https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nvidia-amd-micron-lead-chip-stocks-selloff-as-iran-tensions-rattle-marketsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nvidia-amd-micron-lead-chip-stocks-selloff-as-iran-tensions-rattle-marketshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nvidia-amd-micron-lead-chip-stocks-selloff-as-iran-tensions-rattle-markets#u45252Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:46:04 +0000Shares of Nvidia, AMD, and Micron led a sharp decline in chip stocks amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The sell-off contributed to a broader market downturn, with stocks falling and oil prices gaining. Investors are growing increasingly cautious due to the uncertain geopolitical situation. Micron, SanDisk, and Western Digital were among the hardest hit, with declines of 7%, 9%, and 5% respectively.Why it mattersThe recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East has rattled global markets, leading to a significant sell-off in chip stocks. The sector has been under pressure due to conce