U.S. Stock Market Midday Update

Micron Technology rose 17.83%. Based on recent key news:

1. On July 27, Changxin Technology was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, leading to a sell-off in the global memory chip sector. Micron Technology's stock price was affected, falling 2.25%. Source: Zhitong Finance

2. On July 28, concerns about AI infrastructure investment intensified, dragging down Micron Technology's stock price. Memory chip stocks such as SK Hynix and SanDisk also fell. Source: Benzinga

3. On July 30, Samsung Electronics announced record operating profits and sales for the second quarter, predicting that the chip shortage will last until 2028, driving Micron Technology's stock price up over 16%. Source: MarketWatch Strong demand for memory chips, optimistic industry outlook.

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NVIDIA rose 1.92%. Based on recent key news:

1. On July 28, NVIDIA is advancing a new round of AI deals worth over $750 billion, raising market concerns about cyclical financing. Investors worry that these deals may lead to demand distortion and poor decision-making, affecting stock prices. NVIDIA's stock price fell 5% on Monday, with credit default protection costs seeing record increases. Source: Bloomberg

2. On July 28, NVIDIA negotiated with OpenAI to provide up to $250 billion in financing guarantees for renting data centers. This further intensified market concerns about the high costs of AI infrastructure construction, leading to stock price volatility. Source: Wall Street Journal

3. On July 28, Apple's market value surpassed NVIDIA, becoming the world's most valuable company. NVIDIA's stock price fell nearly 5%, with its market value shrinking to $4.76 trillion, as investors expressed concerns about the enormous costs of AI infrastructure construction. Source: Jinshi Data High costs of AI infrastructure construction, market worries about cyclical financing risks.

AMD rose 13.25%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent key news:

1. On July 30, Susquehanna raised AMD's target price to $500, expecting significant growth in its server CPU business. This news pushed AMD's stock price up over 6%.

2. On July 28, Wedbush Securities released a research report maintaining an "Outperform" rating on AMD and significantly raised its target price, expecting substantial growth in its data center business. This news boosted market confidence, driving the stock price up.

3. On July 28, AMD reached a cooperation agreement with Core Scientific, obtaining up to 2.5 gigawatts of data center capacity, further expanding its AI infrastructure layout. This news drove the stock price up. The semiconductor industry is performing strongly overall, with continued growth in AI demand.

Intel rose 13.01%. Based on recent key news:

1. On July 28, Changxin Technology's market value surpassed 3 trillion yuan, surpassing Intel, demonstrating the strong capabilities of Chinese hard technology companies and driving Intel's stock price up.

2. On July 30, TSMC developed packaging technology similar to EMIB. Although it poses a long-term threat to Intel, Microsoft's and Meta's commitments to AI spending have made market sentiment optimistic, keeping Intel's stock price strong.

3. On July 29, Intel completed the U.S. Department of Defense's RAMP-C program, helping customers utilize Intel's 18A process to build chip design environments, further consolidating its market position. Strong demand for AI and an optimistic outlook for the semiconductor industry.

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TSMC rose by 7.87%. Based on recent key news:

1. On July 30, TSMC's stock price was affected by market adjustment selling pressure, with after-hours trading showing paired transactions above the spot price, indicating market attention to its potential bottoming out. The total amount of after-hours trading for TSMC was approximately 9.1 billion yuan, slightly higher than the spot closing price. Source: Zhitong Finance

2. On July 28, the Taiwan stock market fell due to concerns over AI investment returns and supply chain competition, but TSMC, as the largest weighted stock, provided a positive performance outlook during its earnings call, supporting market confidence. Source: Wall Street Insights

3. On July 30, TSMC collaborated with King Yuan Electronics to develop advanced packaging technology, which may pose a threat to Intel, but overall sentiment in the tech market remains optimistic. Source: The Information AI boom boosts tech industry revenue, and market sentiment is optimistic