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Memory chips are at the center of today’s digital world, powering everything from smartphones and laptops to the massive data centers running artificial intelligence (AI). One company deeply tied to this backbone is Micron Technology (MU), a leading maker of DRAM memory and NAND flash storage. As demand for AI infrastructure rose, a global memory shortage followed. And this pushed Micron into the spotlight, sending its stock soaring over 300% over the past year.
The next catalyst arrives on March 18, when Micron reports its fiscal second-quarter results after the bell. Investors are closely watching the update as memory prices have surged sharply in recent months, fueled by intense AI-driven demand from hyperscale data centers.