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Chip stocks sell off after Samsung earnings fall short of high AI bar
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Samsung Electronics reported earnings that fell short of investor expectations on February 3, 2025, following a 145 percent increase in the company's stock price. The semiconductor sector declined in trading after the report, with chip stocks including those of competitors experiencing downward pressure. Samsung's financial performance was assessed against elevated forecasts tied to artificial intelligence demand in the sector.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/07/chip-stocks-ai-selloff-samsung.html