Semiconductor Stocks Slump Amid AI Trade Skepticism
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Semiconductor stocks plunged on Thursday, November 5, 2026, as investors grew skeptical of the AI trade. Bloomberg reported that the decline followed US midterm election results, which triggered a shift in market sentiment regarding chip manufacturers.
The selloff experienced by semiconductor companies extended recent declines as market participants reassessed the long-term returns of AI infrastructure spending. This downward movement continues a six-day trend, driven by political shifts following the Democratic party's performance in the US midterm elections.
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Update: Major US indices recorded sharp losses at the close of trading on Thursday, November 5, 2026, with the Dow Jones dropping 1,800 points. The tech-heavy Nasdaq plunged 5.2%, reflecting the scale of the selling pressure that hit the technology sector and semiconductor stocks.