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Micron’s stock has surged due to intense demand for AI-powering memory components, outperforming tech peers with a $520 billion market cap. The global memory crunch challenges tech firms facing rising costs. Analysts project strong revenue growth for Micron, with its CEO emphasizing memory’s strategic importance for AI. Major tech players are heavily investing in AI infrastructure, driving unprecedented demand for GPUs, which benefits Micron as its high-bandwidth memory is sold out through 2026. Memory shortages are expected to persist for years, impacting PC and smartphone markets. Micron is expanding production capacity with new facilities in New York and India.