Nasdaq, Dow, S&P 500 Futures Slip As Chip Selloff Overshadows Strong Earnings Season
U.S. stock futures extended declines overnight as a broad technology and semiconductor selloff weighed on markets, with Nasdaq-100 futures down 0.61%, Dow futures down 0.41%, and S&P 500 futures down 0.38%. The rout was triggered by TSMC raising its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $60–64 billion from $52–56 billion, sparking concerns over the sustainability of AI spending; semiconductors led the drop with MU, AMD, INTC, and AVGO each falling over 5%, and the SMH ETF slumping nearly 4%.
Why it matters: Geopolitical tensions added pressure as the U.S. continued strikes on Iran for a sixth consecutive day, pushing oil prices higher, though some analysts characterized the pullback as a mid-cycle correction rather than a full-cycle top.
Chip Stocks Slide as Iran War Tensions Trigger Rotation to Safety
NVDA, MRVL, SNDK, SKHY, and other semiconductor stocks fell 2-8% as investors rotated into safety amid escalating U.S.-Iran war tensions following a collapsed ceasefire. Melius's Ben Reitzes said higher oil prices from Strait of Hormuz supply disruptions could fuel inflation, pressure central banks to raise rates, and raise semiconductor input costs via helium and LNG-driven electricity spikes.
Why it matters: Despite the selloff, Reitzes downplayed overvaluation concerns, called the rotation temporary, and said he expects no hyperscaler AI capex cuts, awaiting upcoming Big Tech spending plans for direction clues.
MU, SNDK, SKHY, WDC Stocks Drop Overnight: AI Memory Giants Suffer Reversal As IBM-Driven Rally Fades
Memory stocks including Micron (MU), SanDisk (SNDK), SK hynix (SKHY), and Western Digital (WDC) tumbled overnight, extending an 8-9% Wednesday decline despite broader market gains. The selloff appears driven by profit-taking after Tuesday's rally was sparked by IBM CEO Arvind Krishna's comments that clients were shifting capex toward AI servers, storage, and memory to secure supply-constrained infrastructure.
Why it matters: Analysts remain bullish on the sector, with KeyBanc raising its Micron price target to $1,750 and noting that tight HBM3e/HBM4 supply is expected to persist through 2027, supporting long-term pricing power.
SNDK vs. MU: Comparing AI Memory Stocks
Zacks Investment Research compares SanDisk (SNDK) and Micron (MU) as AI memory stock investments. The article evaluates which of the two is a smarter buy at current price levels.
Why it matters: No specific price movements or recommendations are provided in the available summary.
Trader Flips Multiple Positions Without Stop Loss During Meeting
u/Megarobot742 posted that they had a winning streak but got greedy and flipped SNDK, QQQ, SMCI, and SPCX positions without setting a stop loss. The trader missed placing the stop loss because they were in a 12:40 meeting, leaving the positions fully exposed to downside.
Why it matters: The post reflects a classic WSB cautionary tale about letting greed override risk management on a string of winning trades.
Trader's Semiconductor Positions Crash from 65.8K Peak to 11K
A Reddit WSB user posted about their semiconductor stock positions (SNDK, MU, STX) that peaked at $65.8K before crashing back down to $11K. The trader expressed emotional exhaustion, noting they don't care about losing the remaining $11K but are simply tired of the volatility.
Why it matters: The post reflects the high-risk trading culture on WSB where leveraged semiconductor bets can swing dramatically in short periods.
SNDK Holder Claims Power to Flip Position to Short — But Won't
A Reddit user on WallStreetBets posted under the title 'SNDK: I hold the power,' claiming they could end the pain for fellow holders by selling and flipping their SoundHound AI position to short. The poster noted they could have executed the flip as recently as two hours ago but stated they would not do so.
Why it matters: The post reads as a dramatic, meme-style declaration of leverage power rather than a substantive market analysis.
Trader times SNDK call option perfectly on bottom and top
A Reddit user shared a single SNDK call contract that was timed nearly perfectly at both the bottom and the top. The user joked that the gains would buy about 500 baconators.
Why it matters: The post highlights a rare instance of precise market timing in options trading.
MU, SNDK, WDC, Memory Stocks Plunge After SK Hynix Issues Weak Forecast: Analyst Says ‘Estimates Are BS In Exponential Growth’ - Yahoo Finance
MU, SNDK, WDC, Memory Stocks Plunge After SK Hynix Issues Weak Forecast: Analyst Says ‘Estimates Are BS In Exponential Growth’ Yahoo Finance
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MU, AMD, INTC, SNDK Stocks Fall — Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson Explains Why Investors Are Going After Chip And Memory Stocks - Yahoo Finance
MU, AMD, INTC, SNDK Stocks Fall — Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson Explains Why Investors Are Going After Chip And Memory Stocks Yahoo Finance
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SNDK, NVDA, SKHY, ASML Stocks Extend Slide Overnight Amid China's AI Challenge, Tech Rotation - Yahoo Finance
SNDK, NVDA, SKHY, ASML Stocks Extend Slide Overnight Amid China's AI Challenge, Tech Rotation Yahoo Finance
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MU, SNDK, SKHY, DRAM: Memory Chip Stocks Surge In Relief Rally As U.S.-Iran Reportedly Halt Strikes - Yahoo Finance
MU, SNDK, SKHY, DRAM: Memory Chip Stocks Surge In Relief Rally As U.S.-Iran Reportedly Halt Strikes Yahoo Finance
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MU, SNDK, CRWV, IREN Stocks Climb After Brutal Week: Retail Bets On Memory, Neocloud Rebound - Yahoo Finance
MU, SNDK, CRWV, IREN Stocks Climb After Brutal Week: Retail Bets On Memory, Neocloud Rebound Yahoo Finance
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Sandisk: The Math Supporting A Rare Opportunity (NASDAQ:SNDK) - Seeking Alpha
Sandisk: The Math Supporting A Rare Opportunity (NASDAQ:SNDK) Seeking Alpha
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Sandisk (SNDK) continues its crash after hours, down almost -20% on the day, and -60% off its highs in just over 1 month.
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