Chip stocks have taken a hit across the board amid concerns over AI spending and the war in Iran. Chip stocks fell across the board on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, as investors worried about AI spending and the war in Iran, according to Yahoo Finance. Chip stocks have taken a hit across the board amid concerns over AI spending and the war in Iran. 1 / 2 Chip stocks have taken a hit across the board amid concerns over AI spending and the war in Iran. Yahoo Finance Tue, August 18, 2026 at 10:30 p.m. GMT+2 Chip stocks have taken a hit across the board amid concerns over AI spending and the war in Iran. Terms and Privacy Policy EU DSA Contact Privacy & Cookie Settings