Shares of semiconductor companies are trading higher amid overall market strength and easing inflation concerns as investors return to AI-related companies.

Shares of semiconductor and chip-related companies are trading lower after AI executives signaled that the industry's growth may need to be slowed. The industry is also facing pressure as oil prices spike in reaction to the escalating conflict in the Middle East which can lead to inflation, tighter lending and reduced demand.

Shares of chip companies are trading higher amid overall market strength, falling yields and declining oil prices. The industry may be boosted by recent talks between Intel and SK Hynix regarding U.S. chip manufacturing.

ALAB Broadens Leo Portfolio: Can It Stay Ahead of MRVL & CRDO?

Astera Labs (ALAB) has expanded its Leo Smart Memory Controller portfolio with new X-Series and Leo 2 E/P Series products targeting agentic AI and cloud workloads. The company reported record Q2 2026 revenue growth and expects Q3 revenues between $540-560 million, representing ~40% sequential growth. ALAB faces competition from Marvell Technology and Credo Technology in the AI connectivity space.

Grab to Gain From Majority Stake Buyout in Atome Financial: Here's How

Grab Holdings has agreed to acquire a 60% stake in Atome Financial for $1.49 billion, with completion expected by Q3 2027. The deal will merge Atome's consumer lending business (BNPL, cash loans, digital lending) with Grab's Financial Services segment, providing access to 25 million users across five Southeast Asian markets. The combined entity is projected to achieve over $6 billion in gross loan portfolio and $500 million in adjusted EBITDA by 2028. Grab also has an option to purchase the remaining 40% stake approximately two years after Phase 1 closing.

U.S.-China Talks Seem Successful: ETF Areas in Focus

Ahead of an expected Trump-Xi meeting in Washington, U.S.-China trade negotiations focusing on tariff reductions and AI could benefit semiconductor, technology, retail, and auto sectors. Companies with significant China exposure including Qualcomm, Intel, Micron, Applied Materials, NVIDIA, Apple, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Costco, and Tesla may see positive sentiment if trade tensions ease.

Global Chiplet Assembly Equipment Market Forecast to 2036 | Rapid Expansion of Semiconductor Assembly and Test Capacity is Reshaping the Industry

The global chiplet assembly equipment market is valued at USD 3.6 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 16.2 billion by 2036, expanding at a CAGR of 16.2%. Growth is driven by increasing adoption of chiplet-based architectures, rising demand for AI and high-performance computing, expansion of HBM production, and rapid growth in semiconductor assembly and test capacity. Asia-Pacific currently leads the market, while North America is expected to register the fastest growth.