GCT Semiconductor (NYSE:GCTS) is reveling in a bullish market spree today, fueled by a groundbreaking partnership announcement with Aramco relating to 5G and 4G semiconductor ecosystems.

The agreement, as outlined in a press release, is poised to fortify Aramco’s infrastructure for 5G and 4G networks in Saudi Arabia, targeting an enhancement in performance for their “mission-critical and public safety networks.”

John Schlaefer, the CEO of GCT Semiconductor, expressed enthusiasm about the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) inked with Aramco, stating:

“We look forward to working with Aramco and leveraging our advanced 4G and 5G capabilities with future-focused AI-driven modem features to help develop the local ecosystem and provide reliable and fast communication for their key applications in Saudi Arabia and the broader region.”

The collaboration will center on chipsets and modules catering to LTE, 5G, and the NTN spectrum. This will facilitate the “localization of wireless end-user devices and IoT manufacturing” in Saudi Arabia.

Implications on GCTS Stock

Market observers are buzzing with fervor as GCTS stock experiences a surge in trading volume today following the strategic alliance with Armaco. A staggering 23 million shares have changed hands, dwarfing the daily average trading volume of 177,000 shares.

As of Friday morning, GCTS stock is soaring by an impressive 60.4%, marking a remarkable uptick. However, it is essential to note that the stock remains down by 13.4% since the beginning of the year.

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