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Amid strong momentum in the semiconductor sector, Micron Technology reported earnings that beat expectations and issued upbeat demand forecasts, lifting its stock about 14% in after-hours trading and igniting a global tech rally. The strong performance was driven by rising demand for memory chips used in AI applications, according to Reuters.
The rally spread to other semiconductor stocks such as Nvidia, AMD, and Intel, all of which rose in after-hours trading, buoyed by optimism about sustained chip demand. Micron's optimistic guidance reinforces the strength of demand in the AI sector, boosting confidence in the growth prospects for the entire industry, according to analysts.
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Sign InMU stock closed at $1,048.51 on June 24, 2026, per market data, before surging after the announcement. Investors are watching the upcoming regular session to see if the gains will support analyst upgrades. No major economic events are on the immediate horizon that could impact the sector, but the focus will be on analyst reactions and AI sales data.