Why Micron Technology (MU) Stock Rose 3.73% in 10 Minutes on Nov 6, 2026
The 3.73% gain was larger than any reaction MoveSurge measured after Micron Technology headlines between Aug 8, 2026 and Nov 5, 2026; the largest of those was +1.44% in 10 minutes, on Nov 4, 2026.
- MU rose 3.73% in the 10 minutes after the 09:35:35 ET headline, from $694.18 to $720.05.
- 2.58 million shares changed hands in those 10 minutes, 5.0 times the stock's normal volume for that stretch of the session.
- The headline crossed 5 minutes into the regular session.
09:35:35 ET
Reaction by asset (real prices)
| Asset | 2m before | At release | +1m | +10m | +1m % | +10m % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU Volume 5.0× normal in 15 min |
694.18 | 694.18 | 697.64 | 720.05 | +0.50% | +3.73% |
Micron Technology (MU) shares rose 3.73% in the 10 minutes after this headline reached the MoveSurge news feed at 09:35:35 ET on Friday, November 6, 2026: “Micron Technology (MU) options: 769 Nov 9 '26 $690 puts traded at the midpoint for $1.73M, above open interest of 494”
MU in the first 10 minutes
From a reference price of $694.18 just before the headline, the stock was up 0.50% after one minute and up 3.73%, at $720.05, after 10 minutes. The move kept building after the first minute. 2.58 million shares changed hands in those 10 minutes, 5.0 times the stock's normal volume for that stretch of the session. The headline crossed 5 minutes into the regular session.
Other MU headlines on November 6, 2026
- 09:56 ET: “Micron Technology (MU) options: 113 Dec 18 '26 $930 puts traded at the midpoint for $2.44M” (-0.34% in 10 minutes)
Earlier MU headlines and the measured reaction
The 3.73% gain was larger than any reaction MoveSurge measured after Micron Technology headlines between Aug 8, 2026 and Nov 5, 2026; the largest of those was +1.44% in 10 minutes, on Nov 4, 2026.
- Nov 5, 2026, 10:31 ET: “Micron Technology (MU) options: 1,520 Feb 19 '27 $700 puts traded at the bid for $14.74M” (-0.84% in 10 minutes)
- Nov 4, 2026, 11:06 ET: “Micron Technology (MU) options: 160 Mar 19 '27 $520 calls traded at the ask for $4.92M” (+1.44% in 10 minutes)
- Nov 3, 2026, 14:49 ET: “Micron Technology (MU) options: 300 Jun 2028 $650 puts traded at the bid for $3.05M, above open interest of 253” (-0.32% in 10 minutes)
- Nov 3, 2026, 04:03 ET: “GlobalWafers says proposed Micron bond placement requires shareholder approval” (+0.71% in 10 minutes)
- Nov 2, 2026, 10:27 ET: “Nvidia, Costco, Nike and Micron oppose OKX and Intercontinental Exchange plans for a blockchain-based stock marketplace” (-0.37% in 10 minutes)
- Oct 22, 2026, 11:18 ET: “Micron will begin global quarterly profit-linked employee bonuses in fiscal 2027 after pressure from two Taiwan unions representing thousands of workers” (-0.40% in 10 minutes)
Micron Technology at a glance
| Sector | Technology |
| Industry | Semiconductors |
| Market value | $899.74 billion (as of Nov 6, 2026) |
Prices are closes of 1-minute bars. Each move on this page is measured from the last completed bar before its headline.
What headline moved Micron Technology stock on November 6, 2026?
At 09:35:35 ET, this headline crossed: “Micron Technology (MU) options: 769 Nov 9 '26 $690 puts traded at the midpoint for $1.73M, above open interest of 494”. The stock rose 3.73% in the next 10 minutes.
How far did MU move after the headline?
From $694.18 just before the headline to $720.05 10 minutes later, a +3.73% move.
What else has moved MU stock recently?
The two largest measured reactions before November 6, 2026: Nov 4, 2026, Micron Technology (MU) options: 160 Mar 19 '27 $520 calls traded at the ask for $4.92M (+1.44% in 10 minutes); Nov 5, 2026, Micron Technology (MU) options: 1,520 Feb 19 '27 $700 puts traded at the bid for $14.74M (-0.84% in 10 minutes).
Sources
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MU headline and measured reaction, Nov 6, 2026
— MoveSurge
The headline as it crossed, its timestamp, and the measured price reaction reported on this page.
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