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Astera Labs (ALAB) kicked off 2026 with a major rally. On Friday, January 2, 2026, ALAB surged 7.93% to close at $179.56 on about 5.7 million shares traded, and it traded around $180.35 in after-hours that evening. This move came as the broader semiconductor sector also jumped, with the PHLX Semiconductor Index (SOX) rising about 4% on the first trading day of the year.

In this short, we break down the verified price action, the volume, and the sector context that helps explain why ALAB moved higher.
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00:00Astera Labs just spiked to start 2026 and the reason is worth paying attention to.
00:05You see, on Friday, Astera Labs jumped nearly 8% and closed at $179.56 with about 5.7 million
00:13shares traded. In After Hours this weekend, it sat around $180. The chip sector broadly rallied
00:18with the Felix Semiconductor Index up about 4% on the first trading day of the year.
00:23So, Alab's pop lines up with a market-wide rotation back into semiconductors to open 2026.
00:30Big move, big volume, and a sector tailwind. If chips keep running, Alab should stay on your watch.
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