Japan’s Nikkei share average snapped a three-day losing streak on Tuesday, as indications that impending U.S. tariffs may be more measured than previously feared injected fresh optimism into the markets, though ongoing uncertainty capped the gains. The Nikkei closed 0.5% higher at 37,780.54. Earlier in the session, the index climbed more than 1% and briefly…
Japan’s Nikkei share average ended at a five-month low on Friday, as chip-related stocks tracked Nvidia’s sharp overnight declines, with Advantest tanking nearly 9%. The Nikkei index fell below 37,000 for the first time since September 19 and hit a low of 36,840.12 in intraday trade. The index closed 2.88% lower at 37,155.5, its lowest…
When it comes to the semiconductor industry, there are many areas of intrigue. Chip designers like NVIDIA NASDAQ: NVDA immediately come to mind, as well as fabricators like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing NYSE: TSM. The rise in Marvell Technology NASDAQ: MRVL shares over the past few months highlights the demand for customized chips. Another key area…
Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Friday and logged its best week since mid-August, but gains were capped as the yen strengthened after the Bank of Japan set the stage for future interest rate hikes The tech-heavy Nikkei ended the day up 1.53% at 37,723.91, with chip-sector stocks rallying in line with their U.S. peers….
Lam Research NASDAQ: LRCX is a lesser-known company in the semiconductor industry compared to powerhouses like NVIDIA NASDAQ: NVDA and Taiwan Semiconductor NYSE: TSM, but it is an important one. Let’s examine the company’s annual report to better understand its operations and identify some headwinds and tailwinds. Lam Research: Industry-Leading Semiconductor Equipment Provider $862.86 -18.42 (-2.09%)…