportunity Ahead of Q3 Earnings

Despite near-term challenges, Qualcomm's long-term outlook remains compelling. QCOM has evolved into a diversified leader in AI and semiconductors.

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Oil Crashes 8%, Chip Rout Weighs on Nasdaq 100: Stock Market Today

Crude oil cratered as much as 8% on Monday after Washington paused its strike campaign against Iran, but a brutal sell-off in semiconductors wiped out Wall Street’s early relief rally, leaving the major averages mixed ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision and a wave of Magnificent Seven earnings.

The Economic Times

China begins making homegrown DUV chipmaking tools: The Information

The machines are expected to be delivered this year to leading ‌Chinese chipmakers, ⁠including ⁠Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp, Hua Hong Semiconductor and ChangXin Memory Technologies, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.

Intel’s Earnings Could Quadruple in 4 Years, Analyst Says

Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) stock gained by almost 2% during Monday’s premarket session as risk appetite firms up across equities. Nasdaq futures are up 1.28% while S&P 500 futures have gained 0.79%.

China’s Biggest Chip IPO Creates a $500 Billion Rival for Micron as Apple Reportedly Tests CXMT Memory Chips

China’s premier semiconductor manufacturer, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), skyrocketed in its Shanghai stock market debut to surpass a $500 billion valuation.

The Economic Times

Explainer: Why investors are betting big on China’s chipmaker CXMT

China's ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) became the country's most valuable listed company after its shares surged 470% on their Shanghai debut. The blockbuster listing, Asia's largest IPO this year, highlights strong investor confidence in China's semiconductor ambitions as Beijing pushes for greater technological self-reliance amid global chip competition.

The Economic Times

Global Market: China stocks rise as CXMT's blockbuster debut lifts market sentiment

Chinese stocks recovered on Monday after a strong debut by memory chipmaker CXMT Corp. The benchmark CSI300 Index and Shanghai Composite Index saw gains amid investor optimism. CXMT shares surged significantly, briefly making it China's most valuable listed company. Regulators introduced supportive measures to stabilize markets after recent sharp selloffs.…

The Economic Times

Global Market: CXMT shares soar 470% in Shanghai debut, becomes China's most valuable listed company

CXMT Corp shares surged dramatically on their Shanghai trading debut. The memory chipmaker's stock price increased by as much as 470%. This surge briefly made CXMT China's most valuable listed company. The blockbuster listing offers investors a test of appetite for the semiconductor sector. CXMT raised over $8 billion through…

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