Chip stocks
Coverage of Chip stocks in the Nexus archive.
- Bloomberg News Now
Trump pushes for new Iran negotiations, the DOJ ends a controversial anti-weaponization fund, and the Senate unveils a short-term funding bill. Chip stocks are in focus after a July selloff, while the U.S. and Japan intervene to support yen markets. AstraZeneca explores a merger with Bristol-Myers.
- Morgan Stanley’s Wilson Tips Earnings to Revive Momentum Trade
Morgan Stanley strategist Michael Wilson predicts a rebound in momentum-style equity investing as sectors with strong earnings replace chip stocks in driving market gains.
- The equal-weighted S&P 500 just smoked the Nasdaq-100 in July — outperforming amid the violent chip-stock unwind
The equal-weighted S&P 500 outperformed the Nasdaq-100 in July amid a significant decline in chip stocks. Tech stocks, particularly those tied to AI, faced volatility as the chip-stock unwind intensified.
- South Korean shares surge after chip stock rout
South Korean shares experienced a surge following a three-day decline that significantly reduced the value of the country's stock market. The drop erased hundreds of billions of dollars in market value before the recent rebound.
- Meta’s record losing streak continues while Microsoft, chip stocks jump on AI earnings
Meta's stock has fallen 12.5% over the past week and is on track for an 11-day losing streak, its longest ever. Meanwhile, Microsoft and chip stocks have risen due to AI earnings.
- Micron, Sandisk and other chip stocks get major boosts in the wake of Microsoft’s earnings
Micron, Sandisk, and other chip stocks experienced significant gains following Microsoft's earnings report. Microsoft is increasing its AI investments while maintaining a 'responsible' financial approach, according to an analyst.
- Ether, XRP flat as chip stocks steady on Samsung's 250-fold profit surge
Ether and XRP prices remain flat as chip stocks stabilize due to Samsung's significant 250-fold profit increase. The cryptocurrency market shows no major movement despite the semiconductor sector's positive performance.
- The Dow is now down 900 points as oil surges ahead of the Fed's decision
The Dow has fallen 900 points as oil prices rise ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision. Chip stocks continued their decline while traders anticipate Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's rate announcement.
- Chip stocks slide in US and Asia as AI jitters rattle investors
Chip stocks declined in the US and Asia due to investor concerns over AI-related uncertainties. The drop reflects market anxiety about potential challenges in the AI sector impacting semiconductor companies.
- The Dow rallies 659 points on falling oil and earnings beats — even as chips kept dropping
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 659 points driven by falling oil prices and strong earnings reports. However, chip stocks declined for a fourth consecutive day, pulling down the Nasdaq as investors shifted funds to consumer staples and financial sectors.
- Bitcoin lows pierce $63K as Asia chip-stock crash spreads to Wall Street
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency prices fell below $63,000 as a stock-market correction in Asia, particularly affecting chip stocks, spread to Wall Street, causing a decline at the US market open.
- GAM’s Markham Says Chip Selloff Not Yet a Buy-the-Dip Moment
GAM’s Paul Markham stated that the global selloff in chip stocks is not yet a buying opportunity due to crowded investor positioning. The analysis highlights ongoing market caution despite declining chip stock prices.
- Crypto stocks rally thanks to rotation from AI infrastructure; bitcoin miners lag
Crypto stocks were among the top gainers as the broader market declined, with capital shifting away from AI infrastructure and chip stocks. Bitcoin miners, however, underperformed despite the overall crypto stock rally.
- The co-founder of Stocktwits dumped chip stocks before a 20% slide. Where he’s putting his money now.
Howard Lindzon, co-founder of Stocktwits, avoided a 20% decline in chip stocks and discussed his current investment strategy with MarketWatch. He highlighted opportunities and referenced the 'degenerate economy' as part of his analysis.
- AMD’s stock climbs, and a new Microsoft deal is only part of the reason
AMD’s stock is rising, partially driven by a new Microsoft deal, and investors are preparing for a major product event later in the week. Chip stocks are broadly recovering, contributing to the positive momentum.
- Is an opportunity to buy chip stocks nearing? These two big Wall Street banks are divided.
JPMorgan anticipates a summer 2026 buying opportunity for chip stocks, while Morgan Stanley warns of a challenging outlook for the sector's remainder of 2026. The two Wall Street banks present conflicting views on the chip stock market's trajectory.
- Oil Climbs as Middle East Conflict Escalates: Markets Wrap
Oil prices increased in early trading due to escalating US-Iran attacks, adding pressure on Asian markets already affected by a slump in chip stocks.
- Chip stocks enter bear-market territory. A BofA analyst says not to panic.
Chip stocks have entered bear-market territory, but a BofA analyst advises against panic. The semiconductor sector is undergoing a reset and has a tendency to underperform in the third quarter.
- Kimi K3 Just Triggered DeepSeek Flashbacks for the Stock Market
Moonshot AI's 2.8-trillion-parameter open-weight model caused chip stocks to decline and led to a downturn on Wall Street.
- Bond yields are sending a new signal about Fed rate hikes
Bond yields are signaling new insights regarding Federal Reserve rate hikes. The benchmark 10-year Treasury is being viewed as a safe-haven asset amid a significant decline in chip stock values.
- The Club's 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday
Stocks are expected to open lower due to a continued sell-off in chip stocks. Netflix reported a disappointing quarterly performance.
- Chip Stocks Lead Selloff as Investors Question AI Assumptions
Tech stocks are experiencing a selloff with no signs of slowing down. A new AI model from a Chinese startup is contributing to the decline in chip stocks.
- Chip Stock Selloff Deepens in Asia as TSMC Fails to Impress
A selloff in Asian chip stocks intensified as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. failed to meet investors' high expectations, raising concerns about increased spending and a less favorable profitability outlook.
- China Chip Stock Pullback Drives Investor Fear to Four-Year High
Investor sentiment on China technology hardware has reached its most bearish level in four years as the recent surge in chip stocks slows. The cooling rally in chip stocks is driving heightened fear among investors.
- Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Monday
Chip stocks are experiencing a sell-off, while Apple has received a significant price target increase. Jim Cramer highlights these developments as key factors to monitor in the stock market.
- The volatile AI trade marched higher, but oil kept Wall Street on edge last week
The volatile AI trade rose sharply, while oil prices kept Wall Street uneasy. Chip stocks performed strongly, with Meta driving portfolio gains.
- Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Thursday
Chip stocks are rising again, and Pepsi reported a mixed quarter.
- Trump said the ceasefire was "over" — then said Iran called to make a deal. Chip stocks are bouncing. Markets don't know what to believe
Trump claimed the ceasefire was 'over' but later stated Iran contacted him to negotiate. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rose as markets reacted to conflicting signals about U.S.-Iran tensions and potential deals.
- Apple is closing in on Nvidia in the race to be largest U.S. company
Apple is closing in on Nvidia in the race to become the largest U.S. company, with their stock market cap gap narrowing to about $200 billion. This follows selling pressure on chip stocks due to concerns over AI spending.
- As chip sector takes it on the chin, traders bet on a big Nvidia rally
Nvidia shares rose despite a 5% decline in chip stocks tracked by the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH). Traders are betting on a significant rally in Nvidia's stock amid the broader sector downturn.
- Chip stocks sell off after Samsung earnings fall short of high AI bar
Samsung Electronics' earnings failed to meet investor expectations, leading to a sell-off in chip stocks. The company's stock had previously risen by 145%, but results did not satisfy investors.
- Chip stocks are down everywhere. Oil is back to prewar prices. The jobs report is up next
Chip stocks have declined globally, oil prices have returned to prewar levels, and an upcoming jobs report may show a fourth consecutive month of job gains exceeding 100,000, a streak not seen since early 2024.
- Meta Fuels AI Capacity Glut Fears, Chip Stocks Slump | The Pulse 7/2/2026
Meta's actions have raised concerns about an AI capacity glut, leading to a decline in chip stocks. The article highlights the impact of these fears on the technology sector.
- Bitcoin Climbs Back Above 60,000 as the Chip-Stock Trade Cracks
Bitcoin rose 1.28% to about 60,729 on July 1, reclaiming 60,000 for three consecutive days due to softer Federal Reserve comments, while chip stocks that had previously drawn funds from cryptocurrency markets declined.
- US Tech Rout Sours Mood For Japan, South Korean Chip Stocks
A US tech rout has negatively impacted the sentiment for Japan and South Korean chip stocks. The downturn in the US technology sector is souring market confidence in semiconductor-related equities in East Asia.
- Overlooked bottlenecks and hyperscalers forced to keep spending will keep the chip-stock rally alive, says Nomura team
Nomura analysts highlight overlooked bottlenecks in the semiconductor industry and ongoing spending by hyperscalers as factors that will sustain the chip-stock rally. Their analysis suggests market awareness of these challenges remains limited.
- Chip Stocks’ Best Quarter Ever Is Ending With Some Wild Swings
Chip stocks are experiencing their best quarter ever, though the period is concluding with significant market volatility. The performance highlights strong investor confidence in the sector despite recent fluctuations.
- Chip stocks rebound, and Goldman racks up a series of M&A wins
Chip stocks rebounded, and Goldman Sachs secured a series of M&A deals. The Investing Club released its daily afternoon update, the Homestretch, just in time for the last hour of trading.
- Micron's earnings gave Wall Street exactly what the AI rally needed
Micron's fiscal third-quarter earnings exceeded expectations, leading to a rise in global chip stocks. The results provided a boost to the AI rally on Wall Street.
- Bitcoin Falls Below $60,000 as the Chip Selloff Drags Crypto Down
Bitcoin fell below $60,000 on June 24, closing near $59,312, marking its lowest level since late 2024. A two-day selloff in chip and AI stocks contributed to the decline, which saw Bitcoin drop about 5.3% for the day.