Chip Stocks Are Now Cheaper Than the S&P 500 — Something Unseen During the Entire AI Boom
Chip stocks now trade at a 22% discount to the S&P 500, Bank of America says, after the SOX fell 38% from its June peak. SMH rebounds Friday.
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Chip stocks now trade at a 22% discount to the S&P 500, Bank of America says, after the SOX fell 38% from its June peak. SMH rebounds Friday.
U.S. stocks rose, Nasdaq gained ~400 points. Moderna jumped 9.1% on strong Q3 results and higher FY26 guidance; other stocks rallied on results and deals.
Chip stocks rebound in Friday’s premarket, led by SanDisk, Micron and AMD, recovering only part of Thursday’s losses amid AI sector fears.
Nvidia stock has declined 15% since early October amid concerns about AI infrastructure spending ROI and competitive pressures, but the article argues it remains a buy at current valuations. With Q3 earnings due Nov. 17, the AI chip maker is trading at 25x earnings despite generating massive revenue growth (106% YoY) and benefiting from expected $1.3 trillion hyperscaler spending in 2027.
AMD's sales and profits are soaring following a spectacular investor update. The stock has surged 170% in 2026, though some analysts suggest waiting for a lower entry price despite the strong performance and growing AI revenue.