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Chip stocks fall as A.I. spending fears and China competition grow

Chip-related stocks moved lower as investors reacted to reports that a Chinese chip rival has made a breakthrough, raising competition concerns.

South Korean stocks were hit particularly hard, according to NYT Business, as the report intensified worries about how continued A.I. spending may favor chip suppliers amid rising competitive pressure.

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