Market Analysis

Semiconductors Cool as S&P 500 Turns Negative for July

Experts discuss the market recalibration following an AI-driven rally, the cooling of hardware stocks, and the enduring value of AI investments.

The market is currently recalibrating after a powerful AI-driven rally, with semiconductor and hardware stocks cooling off while AI remains a defining investment theme.

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44 minJul 17, 2026Closing Bell

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Key takeaways

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Market Recalibration

The broader market is undergoing a recalibration phase following a significant rally driven by artificial intelligence investments.

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Semiconductor Weakness

Semiconductor and hardware stocks are experiencing a cooling period, with charts deteriorating while REITs begin to stand out technically.

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AI Investment Theme

Despite recent pullbacks, AI continues to be viewed as the defining investment theme for the market.

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Media Landscape Shifts

The media landscape is changing, with Netflix showing recent weakness and live programming gaining increasing value.

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SEC Reporting Changes

The SEC has concluded its public comment period regarding proposed changes to quarterly reporting requirements.

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How does the cooling of semiconductor stocks impact the broader tech sector?

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What are the implications of the SEC's new quarterly reporting requirements?

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Why is live programming gaining value in the current media landscape?

Background reading

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Market Context

Post-Rally Adjustments

The S&P 500 turned negative for July as the market adjusts after a powerful AI-driven rally. Experts analyze whether the Magnificent Seven can continue to carry the market amid this recalibration.

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Questions

Questions to carry into the episode.

Why are semiconductor and hardware stocks cooling off?

Ben Bajarin explains the reasons behind the cooling of semiconductor and hardware stocks.

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Can the Magnificent Seven continue to carry the market?

Experts discuss whether the Magnificent Seven can maintain their market-carrying role.

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Why does AI remain the defining investment theme?

Adam Crisafulli makes the case that AI remains the defining investment theme despite recent pullbacks.

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Why is live programming becoming increasingly valuable?

Ben Silverman discusses the changing media landscape and the rising value of live programming.

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What are the proposed changes to SEC quarterly reporting?

Eamon Javers reports on the close of the SEC's public comment period on proposed changes to quarterly reporting requirements.

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Experts

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Ben Bajarin

Creative Strategies

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Adam Crisafulli

Vital Knowledge

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Ben Silverman

Propagate Content

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Eamon Javers

Closing Bell

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Jonathan Krinsky

BTIG

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  1. Publisher show notes

    The market is recalibrating after a powerful AI-driven rally.

  2. Publisher show notes

    Ben Bajarin of Creative Strategies explains why semiconductor and hardware stocks are cooling off and whether the Magnificent Seven can continue to carry the market.

  3. Publisher show notes

    Adam Crisafulli of Vital Knowledge makes the case that AI remains the defining investment theme despite the recent pullback.

  4. Publisher show notes

    Ben Silverman of Propagate Content discusses the changing media landscape, Netflix's recent weakness and why live programming is becoming increasingly valuable.

  5. Publisher show notes

    Our Eamon Javers reports on the close of the SEC's public comment period on proposed changes to quarterly reporting requirements.

  6. Publisher show notes

    Jonathan Krinsky of BTIG explains why semiconductor charts have deteriorated while REITs are beginning to stand out on a technical basis.

  7. Publisher show notes

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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