STMicroelectronics announces status of common share repurchase program

STMicroelectronics repurchased 492,285 ordinary shares (0.05% of issued share capital) between October 12-16, 2026 at a weighted average price of EUR 42.95 per share, totaling EUR 21.1 million. The repurchases were conducted on Euronext Paris to meet obligations from employee share option programs. The company now holds 16,422,388 treasury shares, representing approximately 1.8% of issued share capital.

10/19/2026, 8:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

STMicroelectronics announces status of common share repurchase program

STMicroelectronics repurchased 346,538 ordinary shares (0.04% of issued share capital) between October 5-9, 2026 at a weighted average price of EUR 49.2425 per share for a total of EUR 17,064,401.16 on Euronext Paris. The repurchases are intended to meet obligations from employee share option programs. The company now holds 15,930,103 treasury shares, representing approximately 1.7% of issued share capital.

10/12/2026, 8:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Power IC Market Size, Share, Growth Trends, and Global Forecast, 2021 - 2034 | EVs, AI Data Centers, and GaN/SiC Drive a US$ 21.58 Billion Opportunity

The global Power IC market was valued at US$ 11.66 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach US$ 21.58 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 7.4%. Growth is driven by rising demand for efficient power management in consumer electronics, automotive systems, industrial automation, renewable energy, and data centers. Asia Pacific dominates the market, with North America and Europe generating growth through investments in automotive electronics, data centers, and renewable energy systems. Wide bandgap semiconductor technologies like silicon carbide and gallium nitride are enabling next-generation applications.

10/07/2026, 4:42 AM • GlobeNewswire

Global Power Discrete Market Size, Share, Trends, and Forecast (2021 - 2034) | Market to Reach US$ 24.46 Billion at 6.4% CAGR, Fueled by SiC, GaN, EVs, and Data Centers

The global Power Discrete market is valued at US$ 14.30 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach US$ 24.46 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 6.4%. Growth is driven by increasing demand for energy-efficient power management technologies across consumer electronics, automotive systems, industrial equipment, renewable energy, and data centers. Asia Pacific dominates the market, followed by North America and Europe. Key trends include the transition to SiC and GaN semiconductor technologies enabling higher efficiency and performance in EVs, 5G devices, and industrial automation.

10/07/2026, 4:41 AM • GlobeNewswire

Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors Global Market Size, Share, and Forecast 2026-2035 | EV and Renewable Energy Demand Drives 7.3% CAGR to US$14.82 Billion

The global IGBT market is projected to grow from USD 8.45 billion in 2025 to USD 14.82 billion by 2035, expanding at a 7.3% CAGR. Growth is driven by rising EV/HEV production, renewable energy inverter demand, industrial motor drives, and railway traction investments. Asia-Pacific leads with 42.5% of global revenue, while the EV/HEV segment accounts for 32.8% of market share.

09/29/2026, 4:56 AM • GlobeNewswire

RF System-on-Chip Market Set for Strong Growth as 5G, IoT and Edge Applications Unlock New Value Chain Opportunities Through the Forecast Period

The global RF System-on-Chip (SoC) market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 8.5% to 10.5% from 2026 through 2031, driven by 5G deployment, IoT expansion, and automotive applications. The market is valued between USD 5.9 billion and USD 10.7 billion in 2026, with Asia-Pacific leading regional growth. Key technology trends include direct RF-sampling, advanced manufacturing processes (RF-SOI, SiGe, CMOS), and multiprotocol support for smart-home connectivity.

09/24/2026, 5:51 AM • GlobeNewswire

Texas Instruments (TXN) Soars 3.3%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?

Texas Instruments shares rallied 3.3% to $266.64 following a 7% quarterly dividend increase marking 23 consecutive years of raises. Strong demand in industrial, automotive, and data center markets drove Q2 revenue up 23% YoY with data center revenue doubling. However, unchanged earnings estimate revisions over the past 30 days may limit further near-term gains. The stock holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) with expected quarterly EPS of $2.39 (+61.5% YoY) and revenues of $5.91B (+24.7% YoY).

09/21/2026, 1:39 AM • Zacks

2 Stocks to Buy That Stanley Druckenmiller Added While Exiting 5 Chip and Photonics Stocks

Stanley Druckenmiller's Duquesne Family Office exited five semiconductor and photonics companies (Micron, Intel, Broadcom, Lattice Semiconductor, Coherent) in Q2 2026 while significantly increasing positions in Amazon and Alphabet. The shift reflects a strategic pivot toward companies funding AI infrastructure buildout rather than component suppliers competing for orders. Druckenmiller maintained and added to positions in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and STMicroelectronics, suggesting selective semiconductor exposure focused on AI-centric players.

08/18/2026, 11:37 PM • The Motley Fool

Stanley Druckenmiller's Portfolio Skips Megacap Tech Almost Entirely. Here's What He's Buying Instead.

Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller has dramatically reduced his exposure to megacap tech stocks, holding only Amazon as a minor position (0.32%) among the Magnificent Seven and completely exiting Alphabet. Instead, he's concentrating his $3 billion portfolio in biotech (Natera at 21%), semiconductors (Taiwan Semiconductor at 5.7%), and emerging markets, while adding positions in semiconductor suppliers like Broadcom, Micron, and STMicroelectronics.

08/08/2026, 2:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Gate Driver IC Market Size to Surpass USD 2.91 Billion by 2035 | Research by SNS Insider

The global Gate Driver IC market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 5.19% through 2035, driven by electric vehicle adoption, renewable energy infrastructure development, and advanced power electronics. The U.S. market will grow from USD 0.45B to USD 0.78B, while Europe is estimated to reach USD 0.75B by 2035. High voltage gate driver ICs and silicon carbide semiconductors are expected to see the strongest growth, with Asia Pacific currently dominating at 38.76% market share.

08/04/2026, 3:30 AM • GlobeNewswire

Automotive Microcontrollers Market Size to Worth USD 34.31 Billion by 2035 | SNS Insider

The global automotive microcontrollers market, valued at $15.49 billion in 2025, is expected to grow to $34.31 billion by 2035 at a CAGR of 8.28%. Growth is driven by ADAS adoption, vehicle electrification, and software-defined vehicle architectures. Asia Pacific leads with 46% market share, while North America is expected to register the highest growth rate.

07/16/2026, 3:30 AM • GlobeNewswire

TPMS Tire Pressure Sensor Chip Market Forecast: Navigating Growth Trends and Regulatory Demands

The global TPMS tire pressure sensor chip market is expected to grow from USD 2.68 billion in 2025 to USD 5.08 billion by 2032, driven by regulatory mandates, electric vehicle adoption, and advanced connectivity requirements. The market will expand at a CAGR of 9.55%, with key opportunities in supply chain resilience, regional compliance, and cybersecurity integration across vehicle classes.

07/08/2026, 4:31 AM • GlobeNewswire

Ambient Light Sensor Market Size to Worth USD 9.54 Billon by 2035 | Research by SNS Insider

The global ambient light sensor market, valued at USD 3.81 billion in 2025, is expected to grow to USD 9.54 billion by 2035 at a CAGR of 9.63%. Growth is driven by increasing demand for automatic brightness control in consumer electronics, smartphones, tablets, wearables, and IoT devices. The automotive segment is the fastest-growing application with a 13.97% CAGR, while Asia Pacific leads regional growth at 11.30% CAGR.

07/08/2026, 3:30 AM • GlobeNewswire

Power Line Communication Market Size to Worth USD 27.28 Billion by 2035 | SNS Insider

The global Power Line Communication (PLC) market, valued at USD 10.32 billion in 2025, is expected to grow to USD 27.28 billion by 2035 at a 10.23% CAGR. Growth is driven by smart grid modernization, digital utility infrastructure expansion, and increasing adoption of IoT-based smart homes and building automation. Asia Pacific leads with 34.60% market share, while North America remains significant due to advanced utility infrastructure and grid modernization efforts.

07/07/2026, 3:30 AM • GlobeNewswire

Smart Card Market Size to Worth USD 26.80 Billion by 2035 | Research by SNS Insider

The global smart card market, valued at USD 16.44 billion in 2025, is expected to grow to USD 26.80 billion by 2035 at a 4.63% CAGR. Growth is driven by increasing adoption of contactless payments, digital identity programs, biometric authentication, and government-backed digital initiatives across banking, healthcare, transportation, and government sectors.

07/02/2026, 3:30 AM • GlobeNewswire