# indices closed higher on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 0.36%.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-07 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- Virgin Galactic shares surged 24.8% amid optimism from reports of a potential SpaceX IPO.
- Broadcom announced an expanded partnership with Google to supply custom AI chips and networking components.
- UnitedHealth stock jumped after Medicare Advantage and Part D rates were projected to rise 2.48% in 2027.
- Micron attracted buying interest as investors anticipate a continued memory chip shortage.

**Companies:** Broadcom Inc., UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, Netflix Inc., Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc., Micron Technology Inc.
**Countries:** United States

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