Chip Stocks Plummet After Broadcom CEO Calls AI Investment a Casino
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A global chip stock sell-off deepened following comments from Broadcom's CEO, who likened AI investing to a casino. Samsung's shares fell as much as 8.8%, while SK Hynix dropped 9.2%, and Micron saw a decline of 4%.
The declines for Samsung and SK Hynix significantly dragged the Kospi index lower as investors expressed concerns over the scale of AI investment.
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“Declines for Samsung and SK Hynix drag Kospi sharply lower as investors fret over scale of AI investment”
FT — Chip stocks slide in wake of ‘casino’ comment by Broadcom boss
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“Financial Times: A global chip stock sell-off deepens after Broadcom's CEO likened AI investing to a casino, with Samsung down as much as 8.8%, SK Hynix down 9.2%, and Micron 4% — Declines”
techmeme — A global chip stock sell-off deepens after Broadcom's CEO likened AI investing to a casino, with Samsung down as much as 8.8%, SK Hynix down 9.2%, and Micron 4% (Financial Times)