STMicroelectronics' New 1.1 MP Automotive Image Sensor Delivers 35% Higher Image Sharpness And Nearly 60% Higher Infrared Sensitivity Than Prior Generation

Shares of semiconductor and chip companies are trading higher amid broader technology sector gains after Broadcom's plans to finance up to $60 billion to provide chips for Anthropic. Also, reports suggesting Samsung may raise HBM prices threefold in 2027 underpins demand and pricing power confidence across the sector.

Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors Global Market Size, Share, and Forecast 2026-2035 | EV and Renewable Energy Demand Drives 7.3% CAGR to US$14.82 Billion

The global IGBT market is projected to grow from USD 8.45 billion in 2025 to USD 14.82 billion by 2035, expanding at a 7.3% CAGR. Growth is driven by rising EV/HEV production, renewable energy inverter demand, industrial motor drives, and railway traction investments. Asia-Pacific leads with 42.5% of global revenue, while the EV/HEV segment accounts for 32.8% of market share.

RF System-on-Chip Market Set for Strong Growth as 5G, IoT and Edge Applications Unlock New Value Chain Opportunities Through the Forecast Period

The global RF System-on-Chip (SoC) market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 8.5% to 10.5% from 2026 through 2031, driven by 5G deployment, IoT expansion, and automotive applications. The market is valued between USD 5.9 billion and USD 10.7 billion in 2026, with Asia-Pacific leading regional growth. Key technology trends include direct RF-sampling, advanced manufacturing processes (RF-SOI, SiGe, CMOS), and multiprotocol support for smart-home connectivity.

Texas Instruments (TXN) Soars 3.3%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?

Texas Instruments shares rallied 3.3% to $266.64 following a 7% quarterly dividend increase marking 23 consecutive years of raises. Strong demand in industrial, automotive, and data center markets drove Q2 revenue up 23% YoY with data center revenue doubling. However, unchanged earnings estimate revisions over the past 30 days may limit further near-term gains. The stock holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) with expected quarterly EPS of $2.39 (+61.5% YoY) and revenues of $5.91B (+24.7% YoY).