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Memory-chip stocks surge amid data center investment

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Ticker	Sector	Change
SNDK	Technology	-21.4%
SAN	Financials	-19.9%
SKHY	—	-3.9%
MU	Technology	-2.8%

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Sep 30, 2026 Micron beats on earnings and issues strong guidance as data center revenue … Bullish

Sep 29, 2026 Sept. 30 Could Be the Start of a New Paradigm for Micron Neutral

Sep 19, 2026 SK Hynix Negotiates Landmark Memory Chip Manufacturing Deal With Intel Bullish

Sep 16, 2026 SK Hynix Is in Talks With Intel to Make Memory Chips in … Neutral

Sep 11, 2026 These 2 Hardware Leaders Will Cash In on the Next Data Center … Bullish

Aug 17, 2026 Investors Remember Why They Love Memory-Chip Stocks Neutral

Micron beats on earnings and issues strong guidance as data center revenue jumps 11-fold CNBC · Oct 01, 2026 Mixed These 2 Hardware Leaders Will Cash In on the Next Data Center Memory Crunch Nasdaq · Sep 11, 2026 Mixed Investors Remember Why They Love Memory-Chip Stocks Yahoo Finance · Aug 17, 2026 Mixed

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Ticker	Sector	Change
SNDK	Technology	-21.4%
SAN	Financials	-19.9%
SKHY	—	-3.9%
MU	Technology	-2.8%

🤖 AI Overview

What happened: Memory-chip stocks surged as demand for data center infrastructure, particularly AI-related investments, soared. Micron Technology (MU) reported strong earnings on September 16, with data center revenue jumping 11-fold, driving its stock up slightly in extended trading. Meanwhile, SK Hynix is in talks with Intel to manufacture memory chips in the U.S., boosting Intel's stock by 8% on September 17. Micron also unveiled a breakthrough 512GB DDR5 RDIMM memory module, demonstrating innovation in the memory market.

Market impact: The memory chip industry experienced a supply crunch, benefiting companies like Sandisk and Micron. Investors rotated into memory-chip and data-storage stocks, with Micron, Sandisk, and SK Hynix advancing for the fifth straight trading session. This demand shift, driven by AI and data center investments, pushed memory-chip stocks higher, while the broader market struggled, with the Dow falling 0.3% on September 19.

What to watch next: Micron's earnings call on September 20 will provide further insights into its outlook for the memory market. Additionally, the outcome of SK Hynix and Intel's negotiations, expected to be announced in the coming months, will impact both companies' stocks. Lastly, the U.S. government's stance on semiconductor manufacturing and potential investments in the sector will influence the memory chip industry's trajectory.

AI Overview as of Oct 01, 2026

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First SeenAug 17, 2026

Last UpdatedOct 14, 2026

Memory-chip stocks surge amid data center investment

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