Qualcomm drops 13% as chip stocks pull back from AI-driven rally
Qualcomm shares fell 13% on May 12 as semiconductor stocks retreated from record highs driven by AI euphoria. The sell-off reflects broader profit-taking in chip equities and caution about near-term demand headwinds.
Major chipmakers are reassessing growth forecasts amid concerns over capacity gluts and slowing enterprise AI spending in certain segments.