$SanDisk Corp.(SNDK)$ According to a client report released by Nomura Securities, SanDisk plans to raise prices for its high-capacity 3D NAND flash memory chips used in enterprise-grade solid-state drives (SSD) by more than 100% month over month in March.
Market OverviewThe S&P 500 rallied to a record high close on Friday (Jan 9), lifted by Broadcom and other chipmakers, while a weaker-than-expected jobs report did little to alter expectations of interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve this year.Regarding the options market, a total volume of 59,439,508 contracts was traded.Top 10 Option VolumesTop 10: $TSLA(TSLA)$, $NVDA(NVDA)$, $INTC(INTC)$, $AAPL(AAPL)$, $MSTR(MSTR)$, $NFLX(NFLX)$, $OPEN(OPEN)$,
U.S. Healthcare ETFs Lead Defensive Sectors — How Should Healthcare Assets Be Allocated?
In last night’s U.S. equity session, healthcare and pharmaceutical stocks posted broad-based strength, with related healthcare ETFs clearly outperforming the broader market. Against a backdrop of tech sector dispersion and more cautious market sentiment, healthcare has once again moved into focus for capital allocation. From both a fundamental and trading-logic perspective, the rebound in the healthcare sector is not accidental: The defensive profile is reasserting itself: Amid ongoing macro uncertainty, healthcare remains a classic non-cyclical, demand-inelastic sector. With stable cash flows and relatively low earnings volatility, healthcare assets tend to attract inflows when risk appetite moderates. Valuation repair has become a key driver: After the prior correction, overall valuation
U.S. Healthcare ETFs Lead in Near-Term Adjustments: Structural Insights Under the Sector’s Defensive Profile
Against a backdrop of heightened market volatility, the U.S. healthcare sector has maintained relatively resilient performance. Compared with the previous trading session, a pullback in overall risk appetite has led to a clearer internal differentiation among healthcare-related ETFs. Volatility remains more pronounced in biotechnology-focused products, while ETFs centered on large-cap pharmaceuticals and diversified healthcare have exhibited comparatively stable performance. Overall, the defensive characteristics of the healthcare sector continue to provide a degree of support under the current market environment. From an internal structural perspective, biotechnology-related ETFs have experienced relatively larger drawdowns, whereas products concentrated in large pharmaceutical companies
Weekly: Fast Start to 2026 as Small Caps Surge & Metals Shine, Banking Earnings in Focus
Last Week's Recap1.The US Market - US Stock Show Fast WeekFast week:The major U.S. stock indexes produced gains of around 2.0% in the first full trading week of 2026. The $S&P 500(.SPX)$ and the $Dow Jones(.DJI)$ surpassed record highs set two weeks earlier, and the $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ climbed to within 1.2% of its historic peak set more than two months ago. Small-cap surge: $iShares Russell 2000 ETF(IWM)$ jumped 4.6% for the week and nearly 14% over six weeks, hitting a record high and outperforming large-cap peers. Metals shine:Precious metals prices rebounded and extended rallies. Gold was trading above $4,520 per oun
📊 Closing Market Data On January 12, 2026, Applied Materials (AMAT) closed at $301.18, surging +6.94% (+$19.54). The stock reached a new 52-week and all-time high of $302.78 during the session, closing just $1.60 below this peak. This represents a powerful breakout from previous consolidation. 🚀 Core Market Drivers Strong Semiconductor Capex Cycle: Leading foundries and memory manufacturers continue aggressive capacity expansion, driving robust demand for AMAT's advanced fabrication equipment. AI & HPC Tailwinds: The relentless demand for AI chips and high-performance computing is fueling investments in next-generation process technologies where AMAT holds a leading position. Positive Industry Sentiment: Upbeat guidance from peers and strong industry data points reinforce a bullish out
🌟 Geopolitical Chaos Sparks Epic Commodity Surge: Why Silver Could Steal the Spotlight in 2026! 🚀💥
Amid escalating global tensions—from Venezuela's leadership shakeup to ongoing Mideast conflicts and U.S. oil blockades—precious metals are roaring back as ultimate safe havens. Gold just shattered records, blasting past $4,600 per ounce with a jaw-dropping 2% leap, piling on a $280 year-to-date gain that's got investors buzzing. 😲 Silver didn't hold back either, skyrocketing nearly 4% in a single session, while Brent crude oil edged up over 1% to flirt with $64 per barrel. Traders are piling into oil options, betting big on even higher prices as supply fears mount. But with gold already at nosebleed highs, is this geopolitical premium the rocket fuel for more gains, or a setup for a pullback? Let's dive deep into the market mayhem and uncover which asset might dominate 2026: gold, silver,
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The Nasdaq continues to fluctuate, how to stabilize returns?
Last Friday, stimulated by positive U.S. non-farm payrolls data,$Nasdaq 100ETF (QQQ) $It rose sharply by about 1%, breaking through the pressure level of the previous convergence triangle, and the short-term bulls were active. However, U.S. stocks fell back in night trading today, led by the Nasdaq index, mainly affected by the news that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell was criminally investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice. The market is worried that the independence of the Federal Reserve may be damaged, thus affecting the continuity of monetary policy. Coupled with the release of key economic data (CPI, PPI, retail sales) this week and the start of the earnings season, investors generally increase their defensive positions, and risk as