Soitec

European stocks climbed to record highs, driven by shares that supply AI infrastructure; Soitec headed the winners list with a gain of 414.5 percent, followed by AT&S and other semiconductor and technology names. The DAX was virtually unchanged at 26,140 points, supported by gains in Deutsche Telekom after an expanded share buyback program, while Siemens and Rheinmetall weighed on the index. In New York, investors were cautious, hit by losses at Salesforce and profit‑taking among memory makers; positive euro‑zone growth data and signs of easing tensions in the Middle East tempered oil‑price fears. » More on deraktionaer.de

Soitec gained 666 percent from the start of 2026 through the end of May, but has lost more than 40 percent since the end of May. The development is emblematic of a broader consolidation among semiconductor and memory stocks after strong price gains. Experts warn of ongoing correction risks and emphasize that elevated valuations will need to be confirmed in the upcoming earnings season. » More on finanzen.net

Soitec shares fell about 12.7% to €103.35 today after industrywide selling was triggered by investors’ disappointment with preliminary Samsung Q2 numbers. The move was driven by outflows from US funds and price declines in Asian chip stocks, which also led to a trading halt on the Kospi and hurt European semiconductor shares. Technical indicators had deteriorated beforehand and analysts progressively cut price targets, intensifying the sell-off. The next fundamental catalyst is expected to be fiscal‑2027 first‑quarter revenue figures on July 28. » More on de.investing.com