Semis rallied with the support of tailwinds, but they reversed course when the same tailwinds turned into headwinds in Q1 2026. Semis lost most of their gains as they headed into Q2 2026 and it could have been worse if not for the prospect of something that may not be attainable. Q2 2026 is likely to see increased volatility, unless a resolution is found to the Middle East and the uncertainty hanging over semis is lifted.

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The AI infrastructure buildout isn't slowing down, and Wall Street knows it. Citi analysts went through the semiconductor landscape after the latest earnings cycle and came back with four names they think still have room to run.

Monolithic Power is above its 50-day moving average amid an intense sell-off in stocks.

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Here is how Monolithic Power (MPWR) and Ericsson (ERIC) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Monolithic Power (MPWR) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

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