Chip stocks are heading toward their worst losing streak in 16 months

What happened: The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index was on track for a sixth straight decline on Tuesday as investor patience with AI spending thins. Key numbers: Sixth straight decline, the worst losing streak in 16 months. Why it matters: The streak reflects thinning investor patience with AI spending, pressuring chip stocks.

Chip stocks face worst 16-month losing streak, signaling sector-wide selloff pressure.

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