Ten large-cap stocks were top performers last week, led by precious metals and semiconductor companies. Hecla Mining gained 29.31% amid geopolitical tensions and weakening US dollar, while First Majestic Silver rose 26.57%. Moderna jumped 17.44% following positive cancer vaccine trial data. Micron Technology gained 13.21% after analyst coverage initiation. Other gainers included Venture Global (21.6%), New Gold (24.03%), Coeur Mining (23.13%), Korea Electric Power (15.29%), and United Microelectronics (13.82%).

United Microelectronics signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Polar Semiconductor to explore collaboration on 8-inch wafer production in the U.S., aiming to enhance domestic semiconductor manufacturing and supply chain resilience.

Photronics reported Q3 2025 revenue of $210.4 million, exceeding expectations. Flat Panel Display revenue increased 14%, offsetting a 5% decline in Integrated Circuit revenue. The company maintained profitability but faced challenges in semiconductor segment.

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Multibeam Corp. raised $31 million in Series B funding led by Onto Innovation and Lam Capital to accelerate development of advanced E-Beam Lithography production solutions for semiconductor technologies, particularly targeting AI and advanced packaging applications.

GlobalFoundries is considering a potential merger with Taiwanese chipmaker United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) to create a U.S.-focused semiconductor giant and challenge Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) in the U.S. market.

Taiwan's leading chip manufacturers, including TSMC, Winbond, and UMC, are set to begin domestic production of neon gas by 2025 to secure a stable supply of this key chipmaking material, which was previously disrupted by the Ukraine war.

Taiwan stocks, including TSMC, UMC, and ASE Technology, traded lower in the U.S. pre-market following the announcement of U.S. President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race. The Taiex index also plummeted, raising concerns about the impact on Taiwan's chip industry and the country's stock market.

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Oppenheimer analyst Rick Schafer had a Perform rating on Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC). The analyst noted Intel hosted Intel Foundry Direct Connect Wednesday, sharing details on management’s rebranding and updates to the Foundry services roadmap.  CEO Pat Gelsinger highlighted two distinct business units, Intel Products, covering traditional product lines for clients, data center and networking, and Intel Foundry for internal/external fabrication services.  Also Read: Is Intel A Sleeping Giant Or Stuck In Neutral? Analyst’s Latest Take Sheds New Light The analyst noted that Intel’s success as a contract manufacturer is mainly limited to advanced packaging, as the company has yet to succeed in delivering five nodes in four years.  Intel 4 is shipping in volume, ...Full story available on Benzinga.com