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China block of iPhone sales, memory outlook don’t hurt chip stocks

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Event summary

Chip-related stocks saw a rebound despite news of China blocking sales of older iPhone models due to Qualcomm patent violations and ongoing tariff concerns. The PHLX Semiconductor Index outperformed broader market indexes, suggesting that investors are not significantly swayed by these developments regarding the chip sector's outlook. This performance indicates a recovery for chip stocks which had previously experienced selloffs throughout the year.

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Legacy event IDevt_a5ddee32b6535191582b
Importance score0.00
Materiality score0.00
Categorysemiconductors
Source archetypehistorical_news
Created2026-06-22T07:59:24+00:00