TXN - Auto chip stocks gain after Renesas acquires Dialog for $5.9 billion
Earlier today, Renesas Electronics announced plans to acquire Dialog Semiconductor (DLGNF) for €4.9B ($5.9B) in cash. The purchase boosts Renesas' exposure to low-power technology and connectivity in smart devices, industrials, and the automotive market.Renesas is one of the largest global suppliers of automotive semiconductors and auto chip peers are trading up pre-market after the news: STMicroelectronics (STM) +1.4%, NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) +1.6%, Texas Instruments (TXN) +0.4%. Microchip (MCHP) is flat at the moment but should be on watch today.Deeper dive: Auto chip shortage driving $61B in lost sales faces complicated recovery
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Auto chip stocks gain after Renesas acquires Dialog for $5.9 billion