Semiconductors

Synaptics stock rallies after onsemi changes its acquisition to a $123-a-share cash deal, putting chip M&A and rival bids in focus.

Qualcomm stock rises as Amazon AI chip pact strengthens data-center ambitions and keeps semiconductor stocks in focus despite wider market pressure.

Nikkei 225 jumped as semiconductor leaders powered a narrow index rally while traders weighed Bank of Japan risk and thin US holiday liquidity.

Nasdaq 100 pressure puts index traders on alert as semiconductor momentum fades before U.S. inflation data and the Fed rate decision.