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Investing.com-- Japanese chip stocks surged on Thursday, tracking a stronger-than-expected outlook from U.S. memory-chip maker Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) and renewed optimism over AI-related semiconductor demand.

Investing.com-- Asian stocks were mostly higher on Thursday, with Japanese chipmakers leading gains after strong results from Micron Technology, while softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data eased expectations of another Federal Reserve rate hike this month.

Advantest's AI-driven chip testing demand, memory expansion and rising fiscal 2026 estimates support growth after a 111.7% one-year surge.

Japanese export stocks are caught in a rare crosswind. The Bank of Japan has lifted rates to 1.25%, yet the yen still trades weak against the dollar, while energy costs and government support push in opposite directions on profits and demand. That mix can punish some companies and create openings for others. This article examines three stocks exposed to these forces and explains why each one may warrant a closer look at this time. The three stocks below are only a small sample of what this...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitched India as a new global hub for semiconductor production on Thursday, urging technology firms to invest in what he called a "reliable" location.Amidst these challenges, the semiconductor industry also needs new and reliable locations," Modi said.

KEYS Q3 orders surged 56% as AI infrastructure and connectivity demand grew, but supply constraints could limit near-term revenue conversion.

KEYS enters fiscal 2026's final stretch with faster AI-led growth and rising estimates, while valuation remains above broader market benchmarks.

KEYS shares fell 11.1% in three months despite surging orders and earnings, as AI demand meets supply, policy and valuation risks.

ATEYY, CAT and ANF made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on September 14th, 2026.

ANF, CAT, ATEYY, HPQ and TX have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on September 14th, 2026.

Asian stock markets were mixed and relatively muted Thursday after US chip-colossus Nvidia (NVDA) ov

Oil transportation stock Frontline is at a new high in Friday's stock market. Advantest, Regeneron Pharma and Magna International are also at highs.

KEYS' AI infrastructure, 6G and semiconductor momentum drove strong fiscal Q3 growth and support an upbeat fiscal Q4 outlook.

Artificial intelligence player Advantest hit an all-time high Thursday and now sits at the top of a buy zone amid a four-day winning streak. Advantest stock broke out of a cup base with a pivot at 222.45 on Wednesday. Also, the weekly chart on Investor's Business Daily's MarketSurge shows that the company's relative strength line is at a new high.

Here is how Digital Turbine (APPS) and Advantest Corp. (ATEYY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.