The semiconductor sector is experiencing a historic rally in 2026, with stock gains surpassing the 1999 dot-com bubble. Companies like SanDisk and Intel have seen massive revenue increases fueled by AI data center demand, with SanDisk's Q3 FY26 revenue up 251% year-over-year. The sector added about $3.8 trillion in market cap recently, and top Nasdaq performers have outpaced dot-com peak gains. Despite the surge, risks remain due to volatility and high valuations, making risk management crucial for investors. The growth is supported by real cash flow increases, especially in memory and compute segments essential for AI.
Intel's stock has soared over 250% year-to-date, driven by strong headline revenue and earnings beats and AI optimism. However, deeper analysis reveals Intel's turnaround relies heavily on shareholder cash, with significant losses and negative free c...
The Nasdaq 100 rebounded with a 1.5% rally after a volatile session, avoiding its worst sell-off since March. Despite spikes in individual tech stocks and semiconductor volatility, the S&P 500's VIX index fell, presenting a cheaper hedging opportunit...
Intel's stock has surged 226.9% year to date, driven by strong Q1 revenue beating estimates and growth in Data Center and AI segments. However, the company reported a GAAP net loss and negative free cash flow, with Q2 earnings guidance showing a decl...
The Nasdaq 100 index reached a new record high of 29,390, driven by strong gains in semiconductor and AI-related stocks like Intel and AMD. However, technical indicators such as bearish RSI divergence and price exhaustion above the 20-day moving aver...
Intel's stock price surged 459.95% over the past year, rising from $22.56 to $126.33 by May 13. Despite this remarkable gain, major analysts remain cautious, maintaining mostly 'Hold' or 'Neutral' ratings with price targets predicting declines rangin...
