Tech stocks are in focus amid an earnings bonanza, layoffs, and AI spending plans.

First quarter earnings season is in full swing, with a full slate of semiconductor and consumer companies slated to report results.

Investing.com -- Wall Street has risen to new record highs on Friday, bouncing back from losses in the prior session, boosted by a jump in chip stocks and a stronger-than-expected April U.S. jobs report.

Shares of Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) are heading higher Friday, trading at around $215 intraday and up roughly 6% on the session. The move caps a parabolic stretch that has put QCOM stock up 70% over the past month. That kind of vertical move on a $200 billion-plus mega-cap is rare. It’s also forcing investors to ask ... Qualcomm Just Ripped 70% in a Month. Is It Time to Sell in May and Go Away?

Micron surges after Bernstein sticks to bullish $510 target amid price surge fears

Shares of Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) are ripping higher again in Friday afternoon trading, with the stock changing hands near $125, up roughly 14% on the session. The move caps a stunning month for the chipmaker. INTC stock is now up approximately 116% over the past month with today’s intraday gain factored in. Through Thursday’s close, Intel ... Intel Just Ripped 116% in a Month. Is It Time to Sell in May and Go Away?

Aehr Test Systems stock is up some 327% year to date.

Daiwa upgraded Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) to Outperform from Neutral on May 8, 2026, raising its price target to $225 from $140. Analyst Louis Miscioscia argues that Qualcomm’s identity is shifting from smartphone chip supplier to broader AI infrastructure participant, and that the market is undervaluing the transition. The $85 price target raised by a single firm ... Daiwa Just Upgraded Qualcomm to Outperform: $225 Price Target Bets on Data Center AI Pivot

MaxLinear, Inc. (NASDAQ:MXL) was one of the stocks on Jim Cramer’s radar as he highlighted AI winners to buy for 2026. A caller inquired if the stock is a buy and asked for guidance regarding an entry point. Cramer replied: Okay, MaxLinear’s probably gone more parabolic than any other stock in the market. So therefore […]