According to the article, 13 U.S.-listed stocks have a market capitalization of at least $1 trillion, and analysts are most bullish on Micron, with a median target price of $1,575 per share, implying 70% upside from the current $925. Micron's results have surged amid a memory chip shortage driven by AI infrastructure demand: revenue in the September quarter rose 379% to $54 billion, and non-GAAP earnings reached $33.42 per diluted share, up from $3.03 a year earlier. The CEO expects tighter supply-demand conditions in fiscal 2027 and 2028. However, new capacity from Micron, Samsung, SK Hynix and others could lead to oversupply by 2029, and memory prices have historically fallen sharply in such periods. Some investors believe AI demand and longer contracts could weaken the boom-and-bust pattern, while others remain cautious.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Semiconductors |
| Market cap | $5.2T |
| Close on 10/19/2026 | 217.09 |
| Change that session | +1.38% |
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