KLA-Tencor Corporation is a leading provider of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor andAdvanced packaging industries. The company designs and manufactures sophisticated equipment and software that helps manufacturers enhance the production of integrated circuits by monitoring and improving processes at various stages of manufacturing. KLA's technologies play a critical role in ensuring the quality and performance of semiconductor devices, enabling advancements in electronics and related technologies. Through continuous innovation, KLA-Tencor supports the drive towards more efficient and sustainable manufacturing practices in the high-tech industry. Read More
As of January 16, 2026, the global semiconductor landscape has been thrust into a state of high-stakes volatility following reports that the Chinese government has effectively blocked the importation of high-end artificial intelligence chips from NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA). This move marks a significant escalation in the ongoing "chip war," creating
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Shares of semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC)
jumped 8.3% in the afternoon session after Wells Fargo upgraded the stock to Overweight from Equal Weight, citing strong demand for advanced chips, while positive results from a major customer also lifted investor sentiment.
The first week of 2026 has marked a definitive turning point for the semiconductor industry, as a massive rally in equipment manufacturers signals the arrival of the "AI Infrastructure Supercycle." At the heart of this surge is Lam Research (NASDAQ: LRCX), which saw its stock price reach a new all-time
Shares of semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC)
jumped 5.1% in the morning session after Cantor Fitzgerald raised its price target on the stock to $1,750 from $1,500.
A number of stocks fell in the morning session after a broader market rotation out of the technology sector led to profit-taking following a recent rally.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a broader market rally drove investor optimism in artificial intelligence and big tech stocks.
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) and the rest of the semiconductor manufacturing stocks fared in Q3.
In a move that signals a decisive shift in the global technology cold war, Beijing has informally implemented a strict 50% domestic semiconductor equipment mandate for all new chip-making capacity. This "window guidance," enforced through the state’s rigorous approval process for new fabrication plants, requires domestic chipmakers to source at least half of their manufacturing [...]
As 2025 draws to a close, the technology sector is bracing for a historic milestone. Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) analyst Vivek Arya has issued a landmark projection stating that the global semiconductor market is on a collision course with the $1 trillion mark by 2026. Driven by what Arya describes as a "once-in-a-generation" AI [...]
