Micron Technology(US:MU) Feng Huang Wang·2025-12-18 22:26Market Performance - The Dow Jones index rose by 0.14% to close at 47,951.85 points, the S&P 500 increased by 0.78% to 6,774.76 points, and the Nasdaq index climbed by 1.38% to 23,006.36 points [2] Economic Data - The U.S. November CPI increased by 2.7% year-on-year, significantly below the market expectation of 3.1%. The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 2.6%, also lower than the anticipated 3% [2] Company News - Micron Technology's stock surged over 10% following a strong earnings outlook, reigniting interest in artificial intelligence (AI) investments [3] - ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, has surpassed $3 billion in mobile consumer spending within 31 months, outpacing other leading applications like TikTok, which took 58 months to reach the same milestone [4] - OpenAI launched GPT-5.2-Codex, an advanced coding model designed to enhance software engineering practices [5] - Twenty-four leading AI companies, including OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google, have joined the U.S. government's "Genesis Mission" to promote AI technology in scientific and energy projects [6] - Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) agreed to merge with TAE Technologies, a fusion energy company, in a deal valued at over $6 billion, aiming to build fusion power plants to meet AI-driven energy demands [7] - Eli Lilly has submitted a new drug application for its oral weight loss medication, orforglipron, to the FDA, following successful clinical trial results [8]