Why Micron Technology Rallied Today

Political instability in South Korea could be a plus for U.S.-based Micron.Shares of Micron Technology (MU 2.38%) were rallying today, especially in comparison to the overall semiconductor sector. Micron shares rose as much as 5.2% before settling into a 2.8% gain as of 11:53 a.m. ET. That compared favorably to a 0.4% decline for the iShares Semiconductor ETF at that time.Micron's outperformance can likely be attributed to the surprise political news out of South Korea this morning.South Korean president de ...

Why Micron Technology Rallied Today - Reportify