United States Chipmakers Face Challenges Amid Broadcom's Underwhelming Revenue Forecast
Broadcom Faces Investor Disappointment
By Akash Sriram and Arsheeya Bajwa (Reuters) - Broadcom's shares closed down 10% on Friday as the United States chipmaker's tepid revenue forecast spooked investors betting heavily on strong demand for AI chips. Chipmakers are currently under pressure from Wall Street's lofty expectations after a months-long rally in semiconductor shares.
Expected Growth vs. Actual Performance
- Quarterly revenue from Broadcom's broadband and non-AI networking divisions saw a substantial decline.
- Despite a hike in the annual forecast for AI chip sales, these predictions failed to impress growth-hungry investors.
- Broadcom's shares have increased over 35% this year, indicating previous investor optimism.
However, the latest developments have raised alarms, leading to the shares' recent downturn. This shift highlights the risks in the investing news landscape surrounding AI technologies.
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