Nasdaq Composite Declines Amid Semiconductor Selloff
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- The Nasdaq fell 0.8% on July 2, 2026, as investors took profits in chip stocks including Micron and Nvidia following a strong first-half rally.
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Investors sold shares in companies that make computer chips after those stocks had risen a lot earlier. This caused the main index for tech stocks to fall, which can mean short-term drops for regular investors holding related funds or shares.
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