AI Chips Today - Synopsys Faces Challenges Amid Market Turbulence And Legal Issues

Recent developments in the AI chips sector spotlight Synopsys, Inc., a provider of design automation software for integrated circuits, which has been impacted by significant financial turbulence. Synopsys disclosed a downturn in its Design IP segment, which experienced a 7.7% revenue decline and a substantial 43% drop in net income year-over-year, largely due to increased customization demands from clients. This underperformance has led to a class action lawsuit alleging securities fraud against Synopsys, underscoring the challenges the company faces in adapting its business model to evolving market demands within the AI chips industry.

In other market news, Kioxia Holdings (TSE:285A) was a standout up 5.7% and finishing the session at ¥11,415. At the same time, Credo Technology Group Holding (NasdaqGS:CRDO) lagged, down 3.6% to finish the session at $144.83.

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• NVIDIA (NasdaqGS:NVDA) ended the day at $190.53 up 1%.
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• Micron Technology (NasdaqGS:MU) finished trading at $284.79 down 0.7%, near its 52-week high.

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• "SNPS STOCK NOTICE: Synopsys, Inc. IP Underperformance Leads to Securities Class Action – Contact BFA Law before Tuesday’s December 30 Legal Deadline" from Bleichmar Fonti & Auld on GlobeNewswire (published 27 December 2025)

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