The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite dropped on Tuesday, even as oil prices pulled back, as a surge in chip stocks lost momentum after a one-day rally.
The broad market index fell 0.26% to close at 7,386.65, while the Nasdaq Composite moved down 0.97% to 25,678.82. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 86.10 points, or 0.17%, to end at 50,872.11.
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SMH) shed 1% following a 6% rebound on Monday. The ETF had tumbled 10% on Friday for its worst day in six years as investors feared the AI-driven run in chips had risen too far, too fast. Micron Technology dropped 1% after Monday’s 10% comeback. The shares tumbled about 20% in two days last week, including a 13% rout on Friday. Broadcom, which had an equally steep two-day drop last week, fell 1% as Monday’s rebound fizzled.