Micron (MU) Stock Surges 236% Amid AI Memory Chip Demand

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Micron Technology (MU) saw its stock soar over 236% in the past month, closing at $1,132 per share. The company's market capitalization reached approximately $1.27 trillion, briefly surpassing the valuations of Meta and Tesla. Micron reported third-quarter revenue quadrupled year-over-year to $41.45 billion, while profits increased to $28.2 billion from $1.88 billion. The forecast for fourth-quarter revenue is between $49 billion and $51 billion, driven by strong demand from AI system makers and a projected supply shortage in memory chips until 2027, impacting prices of consumer electronics.