U.S. Stock Market Midday Update

Tower Semiconductor rose 7.76%. Based on recent key news:

1. On September 3, Benzinga adjusted its rating, giving Tower Semiconductor a positive rating, which drove the stock price up. Rating adjustments typically reflect market confidence in the company's future performance, leading investors to buy in and pushing the stock price higher.

2. Recently, Tower Semiconductor's stock has increased by 79.88% in six months, showing market recognition of its growth potential. Investors are optimistic about the company's competitiveness and market share in the semiconductor industry, further driving the stock price up.

3. The overall industry is performing strongly, with the semiconductor sector benefiting from global demand growth and technological innovation. The demand for semiconductor products continues to rise, pushing related companies' stock prices generally higher. The semiconductor industry's demand is growing, and the market is optimistic.

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Micron Technology rose 4.74%. Based on recent key news:

1. On September 4, Micron Technology announced a large-scale equipment investment before the end of the year to enhance the supply capacity of its latest generation HBM4 12-layer products. This move aims to close the gap with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix in HBM capacity and capture more market share. Micron plans to add up to 60,000 HBM wafers per month, with expected capacity being twice that of last year. Source: Jinshi Data

2. On September 4, Micron Technology held a mediation meeting with the Taoyuan Union. Although no consensus was reached, a second mediation meeting is planned. The outcome of the negotiations between labor and management may affect the global memory supply chain and Micron's subsequent performance. Source: Zhitong Finance

3. On September 2, SEMICON Taiwan 2026 opened, with active bilateral investment between Taiwan and the U.S., and increasing investment willingness from companies in the semiconductor and AI server fields. Micron invested $7.5 billion in Taiwan Micron through a debt-to-equity swap, showing its emphasis on Taiwan-U.S. cooperation. Source: Wall Street Insight AI demand is strong, and competition in the memory market is intensifying.

NVIDIA rose 0.71%. Based on recent news:

1. On September 3, NVIDIA board member Mark A. Stevens sold 1.8485 million shares of common stock, cashing out approximately $411 million. This move may raise market concerns about internal confidence in the company, leading to stock price fluctuations.

2. On September 3, JP Morgan reiterated its "Overweight" rating on NVIDIA with a target price of $320. After meeting with analysts and company executives, they confirmed the company's future growth potential, driving the stock price up.

3. On September 3, NVIDIA announced the acquisition of AI startup Hugging Face for approximately $13 billion. This move is seen as an important strategy for the company to expand its AI ecosystem, enhancing market confidence. The AI industry demand is strong, but supply bottlenecks still exist.

Broadcom fell 0.19%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent key news:

1. On September 2, Broadcom announced its Q3 financial report for fiscal year 2026, with revenue of $29.591 billion, exceeding market expectations, but the stock price fell 4% in after-hours trading. The report showed AI semiconductor revenue of $16.7 billion, while analysts expected $15.93 billion. Broadcom's revenue guidance for the fourth quarter was slightly below market expectations, putting pressure on the stock price.

2. On September 3, Broadcom announced a quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share, with operating cash flow of $14.2 billion and free cash flow of $13.7 billion. Despite strong financial data, the market's expectations for its long-term AI revenue path were not fully met, leading to stock price fluctuations.

3. On September 3, Goldman Sachs released a report maintaining a bullish rating on Broadcom and raised the target price to $540. The report noted strong growth in Broadcom's AI semiconductor revenue, diversified customers, and secured supply of key components, indicating an optimistic long-term outlook. Demand for AI chips is strong, with high market expectations.

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TSMC rose 2.49%. Based on recent news,

1. On September 2, TSMC announced it will establish a new semiconductor hub in Arizona, with over 800 Taiwanese supply chain companies expected to accelerate their entry, driving up the stock price. Source: Zhitong Finance

2. On September 2, TSMC retained its championship in the "2026 Foreign Investment Selected Taiwan Top 100" announced by the Taiwan Board of Directors, reflecting the continuous concentration of international funds on AI infrastructure, boosting market confidence. Source: Jinshi Data

3. On September 3, TSMC Senior Vice President Hou Yongqing stated that the company's demand for chip manufacturing equipment has nearly doubled since the end of last year, indicating strong AI demand and driving up the stock price. Source: Cai Lian She AI demand is strong, and the semiconductor industry is expanding rapidly