Cathie Wood of ARK Invest cautions investors about the memory chip market, noting its upward trend but warning of 'vicious' cycles due to increasing competition, especially from Chinese firms like CXMT. Despite strong recent gains and margin expansions by Micron and SanDisk, Wood highlights the fragility of these profits as supply could quickly catch up. Both companies are relying on long-term contracts with price floors to stabilize revenue, but upcoming factors such as CXMT's DDR5 server chip launch and labor disputes at Micron's Taiwan operations could increase volatility. The next quarterly reports will be crucial in determining the market's direction.
Micron Technology trades at USD 922.50 with a 0.92% gain on Pluang as of Oct 16, 2026 04:11 WIB, showing continued investor interest despite concerns about market cycles. SanDisk, meanwhile, is down 2.34% at USD 1,370.52, reflecting some volatility in memory chip stocks. On Pluang, Micron sees strong buying activity at 82%, while SanDisk has 72% sell orders, highlighting differing investor sentiment within the sector.
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