KLA-Tencor Corporation is a leading provider of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor andAdvanced packaging industries. The company designs and manufactures sophisticated equipment and software that helps manufacturers enhance the production of integrated circuits by monitoring and improving processes at various stages of manufacturing. KLA's technologies play a critical role in ensuring the quality and performance of semiconductor devices, enabling advancements in electronics and related technologies. Through continuous innovation, KLA-Tencor supports the drive towards more efficient and sustainable manufacturing practices in the high-tech industry. Read More
The first week of 2026 has marked a definitive turning point for the semiconductor industry, as a massive rally in equipment manufacturers signals the arrival of the "AI Infrastructure Supercycle." At the heart of this surge is Lam Research (NASDAQ: LRCX), which saw its stock price reach a new all-time
Shares of semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC)
jumped 5.1% in the morning session after Cantor Fitzgerald raised its price target on the stock to $1,750 from $1,500.
A number of stocks fell in the morning session after a broader market rotation out of the technology sector led to profit-taking following a recent rally.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a broader market rally drove investor optimism in artificial intelligence and big tech stocks.
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) and the rest of the semiconductor manufacturing stocks fared in Q3.
In a move that signals a decisive shift in the global technology cold war, Beijing has informally implemented a strict 50% domestic semiconductor equipment mandate for all new chip-making capacity. This "window guidance," enforced through the state’s rigorous approval process for new fabrication plants, requires domestic chipmakers to source at least half of their manufacturing [...]
As 2025 draws to a close, the technology sector is bracing for a historic milestone. Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) analyst Vivek Arya has issued a landmark projection stating that the global semiconductor market is on a collision course with the $1 trillion mark by 2026. Driven by what Arya describes as a "once-in-a-generation" AI [...]
KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) stands as a foundational and increasingly critical player in the global semiconductor industry. Headquartered in Milpitas, California, KLA is a leading global supplier of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related nanoelectronics industries. As of December 15, 2025, the company's specialized focus has positioned it as an [...]
Each stock in this article is trading near its 52-week high.
These elevated prices usually indicate some degree of investor confidence, business improvements, or favorable market conditions.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after investor optimism around artificial intelligence fueled broad market gains. Technology stocks with a focus on artificial intelligence once again led the market higher, boosting the Nasdaq and S&P 500.
What a time it’s been for KLA Corporation. In the past six months alone, the company’s stock price has increased by a massive 43.8%, reaching $1,222 per share. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
Shares of semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC)
jumped 4.6% in the afternoon session after the company was named a top pick for 2026 by Jefferies amid a broader rally in the chip sector.
Shares of semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC)
jumped 3.9% in the afternoon session after Jefferies upgraded the semiconductor company's stock to Buy from Hold and raised its price target.
In a significant move reflecting the accelerating influence of Artificial Intelligence on the global technology landscape, Jefferies has upgraded KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) to a 'Buy' rating, raising its price target to an impressive $1,500 from $1,100. This upgrade, announced on Monday, December 15, 2025, highlights the profound and immediate impact of AI on semiconductor equipment [...]
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In the intricate and ever-accelerating world of semiconductor manufacturing, KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) stands as an indispensable titan, a quiet giant whose advanced process control and yield management solutions are the bedrock upon which the entire artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is built. As chip designs become exponentially more complex, pushing the boundaries of physics and [...]
The U.S. stock market is currently navigating a significant recalibration, marked by a pronounced divergence as of December 11, 2025. While the venerable Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has demonstrated remarkable resilience, soaring to new all-time highs, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQ) finds itself in a challenging position, lagging
