Shares of wafer-fabrication-related semiconductor and chip companies are trading lower amid rising oil prices and bond yields, prompting inflation concerns. Also, declining memory chip companies may weigh on the broader industry.

Shares of semiconductor and chip-related companies are trading lower after AI executives signaled that the industry's growth may need to be slowed. The industry is also facing pressure as oil prices spike in reaction to the escalating conflict in the Middle East which can lead to inflation, tighter lending and reduced demand.

Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors

Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) declined 3.03% to $115.56, underperforming the S&P 500's 0.48% loss. The stock has fallen 11.96% over the past month. Analysts expect upcoming earnings of $1.11 per share (down 8.26% YoY) with revenue of $230.05 million (up 7.7% YoY). Full-year estimates project earnings of $4.12 per share (down 15.57% YoY) and revenue of $883.6 million (up 5.31% YoY). ACLS holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 28.92, trading at a slight discount to its industry average.

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South Korea Lands $2 Billion From 4 US Companies as Trump Turns Up Pressure on Foreign Chipmakers: GLW, APD, ACLS Among Stocks in Focus

Four U.S. companies filed investment reports totaling $2 billion for projects in South Korea's semiconductor and clean energy sectors.

Buy These 5 Semiconductor Stocks as Sales Skyrocket on Solid AI Demand

Global semiconductor sales reached $146.8 billion in July, up 6.4% sequentially and 135.1% year-over-year, marking 17 consecutive months of growth. Driven by strong AI demand and robust earnings from major chip companies, five semiconductor stocks are recommended as attractive investment opportunities with significant growth potential.

Shares of semiconductor and chip companies are trading higher. The broader industry may be rallying alongside memory and storage-related peers.