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Chip Stocks' Worst Month Ever Versus Software: Is the AI Trade Cracking?

Jul 17, 2026 · 09:17 AM ET· updated 9h ago
Chip Stocks' Worst Month Ever Versus Software: Is the AI Trade Cracking?

SOXX has fallen 19.95% against IGV in July, the worst month on record. Yet, chip earnings estimates are intact — only the multiple broke.

Why It Matters

Chip company stocks fell way more than software stocks this month, even though chip makers' business plans look fine — just their prices got too expensive. When you watch chip stocks, notice if people think they're fairly priced again or if something about the business actually changed.

This read is generated by AI from raw market data and is for education only. It is not financial advice, not a signal, and not a recommendation to buy or sell.
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Source: Benzinga · Read the original report at the publisher. Headline and figures shown for context; data may be delayed.

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