Why Silicon Motion Tech Stock Is Rocketing Higher
Portfolio Pulse from Erica Kollmann
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation's (NASDAQ:SIMO) shares are surging following Chinese regulatory approval of its merger with MaxLinear, Inc. (NASDAQ:MXL). The merger values the combined company at $8 billion. Silicon Motion will release its Q2 2023 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, but will not conduct its customary earnings conference call due to the transaction with MaxLinear.

July 26, 2023 | 3:58 pm
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MaxLinear is set to merge with Silicon Motion, following Chinese regulatory approval. The combined company is valued at $8 billion.
The approval of the merger by Chinese regulators is a positive development for MaxLinear. The valuation of the combined company at $8 billion could positively impact MaxLinear's stock price.
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Silicon Motion's shares are surging after the approval of its merger with MaxLinear. The company will release its Q2 2023 financial results soon.
The approval of the merger by Chinese regulators has led to a surge in Silicon Motion's stock price. The upcoming release of Q2 2023 financial results could further impact the stock price.
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