Broadcom, Micron Traders Get New Tools With Direxion's Latest Leveraged Bull And Bear ETFs
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 10 2024
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Source: Benzinga
New Leveraged ETFs Launched: Direxion has introduced new leveraged ETFs for Broadcom and Micron, allowing traders to amplify or inverse their exposure to these semiconductor stocks with products like the Daily AVGO Bull 2X Shares and Daily MU Bear 1X Shares.
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Analyst Views on MU
Wall Street analysts forecast MU stock price to fall
26 Analyst Rating
24 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 891.880
Low
235.00
Averages
336.12
High
500.00
Current: 891.880
Low
235.00
Averages
336.12
High
500.00
About MU
Micron Technology, Inc. provides memory and storage solutions. The Company delivers a portfolio of high-performance dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through its Micron and Crucial brands. The Company's products enable advancing in artificial intelligence (AI) and compute-intensive applications. Its segments include Cloud Memory Business Unit (CMBU), Core Data Center Business Unit (CDBU), Mobile and Client Business Unit (MCBU) and Automotive and Embedded Business Unit (AEBU). CMBU is focused on memory solutions for large hyperscale cloud customers, and high bandwidth memory (HBM) for all data center customers. CDBU is focused on memory solutions for mid-tier cloud, enterprise, and OEM data center customers and storage solutions for all data center customers. MCBU is focused on memory and storage solutions for mobile and client segments. AEBU is focused on memory and storage solutions for the automotive, industrial, and consumer segments.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
Micron Technology Stock Outlook and Growth Potential
- Significant Investment Returns: If investors purchased Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) stock at the beginning of 2025, they would have seen returns exceeding 1,000%, contributing to Micron's status as a $1 trillion company, fulfilling investor expectations.
- Sustained Memory Demand: The accelerated build-out of data centers has led to a shortage of Micron's DRAM and NAND memory, with expectations that demand will remain high for several more years, providing a favorable outlook for investors.
- Valuation Rationalization: Micron's stock traded at under five times forward earnings at the start of the fiscal year but has surged to 16 times, indicating potential investment value despite still being below industry averages.
- Future Growth Expectations: Wall Street analysts project that Micron will achieve 60% revenue growth in FY 2027, and with increasing data center spending, the company has significant growth potential ahead, suggesting opportunities for market-beating returns despite the improbability of 1,000% gains.
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- Price Forecast Upgrade: Wolfe has raised its forecast for Micron's memory prices by approximately 45%, expecting this trend to persist through 2026, reflecting strong demand for high-bandwidth memory and driving future revenue growth for the company.
- Revenue and Earnings Projections: Wolfe forecasts that Micron will generate $226.5 billion in revenue and earn $135 per share in 2027, significantly higher than the $37.4 billion revenue and $8.29 EPS reported in 2025, indicating a substantial improvement in the company's profitability.
- Price Target Increase: Wolfe has raised its price target for Micron from $550 to $1,250, implying about a 36% upside potential from current levels, which further boosts investor confidence in the stock.
- New York Semiconductor Project: Micron has selected Bechtel for its semiconductor project in New York, which is expected to create around 50,000 jobs and generate approximately $16.7 billion in annual economic output over the next 30 years, marking the largest private investment in New York state history.
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- Strong Semiconductor Stocks: Semiconductor stocks rebounded after a 10% correction, with Lam Research surging 8.4% and Micron Technology rising 3.6%, driven by analysts' optimistic outlook on AI-driven demand.
- Inflation Data Impact: The Producer Price Index rose 1.1% in May, exceeding Wall Street's expectation of 0.7%, with a year-over-year increase of 6.5%, primarily driven by rising energy prices, which added pressure to market sentiment.
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- Software Stock Pressure: Oracle's stock plummeted over 11% due to higher-than-expected capital expenditures, forecasting full-year spending of $70 billion, which is $20-25 billion above market expectations, thereby limiting overall market gains.
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Micron Technology Stock Outlook and Growth Potential
- Significant Investment Returns: If investors purchased Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) stock at the beginning of 2025, they would have seen returns exceeding 1,000%, contributing to Micron's status as a $1 trillion company, fulfilling investor expectations.
- Sustained Memory Demand: The accelerated build-out of data centers has led to a shortage of Micron's DRAM and NAND memory, with expectations that demand will remain high for several more years, providing a favorable outlook for investors.
- Valuation Rationalization: Micron's stock traded at under five times forward earnings at the start of the fiscal year but has surged to 16 times, indicating potential investment value despite still being below industry averages.
- Future Growth Expectations: Wall Street analysts project that Micron will achieve 60% revenue growth in FY 2027, and with increasing data center spending, the company has significant growth potential ahead, suggesting opportunities for market-beating returns despite the improbability of 1,000% gains.
See More
Wolfe Raises Micron's 2027 Forecasts Significantly
- Price Forecast Upgrade: Wolfe has raised its forecast for Micron's memory prices by approximately 45%, expecting this trend to persist through 2026, reflecting strong demand for high-bandwidth memory and driving future revenue growth for the company.
- Revenue and Earnings Projections: Wolfe forecasts that Micron will generate $226.5 billion in revenue and earn $135 per share in 2027, significantly higher than the $37.4 billion revenue and $8.29 EPS reported in 2025, indicating a substantial improvement in the company's profitability.
- Price Target Increase: Wolfe has raised its price target for Micron from $550 to $1,250, implying about a 36% upside potential from current levels, which further boosts investor confidence in the stock.
- New York Semiconductor Project: Micron has selected Bechtel for its semiconductor project in New York, which is expected to create around 50,000 jobs and generate approximately $16.7 billion in annual economic output over the next 30 years, marking the largest private investment in New York state history.
See More
Semiconductor Stocks Surge Following Trump's Iran Announcement
- Trump's Announcement Impact: Following Trump's announcement to cancel military strikes against Iran and confirm discussions with Iranian leadership, semiconductor stocks surged on Thursday, with AMD, Micron, and Marvell all gaining over 6%.
- Intel's Capital Raising: Intel shares rose more than 7% after SemiAnalysis recommended the company issue equity to improve its financial situation, highlighting that the current capital raising window is the largest in a decade, supported by Intel's $498 billion market cap for larger follow-on offerings.
- Industry-Wide Recovery: Alongside major semiconductor firms, analog chip suppliers like Texas Instruments, Analog Devices, and STMicroelectronics also saw gains, reflecting renewed market confidence in the semiconductor sector, especially with SpaceX's upcoming IPO.
- Broad Market Rally: Qualcomm, Taiwan Semiconductor, and Broadcom stocks rose about 2% each, while industry leader Nvidia also saw modest gains, indicating a growing optimism among investors regarding the semiconductor industry.
See More
Wall Street Bounces Back, Semiconductor Stocks Lead Rally
- Market Rebound: After three days of declines, Wall Street rebounded on Thursday morning, with the S&P 500 rising 0.4% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing 0.7%, indicating a gradual restoration of investor buying interest.
- Strong Semiconductor Stocks: Semiconductor stocks rebounded after a 10% correction, with Lam Research surging 8.4% and Micron Technology rising 3.6%, driven by analysts' optimistic outlook on AI-driven demand.
- Inflation Data Impact: The Producer Price Index rose 1.1% in May, exceeding Wall Street's expectation of 0.7%, with a year-over-year increase of 6.5%, primarily driven by rising energy prices, which added pressure to market sentiment.
- Geopolitical Risks: Tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated as President Trump threatened further military action, and while oil prices rose 0.5% due to uncertainty, the market continues to face dual pressures from inflation and geopolitical concerns.
See More
US Stocks Edge Up as Software Stocks Weaken
- Market Performance: The S&P 500 Index rose by 0.03%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.42%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index gained 0.37%, indicating a market recovery driven by chipmakers and AI-related stocks, despite weakness in software stocks.
- Software Stock Pressure: Oracle's stock plummeted over 11% due to higher-than-expected capital expenditures, forecasting full-year spending of $70 billion, which is $20-25 billion above market expectations, thereby limiting overall market gains.
- Economic Data Impact: Weekly US jobless claims unexpectedly rose to 229,000, marking a four-month high and indicating a weaker labor market, while the May Producer Price Index increased by 6.5% year-on-year, the largest gain in 3.5 years, highlighting ongoing inflationary pressures.
- Geopolitical Risks: Oil prices experienced heightened volatility as President Trump threatened more aggressive actions against Iran, raising concerns about Middle East tensions that could impact global energy supplies and increase market uncertainty.
See More
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- Viasat Contract Approval: Viasat's shares surged over 8% following the U.S. Space Force's award of a multi-year contract for a dual-band satellite system, which is expected to enhance the company's market position in military communications.
- EchoStar Stock Rise: EchoStar's shares gained more than 8% ahead of SpaceX's IPO on Friday, reflecting market optimism regarding its stake in SpaceX shares and potential future gains.
- General Dynamics Upgrade: General Dynamics saw its shares increase nearly 5% after Jefferies upgraded its rating to buy, citing significant returns on investments and continued strength in near-term results, with a new price target of $400 implying a 17% upside.
- Adobe Stock Decline: Adobe's shares fell nearly 5%, hitting a new 52-week low, despite analysts expecting its earnings report to align with prior guidance, indicating ongoing market concerns about its future performance.
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