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Micron hits $1 trillion market cap for the first time as stock surges 19%
A global memory shortage driven by AI is spiking demand for chipmakers like Micron.
TL;DR
- Micron reached a $1 trillion market value for the first time, with its stock surging 19%.
- UBS tripled its price target for Micron's stock, citing long-term agreement opportunities with partially fixed pricing.
- Micron and other chipmakers like SK Hynix and Samsung are benefiting from increased demand for memory chips needed for AI.
- An explosive demand for AI has led to a global memory shortage, allowing chipmakers to increase prices.
- Micron's stock has more than tripled year to date.
- Other chipmakers such as Intel, Qualcomm, Advanced Micro Devices, and Marvell Technology have also reached new highs.