https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/is-the-ai-bubble-cracking-chip-stocks-fall-for-8-straight-daysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/is-the-ai-bubble-cracking-chip-stocks-fall-for-8-straight-dayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/is-the-ai-bubble-cracking-chip-stocks-fall-for-8-straight-days#u136470Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:20:32 +0000Semiconductor equities have suffered an eight-session losing streak, marking their longest downward run since 2006. The iShares Semiconductor ETF, known as SOXX, finished a Thursday session at $514.71, sitting nearly 14 percent off previous levels. This prolonged slide stems from mounting market doubts regarding artificial intelligence valuations and persistent interest rate concerns. Short sellers have capitalized heavily on the downturn, generating billions in profits amid the broader sector correction that has weighed on technology indexes despite recoveries in other market segments.Why it