Semiconductor Stocks Slide as Global Bond Selloff Lifts Yields: Intel Drops 3%, NVIDIA and AMD Slip

Stock Market Today, Sept. 1: Intel Falls on Chip Stock Pressure

On Sept. 1, 2026, higher Treasury yields weighed on Intel and peers, keeping focus on whether AI demand can offset valuation headwinds.

Semiconductor Stocks Slide as Global Bond Selloff Lifts Yields: Intel Drops 3%, NVIDIA and AMD Slip

A global bond selloff sent long-term yields surging to levels not seen in over a year, and the chips sector is bearing the brunt as traders reprice the market's most ambitious AI growth bets.

Why are Intel and AMD stocks falling today

Intel and AMD stocks fell on Tuesday as US equities started September on a weaker note, with semiconductor shares among those facing renewed pressure. The S&P 500 declined 0.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.8%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 38 points, or 0.1%. AMD stock fell 2.4%, while Intel recovered most of its earlier losses and was down 0.45% at the time of writing. Intel’s decline appeared to reflect broader market weakness…

SanDisk, Micron, AMD, Nvidia, Intel, Others Plunge Pre-Market As Chip Stocks See-Saw

Among these stocks, SanDisk declined the most, dipping 3.24% to $1,566.7, followed by Intel, down 2.45% at $89.51.