The semiconductor sector is experiencing a significant rebound rally, driven by strong quarterly results from Microsoft and Lam Research. [1, 3, 7] These earnings have alleviated recent fears of a slowdown in AI-related capital expenditures, with Microsoft's robust Azure growth and Lam Research's positive outlook boosting investor confidence. [1, 13] The rally is broad-based, lifting major chipmakers and follows a sharp selloff in the sector earlier in the week. [2, 14]