Observed Signal · Jun 26, 2026 · Market Selloff · Source: CNBC Technology · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Negative
Nvidia, Alphabet Sit Out Tech Rally as Chips Sell Off
Global chip stocks sold off amid mounting concern that rising AI infrastructure costs will squeeze tech margins. U.S. and European semiconductor names fell on Friday, while Asian technology shares—led by a more than 12% plunge in SoftBank Group—also weakened. Most of the Magnificent Seven megacaps were positive, but Alphabet and Nvidia did not participate in the bounce. Analysts flagged that rising component costs have prompted device price increases at companies like Apple and could pressure margins across major technology firms. Market commentary noted Qualcomm’s new AI data‑center chip deal with Meta could benefit Arm via royalties, even as Arm faces growing CPU competition.
Widespread semiconductor selloff and rising AI infrastructure costs can pressure margins across major technology companies and affect hardware suppliers and supply chains; notable but not a platform policy or major technical release.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- SoftBank Group plunged more than 12%, leading losses across Asian technology stocks.
- Alphabet and Nvidia were the only members of the Magnificent Seven trading in negative territory on Friday.
- Multiple semiconductor names fell: Intel (-3%), Sandisk (-6%), Arm (-3%), Marvell (-4%), and Micron (-3%).
- European chip stocks opened lower: ASML (-2%), Infineon (-5%), ASM International (-3%), STMicroelectronics (-4%) and BE Semiconductor (-3%).
- Analysts warned that rising semiconductor/component costs have prompted product price increases (e.g., Apple) and could squeeze tech company margins.
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14 Entities mapped“The Magnificent Seven stocks largely bucked the downtrend, with all but Alphabet and Nvidia trading in positive territory....”
“Intel shed 3%, Sandisk fell 6%, Arm lost 3% and Marvell dropped 4%....”
“Intel shed 3%, Sandisk fell 6%, Arm lost 3% and Marvell dropped 4%....”
“Intel shed 3%, Sandisk fell 6%, Arm lost 3% and Marvell dropped 4%....”
“Micron, which had seen its stock surge on Thursday following blockbuster third-quarter earnings, fell 3%....”
“In Europe, key chip stocks were also down as the market opened. ASML was down 2%, Infineon fell 5% and ASM International dropped 3%, ST Micr...”
“Qualcomm’s new AI data center chip deal with Meta is ultimately positive for Arm through royalty payments, Jackson added....”
“Apple climbed 1% on Friday, a day after posting its worst slide in over a year following the announcement of price increases for its MacBook...”
“SoftBank Group, which plunged more than 12%, led losses across the region....”
“The selloff extended across Greater China’s technology sector. Hong Kong-listed Tencent fell around 2%, while Alibaba dropped more than 6%, ...”
“Technology-focused investment holding company SK Square was down around 9.43%, while LG Electronics was 3.5% lower....”
“South Korea’s SK Hynix fell more than 8%, while Samsung Electronics lost around 9%....”
“Taiwan’s TSMC fell 1%, while Hon Hai was 3% lower....”
“The selloff extended across Greater China’s technology sector. Hong Kong-listed Tencent fell around 2%, while Alibaba dropped more than 6%, ...”
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Around $2.3 trillion was erased from the market value of the Magnificent 7 in June as investors grow concerned about heavy, debt‑fuelled AI infrastructure spending by major tech firms. The Mag 7 — Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet, Apple, Meta, Tesla and Amazon — has seen the CNBC Magnificent 7 Index fall about 10% so far in June, with Microsoft down ~20% and Nvidia ~13%. At the same time, semiconductor stocks have rallied: the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index is up roughly 6% in June and more than 90% year‑to‑date, while memory-focused names tracked by the Roundhill Memory ETF are up strongly. Analysts and strategists (Wedbush, Fundstrat, HSBC, UBS) say investors are awaiting Q2 earnings to validate AI investments, and strong chip and memory fundamentals have supported continued strength in the semiconductor supply chain.
Chip Stocks Surge as AI Buildout Concerns Ease
Chip stocks rallied strongly in April after a weak March driven by investor anxiety over AI infrastructure spending. Nasdaq’s PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index fell 6.3% in March but climbed roughly 35.2% from the start of April through the referenced market close as investors returned to the sector. Several major firms — including Intel, Nvidia and Apple — posted positive earnings or guidance that supported the rally. Analysts called the month’s semiconductor gains "historic," while others warned of real supply‑side constraints tied to geopolitics, such as helium export disruptions and data‑center equipment shortages related to the Iran war. The piece also notes broader AI ecosystem developments, including funding talks at Anthropic and record profits at Samsung driven by chip demand.
Asian tech stocks tumble; SoftBank down 10%
Asian technology stocks extended a regional sell-off driven by semiconductor weakness and follow‑through from a weak U.S. session. SK Hynix, which earlier plunged more than 15% after missing analysts’ estimates despite record quarterly profit and revenue, fell about 9.7% on Aug. 6, 2026; Samsung Electronics was down roughly 6.1%. Japanese chip names including Tokyo Electron, Kioxia and Advantest also declined, while U.S. chip peers were mixed to weak and Chinese internet stocks in Hong Kong outperformed. Market drivers cited deleveraging in Korea, trimming of frothy AI gains and heightened volatility in semiconductor‑heavy markets. Analysts including J.P. Morgan and S&P Global remained constructive, saying the AI investment cycle and defense spending should sustain tech demand and noting tech‑equipment PMI strength overall.
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