Micron Technology experimentó un aumento del 2.4%, debido a la demanda de memoria impulsada por la inteligencia artificial y a las evaluaciones positivas por parte de los analistas.

Summary
• Micron (MU) surges 5.45% to $344.87, nearing its 52-week high of $346.30
• Moody's credit upgrade and $100B New York megafab drive optimism
• Mizuho analyst raises price target to $390, citing 'attractive valuations'

Micron Technology’s (MU) 5.45% intraday rally has ignited investor frenzy, fueled by a confluence of credit upgrades, capacity expansion plans, and analyst upgrades. The stock’s surge to $344.87—just $1.43 shy of its 52-week peak—reflects a perfect storm of demand for AI-driven memory chips and strategic capital allocation. With HBM3E shortages and a $100B New York fab on the horizon, the semiconductor giant is navigating a high-stakes growth trajectory amid sector-wide AI tailwinds.

Credit Rating Upgrade and $100B Megafab Drive Micron's 5.45% Rally
Micron’s explosive move stems from a dual catalyst: a Moody’s credit rating upgrade and a $100 billion New York megafab announcement. Moody’s cited Micron’s 'strong competitive position' and robust AI-driven demand for DRAM and HBM, which saw 69% YoY revenue growth in Q1 2026. The $100B plant, set to be the largest U.S. semiconductor facility, underscores Micron’s commitment to securing supply for AI infrastructure. Analysts at Piper Sandler, UBS, and Bernstein subsequently raised price targets, while Mizuho’s Vijay Rakesh highlighted 'attractive valuations' for semiconductors in 2026. This news flow directly addresses HBM3E shortages, with Micron’s high-bandwidth memory already sold out for 2026, creating a self-fulfilling demand narrative.

Semiconductor Sector Bolstered by AI Demand as Intel Surges 10.92%
The semiconductor sector is riding a wave of AI-driven optimism, with Intel (INTC) surging 10.92% on the same day. This outperformance highlights the sector’s alignment with AI infrastructure spending, which Goldman Sachs estimates at $527B for 2026. While Micron’s rally is tied to HBM3E scarcity and capacity expansion, Intel’s gains reflect broader AI adoption and manufacturing efficiency. The sector’s collective momentum is further supported by Trump-era defense budgets and onshoring incentives, creating a dual tailwind for capex-heavy players like Micron.

Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares (MUU) and 1/16 Call Options Lead the Charge
• RSI: 81.0968 (overbought)
• MACD: 24.6784 (bullish divergence)
• 200D MA: 153.7756 (far below current price)
• Bollinger Bands: $349.98 (upper) vs. $344.87 (current price)

Micron’s technicals scream short-term momentum. The RSI at 81.0968 suggests overbought conditions, while the MACD histogram of 5.4849 indicates strong bullish momentum. The stock is trading 129% above its 200-day average, with Bollinger Bands tightening as it approaches the upper bound. Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares (MUU) offers 2X leverage, surging 11.0073% today, making it ideal for aggressive bulls. For options, MU20260116C340 and MU20260116C350 stand out:

• MU20260116C340 (Call, $340 strike, 1/16 expiry):
- IV: 51.84% (moderate)
- Leverage Ratio: 27.12% (high)
- Delta: 0.5782 (moderate sensitivity)
- Theta: -1.5855 (rapid time decay)
- Gamma: 0.014824 (high sensitivity to price swings)
- Turnover: 15.58M (liquid)
- Payoff at 5% upside: $12.35/share (35.5% gain)
- Why it works: High leverage and gamma make it ideal for a continuation of the current rally.

• MU20260116C350 (Call, $350 strike, 1/16 expiry):
- IV: 51.80% (moderate)
- Leverage Ratio: 43.25% (very high)
- Delta: 0.4284 (moderate sensitivity)
- Theta: -1.3510 (rapid decay)
- Gamma: 0.014883 (high sensitivity)
- Turnover: 7.54M (liquid)
- Payoff at 5% upside: $22.35/share (64.8% gain)
- Why it works: Aggressive leverage and high gamma position it to capitalize on a breakout above $350.

Action: Aggressive bulls should consider MU20260116C350 into a test of the 52-week high at $346.30. If $340 breaks, MU20260116C340 offers a safer, high-gamma entry.

Backtest Micron Technology Stock Performance
The backtest of MU's performance after a 5% intraday increase from 2022 to the present shows significant gains. The strategy achieved a 173.67% return, vastly outperforming the benchmark, which gained 42.97%. The excess return was 130.70%, indicating the strategy's strong profitability. With a maximum drawdown of 0.00% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.56, the strategy also showcased excellent risk management, maintaining positive returns even in volatile markets.

Micron’s AI-Driven Momentum: Time to Ride the Wave or Secure Profits?
Micron’s 5.45% rally is a testament to its strategic positioning in the AI memory arms race, but overbought RSI and a 200-day average far below current levels signal caution. The $346.30 52-week high is a critical psychological barrier; a break could trigger a parabolic move toward $360, but a pullback to $326.20 (intraday low) would test conviction. Sector leader Intel (INTC) surging 10.92% underscores the sector’s strength, but investors must weigh Micron’s high leverage against its HBM3E scarcity narrative. Act now: For bulls, MU20260116C350 offers explosive potential if $346.30 is cleared. For risk-averse traders, a tight stop below $326.20 could secure gains while staying in the AI semiconductor game.