Chip stocks rebound sharply on Monday after a week‑long sell‑off

On Monday, October 19, 2026, major semiconductor equities rallied, ending an eight‑session decline. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) rose 2.7% in morning trade, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF gained about 4%. AMD jumped 4%, Intel surged 6%, Nvidia added 2% and Micron rose 3%. JPMorgan upgraded Intel, citing better execution, and investors are watching upcoming earnings for clues on AI spending.

The rally lifts short‑term sentiment for chip makers and could attract buying ahead of earnings, especially after JPMorgan’s upgrade of Intel.

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