<div id="readability-page-1"><p>Shares of Texas Instruments (TXN) are at an all-time high as the stocks of U.S. chipmakers soar.</p><h3>Claim 55% Off TipRanks</h3><ul><li>Unlock  hedge fund-level data  and  powerful investing tools  for smarter, sharper decisions  </li><li> Discover top-performing stock ideas and upgrade to a portfolio of market leaders with  Smart Investor Picks  </li></ul> <p>TXN stock reached a record high of $309.40 in afternoon trading on May 14, marking a major milestone for the semiconductor company. In the last six months, Texas Instruments' share price has risen 95%, including a 41% gain in the past month alone. </p> <p>TXN stock is rising along with the entire chip sector as investors turn back to the artificial intelligence (AI) trade. Stocks of other leading chipmakers such as Intel (INTC) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) have seen their share prices more than double this year. </p> <h2><strong>Texas Instruments AI Play</strong></h2> <p>Until recently, Texas Instruments had largely been left out of the AI rally as most of its semiconductors are used in household appliances and motor vehicles rather than data centers. However, Texas Instruments announced earlier this year that it is acquiring microchip designer Silicon Laboratories (SLAB) for $7.5 billion.</p> <p>Texas Instruments said the deal will expand its footprint in wireless connectivity microchips that are used ‍for industrial and consumer applications, including AI data centers. The purchase of Silicon Laboratories is Texas Instruments' biggest acquisition since its $6.5 billion purchase of National Semiconductor in 2011.</p> </div>

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<p>Texas Instruments (TXN) shares have reached an all-time high of $309.40, driven by a surge in U.S. chipmaker stocks amid a renewed interest in artificial intelligence (AI). Over the past six months, TXN's stock has risen 95%, with a 41% increase in the last month. The company is expanding its presence in the AI sector through its $7.5 billion acquisition of Silicon Laboratories, which will enhance its wireless connectivity microchip offerings for industrial and consumer applications.</p>

Texas Instruments Stock (TXN) Hits All-Time High as Chipmakers Boom