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Memory chips have come to rule the AI boom. Why Micron’s reign could be here to stay.

Memory chips have come to rule the AI boom. Why Micron’s reign could be here to stay.
MarketWatch Tuesday 08 September 2026, 21:51 UTC By Britney Nguyen 1 min read
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Semiconductor industry revenue is expected to reach $1.5 trillion this year, driven mostly by memory chips.

Semiconductor industry revenue is expected to reach $1.5 trillion this year, driven mostly by memory chips.
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