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Marvell Technology shares rise 6% following Google’s $12.2 billion chip deal
Aug 19, 2026
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Marvell Technology's stock increased by 6% due to a new agreement allowing Google to purchase up to $12.2 billion in shares. This partnership focuses on custom chips for artificial intelligence, with potential purchases extending through the 2033 fiscal year.
- Marvell Technology shares surged 6% after a deal with Google was announced, permitting Google to buy up to $12.2 billion in shares at $206.58 each.
- The agreement is part of a broader partnership between Marvell and Google on custom chips, specifically targeting products related to the tensor processing unit ecosystem, including AI inference accelerators and network interface controllers.
- Previously, Marvell's stock rose in April following reports of a chip deal with Google for AI workloads.
- Google and other major tech companies are developing custom silicon chips to reduce reliance on Nvidia's products for AI applications.
- Historically, Google has collaborated with Broadcom on custom chips, with an expanded agreement announced in April.
- Following the news of the Marvell deal, Broadcom's stock declined by approximately 5%.
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