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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.

US-listed Chinese stocks are rising as investors shift away from US equities and bonds due to uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's monetary policy and a struggling artificial intelligence trade. The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index gained 1.7% following the Fed's July rate decision, while the Nasdaq-100 and longer-dated Treasuries declined.

South Korea’s Kospi and U.S. semiconductor indices fell sharply amid panic over AI investment and chip market volatility. Memory prices remain high, with DRAM contracts rising 20%-30% in Q3, while Chinese companies like CXMT and state-backed firms are raising concerns about production capabilities. Analysts argue the panic is overblown, noting supply constraints and EUV lithography advantages for Western firms.

Chip stocks are falling sharply in South Korea and the US, with the Kospi dropping 10% and Nasdaq-100 futures declining over 1% as semiconductor companies continue their four-day losing streak. Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft are among the companies reporting this week.

SpaceX stock closed below its debut price at $148 during a two-day decline following its inclusion in the Nasdaq-100. The company's IPO raised $85.7 billion after underwriters exercised the 'greenshoe' overallotment.

SpaceX has joined the Nasdaq-100, requiring index funds to purchase its stock. However, its initial weight is limited to around 1% due to a small float.

The Nasdaq-100 is more volatile than the S&P 500. SpaceX is set to join the Nasdaq-100 on Tuesday but will not enter the S&P 500 for at least another year, potentially widening the volatility gap between the two indexes.

SpaceX's inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 is being analyzed for its impact on options pricing. Approximately 500,000 SpaceX options were traded by midday Monday, slightly below the average since inception.

Stock indices like the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq-100 are rising as traders await Federal Reserve minutes from Chair Kevin Warsh's first meeting. Markets are closely monitoring the Fed's policy signals.

The article highlights that REITs have outperformed the Nasdaq-100 in July, remaining undefeated since 2008 despite the Nasdaq-100's consistent July gains.

Almost all of the Nasdaq-100’s gains in the first half of 2026 were driven by 10 stocks, with Micron contributing 26% of the index’s returns and 17% of the S&P 500’s gains, according to Jefferies.

SpaceX is joining the Nasdaq-100 index on July 7, following its record-breaking IPO. This inclusion is expected to generate approximately $4.3 billion in passive fund purchases.

Options traders have become increasingly bearish on the Russell 2000 despite its 40% annual rally, outperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100. This bearish sentiment coincides with upcoming economic data releases.

Lumentum's stock performance ranks sixth in the S&P 500 this year and it is set to join the Nasdaq-100 index. The company's stock has experienced a significant rally. Lumentum is an optical company.