DigitalOcean, Micron, And Rocket Lab Are Among Top 10 Large-Cap Gainers Last Week (May 4-May 8): Are the Others in Your Portfolio?

Wall Street's momentum trade accelerated last week as earnings beats and AI-fueled optimism drove massive rallies across tech and infrastructure stocks. Ten large-cap stocks emerged as top performers, with gains ranging from 32% to 57%, driven by better-than-expected earnings, raised guidance, and major partnerships in cloud computing, semiconductors, and space technology.

05/10/2026, 9:10 AM • Benzinga

Questex’s Sensors Converge and Fierce Sensors Announce 2026 Best of Sensors Awards Finalists

Questex's Sensors Converge and Fierce Sensors announced the 2026 Best of Sensors Awards finalists, recognizing innovative technologies and companies shaping the future of sensing and electronics. The awards will be presented at Sensors Converge 2026, taking place May 5-7 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Finalists span multiple categories including product innovation, MEMS solutions, IoT connectivity, and individual excellence awards.

04/02/2026, 2:52 PM • GlobeNewswire

Deal Dispatch: SpaceX Ties Up With xAI, Kirin Sells Four Roses Bourbon, Billionaire's Mining Merger Collapses

Multiple major M&A deals announced including SpaceX's merger with xAI (valued at $1T and $250B respectively), SiTime's $2.9B acquisition of Renesas' timing unit, Concorde International's $600M merger with YOOV Group, and Kirin's $775M sale of Four Roses bourbon to E. & J. Gallo. Meanwhile, billionaire Ivan Glasenberg's attempted $200B+ merger between Glencore and Rio Tinto collapsed after serious negotiations.

02/06/2026, 4:38 PM • Benzinga

SiTime to Acquire Renesas' Timing Business

SiTime Corporation announced it will acquire Renesas Electronics' timing business for $1.5 billion in cash and approximately 4.13 million shares of stock. The acquired business is expected to generate $300 million in revenue within 12 months post-close with 70% gross margin. The acquisition accelerates SiTime's path to $1 billion in revenue and strengthens its position in high-growth AI datacenter and communications markets. The transaction is expected to close by end of 2026 and will be funded through cash on hand and $900 million in committed debt financing.

02/04/2026, 4:10 PM • Benzinga

Clock Buffer Market Report 2026: Global Revenues Set to Reach $3.97 Billion by 2030 Driven by Escalating Requirements for Low-Jitter Timing Solutions

The global clock buffer market is projected to grow from $2.65 billion in 2025 to $3.97 billion by 2030, with an 8.4% CAGR. Growth is driven by increasing demand for low-jitter timing solutions, smartphone adoption (4.88 billion users), data center integration, and advancements in semiconductor timing architectures. Key developments include Renesas Electronics' Gen 3 RCD launch and SiTime Corporation's $148 million acquisition of Aura Semiconductor.

01/27/2026, 11:56 AM • GlobeNewswire

From Quartz to Silicon: SiTime’s Role in the Next Phase of Semiconductor Innovation

Scalar Gauge Management acquired 27,000 shares of SiTime Corporation, representing an $8.14 million investment in a semiconductor company specializing in silicon timing systems for various electronic devices.

10/31/2025, 9:15 PM • The Motley Fool

SiTime Corporation Announces Pricing of Follow-on Public Offering

SiTime Corporation is launching a public offering of 1,750,000 shares at $200 per share, expecting to raise $350 million. The offering is set to close on June 27, 2025, with several investment banks serving as lead managers.

06/26/2025, 12:20 AM • GlobeNewswire