U.S. markets closed lower as chip stocks declined on concerns the AI-driven rally may be overstretched. Losses in Micron and other semiconductor firms weighed on indices, while rising competition from China and unmet expectations after Samsung’s earnings added pressure. Investors are reassessing valuations amid continued volatility in AI-linked stocks.
Is the smallcap rally a trap? Only 37% of stocks are outperforming their benchmark
India’s recent smallcap surge indicates that less stock is outpacing the benchmark index, revealing a narrowing group of successful stocks boosting overall returns. Conversely, largecap
August 25, 2026