CNBC's Jim Cramer refrained from declaring a floor for Broadcom's stock amid mixed analyst sentiment and growing competition in the crucial AI semiconductor sector.
CNBC's Jim Cramer highlights supply constraints as the primary force behind Western Digital's stock surge, even as analysts raise price targets. The commentary links the storage maker's fortunes to broader semiconductor and AI trends.
Intel's contract chipmaking division is reportedly in advanced discussions with tech giants Nvidia and Apple to manufacture key components starting in 2028, a potential game-changer for the semiconductor industry's supply chain.
Investment firm TD Cowen has significantly increased its price target for semiconductor equipment leader ASML Holding, citing robust bookings for its cutting-edge EUV lithography systems and a clear path for capacity expansion to meet relentless AI-driven demand.
In a bold bid to reclaim semiconductor leadership, Intel is aggressively deploying ASML's next-generation lithography systems years ahead of rival TSMC. The 2026 timeline is critical for the chipmaker's turnaround plan.
The SAS subsidiary's new enhancement leverages vastly expanded consumer rate shopping data, offering hoteliers granular visibility across room types and distribution channels to refine pricing strategies.
Plains All American Pipeline's strategic pivot—selling its Canadian NGL unit for $3.8 billion to fund the acquisition of the EPIC Crude Oil Pipeline—has sharpened its focus on oil transportation. While a 10% distribution hike signals confidence, analyst downgrades and heightened options volatility ahead of earnings reveal deep divisions over the company's risk-reward profile.
Having cemented its status as a trillion-dollar titan on the back of the AI boom, semiconductor leader Broadcom now sets its sights on sustained growth. We analyze the drivers behind its surge and what investors can expect in the coming year.
Barclays raises Astera Labs' price target to $165, naming it a top pick for AI integration plays in its 2026 semiconductor outlook, while contrasting analyst views highlight the evolving debate on AI's infrastructure demands.
The Swedish industrial giant reported lower sales and net income for 2025 but proposed maintaining its ordinary dividend and adding a special distribution, a move analysts interpret as a show of financial strength despite near-term headwinds.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reaches unprecedented market valuation following robust quarterly earnings, driven by insatiable demand for advanced AI chips. Analysts weigh whether the rally still has room to run.
Twist Bioscience kicks off fiscal 2026 with robust growth, reporting a 17% year-over-year revenue increase to $103.7 million. The company credits its semiconductor-based DNA synthesis platform and surging demand from AI-enabled drug discovery programs as key drivers, while reiterating its path to adjusted EBITDA breakeven within the year.
Investment firm Giverny Capital highlights insurance distributor TWFG as a key holding in its latest letter, revealing a challenging year where its value-focused strategy lagged the AI-fueled market rally.
Amidst a backdrop of steady interest rates and cautious global growth, Asian dividend-paying companies offer investors a potential harbor. We examine three firms from across the region balancing yield with operational resilience.
Broadcom secures a pivotal, multi-year agreement to supply custom AI chips to OpenAI, cementing its role as a key silicon partner for tech giants. However, the semiconductor leader must simultaneously navigate customer churn from its VMware unit and heightened regulatory scrutiny, presenting a complex risk-reward profile for investors.
Avnet's shares rallied sharply after the electronic components distributor reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue and raised its earnings guidance, driven by broad demand strength and improving profitability at its Farnell unit.
Avnet's shares have soared over 22% in a week, pushing the stock above analyst targets and raising questions about whether its current price reflects sustainable growth or speculative momentum.
Market volatility presents both risk and opportunity. We analyze two fundamentally sound yet turbulent stocks that may reward the patient, and flag one whose wild swings are best left to speculators.
Mid-cap stocks offer a compelling blend of established operations and growth potential, but navigating this competitive landscape requires sharp discernment. We analyze one company with promising prospects and two where investors might want to apply the brakes.
Trimble expands its distribution network in key Midwestern markets by appointing West Side Tractor Sales Co. as a new authorized technology outlet and reseller, enhancing local access to its precision construction solutions for John Deere equipment users.
