Micron Lifts U.S. Spending to $250 Billion, Commits $3 Billion for Wafer Supply
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Updated · CNBC · Jul 9
Micron Lifts U.S. Spending to $250 Billion, Commits $3 Billion for Wafer Supply
3 articles · Updated · CNBC · Jul 9
Summary
Micron said it will raise planned U.S. investment by about $50 billion to $250 billion through 2035, expanding domestic chip spending as AI-driven memory demand surges.
Up to $3 billion of new strategic investment is aimed at securing raw silicon wafers, including $500 million for GlobalWafers to expand development and manufacturing at its Texas facilities.
The wafer deal also includes a 10-year supply agreement, which Micron said is meant to lock in critical input materials for its long-term growth and technology roadmap.
Micron shares rose 7% after the announcement, while other chip names also rallied, with Applied Materials, KLA and Lam Research up 7% and Arm Holdings gaining 11%.