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Micron Technology makes memory chips—DRAM and NAND—that power computers, phones and data centers. The company is a large player in the…
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MU
Micron Technology Inc
$877.55
Today
+$21.06+2.46%
vs yesterday’s close
Live price
- Opened at
- $862.29
- Day high
- $891.89
- Day low
- $858.34
- Yesterday’s close
- $856.49
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Size
- Large company
- Market value
- $992.9 billion
- Number of shares
- 1.13 billion
- Country
- US
- Went public
- Jun 1, 1984
- Exchange
- NASDAQ
- Website
- micron.com
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Slip as Strong Earnings Collide With AI Bubble Fears and $117 Oil
Bottom lineEarnings growth is strong, but AI fears and a jump in oil prices are pulling the market lower.
What happened
The S&P 500 fell to 7,623, its lowest since Oct. 1, and the Nasdaq 100 dropped to 28,957, a 7.5% slide from its year‑to‑date high. The pullback comes as earnings season shows strong growth—24% of S&P 500 companies have reported, with a blended earnings growth of 29.5%—yet investors are uneasy about an AI bubble and a sharp rise in oil prices to $117 for Brent and $103 for WTI.
Why it matters
Strong earnings should normally lift markets, but the combination of AI‑related valuation concerns and higher oil costs is weighing on sentiment. The AI debate is led by high‑profile voices like Ken Griffin, Ray Dalio, and Michael Burry, while Stephen Schwarzman counters that demand remains robust. Rising oil fuels inflation expectations, keeping the Federal Reserve’s policy stance tight.
How it affects you
The market dip signals that earnings strength is being offset by risk‑off sentiment around AI valuations and commodity prices. If oil stays high, inflation pressures may keep rates elevated, dampening growth expectations. Investors may reassess AI‑heavy stocks and consider exposure to energy‑sensitive sectors.
Are Companies Reducing AI Spending? Chip Orders Say Otherwise
In brief
Chip stocks are under pressure from sentiment, but underlying demand and order flow point to a resilient cycle.
Chip Stocks Repeated a Lehman-Era Losing Streak: Is The Bottom Now In?
In brief
Chip stocks hit a deep sell‑off similar to 2008, but early signs of a rebound suggest the bottom may be near, contingent on supply‑side developments.
Where Trump’s Portfolio Meets His Power: Nvidia, Palantir, Dell and More
In brief
Trump’s personal stock trades and public praise for those companies have drawn scrutiny over possible conflicts of interest, even as the market has responded to both the president’s actions and wider industry dynamics.
Nvidia, Micron and Broadcom Already Trade Like Cisco Post Dot-Com Burst: Bank of America
In brief
AI‑chip valuations are already reflecting a post‑crash cycle, with the sector entering a second bear market this year as inflation and rate concerns weigh on demand.
Micron Stock Slides Again Thursday: What's Going On?
In brief
Micron’s stock slide underscores a temporary pullback amid competitive and macro‑headwinds, but AI demand keeps the long‑term outlook supportive.
Micron Stock Gets Hammered Over China Fears — Jim Cramer Calls the Selloff 'Nonsense'
In brief
Micron’s stock is under pressure from China‑related fears, but its long‑term contracts and AI demand provide a defensive backdrop.
SK Hynix Stock Falls Below 200-Day Average: A Chinese Rival’s IPO Filing May Explain Why
In brief
SK hynix’s fall below its 200‑day moving average signals a potential shift in momentum, while the rise of Chinese rival YMTC adds competitive pressure in the AI‑driven NAND market.
Micron's Monster Rally Faces Reality Check: China, Bearish Bets and AI Jitters
In brief
Micron’s rally is being tested by rising Chinese competition and a broader AI‑chip pullback, but its long‑term upside from AI demand remains intact.
China’s 4F² Threat To Micron—Houthis' Deadly Attack On Saudi Arabia Eclipses Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal
In brief
Oil prices face upward pressure from Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, outweighing the limited impact of Trump’s Russian diesel deal.
Micron's Monster Rally Faces New Threat As Traders Pile Into Bearish Bets
In brief
Micron’s rally faces a new threat as traders stack cautious bets, even as analysts remain upbeat on AI‑driven demand.
Treasury Yields Reach 24-Year Highs, Telecom Stocks Sell Off: This Week On Wall Street
In brief
Treasury yields hit 24‑year highs, spurring a sharp sell‑off in telecom stocks as the Fed signals more tightening.
Wall Street Still Treats Micron Like a Commodity Stock — Analyst Says That's a Costly Mistake
In brief
Micron’s valuation may climb as analysts recognize its AI‑driven growth potential, moving it away from a commodity‑chip perception.
Ross Gerber Expects Micron to Buy Back 'Tons of Stock' in December — 'A Big Buyer Is Coming Soon'
In brief
Micron is poised to launch a significant share‑repurchase program in December, which could lift the stock and improve earnings metrics.
Micron Analyst Sees Stock Nearly Tripling to $3,000, Warns Short Sellers: 'You Have an Expiry'
In brief
Micron’s upcoming buyback deadline and AI relevance could unlock a 176% upside, but only if the market finally prices in its earnings potential.
Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100 Futures Decline as Pentagon Prepares for Potential Military Strikes on Iran — APLD, LEVI, MU in Focus (UPDATED)
In brief
Geopolitical jitters and mixed corporate earnings are pushing U.S. markets into a cautious, risk‑off stance ahead of the open.
Samsung’s $80B Quarterly Profit Tops Nvidia, AMD’s Lisa Su Shops In Seoul
In brief
Samsung’s record profit and memory‑supply deals signal a new era where memory dominates the AI chip value chain, challenging traditional chip‑design leaders like Nvidia.
Most Undervalued Chip Stocks In October 2026: Four Are Cheaper Than The S&P 500
In brief
Chip stocks are trading cheaper than the S&P 500, but whether that reflects a durable AI‑driven boom or a cautious market stance remains to be seen.
Marvell Stock Rallies as Investor Day Targets Smash Wall Street Estimates
In brief
Marvell’s aggressive revenue targets for 2028 and 2031 signal an upbeat outlook for AI data‑center growth, lifting the stock and peers.
Micron, Nike, Meta and More: 5 Stocks Investors Couldn't Stop Buzzing About This Week
In brief
Micron’s earnings beat and AI‑chip guidance are the main catalysts, while Nike’s cost cuts and Meta/Alphabet’s AI moves add mixed signals for investors.
Benzinga Bulls and Bears: Alphabet, Micron, Nike
In brief
Alphabet and Micron gain on AI news, Nike slides on weaker revenue.
Micron Analyst Dismisses Supply Glut Fears As AI Memory Crunch Deepens
In brief
Micron’s earnings confirm a long‑term AI memory upcycle, but the duration of high pricing remains contested as new capacity is slated for 2028.
Market Reaction To Micron Earnings And Broadcom Deal Signals A Shift In AI Trade
In brief
Higher yields and a shift in AI market dynamics are tempering enthusiasm for tech and semiconductor stocks, with Micron and Broadcom’s recent news underscoring a more cautious, hardware‑focused AI phase.
AI’s Trillion-Dollar Chip Boom Is Getting Bigger, and NVIDIA Isn’t the Only Winner
In brief
AI‑driven demand is lifting semiconductor valuations into the trillion‑dollar club, with TSM, Samsung, and Intel leading the charge, while memory and packaging firms also benefit from tighter supply and higher prices.
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