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Thanks to high chip demand for several applications, rising adoption of cutting-edge technologies, and lucrative government initiatives and funding, the semiconductor industry’s outlook appears robust. Prominent chip stocks Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Applied Materials (AMAT) should benefit from the industry tailwinds. But let’s find out which is the better…

The semiconductor industry is well-placed for significant profitability and expansion, thanks to rising chip demand across various sectors and the backing of government policies and funding. Therefore, it could be wise to invest in quality semiconductor stocks Applied Materials (AMAT), NXP Semiconductors (NXPI), and Nikon (NINOY) for solid returns. Read…

Morning Markets September E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESU2 3) this morning are down -0.66%, and Sep Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU2 3) are down -0.94%, both at 2-month lows. This morning, Stock indexes are under pressure as worries about China’s economy and higher global interest rates dampen market sentiment. Stock...

September S&P 500 futures (ESU23) are up +0.22%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU23) are up +0.19% this morning as market participants digested the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting while watching for fresh indications of weakness in China.

The US/China tech sanctions war continues. Yet, many US semiconductor firms still get the majority of their revenues (as high as 62%) from China. What chip companies – among those with high revenue percentages from China – are best poised to grow, despite the growing tech war? Two of them…

The Karnataka government and iPhone maker Foxconn have signed the Letter of Intent (LoI) to set up two additional projects with an estimated investment outlay of ₹5,000 crore, said Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil on Wednesday. It is expected to generate 13,000 jobs.

Mr. Chandrasekhar also said the three proposals in the high-tech arena strengthen the two countries’ resolve to shape the future of technology, products and services

Applied Materials files a lawsuit against Chinese-based Mattson.

Morning Markets June E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESM2 3) this morning are up +0.15% at a 13-3/4 month high, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM2 3) are up +0.12%. U.S. stock index futures this morning are moderately higher ahead of the results of today’s FOMC meeting, where expectations are...

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed down -0.14%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.33%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IU XX) (QQQ ) closed down -0.23%. Stock indexes Friday gave up early gains and posted...

June S&P 500 futures (ESM23) are up +0.16%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM23) are up +0.21% this morning after three major U.S. benchmark indices rallied on Wednesday as hopes of a deal to raise the U.S. debt limit and a jump in regional bank stocks boosted risk appetite.