Semiconductor Stocks Drag Down S&P 500 and Nasdaq
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) and Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) opened lower as semiconductor stocks fell sharply, influenced by rumors that the Trump administration may allow Apple (AAPL) to source chips from China's CXMT. This followed declines in Asian markets overnight and added pressure on memory chip makers like Sandisk (SNDK) and Micron (MU). Tech sector ETFs led the decline. Investors were also waiting for developments regarding a new sanction campaign against Iran and potential breakdowns in U.S.-Canada trade talks, adding to market uncertainty. In contrast, consumer staples stocks performed better during early trading.
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