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Trump Praises Micron’s $10 B US Research Lab Investment, Boosting MU Stock
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 02:18 AM
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Former President Donald Trump lauded Micron Technology’s $10 billion investment in U.S. research laboratories, calling the chipmaker one of the world’s hottest companies, a remark that sent its MU shares higher.
Former President Donald Trump praised Micron Technology’s recent commitment of $10 billion to expand research laboratories across the United States, describing the semiconductor maker as “one of the hottest companies in the world.” The comment was made during a public appearance where Trump highlighted the strategic importance of advanced chip research for the nation’s competitiveness.
Micron’s investment will fund state‑of‑the‑art facilities aimed at accelerating memory‑chip development, strengthening supply‑chain resilience and fostering collaboration with U.S. universities and federal labs. Analysts note that the $10 billion pledge is among the largest private‑sector infusions into domestic semiconductor R&D in recent years.
Following Trump’s endorsement, Micron’s stock (ticker MU) rose sharply on the trading floor, outpacing broader market gains. Investors cited the presidential backing as a catalyst for future growth, while market watchers cautioned that the rally may be short‑term pending further earnings data.
The development underscores a broader push by U.S. policymakers to secure chip manufacturing capabilities at home, a move that could reshape global supply dynamics and benefit firms positioned to lead in memory technology.
Micron’s investment will fund state‑of‑the‑art facilities aimed at accelerating memory‑chip development, strengthening supply‑chain resilience and fostering collaboration with U.S. universities and federal labs. Analysts note that the $10 billion pledge is among the largest private‑sector infusions into domestic semiconductor R&D in recent years.
Following Trump’s endorsement, Micron’s stock (ticker MU) rose sharply on the trading floor, outpacing broader market gains. Investors cited the presidential backing as a catalyst for future growth, while market watchers cautioned that the rally may be short‑term pending further earnings data.
The development underscores a broader push by U.S. policymakers to secure chip manufacturing capabilities at home, a move that could reshape global supply dynamics and benefit firms positioned to lead in memory technology.