Is That It?

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   Major semiconductor stocks including Marvell, Applied Materials, and Taiwan Semi have seen year-to-date gains ranging from 40% to 140%. — Extreme year-to-date gains suggest valuations may be stretched, increasing the risk of a correction or profit-taking.

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   The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index is on pace for a gain of nearly 5% this week. — Short-term positive momentum in the semiconductor sector supports a bullish trend for risk assets.

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