According to CNBC's Magnificent 7 index, the seven major U.S. tech stocks collectively lost $2.3 trillion in market value during June as investors questioned whether massive AI infrastructure spending would generate adequate returns. The index fell approximately 10% for the month, with Microsoft declining 20%, NVIDIA down 13%, and Apple and Amazon each dropping 8%. Wedbush Securities noted that the market is reassessing whether large capital expenditures in AI infrastructure can establish sustainable competitive advantages.
Meanwhile, semiconductor companies benefited from continued AI demand. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 6% in June and gained over 90% year-to-date, compared to the Magnificent 7's 3.4% decline for 2026. Companies including TSMC, Micron, and ASML attracted increased investment inflows as memory chip supply constraints continued to support prices.