iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) news

Philadelphia semiconductor index drops 2.1%

On October 14, 2026, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (^SOX) declined by 2.1%, marking a reversal in the sector’s recent momentum. This drop follows a historic 40% surge in April 2026, driven by strong investor demand for AI infrastructure and bullish forecasts for global chip sales . While the…

Shares of US chip-related companies fall

Shares of US chip-related companies fell sharply on Tuesday, contributing to a broader decline in the Nasdaq and S&P 500 indices. The semiconductor sector, which has experienced a significant rally this year, saw a pullback as investors took profits following months of strong gains. Micron, AMD,…

Robot stocks fell in after-hours trading, with Northrop Grumman 4.2%.

Robot stocks experienced a decline in after-hours trading, with Northrop Grumman (NOC) falling 4.2% . The broader robotics sector has been under pressure amid shifting investor sentiment toward artificial intelligence (AI) and rising concerns about capital expenditures. Companies such as Ouster…

S&P 500 trims decline to 0.3%; Nasdaq 100 down 1%

The S&P 500 trimmed its decline to 0.3% on Monday, while the Nasdaq 100 fell 1%, as market participants digested mixed signals from global markets and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The S&P 500 closed at 7,405.73, reflecting a modest rebound from Friday’s sharp sell-off in tech stocks,…

iShares semiconductor ETF up 2%, Roundhill memory ETF up 2.2%