SMH.L is trading at $97.81 (-3.10%) as renewed concerns over AI infrastructure spending returns and a broader tech selloff pressure the semiconductor sector.
- The Nasdaq Composite is down 1.15%, with chip stocks facing global pressure across major markets.
- Major industry names like NVIDIA and ASML are seeing significant weakness, dragging the entire sector lower.
- Investors are increasingly cautious regarding the timeline for returns on heavy capital expenditure in AI infrastructure.