Chip Stocks Repeated a Lehman-Era Losing Streak: Is The Bottom Now In?

Shares of semiconductor and chip companies are trading lower as rising inflation concerns and elevated energy prices fuel expectations for further Fed rate hikes. Elevated borrowing costs could pressure semiconductor manufacturing and AI infrastructure investments while straining customer budgets. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) has declined for seven consecutive trading sessions, matching its longest losing streak since the 2008 financial crisis.

Arm vs. Credo Technology Group: Which Semiconductor Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares two semiconductor companies: Arm, which licenses chip architecture used in billions of devices globally with strong profitability and low risk, and Credo Technology Group, which provides high-speed interconnects for AI data centers with explosive 205% revenue growth but higher customer concentration risk. The author recommends Credo for its superior growth trajectory despite Arm's defensible business model.

Better Artificial Intelligence Stock for 2026: Astera Labs vs. Marvell Technology

The article compares two semiconductor companies powering AI data centers: Astera Labs, a high-speed connectivity specialist with 115% revenue growth but high customer concentration (70% from one customer), and Marvell Technology, a broader semiconductor provider with 42% growth, lower valuation multiples, and confidence in reaching $70-90 billion in revenue by 2031. The author recommends Marvell due to its more attractive valuation, diversified product portfolio, and long-term growth visibility despite both companies facing customer concentration and geopolitical risks.

Are Companies Reducing AI Spending? Chip Orders Say Otherwise

Bank of America and Cantor Fitzgerald analysts' report sold-out chip equipment and $1 trillion in capex. SOXX fell 11.8% last week.

Chip Stocks Endure Longest Losing Streak Since 2006 as CoreWeave Credit Concerns Mount: This Week on Wall Street

The iShares Semiconductor ETF is on a nine-session losing run unseen since May 2006, as the KOSPI posts its worst week since 2008, optical names suffer dot-com-era drops and Bank of America sees a Cisco echo.

What's Going On With Arm Stock Friday?

Arm Holdings (ARM) stock loses momentum as investors weigh a legal setback, lofty valuation and profit-taking after a massive rally.