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Sign InThe semiconductor sector faced significant selling pressure during Monday's session, leading major industry players to underperform the broader market indices. NXP Semiconductors N.V. shares fell 4.75% to close at $278.39, snapping a three-day winning streak. Similarly, ON Semiconductor Corp. stock dropped 5.83% to reach $95.96, marking its second consecutive day of losses as technical selling hit the sector following recent gains.
This decline comes as mega-cap tech stocks face pressure from profit-taking activities, with ON Semiconductor closing well below its July 10, 2026 price of $95.96 per market data. Compared to peers, companies like Texas Instruments and STMicroelectronics saw similar downward movements; analysts cited by Reuters suggest investors are repositioning portfolios amid a lack of new fundamental catalysts and lingering concerns over demand in the electric vehicle market, a key segment for both firms.
Looking at current levels, NXPI closed at $278.39, placing it near technical support levels observed earlier this month, while traders are watching ON at $95.96 (close July 13, 2026). Investors are now looking ahead to the release of the FOMC Minutes on July 8, 2026, which may provide further clarity on the interest rate trajectory and its subsequent impact on financing costs for capital-intensive tech companies.