WHERE THE AI TRADE IS STILL RIPPING

What happened: The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell for eight straight sessions before rebounding, its longest losing streak in 18 years, as investors sold AI and chip names while the Dow posted a small gain. Key numbers: About $2 trillion in chip-sector market value was wiped out during the streak. The semiconductor index lost 11.4% last week, its worst week since spring 2025. Why it matters: The content frames the selloff as a gut check for portfolios concentrated in a single theme, and points to foreign markets and Brazil as diversification options with continued AI exposure. Coverage: 9 outlets in 24h

The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell for eight straight sessions before rebounding, its longest losing streak in 18 years, as investors sold AI and chip names while the Dow posted a small gain.

The content frames the selloff as a gut check for portfolios concentrated in a single theme, and points to foreign markets and Brazil as diversification options with continued AI exposure.