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Micron Technology Surges on Taiwan Expansion and Pre-Earnings Momentum Ahead of Wednesday Report

Micron Technology shares jumped more than 6% on Monday after the chipmaker confirmed it had completed the $1.8 billion acquisition of Powerchip Semiconductor's Taiwan P5 manufacturing site and announced plans to build a second comparable facility at the same Tongluo location. With Q2 FY2026 earnings due Wednesday and analysts projecting $18.7 billion in revenue, Micron's aggressive capacity expansion for high-bandwidth memory positions it as a key beneficiary of surging AI infrastructure demand heading into mid-2026.

Oracle Surges on AI Cloud Blowout: Q3 Revenue Jumps 22%, RPO Backlog Hits $553 Billion

Oracle reported its strongest quarterly results in over 15 years Tuesday, with fiscal Q3 revenue rising 22% to $17.2 billion and cloud infrastructure revenue surging 84% year over year. The company's remaining performance obligations—a key measure of future contracted revenue—exploded to $553 billion, up 325% from a year earlier, driven by large-scale AI infrastructure contracts.

Oracle Surges 10% After Cloud Revenue Explodes 84%, Raises FY2027 Guidance to $90 Billion

Oracle delivered a landmark fiscal third-quarter earnings beat on Tuesday, with cloud infrastructure revenue soaring 84% year-over-year to $4.9 billion, driven by insatiable AI workload demand. The company raised its fiscal 2027 revenue guidance to $90 billion and reported its first simultaneous 20%-plus growth in both revenue and earnings in over 15 years, sending shares up more than 10% in Wednesday trading.

Oracle Reports Q3 FY2026 Earnings After the Bell: AI Infrastructure Bet and Cash Burn Under Scrutiny

Oracle Corporation is set to release its fiscal third-quarter 2026 results after Tuesday's market close, with Wall Street projecting revenue of approximately $16.9 billion and non-GAAP earnings per share near $1.70. Investors will scrutinize whether the company's massive AI infrastructure spending — and a reported plan to cut up to 30,000 jobs — is translating into sustainable cash flow, as the stock remains down roughly 54% from its September 2025 peak.

Trump's 15% Global Tariff Set to Take Full Effect This Week, Bessent Signals Rollback Within Five Months

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed Thursday that President Trump's revised 15% global tariff, enacted under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 following the Supreme Court's invalidation of IEEPA-based duties, will take full effect this week, though Bessent expressed confidence the rates would revert to prior levels within five months as trade authorities complete sector-specific assessments.

Costco, Kroger, and Marvell Technology Headline Earnings Thursday as Consumer and Chip Spending Face Scrutiny

Investors will receive critical data points on consumer spending resilience and semiconductor demand Thursday as retail giants Costco and Kroger, along with AI chip supplier Marvell Technology, publish quarterly results against a backdrop of rising oil prices, a freshly enacted 15% global tariff, and persistent questions about whether household purchasing power is beginning to crack.

Broadcom Posts Q1 FY2026 Earnings After Bell; AI Chip Revenue Expected to Double to $8.2 Billion

Broadcom reports its first-quarter fiscal year 2026 results Wednesday after market close, with analysts forecasting revenue of $19.21 billion — a 29% year-over-year increase — and earnings per share of $2.02. The AI semiconductor division is projected to generate approximately $8.2 billion, effectively doubling from a year ago, fueled by massive hyperscaler demand and a reported $73 billion AI chip backlog including a new $11 billion Anthropic order.

Stock Futures Rally Amid Mixed Data, Oil Stabilization Signals Soft Landing Hope

Stock futures in the U.S. pointed modestly higher on Wednesday as traders digested a mix of economic indicators and geopolitical news. After recent volatility tied to the Middle East conflict, oil prices showed signs of stabilization and moderating inflation fears, giving equities a slight boost ahead of the trading session. Investors also monitored corporate earnings projections and bond market movements as they weighed broader economic resilience against ongoing risk factors.

Target Beats Q4 Earnings Estimates as Holiday Rebound Fuels Optimism; Best Buy Posts Mixed Results

Target Corporation reported adjusted fourth-quarter earnings of $2.44 per share, handily topping Wall Street's $2.16 consensus, as the retailer pointed to improved sales trends in January as an encouraging milestone on its path to recovery. Best Buy posted a mixed quarter — beating on earnings per share but missing revenue estimates — while raising its quarterly dividend for the thirteenth consecutive year.