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title: "Semiconductor, retail and biotech stocks climb on sector catalysts"
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description: "Semiconductor stocks, including Intel and Micron, rose due to analyst upgrades and AI demand, alongside potential supply disruptions from a Samsung strike. Retailers Target and TJX reported strong earnings, surpassing forecasts with solid sales growth. Biotech firm Immunovant saw significant gains after positive Phase 2 trial results for rheumatoid arthritis."
datetime: "2026-05-20T16:15:18.000Z"
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# Semiconductor, retail and biotech stocks climb on sector catalysts

Chip sector momentum: Intel and Micron rallied on analyst upgrades, AI demand drivers, and potential supply disruptions from a planned Samsung strike. Retail earnings strength: Target and TJX exceeded forecasts, with robust comparable sales growth in multiple business segments. Biotech boost: Immunovant advanced sharply after reporting positive Phase 2 trial results in difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis.

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