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Micron (MU) Stock Crosses $1,000, Up 240% Year-to-Date

Published on 8/17/2026

Micron (MU) Stock Crosses $1,000, Up 240% Year-to-Date

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Micron (MU) shares crossed the $1,000 level in premarket trading, marking their highest price since July 6. The stock previously lost 25% through July 29 before rallying by 36%. Year-to-date, shares have surged by 240%. Demand for Micron's high-bandwidth memory (HBM) modules is strong, driven by hyperscaler infrastructure buildouts, with expectations that memory shortages will persist for at least two years. This demand could lead to upward revisions in future earnings, affecting investor interest and stock performance.

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