Investors are concerned about whether demand for chips will be sustained over time. However, one analyst points out that large technology companies are still spending heavily.
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Semiconductors |
| Market cap | $5.1T |
| Close on 10/30/2026 | 204.81 |
| Change that session | -4.14% |
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