AMD Stock Hits Record High as Semiconductor Sector Rises
On Monday, September 21, AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) reached a record high above $610 per share with a market cap exceeding $1 trillion. The semiconductor sector saw strong gains led by the PHLX Semiconductor Index (^SOX), which rose over 3%. Optimism around AI trade and an upcoming state dinner between U.S. President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, where major AI companies are expected to participate, contributed to the rally. Other chip stocks also performed well: Arm Holdings (LSE/NMS: ARM) and Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) both rose 10%. The sector has been buoyed by reports of a potential deal between SK Hynix (KRX: SKHY) and Intel, as well as strong demand from hyperscalers for data center expansion. Analysts like BofA's Vivek Arya have raised long-term growth forecasts for the chip industry due to ongoing demand. Over the past month, AMD and Arm Holdings shares are up nearly 30%, while Intel has gained over 35%. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) also rose more than 4% in that period. The sector is rebounding from a July peak amid concerns about overinvestment but remains strong due to AI-driven demand.
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