Advanced Micro Devices is poised for a dynamic start to 2026, with planned GPU price increases effective January 2026, driven by surging memory costs (DIGITIMES, December 29, 2025). Concurrently, AMD secured a major deal to supply 40,000 to 50,000 MI308 AI accelerators to Alibaba, a significant win for its China market strategy (DIGITIMES, December 26, 2025). While AMD's stock saw a minor dip of 0.55% on December 31, 2025, closing at $214.16, these forward-looking announcements highlight AMD's efforts to strengthen its market position, particularly in the AI chip sector, as the new year begins.