Micron Technology Soars 40% in Five Days as Memory Chip Shortage Intensifies
Micron Technology surged 40% in five days as memory chip shortages intensify, driven by AI infrastructure demand that could exceed $1 trillion by 2027.
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Micron Technology surged 40% in five days as memory chip shortages intensify, driven by AI infrastructure demand that could exceed $1 trillion by 2027.
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