Technology Sector Slumps in July Amid Selloff in AI and Memory Stocks
The technology sector experienced a nearly 8% decline in July as the selloff extended beyond semiconductor stocks. Despite strong earnings from major tech companies, investor sentiment weakened due to concerns over valuations and slowing demand for artificial intelligence hardware. Leading firms such as Microsoft (MSFT) and Apple faced pressure amid broader market volatility. The downturn was particularly pronounced among AI-related and memory chip stocks, which had surged earlier in the year on expectations of robust growth but now face profit-taking or revised outlooks. The sector's performance highlights growing caution from investors ahead of potential interest rate hikes by central banks.
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