SMH is trading 2.6% up today as semiconductor stocks bounce back from last week's sharp AI-driven selloff.

  • Investors are selectively buying beaten-down chip names following valuation-driven declines and skepticism over AI infrastructure returns.
  • Sentiment is supported by anticipation that massive AI datacenter buildouts, including Oracle’s $500 billion Stargate project, will sustain long-term chip demand.
  • The sector-wide recovery reflects a broader improvement in risk sentiment as markets open higher.