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Texas Instruments (TXN) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.

I track dividend increases across 1,200+ stocks, highlighting 10 notable raises this week, including MCD, MSFT, JPM, and INGR. MSFT stands out for quality (9.29 score, AAA rating), low payout (20%), and dividend safety, though its 0.79% yield is modest. MCD celebrates its 50th consecutive increase, achieving Dividend King status, but its D- safety grade and weak credit metrics warrant caution.

Nvidia grew revenue 106% year over year to $96.2 billion in its latest quarter, and management is forecasting about 70% revenue growth in fiscal 2028. Broadcom says it has already secured the manufacturing supply to double its AI chip revenue to about $115 billion next fiscal year.

The artificial-intelligence spending cycle is still early, according to UBS analysts — and that affords investors a number of compelling opportunities across the technology, media and telecommunications sectors.

A biopharma giant, a chip maker, a delivery network, a trash hauler, and an oncology powerhouse walk into the same portfolio for one reason, and it has nothing to do with chasing the highest yield.

DALLAS, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (Nasdaq: TXN) today said it will raise its quarterly cash dividend 7%, from $1.42 per share to $1.52, or $6.08 annualized.

Advanced Micro Devices continues to expand its footprint in the data center market through strategic partnerships with major artificial intelligence developers. Texas Instruments maintains a highly diversified customer base and strong profitability within the analog and embedded processing markets.

Even after its massive gains over the past several years, Nvidia looks undervalued. AMD is making competitive strides in AI chips, but its valuation may have gotten ahead of the business.

Texas Instruments (TXN) closed the most recent trading day at $260.62, moving 1.07% from the previous trading session.

Texas Instruments' data center sales double in Q2'26 as AI spending, rising chip content and capacity support growth.