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Cambricon Technologies reported first-quarter sales more than doubling. Strong demand for its AI chips is driven by China's push for semiconductor self-sufficiency. Beijing's policies are fueling local adoption of its products.
SIA and WSTS report global semiconductor revenue reached $887.8B in February 2026, up 61.8% YoY and 7.6% MoM. Strong growth across Americas (59.2%), Asia-Pacific (93.5%), and China (57.4%); Japan flat. Annual sales projected near $1T on sustained demand.
Nvidia's stock climbed 14% over four trading days, boosting market cap by $591 billion—surpassing Oracle's $557 billion total. Bernstein analysts note investor approval of cloud providers' strong capex pledges, signaling no chip demand slowdown.
Montage Technology Co. has overtaken CATL as the priciest dual-listed stock in Hong Kong relative to mainland shares. This follows a rally in chip stocks driven by surging AI demand. The shift highlights investor enthusiasm for AI-related semiconductors.
JPMorgan's Marcella Chow notes market reactions to Nvidia earnings tempered by AI disruption concerns impacting the global economy. Demand for semiconductors and computing assets expected to stay strong despite fears.
US stock futures rose Friday as top semiconductor stocks gained ahead of a payrolls report expecting modest hiring gains. Oil prices held steady amid an intact Iran ceasefire despite clashes near the Strait of Hormuz.
South Korea’s consumer confidence rose to strongest since November in February. Boosted by robust semiconductor shipments and strong domestic stocks. Signals positive chip sector momentum.