Chip Stocks Repeated a Lehman-Era Losing Streak: Is The Bottom Now In?
The SOX fell eight straight sessions for the first time since 2008. Cantor’s C.J. Muse says equipment is sold out as JPMorgan upgrades Intel.
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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.
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