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{"https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/18/micron-mu-q2-earnings-report-2026.html":"CNBC page did not render article content (paywall). However, all financial details attributed to CNBC are independently confirmed by SiliconAngle.","https://siliconangle.com/2026/03/18/microns-earnings-crush-forecasts-guides-even-bigger-beat-stock-falls-anyway/":"Fully confirmed: $23.86B revenue, $12.20 EPS vs $9.31 consensus, $13.78B net profit, 74% gross margin vs 37% prior year, Q3 guidance $33.5B/$19.15 EPS beating Street estimates of $24.3B/$12.05, Mehrotra quote about memory as strategic asset, stock gained 61% YTD and 351% over 12 months, capex rising meaningfully in FY2027.","https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/mu/earnings":"Nasdaq stock data page — confirms Micron earnings data availability. Article's claim of muted after-hours reaction is consistent.","https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/semiconductor-industry-on-track-to-hit-usd1-trillion-in-sales-in-2026-sia-predicts-bumper-forecast-follows-usd791-7-billion-haul-for-2025":"Confirmed: Global chip sales $791.7B in 2025 (25.6% increase), SIA projects $1 trillion in 2026, driven by AI and elevated prices."}

All financial metrics verified through SiliconAngle: revenue, EPS, margins, guidance, and market context. SIA industry figures confirmed by Tom's Hardware. CNBC behind paywall but claims are corroborated.

Accurate financial news article with all key metrics verified. Strong earnings coverage with appropriate industry context. Approved.