Qualcomm drops 13% as chip stocks pull back from record AI-driven rally

Chip stocks fell on Tuesday as a hot inflation print triggered a broader risk-off move in the market. Qualcomm, Intel and Micron were pressured despite benefiting recently from a shift in AI leadership away from Nvidia. The move reflects shifting investor positioning rather than company-specific fundamentals.

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Chip stocks fell on Tuesday as a hot inflation print triggered a broader risk-off move in the market. Qualcomm, Intel and Micron were pressured despite benefiting recently from a shift in AI leadership away from Nvidia. The move reflects shifting investor positioning rather than company-specific fundamentals.