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.
Cadence Design Systems has joined the Genesis Mission Consortium, a public-private partnership led by the U.S. Department of Energy to advance AI-driven scientific discovery and energy innovation.
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Cadence Design Systems reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.63 billion, surpassing market expectations with 22% year-over-year growth.
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