Micron Technology has selected Bechtel as the engineering, procurement, and construction partner for the first phase of its new semiconductor manufacturing complex in Clay, New York. This project is the largest private investment in New York's history and is expected to generate 50,000 jobs, including 4,500 construction jobs, while adding $16.7 billion annually to the state's economy. The facility aims to strengthen America's semiconductor supply chain and support advanced memory manufacturing critical for AI and technology leadership. Construction is advancing rapidly, with a focus on community engagement to develop local supply chains and workforce readiness.
The technology sector has moved from a pullback to an official correction, as the SPDR tech-sector ETF dropped significantly. This shift indicates a more sustained downturn than the previous five-month correction that ended less than two months ago. ...
Gold and silver prices fell significantly following the May inflation report and escalating US-Iran tensions. Spot gold dropped 4.26% to around $4,078 an ounce, and silver fell 2.66% to about $63.60. Inflation data showed a 0.5% rise in consumer pric...
In 2026, the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) has outperformed the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) by capturing a broader range of semiconductor stocks, especially equipment makers, resulting in an 86.78% gain versus SMH's 64.11%. SOXX's index favors ...
Last week, the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU), Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP), and Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) all recorded gains while the tech sector and Nasdaq-100 declined sharply. XLRE led with a 3.4% gain, d...
The S&P 500 index has increased by nearly 7% so far this year, with chip stocks like Micron, Intel, AMD, and SK Hynix more than doubling since January. This rapid rise in tech stocks highlights strong market enthusiasm but also raises concerns about ...
