Tower Semiconductor is trading at $267.40 (4.66% up) as the stock extends its strong reaction to the July 14 Japan expansion announcement.

  • The company will invest $3 billion in Japan, backed by $1 billion in government grants, to expand silicon photonics and SiGe capacity for AI and data center demand.
  • Shares surged more than 18% in premarket trading following the news, while the broader semiconductor sector remains firm with the SOXX up 3.97%.