Shares of semiconductor and chip-related companies are trading lower after AI executives signaled that the industry's growth may need to be slowed. The industry is also facing pressure as oil prices spike in reaction to the escalating conflict in the Middle East which can lead to inflation, tighter lending and reduced demand.

8-K filing — ANALOG DEVICES INC (ADI)

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FPS Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates on Powertrain Solutions Growth

Forgent Power Solutions (FPS) reported 94% revenue growth in Q4 fiscal 2026 to $462 million, driven by custom products and Powertrain Solutions for data center customers. The company achieved record bookings of $1.50 billion and backlog of $3.02 billion with a 3.3x book-to-bill ratio. FPS projects fiscal 2027 revenues of $2.4-$2.6 billion with 76% growth and is expanding capacity with a $35 million Powertrain Solutions facility investment.

TXN's Data Center Sales Double: Will This Growth Rate Continue in 2026?

Texas Instruments' data center revenues doubled year-over-year in Q2 2026, driven by AI infrastructure spending. The company expects to outgrow the data center market in 2026, supported by R&D investments, manufacturing capacity, and the shift toward 800-volt architectures that increase chip content. Competitors Analog Devices and ON Semiconductor also show strong data center growth, though TXN's broad analog portfolio and capacity position provide competitive advantages.

Shares of chip companies are trading higher amid overall market strength, falling yields and declining oil prices. The industry may be boosted by recent talks between Intel and SK Hynix regarding U.S. chip manufacturing.

ALAB Broadens Leo Portfolio: Can It Stay Ahead of MRVL & CRDO?

Astera Labs (ALAB) has expanded its Leo Smart Memory Controller portfolio with new X-Series and Leo 2 E/P Series products targeting agentic AI and cloud workloads. The company reported record Q2 2026 revenue growth and expects Q3 revenues between $540-560 million, representing ~40% sequential growth. ALAB faces competition from Marvell Technology and Credo Technology in the AI connectivity space.

Grab to Gain From Majority Stake Buyout in Atome Financial: Here's How

Grab Holdings has agreed to acquire a 60% stake in Atome Financial for $1.49 billion, with completion expected by Q3 2027. The deal will merge Atome's consumer lending business (BNPL, cash loans, digital lending) with Grab's Financial Services segment, providing access to 25 million users across five Southeast Asian markets. The combined entity is projected to achieve over $6 billion in gross loan portfolio and $500 million in adjusted EBITDA by 2028. Grab also has an option to purchase the remaining 40% stake approximately two years after Phase 1 closing.