Micron Technology
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- Stocks finish wild month with Amazon rising, Apple sinking and Seoul’s best day ever resulting in a 22% loss
U.S. stocks ended July with mixed results as Amazon rose 15.3% due to stronger-than-expected profits, while Apple fell 7.4% despite higher quarterly earnings but a weaker revenue forecast. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained for the week but finished the month with slight losses, amid rising oil prices and inflation concerns.
- US stocks swing as Amazon leaps, Apple sinks and rising oil prices add to worries about inflation
US stocks fluctuated as Amazon surged 15% on strong quarterly profits, while Apple dropped 9.2% despite higher-than-expected earnings. Rising oil prices, pushing Brent crude to $88.68, intensified inflation concerns, and bond yields climbed to 4.73% amid market volatility.
- Wall Street rises as Amazon and chip stocks jump, even as oil prices add to worries about inflation
Wall Street rose on Friday as Amazon and chip stocks surged, driven by strong quarterly profits and AI investment optimism, though oil price increases raised inflation concerns. The S&P 500 gained 0.7%, the Nasdaq rose 1.3%, and South Korea’s Kospi hit a record 17.9% gain, while Apple fell 9.1% despite higher-than-expected earnings.
- Microsoft’s best day in markets since 2008 shows the AI trade isn’t dead, just pickier
Microsoft's stock surged 15.5% for its best day in nearly 18 years after reporting stronger-than-expected profits, driven by growth in its Azure cloud business and AI adoption. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq all rebounded sharply, with AI-related stocks like Micron Technology and Advanced Micro Devices also rising. However, Meta Platforms fell 8% due to weaker profits and higher AI investment forecasts.
- Microsoft leads a rally on Wall Street, while worries about inflation remain in the bond market
Microsoft's strong quarterly profit and AI growth led a stock market rebound, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rising significantly. However, bond markets remained cautious due to inflation concerns, as the Federal Reserve showed no immediate plans to adjust interest rates.
- Microsoft leads a rally on Wall Street, while worries about inflation remain in the bond market
U.S. stocks rebounded as Microsoft surged 15.1% on stronger-than-expected profits and cautious AI investment plans. The S&P 500 gained 1.1%, the Nasdaq rose 2.3%, and tech-related companies like Micron Technology and Lam Research saw significant gains. Bond markets remained wary of inflation, with Treasury yields fluctuating after Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh emphasized the central bank's commitment to reducing inflation to 2%.
- Wall Street recovers most of the prior’s day loss as Microsoft and many AI stocks rally
U.S. stocks rebounded as Microsoft and AI-related companies surged, with the S&P 500 recovering most of its previous day's loss. Microsoft's strong quarterly profit and cautious AI spending plans boosted investor confidence, while semiconductor firms like Micron and AMD also saw significant gains.
- Wall Street recovers most of the prior's day loss as Microsoft and many AI stocks rally
U.S. stocks rebounded as Microsoft and AI-related companies surged, with Microsoft reporting stronger-than-expected profits and no major AI spending increase. The S&P 500 recovered most of its prior day's losses, while AI stocks like Micron Technology and Advanced Micro Devices saw significant gains.
- Wall Street recovers more than half of the prior's day loss as Microsoft and chip stocks rally
U.S. stocks rebounded as Microsoft's strong quarterly profit and gains in chip stocks offset prior-day losses. The S&P 500 rose 0.9%, the Nasdaq jumped 1.8%, and the Dow gained 0.5%, driven by Microsoft's 15.2% surge and rallies in Micron Technology, Lam Research, and AMD.
- Oil prices jump following fighting with Iran, while US stocks sink after Fed opts not to raise rates
Oil prices rose 7.3% due to fighting with Iran, while US stocks declined as the Federal Reserve chose not to raise interest rates. The S&P 500 fell 1.5%, the Dow 2.2%, and the Nasdaq 1.7%, with tech stocks like Nvidia, Micron Technology, and AMD underperforming.
- South Korea's Kospi share index falls 8%, other Asian shares are also mostly lower
South Korea's Kospi share index fell 8.2% due to declining investor confidence in AI-related investments, driven by SK Hynix's lower-than-expected quarterly profit. Asian markets mostly declined, with exceptions in Hong Kong and Australia, while oil prices rebounded and U.S. stocks showed mixed performance.
- Wall Street's flip from AI to less-loved stocks accelerates, while oil prices keep easing
Wall Street saw mixed performance as AI-related stocks declined amid concerns about sustainability of growth, while oil prices continued to fall. The S&P 500 and Dow rose slightly, driven by stronger-than-expected earnings from companies like Coca-Cola and Sherwin-Williams, but the Nasdaq dropped due to steep losses in AI chipmakers like Micron and AMD.
- Wall Street's flip from AI stocks to elsewhere accelerates, while oil prices keep easing
Wall Street indices rose overall, with the S&P 500 up 0.3% and the Dow gaining 1.2%, but AI-related stocks like Micron Technology and AMD fell sharply due to concerns about AI growth sustainability and competition from China. Oil prices continued to decline from recent two-month highs.
- Most of Wall Street rises as oil prices ease, even as chip stocks keep dropping
Most of Wall Street rose as corporate profits exceeded expectations, but chip stocks plummeted amid concerns about AI growth sustainability and competition from China. Oil prices declined from recent two-month highs, while markets in South Korea saw sharp losses due to falling chipmaker shares.
- Most of Wall Street rises as oil prices continue to ease, even as chip stocks keep dropping
Most of Wall Street rose as corporate profits exceeded expectations, but global chip stocks fell sharply due to concerns over AI growth sustainability and competition from China. Oil prices declined further from a two-month high, while companies like Coca-Cola, Sherwin-Williams, and Illinois Tool Works gained after reporting stronger-than-expected quarterly profits.
- A Chinese chip maker’s shares surged 466% in their first day of trading as AI boom worm turns
CXMT, China's largest memory chipmaker, saw its shares surge 466% on their first day of trading in Shanghai, raising $8.6 billion. The company benefits from China's AI boom and self-sufficiency efforts but faces challenges due to U.S. export controls limiting access to advanced chipmaking tools.
- Big Short trader Michael Burry’s rising bearish AI positions test China’s stock support
Michael Burry, a US hedge fund manager, increased bearish positions on AI-linked stocks including Nvidia and Micron Technology, as well as an ETF tracking the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index. Moody’s warned of debt risks from hyperscalers, raising concerns about China’s stock market support.
- China memory chipmaker CXMT’s shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in Shanghai
China's largest memory chipmaker CXMT saw its shares surge 466% on their first day of trading in Shanghai, achieving a $487 billion market capitalization. The company, which benefits from AI demand and China's push for self-sufficiency in technology, raised $8.6 billion in its IPO but remains smaller than South Korean and U.S. rivals like Samsung and Micron.
- China memory chipmaker CXMT's shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in Shanghai
China's largest memory chipmaker CXMT saw its shares surge 466% during its Shanghai IPO, achieving a market capitalization of $487 billion. The company, part of China's AI-driven tech self-sufficiency push, raised $8.6 billion and faces challenges from U.S. export restrictions limiting access to advanced chipmaking tools.
- Oil prices sink 4% while Asian shares gain as Chinese chipmaker CXMT soars in Shanghai trading debut
Oil prices dropped over 4% as U.S.-Iran negotiations eased tensions, while Asian shares gained, led by a 470% surge in Chinese chipmaker CXMT's Shanghai debut. The company became China's most valuable listed firm with a $490 billion market cap. U.S. markets showed mixed results, with energy prices and Trump-era tariffs raising inflation concerns.
- Oil prices sink 4% while Asian shares gain as Chinese chipmaker CXMT soars in Shanghai trading debut
Oil prices fell over 4% as U.S. and Iran discussions on a potential ceasefire eased tensions, while Asian shares rose, led by a 470% surge in Chinese chipmaker CXMT's debut on Shanghai's technology board, making it China's most valuable listed company. U.S. markets showed mixed results, with the S&P 500 down slightly and tech stocks like Micron Technology and Broadcom declining.
- China memory chipmaker CXMT's shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in Shanghai
CXMT, China's largest memory chipmaker, saw its shares surge 472% on its Shanghai IPO, achieving a $487 billion market cap. The company raised $8.6 billion and is pivotal to China's AI development amid U.S. export controls, though it faces supply chain challenges.
- China memory chipmaker CXMT's shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in Shanghai
CXMT, China's largest memory chipmaker, saw its shares surge 472% after its Shanghai IPO, achieving a market capitalization of over $487 billion. The company, founded in 2016 in Hefei, benefits from AI-driven demand and U.S. export controls, raising $8.6 billion in its listing. It competes with global firms like Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron Technology.
- China memory chipmaker CXMT's shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in Shanghai
CXMT, China's largest memory chipmaker, saw its shares surge 472% on its Shanghai stock market debut, achieving a market capitalization of $487 billion. The company raised $8.6 billion in its IPO, driven by AI demand and China's push for technological self-sufficiency amid U.S. export restrictions.
- Big Tech earnings slam into a market in revolt over AI spending
Alphabet Inc. shares fell over 7% after reporting negative free cash flow and increased 2026 capital expenditures, signaling a market shift against high AI spending. Other tech giants like Microsoft and Meta also face investor skepticism as capital expenditures rise, with the Magnificent Seven index dropping 4.8% following Alphabet's report.
- Stocks waver on Wall Street while crude oil prices fall for the first time in a week
Stocks ended mixed on Wall Street as crude oil prices fell for the first time in a week amid concerns over the U.S.-Iran conflict, rising tariffs, and inflation. Tech stocks like Micron Technology and Broadcom dragged down the Nasdaq, while the S&P 500 and Dow saw modest gains.
- Stocks rise on Wall Street while crude oil prices fall for the first time in a week
Stocks on Wall Street rose slightly on Friday as crude oil prices fell for the first week, but major indexes remain on track for weekly losses. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average gained, while the Nasdaq slipped due to declines in Micron Technology and Broadcom. The U.S.-Iran conflict and new tariffs are raising concerns about energy markets and inflation.
- Stocks waver while crude oil prices fall for the first time in a week
Stocks wavered as crude oil prices fell for the first time in a week, with the S&P 500 rising 0.1% but still on track for a second consecutive losing week. The Nasdaq dropped 0.5% due to losses from Micron Technology and Broadcom, while rising energy prices and U.S. tariffs raised inflation concerns ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision.
- Stocks waver while crude oil prices fall for the first time in a week
Stocks fluctuated as crude oil prices fell for the first time in a week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq on track for weekly losses amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions and new tariffs. The U.S. trade war expansion and higher energy costs raised inflation concerns, impacting consumer budgets and corporate profits.
- A new group of stocks is transforming global equities markets. Meet ‘Memi,’ the $3 trillion sector fueled by AI’s insatiable hunger for memory chips
A new stock sector called 'memi'—combining memory and semiconductors—is driving growth in global equities due to AI's demand for memory chips. Micron Technology, SK Hynix, and Samsung, the top memory-chip manufacturers, have seen significant stock gains and trillion-dollar valuations, though risks arise if tech companies reduce spending.
- Oil prices rise another 3%, while Wall Street drifts in mixed trading
Oil prices rose 3% amid ongoing Iran war tensions, while U.S. stocks showed mixed performance. The S&P 500 gained 0.1%, the Dow rose 0.3%, and the Nasdaq fell 0.1% as companies like Philip Morris and AT&T saw gains, while GE Vernova declined. Rising oil prices, reaching $93.85 per barrel, increased business costs and pressured markets.
- Oil prices rise another 3%, while Wall Street drifts in mixed trading
Oil prices increased 3% due to ongoing conflict with Iran, while U.S. stock markets showed mixed performance. The S&P 500 remained flat, the Dow rose 0.3%, and the Nasdaq fell 0.4%. Companies like Philip Morris International, AT&T, and Super Micro Computer saw gains, while GE Vernova dropped 7.3%.
- Asian shares edge higher after Wall Street climb, even as Brent oil keeps rising
Asian shares rose following Wall Street gains despite rising oil prices and inflation concerns. Key indices like the Nikkei 225, S&P/ASX 200, and Kospi saw significant gains, driven by AI-related stocks such as Micron Technology and Nvidia. Rising oil prices, including a $1.04 increase in Brent crude, added economic pressure.
- Asian shares edge higher after Wall Street climb, even as Brent oil keeps rising
Asian shares rose following a Wall Street rally, with indices like the Nikkei, Kospi, and S&P/ASX 200 gaining, while AI-related stocks such as Micron and Nvidia surged. Brent crude and U.S. oil prices increased amid U.S.-Iran tensions, raising inflation concerns despite slowing price growth.
- How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 7/21/2026
US stock indexes rose on July 21, 2026, with the S&P 500 up 0.9%, the Dow Jones up 0.7%, and the Nasdaq up 1.3%, driven by gains in AI-related companies like Micron Technology and Nvidia. Brent crude oil prices approached $92, pushing Treasury yields higher due to ongoing Iran war attacks.
- AI stocks gather more strength, even as Brent oil's price nears $92
AI stocks and broader market indices like the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq rose as Wall Street gained momentum. Brent crude oil prices approached $92 amid US-Iran tensions, raising inflation concerns. Strong earnings from companies like 3M, Hasbro, and General Motors offset declines in Danaher and D.R. Horton.
- AI stocks gather more strength, even as Brent oil's price nears $92
AI stocks and broader market indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose as investors bet on AI growth, despite rising Brent crude oil prices near $92 due to U.S.-Iran tensions. Strong earnings from companies such as 3M, Hasbro, and General Motors offset declines in Danaher and D.R. Horton.
- AI stocks gather more strength, even as Brent oil's price tops $90
AI stocks like Micron Technology and Advanced Micro Devices led market gains as the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq rose. Brent crude oil surpassed $90 per barrel due to U.S.-Iran tensions, raising inflation and interest rate concerns. Strong earnings from 3M, Hasbro, and General Motors offset declines in Danaher and D.R. Horton.
- AI stocks keep falling, while oil prices keep climbing
AI stocks and tech indices are declining amid concerns about unsustainable demand for computer chips, while oil prices rise due to the war with Iran. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all fell, with chip companies like Applied Materials and Micron Technology under pressure. A Chinese open-sourced AI model, Kimi K3, further shook markets by potentially reducing demand for Western tech components.
- AI stocks keep falling, while oil prices keep climbing
AI-related stocks, including chip manufacturers, are declining due to concerns about unsustainable demand and profit potential, while oil prices rise amid the war with Iran. Major stock indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell, and companies such as Netflix and Intuitive Surgical dropped following weak earnings reports.