FXEmpire
07 Jul 2026, 10:31 UTC · 9w ago
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A global selloff in semiconductor stocks, including Samsung (-9%) and SK Hynix (-10%), is putting downward pressure on Nasdaq 100 futures. — Broad-based selling across all major chip markets suggests a correction in a high-weighting sector that drives overall index performance.
-0.80Microsoft announced plans to cut approximately 4,800 jobs. — While job cuts can signal cost-efficiency, they often reflect a slowdown in growth or internal restructuring for a mega-cap tech leader.
-0.30Vertex Pharmaceuticals announced a cash acquisition of Crinetics for approximately $10 billion. — Large cash acquisitions can create short-term uncertainty regarding balance sheet strength and integration risk for the acquirer.
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President Trump encouraged consumers to buy Dell computers, contributing to a stock gain of over 4%. — Direct political endorsements of specific companies can provide a short-term sentiment boost to the stock price.
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SK Hynix lost more than 10% and anchored the Kospi selloff.
Samsung fell 9% despite reporting record profits.
Western Digital ran 7% on Monday, leading the semiconductor rally.
AMD added 6.6% during a strong session for the chip sector.
Taiwan Semiconductor finished lower as part of a global chip selloff.
ASML gave back ground in Europe during the semiconductor selloff.
Dell Technologies gained more than 4% following an endorsement from President Trump.
Tokyo Electron finished lower as part of a global chip selloff.
SoftBank finished lower as part of a global chip selloff.
Infineon gave back ground in Europe during the semiconductor selloff.
Microsoft slipped after announcing plans to cut roughly 4,800 jobs.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals dropped after announcing a $10 billion acquisition of Crinetics.
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