Nvidia, AMD, Micron Lead Chip Stocks Selloff as Iran Tensions Rattle Markets
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Nvidia, AMD, Micron Lead Chip Stocks Selloff as Iran Tensions Rattle Markets Nauman Khan Tue, August 18, 2026 at 2:06 PM EDT 1 min read NVDA This article first appeared on GuruFocus . Nvidia ( NASDAQ:NVDA ) and other major semiconductor stocks dipped Tuesday as renewed uncertainty around U.S.-Iran negotiations pressured the broader market and weighed on technology shares. Nvidia fell about 2% after committing more than $100 billion in credit support for an OpenAI data center project in Ohio. The company will also invest $1.5 billion in SB Energy, which is developing the facility. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Signs with NVDA. Is NVDA fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator. Advanced Micro Devices ( NASDAQ:AMD ) declined about 3% as investors weighed reports that Google (GOOG) is working with AMD on a future tensor processing unit. Wedbush said such a development could alter the competitive landscape for AI chips. Broadcom ( NASDAQ:AVGO ) dropped about 2%, while Micron Technology (MU) sank nearly 4% as memory stocks came under pressure. The sector has faced swings as investors assess AI infrastructure spending and the potential returns from large capital commitments. Alphabet was also under pressure, with Google shares among technology stocks affected by the broader market decline. The Nasdaq Composite fell nearly 1.38%, while the S&P 500 slipped about 0.59%. What it means for stocks: The selloff highlights near-term pressure on AI and semiconductor shares as geopolitical uncertainty adds to concerns surrounding elevated AI investment.
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Major semiconductor stocks including NVDA, AMD, and MU plunged simultaneously due to escalating geopolitical tensions with Iran and concerns over massive capital expenditures. The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.38% and the S&P 500 declined 0.59%, increasing selling pressure across technology stocks. Investors are pricing in uncertainties regarding the profitability versus cost of AI infrastructure investments.
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- Semiconductors — NVDA, AMD, and MU plummeted and faced short-term downward pressure due to heightened geopolitical tensions with Iran and the burden of massive AI infrastructure investments and capital expenditure concerns.
- Growth Stocks — High-valuation growth stocks took a direct hit as the Nasdaq fell 1.38% due to spreading geopolitical uncertainty and deteriorating sentiment across technology stocks.
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Uncertainties related to Iran and the burden of massive capital expenditures—such as NVDA's announcement of over $10 billion in credit support and a $1.5 billion investment in SB Energy—triggered the tech sell-off. Changes in the competitive landscape, including reports of collaboration between AMD and GOOG, also acted as factors increasing volatility in the semiconductor sector.
The bullish scenario is that AI infrastructure demand continues and major big tech investments translate into actual revenue, while the bearish scenario is that geopolitical risks intensify and the payback period for AI investments lengthens. Key monitoring indicators are geopolitical risk trends, AI semiconductor shipments, and margin ratios.
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