Globalfoundries is trading $46.29 (+7.77%) as semiconductor shares rally broadly, with AI infrastructure optimism lifting chip and photonics-related stocks.
- SOXX is up 2.78%, reflecting broad semiconductor-sector strength
- Reports cite Tower Semiconductor’s high-volume AI-data-center shipments and Intel-SK Hynix manufacturing discussions as supporting the move
- No verified September 17, 2026 company-specific catalyst was identified; recent quantum, photonics, and AI-related developments predate the session