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Semiconductor & Data Center Signals

Week W08 — Feb 11 to Feb 18, 2026
3,345
signals analyzed
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Executive Summary

Signal volume surged to 3,345 this week, up 58% from 2,118 last week — indicating heightened market activity across the semiconductor and data center ecosystem.

**Power Utility** signals jumped 107% week-over-week (14 → 29), the biggest increase across categories.

**SAMSUNG** was the most-mentioned company with 535 signal appearances across all categories.

Memory spot prices moved up an average of 114.0% week-over-week.

The **DC Build → Turbine Orders** thesis link shows strong correlation (r=0.71), reinforcing the investment chain signal.

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Signal Volume

Category This Week Last Week Change Trend
HBM / Memory 1,046 671 ↑ 56%
Hyperscaler Capex 728 580 ↑ 26%
Gas Turbine 654 572 ↑ 14%
DC Construction 498 281 ↑ 77%
Macro Indicators 326 0 ↑ 100%
Memory Prices 64 0 ↑ 100%
Power Utility 29 14 ↑ 107%
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Top Stories by Category

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Company Spotlight

#1 SAMSUNG
535
#2 GOOGLE
367
#3 SK_HYNIX
266
#4 AMAZON
117
#5 NVIDIA
72
#6 META
48
#7 SIEMENS ENERGY
33
#8 CXMT
30
#9 GE VERNOVA
30
#10 MICRON
18
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Memory Spot Prices

TypeSpecPriceWoW
dram DRAM +5.4%
hbm HBM4
dram NAND Flash
nand NAND Flash
dram Server DRAM
dram Memory (General)
nand SSD
hbm HBM +26.3%
dram DDR5-6000
dram DDR5 6400
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DC Construction Highlights

Global data center sector to nearly double to 200GW amid AI infrastructure boom - JLL
200000 MW
Global data center sector to nearly double to 200GW amid AI infrastructure boom - JLL
200000 MW
Global data center sector to nearly double to 200GW amid AI infrastructure boom - JLL
200000 MW
Global data center sector to nearly double to 200GW amid AI infrastructure boom - JLL
200000 MW
Global data center sector to nearly double to 200GW amid AI infrastructure boom - JLL
200000 MW
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Investment Thesis Chain

Correlation between signal categories over the trailing 3-week window. The thesis: Macro → Capex → DC Build + HBM → Power + Turbine → Memory Prices.

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Forward Signals

Leading indicators derived from this week's signal patterns and historical correlations.

DC Construction Volume Rising MEDIUM

Expect increased power utility activity and gas turbine orders in 2-4 weeks as construction projects advance.

Based on: Construction signals up 77% WoW

Hyperscaler Capex Discourse Accelerating HIGH

HBM and memory demand signals likely to follow within 1-2 weeks based on historical Capex→HBM correlation (r≈0.85).

Based on: Hyperscaler signals up 26% WoW

HBM Signal Activity Elevated MEDIUM

Memory spot price pressure may emerge in coming weeks as demand narrative strengthens.

Based on: HBM signals up 56% WoW

Gas Turbine Order Activity Sustained MEDIUM

Continued demand for power generation capacity signals sustained DC buildout momentum.

Based on: 654 turbine signals this week

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Data Appendix

Scraper health and data collection stats for the week.

Scraper Runs Records Success
news_scraper 57 1774 100%
macro_scraper 43 2727 100%
memory_price_scraper 30 649 60%
alt_data_scraper 17 680 100%
supply_chain_scraper 17 136 100%
power_utility_scraper 15 233 100%
pjm_queue_scraper 14 29 100%
gas_turbine_scraper 14 1180 100%
construction_permits_scraper 14 2974 100%
em_macro_scraper 9 584 89%
eia_monthly_scraper 8 64 100%