U.S. Chip Stocks Extend Slide; Netflix Tumbles on Growth Warning
U.S. chip stocks continued their downward slide, extending recent losses across the semiconductor sector. Netflix shares tumbled after the company issued a growth warning, signaling slower-than-expected expansion.
Why it matters: The dual pressure from tech and streaming giants highlights broader concerns about growth in the technology sector.
AI chip stock selloff deepens as profit-taking and rate hike fears hit semiconductor sector
AI chip stocks continued sliding on Friday with TSMC down over 3% despite beating earnings, as its higher-than-forecast capex plans spooked investors. The SMH semiconductor ETF has dropped 9.5% over the past month, with Nvidia falling 2.2%, Applied Materials tumbling 5.5%, and AMD down over 1%.
Why it matters: Analysts attribute the selloff to profit-taking after a prolonged run-up and growing jitters about AI investment costs, compounded by a 52% market-implied probability of a September interest rate hike.
AI Chip Stocks Slide as TSMC Capex Plans Spark Profit-Taking and AI Skepticism
Shares of AI chipmakers continued falling on July 17 as the SMH semiconductor index dropped 9.5% over the past month, with Applied Materials tumbling 5.5%, Sandisk falling nearly 4%, and Nvidia declining 2.2%. The selloff was triggered in part by TSMC's earnings report, which beat expectations but announced higher capital expenditure plans than previously forecast, weighing on the sector.
Why it matters: Analysts attribute the downturn to a combination of profit-taking after massive year-to-date gains—Sandisk up 471%, Micron up 197%—and growing AI skepticism amid expectations of a potential September interest rate hike that would raise borrowing costs for capital-intensive AI infrastructure.
Alphabet Stock Hit by Two Major AI Concerns
Alphabet stock is facing pressure from two significant AI-related fears. The report comes from Barron's, highlighting market concerns over the company's AI strategy.
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Trader shares 80% portfolio loss from SLV leaps and tech calls, betting remaining positions on MU to recover
A WallStreetBets user documented their 2025 trading journey, starting with six figures in SLV and silver miner LEAPS that lost 80% of their value. After pivoting to tech calls, they recovered some gains but lost most back, leaving only two positions: MU (Micron Technology).
Why it matters: The poster frames MU as a make-or-break bet for their portfolio, offering solidarity to others going through losses with a 'no cry casino' mindset.
US stocks sink this week, semiconductors walloped amid sell-off
US equities closed Friday in negative territory with the Nasdaq leading declines (-1.4% daily, ~3% weekly) as the SOX semiconductor index entered bear market territory following a sharp sell-off in memory and chip stocks. Semiconductor names were hammered—SanDisk fell 30%, GlobalFoundries and the DRAM memory ETF each dropped 16%—while defensive sectors like energy, real estate, staples, and healthcare posted weekly gains.
Why it matters: Software stocks outperformed the broader market with modest gains, and crypto was roughly flat over the week as Bitcoin held near $64,000; China markets showed uncorrelated gains heading into earnings season.
3 Beaten-Down Stocks Built for Long-Term Passive Income
The Motley Fool highlights three undervalued dividend stocks overlooked amid Wall Street's tech/AI focus: Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), McCormick (MKC), and Realty Income (O). Stanley Black & Decker, a Dividend King with a ~3.7% yield, is turning around after a leveraged acquisition spree, with net debt/EBITDA falling from 5.9x to 3.4x and targeting 2.5x by end-2026.
Why it matters: McCormick, a spice/flavorings leader with 38 years of dividend hikes and a ~3.7% yield, is pursuing a transformative acquisition of Unilever's food business (Hellmann's, Knorr) that would roughly double its size, with Unilever taking a stake in McCormick.
How your winning stock-index fund can turn on a dime
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) has plummeted 19% in July 2026 despite being up 73% year-to-date, with 14 of its 30 holdings down 20% or more for the month. Only Nvidia was among the top 30 semiconductor stocks to post a July gain, while memory chip names like Sandisk (-40.4%), SK Hynix (-30.5%), and Micron (-26.5%) also suffered steep declines.
Why it matters: The article also covers IBM's 23% single-day drop after an early earnings report citing a revenue shortfall, SpaceX's stock trading 8% below its IPO price, and broader concerns about AI bubble risks and rising Treasury yields.
Jim Cramer Says Semiconductor Stocks Are 'Going Down.' Buy These 2 Dividend Stocks Instead
Jim Cramer warned that all semiconductor stocks are falling due to margin-driven forced selling and advised investors to wait before buying any names in the sector. He recommended Clorox (CLX) as a defensive pick, citing its 5% dividend yield and 0.53 beta, while also favoring Quanta Services (PWR) for its record $48.5 billion backlog after a 12% pullback.
Why it matters: Cramer issued a sharp warning on Nebius (NBIS), calling it 'not done going down' after a 35% monthly drop, and preferred Coca-Cola (KO) over Coke (COKE) due to aluminum tariff margin pressure on the latter.
Why Are Shorts Targeting Taco Bell Instead of the Real Culprit, Taylor Farms?
A cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell has sickened over 1,600 people across five states, prompting media scrutiny and a drop in Yum Brands stock. The WSB poster questions why short sellers and the media are attacking Taco Bell's stock when Taylor Farms is the actual supplier responsible for the contaminated lettuce.
Why it matters: The poster speculates that Taylor Farms may be preparing for a major corporate move and needs its valuation to remain strong, suggesting the real target of the short campaign may be the supplier, not the restaurant chain.
New investor quits after heavy losses, blames WSB community
A new stock market investor posted about quitting after suffering significant losses despite being encouraged to invest by the WSB community. The poster expresses frustration and regret, saying they can't afford to keep losing money and feel misled by the advice they received.
Why it matters: The post reflects the emotional toll of retail trading losses and the gap between hype and reality for inexperienced investors.
Why Trump’s Threat to Revoke ABC, NBC Licenses Isn’t Rattling Media Stocks - Barron's
Why Trump’s Threat to Revoke ABC, NBC Licenses Isn’t Rattling Media Stocks Barron's
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How Nvidia and Micron Are Single-Handedly Reshaping S&P 500 Tech Earnings - Zacks Investment Research
How Nvidia and Micron Are Single-Handedly Reshaping S&P 500 Tech Earnings Zacks Investment Research
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China’s Moonshot AI Adds More Fuel to Wall Street’s Chip Selloff - WSJ
China’s Moonshot AI Adds More Fuel to Wall Street’s Chip Selloff WSJ
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Biggest L in a while
Made 40k on meta calls 2 weeks ago. Just to lose it all this week. Currently extra leveraged on ORCL 7/31 100c (22 contracts)   submitted by   /u/brokenphotos727 [link]   [comments]
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'Wrong Picks or Just Bad Timing?' A Newbie Investor Wonders Why Their Stock Portfolio Fell 9%. Here Are the Stocks They Bought - Yahoo Finance
'Wrong Picks or Just Bad Timing?' A Newbie Investor Wonders Why Their Stock Portfolio Fell 9%. Here Are the Stocks They Bought Yahoo Finance
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Salesforce (CRM) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know - Zacks Investment Research
Salesforce (CRM) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know Zacks Investment Research
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Coca-Cola (KO) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know - Zacks Investment Research
Coca-Cola (KO) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know Zacks Investment Research
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My portfolio before and after SPCX
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Good day today . $SPX
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