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StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 17 July 2026•Updated 19 July 2026•
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Nasdaq Declines as Chip Slump Deepens and Netflix Plunges

Nasdaq logo, Netflix ticker, and cracked semiconductor chips under a red downward arrow against a US flag background.

Key Facts

1The Nasdaq index continued its decline as the slump in semiconductor stocks deepened.
2Netflix shares plunged following the streamer's warning of slower subscriber growth.

Amid mounting concerns over a tech sector slowdown, the Nasdaq index continued its decline as the slump in semiconductor stocks deepened. Netflix shares plunged following the streamer's warning of slower subscriber growth in the coming periods. This downturn is driven by a combination of a cyclical slump in memory chips and disappointing forward-looking guidance from the streaming giant.

The decline comes as the semiconductor sector faces broad selling pressure, with major players like SanDisk (SNDK) caught in the downward trend. According to market data, SNDK shares closed at $1,411.08 on July 16, 2026, amid sharp volatility that saw a daily low of $1,390.04. This performance mirrors a general weakening in investor sentiment toward mega-cap tech stocks following a string of mixed earnings reports across the industry.

Looking at current price levels, Netflix (NFLX) stood at $74.35 at the close of July 16, 2026, with the price remaining near its daily lows. Traders are now monitoring macroeconomic catalysts, noting that recent data from July 14 showed the U.S. annual inflation rate cooling to 3.5%, a factor that may influence Fed policy toward the growth and tech sectors in the coming weeks.