Semiconductor Stocks Set For Strongest Day In 5 Months As Chip Export Concerns Subside: Top Wednesday Movers
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
Semiconductor stocks had their best session since February, driven by strong earnings and reduced concerns over chip export restrictions to China. Key ETFs and stocks like SOXX, SMH, AMD, and ASML saw significant gains.

July 31, 2024 | 4:47 pm
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Advanced Micro Devices Inc. shares surged over 5% after reporting stronger-than-expected quarterly results.
AMD's strong quarterly results, driven by record Data Center segment revenue and growth in AI business, led to a significant stock price increase.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
ASML Holding N.V. shares rose more than 7% following news of their exemption from new U.S. export curbs.
ASML's exemption from new U.S. export curbs alleviates investor concerns, leading to a significant stock price increase.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
Broadcom Inc. shares rose by 10.09%, making it one of the top-performing chipmaker stocks on Wednesday.
Broadcom's significant stock price increase is likely due to the overall positive sentiment in the semiconductor sector.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
Monolithic Power Systems Inc. shares rose by 7.42%, making it one of the top-performing chipmaker stocks on Wednesday.
Monolithic Power Systems' significant stock price increase is likely due to the overall positive sentiment in the semiconductor sector.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
Micron Technology Inc. shares rose by 7.59%, making it one of the top-performing chipmaker stocks on Wednesday.
Micron Technology's significant stock price increase is likely due to the overall positive sentiment in the semiconductor sector.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
The VanEck Semiconductor ETF surged by 6.1%, marking its most substantial gain since February, driven by strong earnings and easing chip export concerns.
The ETF's significant gain is attributed to positive earnings reports and reduced concerns over chip export restrictions, which are likely to boost investor confidence in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
The iShares Semiconductor ETF surged by 5.0%, marking its most substantial gain since February, driven by strong earnings and easing chip export concerns.
The ETF's significant gain is attributed to positive earnings reports and reduced concerns over chip export restrictions, which are likely to boost investor confidence in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
United Microelectronics Corporation shares rose by 8.95%, making it one of the top-performing chipmaker stocks on Wednesday.
United Microelectronics Corporation's significant stock price increase is likely due to the overall positive sentiment in the semiconductor sector.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70