ARTY is trading 2.3% down at $70.80 in pre-market after China abruptly halted all helium exports to prioritize domestic AI and semiconductor production.
- The move tightens the global supply of helium, a critical and non-substitutable cooling gas essential for chipmaking and advanced AI hardware.
- The export halt is expected to pressure global semiconductor and AI supply chains, weighing on related names ahead of the July 13, 2026, market open.