World Jul 28, 2026 · 1 min read

AI sell-off intensifies as investors ditch chip stocks

Samsung and SK Hynix fall by more than 10% amid renewed fears over AI spending and Chinese competitionBusiness live – latest updatesThe sell-off in AI stocks has intensified, driving South Korea’s stock market down to its lowest level in three months.Investors continued to ditch chip stocks on Tuesd...

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The Guardian
by Lauren Almeida and Graeme Wearden
AI sell-off intensifies as investors ditch chip stocks

Samsung and SK Hynix fall by more than 10% amid renewed fears over AI spending and Chinese competition

The sell-off in AI stocks has intensified, driving South Korea’s stock market down to its lowest level in three months.

Investors continued to ditch chip stocks on Tuesday, amid rising concerns about the huge amount of borrowing among AI companies to fund their datacentre expansion plans.

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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Lauren Almeida and Graeme Wearden.

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